UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3190 2 yjfim lit «8BB meatr ■ WW NHI HIS ■■■tfiii 'iiJM'y 1 ■'''■'-' ■■■•'■ ' 9? BOM P.'C ■•; ' ^OORCTKHPiStt LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE so u nc^^olle^ i ___-£u--n._cL_ This book may be kept out TWO WEEKS only, and is subject to a fine of TWO CENTS a day thereafter. It will be due on the day indicated below. Library Bin-ecu 13-723 HT^ he American Floi ffmerica is "the Prow of the Uessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Sea? Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 15, 1921. No. 1702 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered a? Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1S91 at the Post oilier at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March a. 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States ami Mux if 1 .50 a yea ial Union, 83.00. Volumes sarly From August 3, 1901 Single Copies. 10 cents. SOCIETY OF AMERCAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs-Tu mas Roland, Nnhaiit. Mass., lit; Auoipiirs Goon. Washington. II. ('., .ItiHX YOUNG, 11-13 West ISIh Secretary: J. J. II ess, Omaha, Vice-Presidi St., New Vo Neb., Treasu The thirty seventh annual convention will be held at Washington, !>. C, August 16 IK, 1921. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Washing- ton, D. C, January 26-27, 1921. Officers: C. W. Johnson, Chicago, President; D.G.Grillbortzer, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers: Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.. President; H. G. Dillemcth. Toronto. Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon. Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wtw. L. Rock. Kansas City. Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pyle. West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa.. Secretary; Harry O. May. Summit, M. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. New York. June, 1921. officers — G. W. Kerr, Doylestovvn, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, Bell -vue Rd.. Newport, R. I., Secretary. I B s a.M' M..ty- SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. isiatirnn Begonias of Lorraine Types. For the large plants for nexl win- ter's flowering we are placing the cut- tings in the propagating bench now. The plants were selected before Christ- mas and strong, healty specimens taken for propagation. The flowers were removed and the plants given a warm location thai the besl vigor might be maintained. Any leaf show- ing blemish is discarded, only clean, healthj leaves being used from which to raise the young stock. A warm propagating bed is chosen for these plants and the stems are inserted in the sand deep enough so that about half an inch of the leaf is below the surface. They are kept moist and warm until thej are rooted, when they are potted in L' 1 2 -inch pots and placed in a warm house and shifted along as required. This may seem a trifle early by main growers to start the propaga- ting of these plants, but there is al- ways demand for some large speci- mens and fine leaves are obtainable a I ill is time and they root easily dur- ing- January and February when the propagating bench is warm. The plants will require considerable care and at- tention during the heated spell of July and August, but with plenty of ventila- tion anil a light shade, they are easily kept moving and make fine plants for the holidays. Spiraeas. The spiraeas are always a very useful plant ;it Easter, but they are among the cheaper plants at that time, so should be grown in such a way that they do not occupy valuable space any more than necessary. They should be brought into ;i cool house by the mid- dle of January and until the foliage be- gins to grow can be placed along the edge of the walks if room is not avail- able, but they must not be left stand- ing in this location too long, for when the leaves begin to unfold they quick- ly draw toward the light and a plant growing to one side of the pot will be the result. So as soon as growth starts thej should be placed on the bench in full light. They can be grown quite close together for some time, but when the foliage begins to touch that of the ,i,,ii besidi it they should be spaced i nit and given room enough for the plants to grow- shapely. Spiraeas re- quire a large quantity of water during their entire culture, especially those that are potted in as small a pot as possible, which is the general custom with all growers. To make the large specimens, two or three clumps are planted in the same pot when started. These will make large plants for church decorations at Easter. If the plants are grown in a house which is to be fumigated by tobacco smoke they should either be removed from the house or well covered with papers; the foliage quickly burns when subjected to tobacco smoke and the plants are blemished. Cyclamens. "What can we do with the old cycla- men plants?" is a question often asked bj many growers. As a rule the an- swer is, "Throw- them away." for a plant can be grown to a 6-inch or 7-inch pot size in 111 months. That is, seed sown in September will produce such a plant for Christmas the following- year, and it is uncertain how the old plants will carry through the spring and sum- mer. T nere is a limited demand for cyclamen plants in larger sizes than 7-inch pots and they must of necessity- bring a good figure to make them re- munerative. After they are through blooming- the best way to handle them is to shake the old soil out and pot them up in fresh soil, two parts loam one part well rotted manure and one part leaf mold with a good sprinkling of sharp sand. If the soil is inclined to be heavy and sticky, add more sand. They can frequently be potted in a pot a size The A ! American Florist. p Jan. 15, smaller than that in which they have been growing-. Place them in a cool temperature, that is, in a house from •15° to 50° at night, so as to encourage root action and slow growth. It used to be the custom to dry the bulbs off so that they lost all their foliage and start them in the spring, but growers have found that our springs and sum- mers are too hot and dry and it is often difficult to make the bulb, after it has been dried off, break a good luxuri- ant foliage, and it is far better to keep the plant growing ajl the time. As the warm, sunny days of spring come on, the plants should be slightly shad- ed and as early as possible placed in cold frames and the glass shaded. The shade should not be made too heavy or the leaves will become drawn and an unshapely plant will be the result. After the plants have be- gun to grow, care should be taken that they do not become pot bound, but shifted into large sizes as soon as nec- esssary. The watering of this stock will require constant study and atten- tion. They should never become too dry and it is very easy to over-water, so they will require looking after very closely until a good growth has been encouraged. Seeds for Present Sowing. There are a number of plants, that in order to obtain the best stock, it is necessary that the seeds be sown dur- ing January. Centaurea gymnocarpa is slow in making its growth, and to have nice plants for edging the beds of geraniums and other plants, an early start is required. Vinca rosea should be sown in January to obtain a good blooming stock at planting time. Lo- belias should be sown by February 1 that fine stock plants may be had. If it is proposed to reset the smilax beds next year, this is the time to get the seed started. Begonia Vernon and the other summer blooming varieties, if sown early, make fine plants by May, full of flowers. Gloxinias and tuberous begonias can be sown at this time and blooming plants had for the coming summer. Many growers have given up the propagation of verbenas from cuttings and depend upon seed- lings, and to have a nicely branched plant by June 1, the seed should be sown the last of January. Another useful border plant is Pyrethrum aureum (golden feverfew) and this should be sown early to get good size plants at bedding out time. There are not many cannas these days, grown from seed, but anyone intending to grow them in that manner should sow the seeds in January. These seeds will germinate much more readily and evenily if soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. Asparagus plu- mosus and A. Stprengeri Iflhould be sown now when there is good heat in the greenhouses, and these seeds, like the cannas, start much more evenly if soaked. Wilmington, Dei.. — Roy c. Brinton, son of G. W. Brinton, is now with A. B. Cartledge. Peoria, III. — Alex G. Nagus, who for several months past conducted a flower shop in the Palace Theater building, has closed his doors. Creditors, it is reported, are trying- to find out who owns the fixtures, supposed to have been installed by a Chicago concern. Hydrangeas. The hydrangeas are among the most popular plants for Easter and spring sales, and during the months of March, April and May, form a very prominent part of the plant display at the florist shops. Large specimens are also quite extensively grown for summer decora- tions and are very attractive, some of the newer French varieties especially. It is only a few years ago that the old favorite, Otaksa, was the principal va- riety grown, but now some of the beau- tiful French sorts are becoming ex- tremely popular on account of their lovely colors, and easy, free-blooming qualities, and as the stock becomes more plentiful, greater numbers will be grown. While the season for these plants is at its height, is the time to take stock and observe the qualities of the different varieties. Then plan to grow such as are suited for your re- quirements, but there are so many beau- tiful varieties that it is hard to choose between them and when well grown, they are sure to be in good demand. CULTURAL METHODS. Hydrangeas can be propagated from early spring until late in the fall, and grown into good salable plants for the following spring. The earliest proga- gated stock will make the larger and more bushy plants, while the later stock, though not as large, will, if carefully grown, be very useful plants for which there is always a good demand. The writer has under his charge some very fine plants with two and three large heads of bloom that were late summer struck cuttings of last year, as well as some October struck cuttings now in six-inch pots, with one massive head of bloom on each. These are great favor- ites and sell quickly. One of the most important factors in the culture of hy- drangeas, is never to allow them to suffer for the want of water during the summer. If the season is hot and dry, then the plants need liberal soakings of water every day or two to keep them in active growth. This rule applies to both plants being grown in pots in frames or planted out in the open ground. Some growers grow their plants in pots entirely, plunging them outside in frames during the summer, while others set the plants out in the open ground, lifting and potting them up late in September. Cuttings put into the sand in the spring of the year, should be potted up as soon as they have made roots enough to properly handle. Then, as the plants make growth, they should be repotted as they need it, and must never be al- lowed to become potbound during their growing period. Hydrangeas require a fresh, live soil of good substance, but do not treat them to green, fresh ma- nure. Particular attention should be given to see that they get plenty of air and a moderately cool temperature at all times while in the greenhouse. These plants are very subject to at- tacks from green fly, which should be kept in check by attending to the fumi- gating regularly. Those intended for pot culture during the summer should receive their final potting during the month of June, selecting the strongest plants for the larger size pots, and the smaller ones accordingly. After pot- ting, plunge the pots to their rims cut- side in the frame, specially fitted under lath covering to protect the plants from the direct rays of the sun. The tops of these earliest plants can be used as cuttings, which root easily in a mild hotbed during the summertime, but do not be too severe in cutting up the plants, because the growth they make this year must have time to develop flowering eyes for next spring. Plenty of water should be given while the plants are in their full growth, but at the approach of autumn, the wood will commence to ripen up. Then they will require less water. When the autumn season has reached the time for frosts, preparations must be made to house the plants or protect them from severe freezing. Hydrangeas are not harmed by light frost, but severe freezing will ruin their flowering eyes, and it is al- ways best to have them under protec- tion before frost. For field culture, plant out the last of May, giving the plants plenty of room so that they can be cared for along the lines of cultivating and keeping the ground clear of weeds. The planting ground should be handy for watering A WELL FLOWERED HYDRANGEA. 1921. The American Florist, so that the plants can be thoroughly watered as occasions require. Early in September, lift and pot the plants, standing them in a shady place. Syringe overhead two or three times daily until root action starts again, after which they can be given full light and a cool temperature. After the plants have become thoroughly established in the pots, gradually withhold the water from them, to ripen them up so that they re- main partially dormant until the time comes to start them into active growth again. After the first of the year, when it becomes necessary to start the plants into active growth for spring flowering, they should be taken out of the pots, a little of the soil removed from the roots, and repotted into fresh soil. Then start the plants up gradually in a cool temperature, increasing it as they take on new growth. While making their flowering growth, the plants must never be allowed to suffer for want of water, and are greatly benefited by being given weak applications of liquid ma- nure about once a week as the weather will permit. There are few plants that will respond more liberally for careful culture than will the hydrangeas, but they must not be neglected in any man- ner. Overwatering will cause sour soil accompanied by yellow foliage, and not enough water will blast the buds and cause the plants to lose their foliage. To allow the shoots to become infested with insects will cripple and ruin the flower heads, and last, but not least, unless the plants are grown cool, the shoots and branches become weak and will not hold the flower heads up properly, neither will the flowers last as well. Among the French varieties, the fol- lowing are worthy of special mention and general culture : Avalanche. — A fine white variety with deep green foliage and strong growth. Vieux Chateau. — Light pink, tinted white. A very fine variety of excel- lent growth. Lilie Mouillere. — One of the very best pink varieties; large trusses of beauti- ful flowers, and a splendid grower. Mme. R. Jacqnet. — Another beautiful pink variety with lots of substance; a favorite with all who have seen it. E. G. Hill. — A fine pink variety. More upright grower than some of the other sorts, but worthy of general culture. Trophee. — A magnificent hydrangea, one of the best ever introduced. Color, a beautiful shade of cherry-red;, splen- did growth and a grand variety in every way. L. Islette. — A fine, very attractive variety with color bard to describe. One of the best growers. Baby Bimbinet. — Dwarf grower; fine large, compact heads of the brightest pink. A splendid variety. Souvenir de Lieutenant Chaure. — Im- mense heads of deep pink; one of the best varieties. Radiant.- — A fine variety of good growth and attractive color. La Perle. — Deeply fringed white; one of the best of this color. Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. — A fine variety that will be prominent in any collection; a fine glowing pink. There are a number of other varieties that are worthy of general culture, and will well repay the grower's most care- ful attention, and I venture to say that after giving them a trial, you cannot help being enthusiastic about their beauty. C. W. Johnson. HYDRANGEA WITH CREPE COVER AND RIBBON. National Publicity for Flowers. We are now entering the fourth year of the national advertising campaign, and the outlook for the year is most encouraging. We are confident that every subscriber to this fund appre- ciates the value of national advertis- ing. It is difficult to understand why any florist interested in increasing his business has not identified himself with this movement. You must not get the impression that the well-disposed flo- rists, who have subscribed so gener- ously to this fund, will continue to do so year after year, unless you do your part. The campaign is most worthy of the serious consideration of all in the trade. Subscriptions were received at the end of the year 1920 from : Florists' Telegraph Delivery Annual Appropriation. 1920 $ 2,500.00 Florists' Telegraph Delivery, on ac- count collection taken up at an- nual meeting 1,294.00 Received through Texas State Flo- rists' Association: . C. A. Byars, Ft. Worth, Tex. (1 yr.) 5.00 Ferndale Grns.. Ft. Worth (1 yr.) e.hll E. F. Flogg, Dallas, Tex. (1 yr.)... 10.00 T. J. Noll, Kansas City, Mo. (1 yr.) 25.00 Mrs. M. Zincke. Palestine (lyi. ). u.imi W. T. Smith. Little Rock (1 yr. ) . 5.00 Am. Augspurn, Peoria, 111. (1 yr.). 10.00 M. C. Wood, Hillsboro, Tex. (1 yr.) 10.00 W S. Dolan, Kansas City. Mo. (1 yr.) 25.00 F. D. Barlow, Greenwall, Tex. (1 yr.) 5.00 Additional subscriptions were re- ceived from: E. S. Hempstead. Bloomington. 111.. 5.00 A. M. Rainford, San Diego. Calif... 20.00 Saltford Fl. Shop. Poughkeepsie. . 25.00 Total subscriptions for 1920 . . .J55.S89.62 Bills have been sent out for sub- scriptions due for 1921. and the pub- licity committee will appreciate a prompt remittance. At the meeting of the committee, to be held in Washing- ton, D. C, during the week of Janu- ary 21. plans will be arranged for car- rying on the work with vigor during this year. If you have not yet subscribed, you should see to it that your name appears on the next list published. John Young, Sec'y. When Advertising: Stops. The following article appeared re- cently in the Aberdeen (S. D. ) News, and its story is obvious : "Do you remember Pearline? Once it was the most popular washing pow- der in America. In 1907 Pearline ceased advertising. Its owners said that advertising was no longer neces- sary, that Pearline was a good prod- uct, and everybody knew it. In 1914 the Procter & Gamble company bought Pearline at their own figure to save it from bankruptcy. They renamed the formula and have sold millions of dol- lars' worth of it since by advertising. In seven years, the public forgot Pear- line, and it dwindled from millions to nothing. Pears Soap once tried the same experiment; noting the alarming slump in sales in six months, they re- sumed their advertising and did not bust. If people did not die, if peo- ple did not move, if new generations did not grow up, if customs and hab- its did not change, if competition did not compete, if people were not open to suggestion and receptive to new ideas, there would be no need of adver- tising, and when a business was once built up, it would stay put. But until then, advertising is the surest safe- guard for the established product, the most certain hope for the new idea." The application of the above is just as true to our national publicity cam- paign, if we permit it to die out, as The American Florist. ■Jan. 15. will be the case if funds are not forth- coming. Undoubtedly, those long- headed, loyal types of progressive flo- rists, who have seen the light of ad- vertising, will continue to give our campaign their moral and financial support. But there are too many who have not as yet absorbed the merit of the above incident, and who. when it is too late, will gather around and say. "What's become of our national cam- paign and our slogan. "Say It with Flowers?' " While it is true that "Say It with Flowers" is seen everywhere, the na- tional campaign was responsible for it, and should be the central part of the plan whereby we make our foundations solid and dignify the florist industry to its proper pedestal. Without na- tional advertising, we are losing the efforts of the past two or three years, and any effort later on will have to suffer if we discontinue for too long a period. We have one year more of voluntary subscriptions to help the campaign fund, and those who have not sub- scribed in the past can feel that by sending their portion now, they have at least made partial payment for the success it may have given them in the past three years, so that the fourth year will find many on the subscription list who had not given before, but felt that the national campaign had bene- fited them enough so that we could carry on our campaign for the fourth year as originally outlined. What say you? Hexby Pexx, Chairman, Nat. Publicity Campaign. National Flower Growers' Association. The time is fast approaching for the first annual meeting of the National Flower Growers" Association, which will be held in Washington, D. C, Thursday, January 27. Much progress has been made towards further per- fecting this association since the or- ganization meeting held at Cleveland last August. Several of the principal communities have district organiza- tions perfected and working, who will send regularly elected delegates to at- tend this coming meeting. A few other communities have, so far, only temporarily organized. To the latter, as well as to all growers who are in- terested in the progress of this move- ment, we extend a hearty invitation to be present at this first annual gath- ering. While the actual voting power at this meeting is vested only in the regularly elected delegates, we want it understood that this is to be an open meeting for all growers, and the offi- cers will be glad to welcome sugges- tions and discussions from any grow- ers who wish to take part in the pro- ceedings. There is a vast amount of work ahead for a closer co-operation of the producers in our trade. We should strive, first of all, to create a more uniform marketable condition for our stock. not by arbitrarily fixing prices, for this, no doubt, is furthest from the minds of any of those now connected with the organization, but as we are living in an age of co-oper- ative advertising and publicity, we need more and more to give this mat- ter our best thought from the stand- point of the producer. Supply and demand are and always should be the principal factors in es- tablishing prices for any product. There is a way, however, and it has been clearly proven by statistics from other producers in co-operative adver- tising campaigns, of stimulating prices by creating an increased demand for the product through judicious adver- tising. That should be one of the principal factors in the work of this organization. Co-operative advertis- ing of various products has proven not only to increase the demand for such, but it has also proven to be the principal factor in bringing about a uniform grading of those products, which we, as growers, must admit is essential to our business. Another matter of great importance is finding the cost of production of any article. The more systematically this is done, the better the foundation of that industry. This has never yet been accomplished for our business except among a very few individual interests. By a closer co-operation, and through our organization, we can disseminate information that will give the most humble among our trade a plan by which they can work out an intelligent cost system, and the same can also include a simplified system of bookkeeping for the growers. All this is needed, possibly not for all the indi- viduals, but truly so for the trade at large as well as for most of the indi- viduals, and we must not lose sight of the fact that the individual green- house establishments throughout the country will only measure up to what the average of them set forth as a standard. Hence, the more we can improve each individual establishment, the higher will we raise the standard, for we are, after all. organized or un- organized, measured by the standard of the average. It is a proven fact. however, that through organization and organization only, can standard be raised in any profession, industry or production. As we get along further in this work, we shall undoubtedly find new fields of endeavor, so it is with these few thoughts that we extend to the flower producers of this country again, a hearty invitation to join with us in this new organization with a view of a closer affiliation with other branches of our trade for the better- ment _of our whole trade, and for the strengthening of the great parent body of all our trade associations, the grand old Society of American Florists. J. F. AMMANN, Secy. ST. LOtlS DISTRICT MEETING. The first annual meeting of the St. Louis District of the National Flower Growers' Association will be held at the Hotel Jefferson in that city Janu- ary 18. the morning: session opening at 10 o'clock. All growers in St. Louis and vicinity are invited to attend. Fol- lowing the regular business session, there will be an interesting pro- gramme, included in the numbers being an illustrated lecture on "Hybridiza- tion," by E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., and an address on "Systematizing in Bookkeeping in the Florist Business," by J. A. Cole, of Peoria. 111. This will be followed by a general discussion for the good of the organization. The present officers are : Walter Amling, Pana. 111., president: L. Jules Bourdet. St. Louis, first vice-president ; Henry Blixen, Edwardsville. 111., second vice- president: J. J. Beneke, St. Louis, sec- retary, and W. A. Rowe. Kirkwood, Ho., treasurer. Massachusetts Horticultural Socieiy. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety held its annual meeting at Hor- ticultural hall. Boston, January S. William C. Endicott. the retiring presi- dent, delivered a parting address and made several recommendations for the future work of the society. Dr. Frank A. Bennett, president of the St. Thomas Horticultural Society, a Cana- dian visitor, gave an interesting talk on the work accomplished by that or- ganization, and Ernest K. Thomas, secretary of the Rhode Island Horti- HYDRANGEA BASKET. 1921. The American Florist. cultural society, spoke on several time- ly subjects. PRESIDENT BUBRAGES ADDRESS. Albert C. Burrage, the newly elected president, made an earnest plea for the further importation of plants and flow- ers to beautify American homes and gardens. He said in part : "I thank you for the great honor you have conferred upon me in making me your president. Mr. Endicott, for my- self I thank you for your unfailing courtesy and appreciation, and in the name of the society I thank you for the splendid work you have done for us the past year. "The art of horticulture is so inter- laced with science that it would avail nothing for me to undertake to talk here in a learned way. Neither can I adequately cover its romantic phases, about which so much has been written since man first began, centuries ago. to transcribe his thoughts upon parch- ment. But your by-laws, very properly, require your president, upon taking office, to deliver a formal address, and it is fitting that anyone so honored, whether scientist or layman, should call attention to those phases of the society's work which particularly ap- peal to him. "In what I have to say there will be no rhetoric, no romance — nothing but the plain words of an amateur without great technical knowledge of the sub- ject but with infinite love for the beau- tiful in the vegetable and mineral kingdoms, wherever found. "In view of the appreciation which has been shown for my special work, it is not likely that anyone will take exception to my pointing out here the motive which has been behind this work and the aims sought; and this. therefore, is the subject of my appeal. "Years ago, on my first visit to Eu- rope, after a boyhood spent among the wonderful wild flowers of California, I first learned to know orchids — exotic orchids — and to love them with an ad- miration which has never lessened. Twenty years ago when I first began to have them in a conservatory, they fascinated me still more, and when, a few years ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to secure them in quantity and variety and to give them the greenhouse care they deserved, they responded nobly and gave me back a rich reward. Still I was not satisfied, because my joy was too much like that of the miser over his gold, and I resolved that others should some time have a chance to see them as I saw them and to know and appreciate these most beautiful of the products of the vegetable kingdom. But my real motive was that the people of this community should get a clearer real- ization that this country does not and cannot produce, except under glass. any of these wonderful flowering plants so rich in form and color and in romance. "So, during the past year, you have had, throtighout the year, as promised at the beginning, monthly exhibits of orchid plants as they came into flower throughout the different seasons. And nearly 50,000 individuals have seen, studied and enjoyed them. Slowly, un- consciously, but with ever-increasing force, a new life has come into the at- tendance at our hall — a renaissance of the spirit of our forefathers, who, in their love of plant-life, founded this society and within its home exhibited the best they had. "How many visitors to these ex- hibits realized that every one of these scores of genera and hundreds of species of plants came from without the borders of this country and that not one was native to the United States? That all of these plants were imported into this country — every one foreign, that is, exotic? "Owing to the rocky nature of its surface, Massachusetts has but little real agriculture and this is necessarily becoming each year mote and more intensive. But a large part of this surface is wonderfully adapted to hor- ticulture and this, too, should become more and more intensive. Shall this be done only with our native plants, without exotics? Shall we ignore all the inspiration of our past — all the traditions of this society? Shall we be content with the mediocre? Shall our exhibitions contain only average plants and plant-products? Or shall we do the best we can to caxry out the pur- pose of this society, improve horticul- ture and aid in beautifying the com- monwealth in which we live? "Few people in this country appre- ciate the fact that a very large part of the fruits., flowers and plants which we most admire and use and which form so large a part of our lives come from without and not within the bor- ders of this vast territory, extending from the Pacific to the Atlantic and from tropical Mexico to frozen Canada. This country is so immense, compared with most other civilised countries, and its flora so rich, varied and beau- tiful, that we are apt to ignore or forget how much we owe to other countries. "Few of us realize that wheat, bar- ley, oats, rye, potatoes, peas, onions, turnips, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and celery are not native of this country. "We all know that pineapples, oranges, lemons, bananas, figs and dates are not native to the United States, but not many bear in mind that such common fruits as apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, apri- cots, quinces, currants, raspberries are not native, but originally came wholly from abroad. "Not many realize that garden roses, carnations, sweet peas, tulips, narcissi, migonettes, snowdrops, dahlias, bego- nias, are all exotic. Nearly all our so- called wildflowers are really foreign, and there are countless other favorite flowers which originally came from other continents. "So far as raw materials are con- cerned, this country has an abundance of almost all except tin and rubber. We are justly proud of our vast re- sources of coal, iron, copper, gold and other metals; of timber, cotton, wheat and other cereals, and many other articles of necessity; and nearly all of these we have in quantity far beyond any other nation. "Those who have travelled exten- sively over the United States under- stand the marvellous varieties of its topographical and climatic conditions and know why foreigners who migrate here easily find the climate in which they prefer to live. "On the other hand we are poor as yet in many of the refinements of life. We are still largely dependent upon the old world for many of the things which we prize the most, such as books, paintings, bronzes, laces, pearls, diamonds. Of precious stones alone we import over a hundred million dollars worth a year. Would we be perfectly content to possess only those found or made here? "Many consider this society an ag- gregation only of scientists and spe- cialists. This is not so. Many are amateurs, many are cultivators, and some are artists in arranging the plant-products of nature in artistic groups. "But we have one trait in common — our love for the beautiful. We are all lovers, true lovers of the beautiful in form and color; and in this we recog- nize no nationality, no artificial bound- ary, no political demarcation, and we believe we have an inalienable right to secure the finest natural products of the world, provided our use of them injures no one." New York Florists' Club. The club met in its hall in the En- gineering building. Retiring President Henshaw being in a hospital recover- ing from an operation, retiring Vice- president Knight called the meeting to order. The officers for the present year were installed as follows: I S Hen- dnekson. president; Roman J Irwin vice-president; John Young, secretary- William C. Rickards, Jr.. treasurer; Percy B. Rigby, Anton Schultheis. Joseph Manda, to serve two vears as trustees. Acting President Knight oc- cupied the chair while the officers-elect were being called up and made a good impression. Treasurer Rickards was out of town, but sent a letter promising careful attention to his duties. Presi- dent Hendrickson. Vice-President Ir- win. Secretary Young and Trustees Joseph Manda and Percy B. Rigbv. all spoke briefly, but to the point. Previous to the inauguration Trustee Rigby read the annual report showing the club's net balance to be §19,596,92. Accepted and filed. Board recommended that an accountant be employed to audit the books. On motion Rigby was ap- pointed and a remuneration of §50.00 per year was allotted. The following were elected to membership in the club: Wm. Sullivan. 112 W. 2S St • George Sullivan. 112 W. 28 St.; Jack Bracker. East Williston; Philip Deck- er, 9S Washington St.. Orange, N. J.: John H. Rodman. 43 Conwav St.. Brooklyn; Bruno Ehrman, Secaucus. N. J.; Otto C. Krift, Washington Ave.. Bergenfield, N. J.; Hyman Spitz. 1677 Pitkin Ave., Brooklyn; Arthur Poulas, Yonkers, N. Y.: Cornelius J. Speelman, 4i0 Greenwich St.: Peter Mantgoras. 33 Cortlandt St. For the inauguration of officers. President Hendrickson was escorted to the chair by F. H. Traendly and A. L. Miller: Vice-President Irwin by Joseph Manda and Wallace R. Pierson, Trus- tee, and accountant Rigby made a hit when he said he would act as watch- dog to bite off useless expenditures. Trustee Schultheis was unavoidablv absent. President Hendrickson spoke feelingly of Ex-President Henshaw's illness. Secretary Young reported that he had sent him flowers in the name of the club, and had received a cheer- ful letter in response. Arthur Herring- ton reported that he had called on the "skipper" — he was a lieutenant com- mander in the navy — and that he was sitting up in bed and cheerful. Clifford Lowther of the transporta- tion committee for the carnation con- vention, reported applications for reservations coming in slowly. The New York party will leave the Penn- sylvania Terminal at 12:15 a. m.. January 26. arriving in Washington aoout 6 a. m. Applications for reserva- tions should be sent as quickly as possible to C. Lowther. 100 Times Square Station. New York. The American Florist. Jan. 15, Arthur Herrington for the Flower Show Committee, which had met in the afternoon, said that the outlook was "rosy," more so than last year. Space is being well taken and the out- look is for a better show than has ever yet been staged in the Grand Central Palace. He called on the club mem- bers to boost the show. Secretary Young followed in the same vein and said that 250,000 posterettes had been distributed. . Several of the new members were present and were called to the plat- form. There were five applications for membership. On motion a budget committee was appointed to report at the next meeting of the board of trus- tees. R. J. Irwin for the annual ban- quet committee recommended that it be held at the time of the flower show and motion to that effect was carried. Roman J. Irwin exhibited for the Bound Brook Greenhouses a vase of a new pink carnation, Arabella. It scored 80 points. Herman Mamitsch, Rockville Center, N. Y., exhibited a vase of sweet pea. Miss Jennie Mamitsch. Preliminary certificate. COMMITTEES FOR 1921. President Hendrickson announced the following committees : Awards — Charles W. Knight, chair- man, Wm. H. Siebrecht, Peter Duff, Joseph Manda, Arthur Herrington, Frank H. Traendly, Charles H. Totty. Exhibition ■ — I. Fight, chairman, Edw. A. Manda, Carl Giessler, M. Matheron, A. Schultheis, Jr. Essay and Lecture — Max Schling, chairman, A. F. Faulkner. C. Lowther. Legislative — Wm. H. Siebrecht. Jr., chairman, F. R. Pierson, A. L. Miller. Publicity — J. H. Pepper, chairman, Wm. A. Phillips^ Leo Klein, Frank Golsner. House and Entertainment — Peter Gerlaird, chairman, Edw. A. Hanft, A. Radice, Leo Klein. Good of the Club — A. T. Dc La Mare, chairman, Emil Schloss, J. H. Fiesser, Julius Roehrs. Charles Schwake. Transportation — C. Lowther, chair- man. Annual Banquet — Roman J. Irwin, chairman, Phillip Kessler, Joseph Fen- rich, Robert Koehne, L. E. Dupuy, Percy B. Rigby, Charles Schenck. A. F. F. San Francisco, Calif. NEW TEAK'S DEMAND UNUSUALLY BRISK. An unprecedented demand for New Year's has been reported by the flo- rists from all parts of the city. There was a fairly good supply of cut flowers to be had, but the prices of this stock was advanced to such a high figure before New Year's that many of the stores pushed the sale of plants in preference. This is not intended to ■mean that a large stock of cut flowers was not disposed of, as a large amount was demanded by New Year's buyers. Azaleas and ericas were the most popular flowering plants and sold ex- tremely well. Pink Pearl and Van der Cruysen were the leading azaleas offered. Poinsettias sold well, also. There was not much of a stock of cyclamen left after the heavy Christ- mas demand. Begonias, too, were scarce. Glory of Mordrecht fern was probably the most popular foliage plant, the sales in some stores running into the hundreds. Pandanus, cibo- tiums. aspleniums and made up baskets of crotons and primulas about com- pleted the offerings of foliage plants. There was a greatly increased supply of roses for the New Year's market, but prices asked were as high as the previous week. The quality of the offerings was of the best. American beauties were hard to obtain. Russell was in good supply, as were all the red varieties. Ophelia was plentiful, but few Columbia were to be had. Very good Aaron Ward added to the variety. Quite a few white roses, chiefly Kaiser- in, were to be had, but were rather short stemmed. The supply of orchids, which consisted almost entirely of cattleya, trianae was quite large and seemed to meet "with a much more ready sale than they did at Christmas, despite the fact that they were held at $3 each. The arrivals of cypripe- diums continue steadily. There was a good demand for chrysanthemums and a few fairly 'acceptable whites and yellows were in the market. There was a limited amount of winter flowering sweet peas to be had, but the quality was poor. Roman hyacinths came in, Roman J. Irwin. Elect New York Florists' Club. but did not meet with much favor as the stock was very commonplace. Narcissi were plentiful and cheap. There was the usual large supply of violets with no noticeable change in prices. Carnations were plentiful ana cleaned out at $6.00 per 100 for average stock. Laddie brought from $10 to $12. All varieties sold well. Lily of the valley sold out completely. NOTES. Ferarri Bros', greenhouses are now producing heavy cuts of roses daily. Manager Victor Ferarri says that the Christmas demand for cut flowers was the heaviest ever experienced by his firm. The large orchid range is giving a fine supply of cattleyas at present. Carnations are also being largely grown here this season. In the basket department of the Francis Floral Company, Manager Frank Shlauthauer has a force at work on his novelty baskets. He reports a strong demand for them from eastern points. At the coming session of the state legislature a bill for the combination of all horticultural laws of the state into one concisely comprehensive act is to be introduced. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, is visit- ing the trade in this city. He reports the holiday trade in his town to be the best ever experienced. While ferns seem to be scarce with most of the growers, the Schiwern greenhouses are still producing a heavy daily cut. Jas. t. Lynch. Milwaukee, Wis. TRADE CONDITIONS UNCHANGED. During the past week market con- ditions have undergone little change. Favorable weather for growers has in- creased the cuts of sweet peas and violets. THREE INTERESTING MEETINGS. In order to take advantage of J. F. Ammann's knowledge as secretary of the National Flower Growers' Associa- tion, and George Asmus' good advice on publicity, three meetings were held January 0, and each brought out a very good attendance. At 2 :30 p. m. on that day, the local growers who are still unorganized, met at Kurtz Bros., and there listened with great interest to Mr. Ammann, who made strong pro- paganda for the National Flower Growers' Association, and cited a few instances to show what could be done if such an association was properly or- ganized and conducted. He also dwelt at length on national publicity, and explained that it is the plan to raise the national publicity fund on the Mil- waukee plan. From among the strong- est statements made by George Asmus, he proved how the grower, who had all the investments, ran the risks, and put in long hours, is at the mercy of the wholesaler or retailer to bring remu- nerative prices, yet by judicious adver- tising and creating a demand, half of the battle was won and the way cleared for a successful future. At the special meeting of the board of directors of the local florists' pub- licity association, which followed a six o'clock dinner at the Blatz hotel, noth- ing of special interest transpired. Both Messrs. Ammann and Asmus dwelt at length on the subject of publicity and lauded the local craft as being the pioneers of the only feasible plan to raise the national publicity fund on an equitable basis. The third meeting, or that of the florists' club, was held at the Calumet club, following - the one at the Blatz ho- tel. An exceptionally good attendance was on hand, and much good news was disseminated. The treasurer's annual report proved that the financial end of the club has progressed considerably. The secretary, in his report, showed a gain of 17 new members for the past year. The trustees reported having bought a $100 Liberty Bond. The en- tertainment committee's last venture, the theater party the forepart of De- cember, netted the club $85.34. The state fair committee handed in a final itemized report of the 1920 fair, which also showed a neat balance in our fa- vor. President Henry Welke honored J. F. Ammann by asking him to be master of ceremonies and install the newly elected officers for 1921. Al- though a perfect stranger, he per- formed his duty in a manner which was both interesting and instructive. Too bad President-elect Fred Guter- muth, who was ill. thereby causing his absence, missed these doings. NOTES. Chas. A. Koch, of the Wauwatosa Floral Co., is still nursing a sore left hand, which was badly injured, Decem- ber 25. A piece of sharp wood, which he intended to throw into the boiler, went through the hand, and was re- moved with difficulty at a hospital. The funeral of S. Schlessinger, Janu- ary 6, gave some of the local craft good-sized orders. Gimbel Bros, had the family order, which consisted of a casket cover made of orchids and violets. Several Chicago florists made auto deliveries for this occasion. The A. F. Kellner Co. was very busy the last few days of the past week decorating at the Auditorium for the National Retail Shoe Dealers' conven- tion, which took place January 10-12. E. O. 1921. The American Florist. Boston, Mass. GENERAL ADVANCE IN MOST LINES. The market for this week has been about the same as to the amount of stock arriving. Prices have advanced considerably on everything, owing 1 to the increased demand. Weather con- ditions have been very favorable, but there is still quite a shortage of stock for design work. Roses and carnations have advanced about 25 per cent and carried all other stock with them in the upward .swing. Callas and Easter lilies moved more freely than they have for some time, also white narcissus. A few jonquils came in this week, and were quickly bought up at $16 a hun- dred. Freesias are also arriving and clean up quickly at $10. Violets are coming in good quality, but are not in demand as corsage flowers as they used to be. Orchids are still scarce and very few Triante are to be seen. Sweet peas are of good quality, but move slowly at the prices asked, good Spen- cers bringing $4 to $6 a hundred. There has been quite a number of roses brought in from other markets this week, which probably kept prices from soaring to the heights never seen be- fore on the local market, even during the influenza epidemic. CLUB MEET!. Ml. At the meeting- of the Florists' Club of Boston, January -1, at the City Club, the following officers were installed : B. Letson, president: Frank Gibbs. vice-president; Frank Edgar, financial secretary: W. J. Thurston, secretary; F. E. Palmer, treasurer. The meeting was very well attended, but not enough so to please those present. They feel that a good many are losing interest. There was a committee appointed to increase the membership; also a • com- mittee of retailers and a committee of growers to get together on what stock should be eliminated and what should be increased in production. E. F. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. PRINCIPAL DEMAND FOR FUNERAL STOCK. The first week of the New Year has passed without anything startling hap- pening in the florist business. The sup- ply, with few exceptions, has been equal to all demands, and the principal call has been for stock suitable for funeral work. American Beauties are in short supply, and no doubt will be that way -for some time to come. The supply of roses runs mostly to the long fancy stock, with the demand calling for short and medium. Premier, Co- lumbia, and Butterfly are seen only in the longer grades, and while the quality is good, at times they are hard to move. One thing noticed this season has been the call of the trade for Pink Killarney, but with few exceptions the growers have discarded it for the new varieties. Ophelia, Sunburst, Hilda. Maryland, Richmond and Double White Killarney are arriving in limited quan- tity and clean up daily. The supply of Easter lilies is on the increase and find a market waiting on them. Carna- tions are still in short supply, and it looks as if this condition would last all season. Jonquils made their first appearance last week, and proved very popular, as they sold on sight. Sweet peas are coming into their own, the bright weather of the past two weeks causing them to improve greatly, both in quantity and quality. The quality of violets is very good, but they drag and are hard to move. The least said about Paper White narcissi the bet- ter, as they are selling at prices that cannot possibly let the grower out with a whole skin. Baby primroses and calendulas are in oversupply and meet with an indifferent demand. The qual- ity of the lily of the valley now com- ing in is the finest seen in years, with a call that absorbs it all. The plumo- sus supply has been short since Christ- mas, but is fast getting back to normal. NOTES The Frederick Flower Shop, of East Pittsburgh, was completely destroyed by fire, January 6, caused by an over- heated gas stove. The family living over the store had a hard time escap- ing with their lives, and from all re- ports, so far as the store is concerned, everything is a total loss. The McCallum Co. is again receiving consignments of Primula malacoides plants from H. D. Rohrer, of Lancas- ter, Pa. They handle these plants every year and have built up a large demand for them. DeForest Ludwig. of the E. C. Lud- wig Floral Co.. is again able to be about after a two weeks' illness. E. C. T. Cincinnati, 0. MARKET GETTING BACK TO NORMAL. Market conditions show little change over the previous week. Roses are cleaning up well, but other offerings seem to be moving slowly, lilies in- cluded. At the beginning of the week, there was a fair demand for them, but they languished at the close. Carna- tions are now down to normal, selling at $6 to $8 per 100 for the best. Sweet peas have shown no great increase as yet. This is due to cloudy weather during the past two weeks. Stevia is about over, but spring bulbous flowers are arriving, which helps the situation. Daffodils and Roman hyacinths are to be had in limited numbers. Greens are plentiful and move well. NOTES. Miss Betty Ferdinandsen, of the H. W. Sheppard store, is spending some time at Urbana, III., on a visit to her mother, who has been ill. T. Ben George, of East Walnut Hills, reports a heavy week of funeral work, his staff working several nights to keep up with orders. Wm. Gear, of Upper Vine street, has been kept busy during- the week with wedding orders. Irwin Gebhart, of Tromey's Flower Shop, reports a banner week in pot plant sales. The bowling battle of the week re- sulted in a decisive victory for the store men. Visitors : Fred Rupp. Aurora, Ind. : Julius Dilloff, New York; W. C. Hughes. Zanesville, O. G. K. Providence, R. I. GOOD MOVEMENT IN ALT, LINES. Trade during the past week has been brisk, with a good demand for all stock offered. Roses are shortening up. but the supply is equal to requirements. Carnations were never better and vio- lets sell well. There was a good call for all flowering plants, with sales on sight. Weddings, dinners and design work have kept all of the stores on the jump. NOTES. The Crown Hotel Florist. M. Lipp- man, proprietor, has closed his estab- lishment, and will open later in more commodious quarters. The stores are now beginning to make preparations for St. Valentine's day and anticipate good business. Johnston Bros, have had excellent windows the past week which attracted favorable comment. The Colonial Flower Store is featur- ing good window displays and reports excellent trade. H. A. T. OBITUARY. F. Percy Newton The funeral of F. Percy Newton, who was a faithful employe of the Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O., at the time of his enlistment in the armed forces of his country, serving with gal- lantry in the 2nd Battery, Field Artil- lery, and was buried in the historic cemetery at Gironda. France, having fallen on the field of battle, Septem- ber 21, 1918, was held at Painesville, January 7, the remains being in charge of military escort and accorded full military honors. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, and his last rest- ing place was covered with many beau- tiful floral offerings, a final tribute to this young hero, who was greatly liked and admired by all who knew him. Mr. Newton was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Newton, also connected with the nursery establishment, and in charge of the store. All of the em- ployes of the Storrs & Harrison Co., who were able to leave their duties, attended the funeral. T. J. M. Robert Sandiford. Robert Sandiford. well known florist and pelargonium specialist, died at his home in Mansfield, O.. December 29. age 77 years. The deceased was born in England and received his early training on the estate of Joseph Lister in that country.. He came to Canada at the age of 25 years and a few years later moved to Cleveland. O., going to Mansfield soon after, making- that city his home ever since. Mr. Sandiford originated the first pure .white pelargonium. Mrs. Robert Sandiford, named for his wife, among his other introductions being Sandi- diford's Best and Sandiford's Beauty all of which met with much popu- larity. He is survived by several brothers and sisters all residing in England. Ernest H. Mazey. The many friends of Ernest H. Mazey. widely known as the Society Florist, of Minneapolis, Minn., -were greatly shocked by his sudden death from pneumonia January 7. He died at Hillcrest hospital, having been ill only a few days. Mr. Mazey was born at Baginton, England, May 17, 1882, and came to America when 21 years old. He had resided in Minneapolis practically since coming to this country, where he founded and built up the highly successful floral business with which he was identified. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Agnes S. Mazey, and relatives in Eng- land. The funeral services were held January 10, with burial at Lakewood cemetery. John T. Rutledge. John T. Rutledge for the past five years assistant manager at the store of Edward Sceery, Passaic, N. J., died January 3 of pneumonia, at St. Mary's hospital, that city, age 20 years. He was born in Passaic and his pleasant disposition had won for him a host of friends. His father, mother, and three sisters survive. He was an active mem- ber of the Royal Arcanum. Funeral services were held January 7. with burial in St. Nicholas cemetery. John Urquhart. The death is announced of John Urquhart, for many years the highly successful head gardener at Hoddom Castle, Dtimfreeshire, Scotland, at an advanced age. The American Florist. Jan. 15, TheAmerican Florist Established 1883. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $^.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.0U. When sending us cliange of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Floeist 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 CONTEXTS. Suggestions for plant growers 1 Cyclamens 1 — -Seeds for present sowing '.'.'.'. 1 — Begonias of Lorraine type 2 — Spiraeas 2 Hydrangeas (illus.) 2 National publicity for flowers 3 When advertising stops 3 National Flower Growers' Ass'n 4 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 5 New York Florists' Club 6 — Roman J. Irwin (portrait) 6 San Francisco. Calif .*.... 6 Milwaukee, Wis 6 Boston 7 Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati, 7 Providence, R. 1 7 Obituary 7 — F. Percy Newton 7 — Ernest H. Mazey 7 — Robert Sandif ord 7 — John T. Rutledge 7 — John Urquhart 7 Personal 8 Ladies' Society of American Florists 8 F. T. D. expansion 8 Washington meetings 8 Society of American Florists 8 Say It With Flowers 8 Carnations wanted in Egypt 8 Fat and prosperous 8 Club meetings next week 8 Indianapolis. Ind 10 Albany, N. Y 12 Chicago 14 Chicago Florists' Club 18 St. Louis, Mo 19 Buffalo N. T 20 Nebraska State Florists' Ass'n 20 Philadelphia. Pa 22 New York 24 The seed trade 32 — Onion seed in the Canary Islands 32 — Bolgiano bankruptcy proceedings 33 — Catalogues received 33 The nursery trade 36 — Trees in winter 36 — Park monopolies attacked.... 36 Rochester, N. Y 36 Market gardeners 38 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. . 38 — Cold lettuce houses 38 Nashville. Tenn 38 Columbus. 43 The direct answer by return mail gets the order. Bouquet Green. — Our note on the increased use of bouquet green in last week's issue, stating that at least 200,- 000 pounds were marketed in 1920, referred to dyed green. "We are in receipt of the premium list of the American Carnation Society for the Washington exhibition January 26-27. Copies may be had on applica- tion to Secretary A. P. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth street and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Personal. Sir Harry J. Veitch, formerly head of the firm of James Veitch & Sons, London, England, which discontinued business some time ago, has been hon- ored by the French government with the Cross of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, in recognition of his services in the devastated regions in that country. Dr. L. H. Bailey is in South Amer- ica on a tour of investigation. Ladies' Society of American Florists. Mrs. George Asmus, president of the Ladies' Society of American Florists, has appointed the following directors to serve for a period of two years : Mrs. Joseph Manda, West Orange, N. J.; Mrs. Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Sec'v. F. T. D. Expansion. The F. T. D., with its large and rap- idly increasing membership, was a great factor in the florists' Christmas trade. Quantities of orders were sent and received in all the large stores through this organization. The re- tailer who exploits and features this country-wide. instantaneous service continually, through his own store, will add greatly to his prestige and volume of trade. Washington Meetings. There will be a great gathering of the trade in Washington. D. C, Jan- uary 26-27, when the National Flower Growers' Association meets for perma- nent organization. Two days pre- vious to which time the execu- tive committee of the Society of American Florists will also convene The annual convention and exhibition or the American Clarnation Society will also be held at this time, which all carnation growers of the eastern, middle and southern states should ar- range to attend, and where they will see all the best and latest introduc- tions of their favorite flower. Bring along your sports and seedlings. They will add greatly to the interest of the exhibition. Society of American Florists. the^lWn* Th ° maS R0land authorizes Sm /?J' a mee ting of the executive board of this society, at the New Wil- 24-25 1921 WaShinfft ° n ' °" C " Janu ^ tJ^!? rS ! Afcmus ' chairman of the na- tional flower show committee, has called a meeting of the national flower show committee, to be held during the same week. Henry Penn, chairman of the pub- licity committee, has summoned the members of his committee to meet at the same time. As practically all of the members of these committees ^ould be in Washington during the an- nual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society, it was considered advisable to hold all of these meetings at the same time. John young, Sec'y. Say It With Flowers. Macon, Mo.— In a florist's window here several placards bear the familiar "Say it With Flowers." A stranger stepped into the sales- room yesterday morning. He wore a long, shiny black coat and a muffler around his neck. His grayish hair was long enough to dust his coat collar. "Just reading your signs there," he smiled as a young lady appeared to see what he wanted. "Fine sign — 'say it with flowers' — I like that." "Mr. White uses that on all his ad- vertising." remarked the young sales- lady. "It has attracted some atten- tion." "To be sure it has — it's good advice," nodded the stranger approvingly; "wish they'd all adopt that. It's so much nicer than saying it with vegetables — tomatoes, onions, carrots, eggs and things like that, don't you think?" The young lady look mystified. She thought the man was "joshing" her. "Is that a joke?" she asked coldly. "No, it's my solemn conviction," he said earnestly. "You see I'm an actor." — Kansas City Star. Carnations Wanted in Egypt. Albert Pochelon, "Detroit, Mich., secretary of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, in calling atten- tion to the communication below re- ceived from Stamm Bros., P. O. Box 291, Cairo, Egypt, members of the F. T. D. in that far distant country, calls attention to the possible oppor- tunity for American carnation growers to develop foreign business : "Is it possible for us here in Cairo to obtain, through parcel post or sam- ple post, from America, living small carnation plants? Who of our Ameri- can colleagues and F. T. D. growers are willing to study this question and make the trial at the proper time? "The dormant period of vegetation in this section lasts from the middle of November until the end of February. Fat and Prosperous. The prosperous condition of the trade as shown by the usual and, in many instances, record-breaking vol- ume of business at Christmas, should inspire all branches of the craft with confidence in the future. "While there was tremendous expansion in many in- dustries directly interested in manu- facturing war materials, and great prosperity in many lines, florists, as a trade, were greatly handicapped in the loss of labor and the higher and almost prohibitive costs of all kinds of necessary supplies. Expansion was out of the question; retrenchment was the rule, and now, when most other in- dustries are making great sacrifices in striving to get back to . normal, the business of raising plants and flowers, having had no inflation, is prepared and ready to increase its facilities for the greater demand as it develops. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meetings. 1 Boston, Mass., January 18, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Hor- ticultural hall. Wm. N. Craig, secretary, Faulkner Farm, Brookline. Chicago, January 20, 8 p. m. — Commer- cial Flower Growers of Chicago at Randolph hotel. Otto H. Amling, secretary, Haywood, 111. Grand Rapids, Mich., January 17. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at member's place of business. Edward Frey- ltng, secretary. Grand Rapids. Lancaster, Pa., January 20, 8 p. m. — Lan- caster County Florists' Association at Cham- ber of Commerce. Albert M. Herr, secre- tary, Lancaster. Orange, N. J., January 17, 8 p. m. — New Jersey Floricultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. G'eo. W. Strange, secretary, 84 Jackson street, Orange. Philadelphia, Pn., January 18, 3:30 p. m. —Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at New Century Club. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance building. Philadelphia. Portland, Ore., January 18, 8 p. m. — Oregon Flora[ Society at Masonic Temple. F. A. Van Kirk, secretary, 64 East 50th street. Portland. Tarrytown, N, Y„ January 19, 8 p. m. — Tarrytown Horticultural Societv at Corpora- tion building. H. W. Neubrand, secretarv, Tarrytown. Toronto, Ont.. January 18, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Association at St. George's hall. Alex Simpson, secretary, 87 Grosvenor street, Toronto. 1921. The American Florist. 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. ■yVhere answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By florist and gardener; 20 years' experience growing all kinds of plants and cut flowers: private or commercial. Place where living conditions can be found for small family. Address Florist and Gardener 1400 N. River Blvd., Independence, Mo. Help Wanted — Experienced saleslady and designer for Chicago loop store. Good salary and permanent position. Address Key 533, care American Florist. Help Wanted — An experienced gar- dener to have charge of medium size range, house, lawn, shrubbery and kitchen garden. References required. State nationality, age, experience and number in family. J. M. Overton, 901 Stahlman Bldg., Nashville, Tenn. Help Wanted FOREMAN for large commercial place at Chicago. Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums. $30 per week to start. Address Key 537, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Experienced man on roses, carnations and general line of pot stuff. Modern place, 35,000 feet of glass. Will pay good wages to the one who can furnish the goods. MINNEHAHA FLORAL CO. SIOUX FALLS, SOOTH DAKOTA Help Wanted Expert salesman. PALMER HOUSE FLORIST 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO WANTED A Medium Size Nursery Well stocked and in good condition, in or near a good business center. Eastern States preferred. Key 538, care American Florist. Managing Salesman For flower store in the middle west. State age, wages and experience. Key 539, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. FOR «AI^I£ Used hot water heating boilers in first-class condition ready for immediate shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500 it. glass, price $ 50 1 Cottage, will heat 1600 ft. glass, " .... 60 1 Niagara, will heat 18(0 ft glass, " .... 70 1 Niagara, will heat 2500 ft glass, " 110 1 Spence, will heat 3000 ft. glass, " ....140 Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wants. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransoraville. New York For Sale Greenhouse, land and residence, fine location in a real live town. Only florist; fine business. Leaving town the reason for selling. Key 531, care American Florist. FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. FOR SALE One of the best and oldest established retail businesses in Chicago. This is a wonderful opportunity to secure a paying place on reasonable terms It will bear the fullest investigation and is worthy of attention. Key 526, care American Florist. For 8ale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEI6LER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana For Sale Red Cedar Bars, 15 ft. long, at $ 0.40 12 ft long, at 25 10 ft. long, at 20 " " 8 ft. long, at 15 3x6 Panel doors with frame 2.50 Ven tilators with glass, 2 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 4 in 1.50 Ridge and Purlin per ft., .05 Pecky Cypress, 2 x4x 16.... per 1000 ft., 48.00 Cement Posts, tapered, 14 in. high x 10 in. base .12 GEORGE REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO " 1 - t """"""!"""""'"tftP»'HmfM l ff'"'" l T , """"" n """"" lm " r (FOR SALE | 16 x 18 glass, per box % 7.00 1 16 x 24 glass, per box 7.00 = 1*4 in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 = 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with 3 frame, each 2.60 = Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 = Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 = Shafting (light), per foot .06 | Ventilating arraB, each .25 S Ventilating hangers, each .10 I Garland iron gutters, per foot .40 PETER REINBERG | 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO llllllMllllllUlllllIIIUIIinillllllllMllllUlUIUlUUUI OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels | leaf 23£x5J£ inches § FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on = gummed paper; your card, etc., in g a biack and lraf adopted hy the S. A. F. § m in red. Prices: I'er 500, $4.50; per 1000, g S $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of | p leaf, postpaid. $3 00. Cash with order. | j AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | «- 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | 'I'TTTI Home-Grown Slock Greatly Increased Demand i % If you have any to offer, or are likely to have I any soon, advertise in these columns now. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. * 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 10 The American Florist. Jan. 15, Indianapolis, Ind. LIGHT DEMAND FOLLOWS HOLIDAYS. Following the phenomenal business during- the holidays, the florists are not surprised at the lull in demand at the present time. Even with condi- tions as the}' are, the trade has had some activity since the passing of Christmas. There can be no doubt that Christmas from the retailer's point of view was one of the best periods on record in this city. Among the growers the cloudy weather around Christmas and the days following, held back stocks, but during the past week the weather has been ideal. Now, as for the n_ast two or three weeks, or per- haps longer, carnations of all descrip- tions, especially the high quality flowers, are hard to get. One large firm of growers here were able to supply only two local retail houses during the holiday season. Pot plants had a good sale for gifts, and even after the giving period, are in demand. Cut flowers, especially chrysanthe- mums, have had heavy calls. Roses have been quite hard to get, but the quality appears fair. Paper Whites, sweet peas and calendulas are having good sales. NOTES. Plans are being completed for the annual meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Association, to be held in the Gatling Gun Club, on North Illinois street, January 12. Officers will be elected for the coming year and other business transacted. The meeting will convene at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and the official business transacted. The business session will be followed at 6 :30 o'clock by a dinner and after this, a "stag" entertainment will be given. Reports from various parts of the state indicate a large attendance. Announcement has been made that Bertermann Brothers Co., 241 Massa- chusetts avenue, has completed nego- tiations for a 12-year lease on the building now occupied. The firm has been in the same location for 38 years, with the exception of two years when a change was necessary to make pos- sible some extensive improvements to the building. More improvements will be made, Irwin Bertermann says. Otto J. Riemann, 51 years old, a flo- rist in the southeastern part of the city, was seriously injured recently when struck by an automobile. He was removed to a hospital where it was found that a number of ribs in the right side were broken and that a serious injury to his neck had been sustained, causing the exposure of a large vein. He will recover. The Davis Gardens, at Terre Haute, Ind., grasped the "Say It with Flow- ers" idea this year, and Manager Keith Owens made it possible for Terre Haute people to express Christ- mas cheer with cyclamen plants which were grown in the Davis houses Bauer & Steinkamp, of this city, are getting out a new catalogue which they believe will be so artistic in its general make-up that it will just na- turally sell goods. B. B. Forest Park, III. — A. J. Rojahn has sold his greenhouses but will continue in the retail flower business at 7513 Madison street. Santa Barbara, Calif. — An exten- sive garden is being laid out at the Samarkand hotel under the direction of George A. Dennison, formerly chief of horticulture at the Panama-Pacific exposition. The work is in active charge of A. R. Gould, a landscape artist of recognized ability. urpee's Seeds Grow BURPEE'S ANNUAL for 1921 The Leading American Seed Catalog. Burpee's Annual gives reliable information about Burpee Quality Seeds. It fully describes the best varieties of vegetables and flowers; over 100 Buipte specialties are illustrated in the colors of nature. Burpee's Annual will be mailed to you free. Write for your copy today. TEAR HERE W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers, Philadelphia, Pa. 61 Gentlemen:— ,f y° u are a Florist or Please send me a FREE copy of BURPEE'S ANNUAL, check 'ho re™" I I Name Street or R. F. D '. Post Office State 1921. The American Florist. 11 We Are Growers of Gladiolus Bulbs HT TI II l y. l fc, II l il l TmglTWllCT Tnil^M And now is the time to send your order for such bulbs that you want for those empty benches or for plant- ing between your carnations as a catch crop. Our Gladiolus Bulb Crop, while not equal to that of 1919, is nevertheless first class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. Our "FIRST SIZE" will as usual show a good percentage of "overs," containing a strong percentage l- 3 4 to 2 inches. Ask us for free samples. Do not buy elsewhere without com- paring liberal sized samples with ours. Bulbs for forcing under glass are carefully selected for this purpose Mrs. Francis King, First size v Mrs. Francis King, Medium size Chicago White, First size Chicago White, Medium size i wmj . America, First size / fVntC America, Medium size Halley, First size \ Fftf* Halley, Medium size Panama, First size i |-| . Panama, Medium size \ g IICCS Mrs. Frank Pendleton, First size Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Medium size Primulinus Sunbeam, First size and many other kinds. We are in position to quote all Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in Gladiolus, either for counter trade, for out-door planting, or for the home garden. Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. 1921 Prices on All Leading Sorts Are Ready. Special Flower Seed Price List- All Early Stocks. Ask for it. All Colored Lilies Ready. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 25tt* CHICAGO WHITE. MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. 12 The American Florist. Jan. 15, e ^\ CA CORONA FLOWER BOXES ^Aty^ Representatives: M. E. CHAP1N 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DIXON CO. 1526 Blake St Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Violets and Corsages Size p er 10 o 7 x 4x4 2-mch Top $ 5.00 10 x 6 x 5^ 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 5Hs 2-inch Top 7.65 14 x 10 x 8 2-inch Top 12.60 For Cut Flowers 18 x 5 x 3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24x5x3^ 2-inch Top..... 7.70 24 x 8 x 4 2-inch Top 10.80 28 x 8 x 4 , 2-inch Top 12.10 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 30 x 5 x 3^ 2-itiMi %!) o ot; B6 x 8 x 5 2-inch Top 16.20 The sizes given here are carried in stock, in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices quoted herewith are f . o. b. Chicago, When printing is wanted there will be a charge of $9.00 per color for printing 500, $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Border printing and em bossing will becharged for as time work in accordance with the a of work involved. For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16xl6x 8 Telescope $29.25 20x20x 8 Telescope 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope 7.25 24 x 5 x Shi Telescope 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope 55.75 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope 30.25 32x32x 8 Telescope 63.75 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope 36.35 .36x-14x 8 Telescope "« K5 40 x 10 x 6 Telescope 44.00 Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. Officers were installed and the annual dinner enjoyed at the January meeting of the florists' club. The officers in- stalled by the retiring' president, Ed- ward P. Tracey, are : Samuel Hansen, Troy, president; H. B, Eberhardt, Schenectady, vice-president; Louis H. Schaefer, 102 Hudson avenue, Albany, secretary-treasurer. The report of the secretary-treasurer, L. H. Schaefer, showed the club has. 90 members in good standing as compared with 65 on January 1, 1920, a gain of 25. In 1920, the club received 23 new members, as compared with 11 in 1919, a gain of 12. The treasury on January 1, 1921, showed on hand, the sum of $628.67 in cash and Liberty bonds. The receipts during the year were the largest in the history of the club, $1,086.30. The re- port was received with applause. Two applications were received to be acted ■upon at the February meeting, and five applications received in December last were voted upon favorably. The new members taken in are : C. M. Hoskins, Watervliet; Thomas Kelliher, Albany; Clifford F. Collier, Albany; A. Hillery, Poughkeepsie, and Ethan A. Coon, Rhinebeck. The secretary read a letter from John Young, secretary of the Society of American Florists, announcing the appointment of Frederick Henkes, of Newtonville, one of the vice-presidents of the national organization. Mr. Henkes will represent northern New York state on the board of officers of the S. A. F. Secretary Schaefer also announced the presentation of certifi- cates of merit to a list of growers and retailers who made exhibits at the club show on the night of November 12 last. Club certificates were granted to the following: H. E. Eberhardt, basket of cut flowers; Samuel Hansen, chrysanthemums; Edward P. Tracey, basket of cut flowers; Henkes Brothers, carnations in ordinary and pompon va- rieties; William Hannell, group of as- sorted plants; Albert Jenkins, garden- er, Menands, group of plants; Frederick Goldring, Slingerland, cyclamens and ferns,; Joseph Traudt, Canajoharie, chrysanthemums; George A. Person, Catskill, (Samuel Goldring, Gr.) indi- vidual specimens of chrysanthemums and vases of carnations, and William Christie, gardener, Menands, a large collection of chrysanthemums, particu- larity pompon varieties. Thomas F. Tracey, chairman of the entertainment committee, reported on preparations for the annual dinner. Mr. Tracey said that arrangements had been made to have the dinner at the Hampton hotel after the meeting, at a charge of $2.50 a plate. The report was accepted, and arrangements made for the entertainment of about 70 mem- bers and guests. In behalf of the club, James J. Karins, traveling sales- man for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa., presented to Edward P. Tracey, the retired president, a gold fountain pen and pencil in a leather case. The secretary read a telegram from Roman J. Irwin, New York, ex- pressing regret at his inability to be present at the annual dinner. Mr. Irwin said the date was the same as the one set for a dinner to the presi- dent of the New York Florists' Club, which he had planned to attend some time before. After the meeting, all went to the Hampton to enjoy what the entertain- ment committee had provided. After the meal, Thomas F. Tracey was named toastmaster by President Han- sen. Mr. Tracey called upon Frederick A. Danker.. Frederick Goldring, and Frederick Henkes, three past presi- dents of the club, who told of trade conditions, and the benefits to be de- rived from organization. They had also complimentary things to say about the good record of the club for 1920. Others who spoke were : H. E. Eber- hardt, James J. Karins, James Bar- rett, of Troy; James Snyder, of Rhine- beck; Morris Cohen, of New York, and Secretary Schaefer. One of the domi- nant notes in the addresses was the thought that the florist and allied lines of business are at their beginning, and the outlook for them is most encour- aging. Speaking after a retrospect of 40 years, Frederick Goldring summa- rized the addresses of the evening, in a remark as follows : "The florist bus- iness is growing, but it must be pushed steadily to the end that florists may produce in quantity, quality and price, such flowers that the public will be en- couraged to be steady buyers." One of the features of the night was the entertainment. A clever vaudeville team, two men, were there from Schenectady to sing and dance: Dennis McCarthy, an old friend of the club, was on hand with songs and some new stories that kept the members laugh- ing immoderately for several minutes after the echo of McCarthy's voice had died away. The dinner was voted by the members to have been one of the pleasantest functions held by the club. NOTES. John T. Travison. who for 10 years has conducted a retail florist's shop at 335 South Pearl street, has taken his brother, Michael, into partnership. The two have enlarged the store to include Nos. 335 and 337 South Pearl street. Before going in business for himself. John T. Travison was in the employ of Fred A. Danker, 40 Maiden lane. Michael Travison has for some time heen working for his brother in the South Pearl street store. Reports on holiday trade are good. The demand for cut flowers was excel- 1921. The American Florist 13 BALL'S WHITE ASTER A SPHERE OF PURE WHITE PETALS '"PHE seed of this splendid Giant Aster of the Late E type — the product of twelve years' selection to de ideal of a perfectly double flowei in 1921 for the first time. In the Fall of 1908, George J. specialist, selected a plant amor Asters on which the flowers wei that from eight to ten flc the following year. Df flawle all, a Sweet Pi his Late Bran •e solidly double, nly fifty seedlings nd Aster ig White nd the efully selected every sason since. In 1918, th .n exceptionally good n Iways sold for 50% more The fli Branching typi flowers. It gr centered blc The seed of th varieties. It is 4000 seeds, at $3 -quarters of an acre netted $2,320. ket helped, but this variety has tan ordinary White Asters. between the Royal and Late filling in between the early and late glut of s to a medium height with full, distinctively s, ideally formed for long distance shipping. s Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary sold in V\ -ounce packets, containing about 00 per trade packet. MR. GEORGE BALL, Glen Ellyn, III. Dear Sir — We feel impelled to tell you the high praise th White Asters. In addition to its magnificent form, it also ha best sellers that we have to offer. We take great pleasure in re private growing as it is superior to any White Aster. Very tr Chicago, Novembe :ived from our customers of being an excellent keepe variety to anyone for eith> 9th. 1920. :oncerning your and one of the THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Mew York The Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND, Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. liiiiiiiifliiiiiimiiillMiiiilluiiniiiifilMniiunmiiiniiiini lent, and roses sold best. Plants had a sale reported to be even better than a year ago. Flowers were of good quality, and plentiful for all demands. Holly was of fine quality, in good sup- ply, and sold well. Mrs. A. F. Loucks has opened a re- tail store at 257 Clinton avenue, in a residential section. R. D. New Haven, Conn. — The annual meeting and election of officers of the New Haven County Horticultural So- ciety will take place January 14. Artificial Roses Artificial Nasturtiums L/oag stem roses; colors, red or pink; foliage on stem and most beautiful for vases, baskets or general use. Per dozen $ 1.26 Per gross (12 dozen) 13.50 Most natural in appearance. Flower and bud, also foliage, on each stem. 3 doz. to a box for $ 4.76 12 doz. to a gross for 18.00 Get Our Complete List of Many Otber Items. It's Free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing 14 The American Florist. Jan. 15, ROSES Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. Our Roses Are the Finest in This Market Price List Subject to market quotations. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $30.00 to $3 Good Length 20.00 to Medium 16.00 to Short 10.00 to COLUMBIA Fancy Long Good Length 20.00 to Medium 16.00 to Short 10.00 to PREMIER Medium Short . .$16.00 to . 10.00 to Of 25.00 20.00 12.00 $30.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 530.00 25.00 12.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $25.00 to $30.00 Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 OPHELIA Long $16.00 Medium 12.00 Short $S,00 to 10.00 SUNBURST Long $16.00 Medium 12.00 Short $6.00 to 8.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $16.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 Short $8.00 to 10.00 I ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION — Including some Russell, Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more, $12.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $4.50 Adiantum, per 100 2.00 Sprcngeri, per 100 3.00 Galaxy green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100 3.00 lscelianeou flowers now coming into market, we will procure for lowest market prices. of the grower you c and the most even run of quality possible. 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, BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays. Chicago. STOCK IS SCARCE. Stock has been scarce all week in practically all items and the market at times during- the past few days was cleaned up completely. Short and medium stemmed roses are exceedingly scarce, which has strengthened the de- mand for the fancier grades. The quality of the roses in general is ex- ceptionally fine, especially Columbia, Premier and Mrs. Charles Russell. Double White Killarney are arriving in splendid condition. Sunburst, Ophe- lia, Butterfly, Montrose, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Bayard Thayer, Crusader, Dunlop, Milady. Hoosier Beauty, Cecile Brunner and Nesbit are included in the offering's and are disposed of each day. Carnations are holding their own and clean up early at good January prices. Lily of the valley is more plen- tiful and prices have not been as firm as they might be. Orchids are having a good call and so are gardenias. Sweet peas are seen in larger quanti- ties and the supply of violets is stead- ily increasing. Freesias are seen at a few of the stores and so are jonquils and hyacinths. Stevia and mignonette are to be had, together with calendu- las, daisies, snapdragons and other miscellaneous seasonable stock. Lilies are having a good call, and callas are cleaning up daily. White and yellow narcissi are quite a factor in the mar- ket, and are commanding good prices. The retail stores are featuring plants in their window displays, especially cyclamens, hyacinths, primroses, jon- quils, etc. Business has been fairly good the past week, with a good call for wedding and funeral work. Stock never was so scarce in this market in January as it is at this writing, nor did it ever sell at such high prices. The wholesalers are find- ing it impossible to fill all their regu- lar orders, and it is likely that the present shortage will continue for sev- eral more weeks. NOTES. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a fair supply of roses, which is enabling them to take care of all their regular customers. Mr. Washburn predicts that the present scarcity will continue at least a couple of weeks. ' |fi^;P i! Wi;^^P R l; illOHN CvMlE'Y'ERl JHrrEfl; D CO liiiiKn The Meyer Florists" threads are the long- est and strongest in the world and are used by the leading retailers and growers through- out the world. Be sure and get the Meyer brand and you will always get the best. Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Sph w Vaughan's Seed Store «g II Um Chicago & New York liyi Single Bales or ItIOSS Carlots Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 15 Start The New Year Right In 1921 have your customers "Say It" With Budlonq's Flowers The Kind That Are Bound To Give Satisfaction ROSES, FINE QUALITY IN ALL LEADING VARIETIES We have the only supply of the Nesbit Rose on this market RUSSELL COLUMBIA OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, HYACINTHS, VALLEY Daisies, Calendulas, Sweet Peas, Violets, Easter Lilies, Paper Whites, Yellow Narcissi, Stevia, Pansies and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adianlum, 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. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., JEt CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty WSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. eiving such benefits Mention the American Florist when writing Harry C. Rowe is pleased with the business he has enjoyed at his store at 4401 Sheridan road since he started, especially with his holiday trade. He is ably assisted by H. F. Charlesworth, whose father is in the florist business at Cleveland. O. A. E. Boyar, who has charge of the flower stand in the Hotel La Salle, re- ports business good. His greatest trou- ble this week was to secure enough stock to fill all his orders. The J. A. Budlong Co. is taking good care of its customers during the pres- ent shortage and looks for an increased supply of stock in the near future. Peter Reinberg and N. J. Wietor, ac- companied toy their wives, left for Tampa, Fla., January 10. A. L. Randall and family left last week for Palm Beach, Fla. 16 The American Florist. Jan. 15, Premier and Columbia Mo9t magnificent stock it is possible to produce. Large perfect heads on strong, straight stems well clothed with luxuriant foliage. Your customers want the best — Give them these. Also Exceptionally Fine Russell, White Killarney, Sunburst and Ophelia. CARNATIONS We Have All the Standard and Best New And Can Supply the Best Grade In Quantity Our Range of Greenhouses Is one of the Three Largest in America and will be in Good Crop. 30 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Some of the wholesalers in the Atlas building whose leases expire May 1, 1921, have been notified of an increase in rent amounting- to 100 per cent and more. One firm on the second floor now paying- $1,000 per year is asked to pay $3,200 and another paying $1,000 is asked to pay $2,000. The question in the minds of the whole- salers is the present market district becoming too expensive? Some think the location cannot be equalled. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has installed a new coal conveyor, at Plant B, cost- ing about $6,000. Miss Gladine Rum- mell, of the supply department, is wear- ing a diamond engagement ring. One of the boys evidently intended to ex- press his sympathy, for he placed one of the S. A. P. electric "Say It "With. Flowers" signs in front of her desk. The rest of the trade extends their congratulations. The Henry Wittbold Co. has opened downtown headquarters in Room 503, on the second floor of the Atlas build- ing, in which a large number of whole- salers are located. George Wittbold. the efficient manager, will be assisted by Otto Strobuck. A card from P. J. Foley of the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., dated Denver, Colo., January 9, enroute to the Pacific Coast, says he and Mrs. Foley are having a very enjoyable trip and a jolly good time with many old friends. A. L,. Vaughan & Co., report the de- mand for stock was never so heavy as this week from all points depending upon this market, indicating that the scarcity is general throughout the country. The new store of the Van Buren Florist, at Van Buren and South Wa- bash avenue, presents a very inviting appearance with its handsome new Buchbinder fixtures. Ed. Winterson's fame as a florist caused one of the Tribune's cartoonist to refer to him in the well-known Gump series. The Florists' Club ladies' night, nov- elty show and dance will be held Thurs- day evening, February 3, at the Ran- dolph hotel. Henry Kruchten is back on the job at the John Kruchten Co.'s store after being on the sick list for several days. Julius Dilloff, representing one of New York's leading ribbon houses, called on the trade here this week. J. G. Johnson, of Johnson & Chronis, was confined to his home for a few days with a severe cold. IT IS SURPRISING how each year there are more cut flower buyers in this market. IT IS NOT SO SURPRISING why so many retail florists do such a big retail business and buy all the cut flowers they have to sell. ONLY THE OTHER DAY another one of those retail florists was in to see us, and said that he now buys all the cut flowers that he receives each day. SUCH A SERVICE can easily be arranged, as therein lies the success of the retail florist who buys. — It's your privilege. Glass by the Million. Production by the Thousands. Art Pasternik of the Ernst Wien- hoeber force will take his second dip in matrimony this week. Hans Jepsen of Maywood is the proud owner of a new seven passenger Chalmers. Eddie Hunt, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, has been on the sick list. Vaughan's Seed Store flower seed de- partment is very busy with wholesale orders. Wm. H. Wesbey is slated for the superintendency of Lincoln park. Herman Schiller is at West Baden, Ind. Visitors : R. E. Williams and wife. South Bend, Ind.; P. W. Peterson and F. Sterling, Joliet: C. J. Siemer, pro- prietor of Maple Hill Nursery, Nora Springs, la. Mobile, Ala. — The holiday business in this city, as reported by the Minge Floral Co., was better than last year with prices at about the same level. Plant sales showed an increase, and - the supply of cut flowers, while of good quality, was limited, all varieties mov- ing freejy. 1921. The American Florist. 17 ^.^4^^^^^^^^^I W ^^ ^ »♦»^^^'»^^^»»^'^^^^»^'^^»»4^^»♦»^^♦^«^^^»^^^^ ^ ■^^^^^^»♦♦»»»♦»»»fr^^^■ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ I ^ ^ ^^ I ^^i Roses * Carnations Choice stock in all the leading commercial varieties. Bay Direct from the Growe ^itiniiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii) iiiiiiiiiiiinii MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short . . .' 10.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short . . .' 10.00 to 12.00 Per 100 "1 Specials $20.00 l Select $12. 00 to 15.00 [Medium 10.00 J Short 6.00 to 8.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice^ Killarney Brilliant. Killarney Wnite Killarney. . . SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $18.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 10.00 PREMIER Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $ 8.00 to $10.00 Carnations 8.00 to 10.00 Sweet Peas 4.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. 2.00 Lencothoe Sprays 1.00 Smilnx, per dozen strings 4.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO i * ^UtlltlllllllllttlllltlllllllllllllllBlllllIlltlllllfllllllllllllllllllllilllltllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllttllllltlltlllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllliltllltlllllllllltllllltllllXIIlllllllillllllllf^ WH9LESALE -GD9WEDS s^OJT FL9WEPS** PLANTS If] I 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO | Chicago Headquarters I For All Cut Flowers ™* Greens) Short and medium stemmed roses are in exceedingly short supply, naturally fancy stock must be used in their absence. Our supply of long stemmed Premier, Russell, Milady, Columbia, Ophelia, Sunburst, White Killarney, Butterfly and Ward are unsurpassed for quality in this or any other market. Get what you need from us for this house is Chicago's headquarters for all fresh Cut Flowers and Greens. iu mi iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiii inn iiiiiiiiiiniii minimi i inn i nm m mimiiin iimimimimi ni 18 The American Florist. Jan. 15, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M 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. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting- of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Randolph, January 6, President Waters in the chair. There was a good attend- ance, the feature of the evening being the installation of officers. The retiring president expressed his thanks to the committees and all members for the support given him during- his adminis- tration, Mr. Waters stating he had de- rived much pleasure from wielding the gavel during the past year. P. J. Foley, Jr., was then requested to escort President-elect Kohout to the chair, who in accepting the office, said he would have some suggestions to offer later as to the work of the club. Vice-President Pyfer, Treasurer Schnei- der and Secretary Lautenschlager were also duly installed, Mr. Schneider giv- ing an interesting account of the club's early days. James Morton told of the work of the garden committee, and the trans- portation committee announced the club party for the Washington meeting of the American Carnation Society and the National Flower Growers' Associa- tion would leave from the Union Sta- tion, Canal street, on the Pennsyl- vania railroad's Manhattan Limited, Tuesday, January "25, at 10:30 a. m., due "Washington the following morning at 9:28 o'clock. President Kohout announced the fol- lowing committees : Good-of-the-club — T. E. Waters, Paul E. Weiss, Wm. Weinhoeber, J. E. Pollworth. Chas. Erne, Paul R. Klingsporn. Ed. Gold- enstein and E. A. Ollinger. Chrysan- themum Society of America meeting and exhibition — N. J. Wietor, F. Lau- tenschlager, W. N. Rudd, C. C. Poll- worth and A. H. Schneider. Transpor- tation — M. Barker. On account of St. Valentine's day, it was arranged to hold the next meeting one week earlier than usual, on Feb- ruary 3, with the regular novelty ex- hibition, and a dance for the ladies. All club members and their friends are invited. Applications for membership were received from F. R. Kilner. 50S South Dearborn street, and A. F. Thai. Lake- side building. Secretary Lautenschlager reported the membership increased 27V2 per cent last year. There was a brisk discussion on arti- ficial flowers, Peter Pearson. Otto Am- ling, T. E. Waters, Hans Jepsen and others participating. PRESIDENT KOHOUT'S ADDRESS. President Joseph Kohout, in his in- stallation address, which was listened to with much interest, said in part : "At this opportune moment I wish to express my appreciation of the sup- port you have rendered this organiza- tion in the other officers you selected with your president. Vice-president A. T. Pyfer can be recommended be- cause of the things he has done in the activities of the organization, and is most capable to preside when I am not present. Our treasurer, A. H. Schneider, represents ideals that makes the suc- cessful florist a ci'edit to the com- munity and to our organization, and without doubt, will be a worthy suc- cessor to our retiring friend. Our of- fical recorder of our proceedings, over- worked and underpaid, is a secretary who makes good at every opportunity that we entrust to him. When he. is sent out to do the work that we ask of him, he always finishes up his labors with a report to which we can all say: "Well done, faithful servant." Our re-elected trustee, August Poehl- mann, to whom we lean for his protec- tion, because whatever he does to up- hold his own responsibility or to make money, also helps us along. As I need no introduction. I shall be the conven- ient football to "kick," etc., so I hope to see good fellows at our meetings to assist me in a difficult situation and support some of my recommendations. "We have four individual specialized groups of the trade outside of the jurisdiction of the Chicago Florists' Club; organizations that would make, spokes of strength in the wheel of the organization, the retailers, growers, wholesale distributors and miscellane- ous allied tradesmen. In our own mem- bership we represent all of these trades, but have to represent them in our "business activities, hence the or- ganization of the so-called competitive separate trade organizations failed. We cannot have too many trade or- ganizations, provided their work is effi- cient. These new local trade bodies made more certain the necessity of re- organizing the Chicago Florists' Club in order to begin the movement to- wards their centralization. Our meet- ings in the future will be somewhat more general in interest since the wholesaler has become directly inter- ested in the affairs of the grower, and the latter has taken a greater interest in the distribution of his products through both wholesaler and retailer. Great as is the work done by these local organizations, vastly more can be accomplished by the combination of these organizations with the Chicago Florists' Club. "Separate organizations will soon find that the co-operations of the other organizations will be needed to perfect and to extend their own individual work. We include in our membership all of the men necessary to meet the issues in each division and settle smoothly all of their individual prob- lems for the best of all concerned. Our membership under proper trade divisions can form a legislative body to enact trade laws for the trade bet- terment that will meet all of the prob- lems of our various interests. By cent- ralization, we can lay out a course to pursue, applicable to all of our partic- ular needs. Our accomplishments will multiply and our influence spread 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long*- Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 19 EXTRA FANCY ROSES Our supply of Roses at present is exceptionally fine. Can take care of you in all the leading varieties, particularly Russell, Premier, Columbia, Butterfly, Ward, Sunburst, Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant, White Killarney and Cecile Brunner. CARNATIONS IN GOOD SUPPLY Particularly fine for shipping purposes. All the varieties grown for the Chicago market are obtainable here. Try us with that next order. Sweet Peas, Orchids, Valley, Lilies, White and Yellow Narcissus, Violets, Calendulas, Daisies, Mignonette, Etc. Complete Line of Greens - *! v.kmuGWH $x<> =§*=^=*#"^3^ NOT 1 INI C <^,a^= PHONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Quality Cut Flowers You can rely upon us at all times to supply you with the best Quality Cut Flowers. Our line is complete in every respect and includes a full assortment of Green Goods. JOSEPH POERSTER CO. WHOLESALE! FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. nationally and raise the Chicago trade to its proper prestige. "Why should we continue to sustain separate organizations within the flori- cultural industry when each of these local bodies represent only a part of the structure we contemplate to com- plete? "Who will deny that when we create trade divisions within the Chicago Florists' Club, that each trade division will first serve itself and then serve us in the same way as has been shown by those of our members serving the Allied Florists' Association? If they, as directors, have demonstrated to us what can be accomplished in one direc- tion toward publicity, that is just what we propose to do in all directions. When each trade division of the Chi- cago Florists' Club places their val- uable time at the disposal of each other and follow within the Chicago Florists' Club the same example of service, then we shall also show accomplishments of the highest order." St. Louis, Mo. BETTER SUPPLY AND MOVEMENT. The chrysanthemum season is en- tirely over. Roses have been off some- what, but are now arriving in better shape and demand has increased. Ex- tra fine stock brings from $3 to $10 per dozen at retail. Carnations are more plentiful, with a greater call for pinks and white. They are disposed of easily. The market is flooded with narcissi, and jonquils of excellent qual- ity are also seen. Retailers are pressed 20 The American Florist. Jan. 15, SPECIAL WIRE WREATH OFFER Just ask for our prices on all wire designs SAVE MONEY ORDER NOW Our new Supply Price List is ready now. Send for it. Crate containing 50 10-in., 25 12-in. and 25 14-in $ 7.50 I Crate containing 50 12-in., 100 14-in. and 100 16-in $25.00 Crate containing 50 12 in , 25 H-in. and 25 16-in 9.25 I Crate containing 50 12-in.. 100 14-in., 100 16-in., 51) 18-in., and Crate containing ii 12-in.. 33 14-in. and 34 16-in 9 50 I 50 20-in 40.00 Crate containing 50 12 in ,50 14-in. and 50 16 in 13.75 I Crate containing 100 each. 12-. 14-, 16-, 18- and 2J-in 58.00 B. E. & J. T. COKELY, 201 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton, Pa. £RNE & C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street, -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. WILD SMIL AX -That's Us $6.00 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., ?r£VJ™. 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. to meet the demand for this flower. A limited supply of violets of fine quality is available. Sweet peas are abundant at SI to $2.50 per 100. There is a small supply of callas, but Har- risii lilies are plentiful this week. The stock is exceptionally large flowered. Calendulas are also splendid property. "Very good Roman hyacinths are seen at $5 to $6 per 100. Cattleyas, in lim- ited numbers, are offered at $1.50 to $2. Pussy willows are featured in many of the store windows, but there is not much call for them. There are no gardenias, and Asparagus plumosus is in short supply. The stock of Sprengeri is ample. NOTES. The gardeners' club held its meeting at the municipal greenhouse, Forest Park, January 5, which was attended by 40 members. Lectures of instruc- tive nature will be given during the coming year. The feature of this, the first meeting of the year, was a talk by George H. Pring, well-known horticul- turist, on "The Relation of Botany to the Gardener," the Latin names be- ing translated into English by means of a blackboard. The Mullanphy Floral Co. is doing a brisk business in decorations and is now making preparations for St. Val- entine's day trade. W. A. Rowe, of Kirkwood, appears to be doing a great business, judging from the quantities of his flowers on this market. C. A. Kuehn is cleaning up easily on roses and expects a greatly increased demand during the coming week. The florists' club will give a "tackey party" in Westminster hall, Janu- ary 14. Visitor: A. Miller, of the American Bulb Co., Chicago. R. D. M. Buffalo, N. Y. IDEAL WEATHER AND GOOD BUSINESS. Weather during the past two weeks has been about as favorable as could be wished for as far as business is con- cerned, the thermometer at no time making delivery difficult. Trade in general has been satisfactory, with so- cial events more numerous than at any time since the war, "weddings, recep- tions, etc., crowding one another, con- sequently the florists have little to complain of. A lull came on Saturday, which was welcomed as an opportunity to rest. Several events of importance are scheduled for the ' coming week, however. Roses in all the better grades are plentiful, but short stock is in limited supply, and this is also true of the small flowers, such as But- terfly. Ward and Ophelia are also among the scarce items. Orchids, lily of the valley and sweet peas are plenti- ful. Jonquils and some good iris are seen in several of the stores, also lilac. There is a fine showing of cyclamens, begonias and primulas. NOTES. Palmer's, Anderson's, Scott's and the Colonial Flower Shop have been unusu- ally busy with orders for social affairs and many orders were also filled by other stores. All report excellent holi- day business. There have been rumors of a meet- ing of the florists' club but they proved false. However, we have not given up all hope that we may have one this year. Henry Kraus, of S. A. Anderson's, is laid up with pneumonia, but is well on the road to recovery. W. J. Palmer is now serving on the grand jury, and J. B. Wiese is also on jury work. The Holland bulb men are with us in force — three and four a day. Bison. /onn H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1 127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Nebraska State Florists' Society. The Nebraska State Florists' Society held its annual meeting at Lincoln. January 5, an interesting and enjoyable session, marked by good attendance. Following the banquet at the Hotel Lin- coln at 7:30. there were a number of excellent addresses, among them the following : "New Roses," by C. H. Frey, Lincoln; "Out-of-town Customers," by Edward Williams, Grand Island; "Say It With Flowers," by I. F. Frey, Lin- coln, and "An Experience with Rose Midge," by C. H. Green, Fremont. A. H. Enslow, Sec'y. 1921. The American Florist. 21 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8018-8017. CHICAGO, ILL E.C.AMLIMCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Slost Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER BOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I/. I). Phones CENTRAL 1077 and 1&78 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., jwaMg^ Wabash Ave., and Lake St. Mngl pjpH Chicago, ill. fa a ay ^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WcilAND-RlSCIfCb. FLOWER GROWERS telephone 'frj yu/ADACU »UC CHJCAOO 1KIWHS B4 HWAOfOn Alt ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Eil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-lnoh tl-75 14- inch S3.00 12-inoh 2.S5 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss Is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 26 ^!^^^^. 8 *' Mention the American Florist when writing ViioMe Hover MarKets Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 4.00(g) 12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 10.00® 40.00 Butterfly 10.00® 40.00 Columbia 10.00® 40.00 Dunlop 10.00® 40.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty ...10.00® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 26.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 12.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Jonquils 10.00® 12.00 Romans Paper Whites 6.00® 8.00 Violets 1.00® 1.30 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Stevia 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 24.00 Cypripediums. per doz.... 4.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Lilies, per doz 16.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.50 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3.00® 5.00 Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smilax, case 6.00 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenne | CHICAGO, ■ - ILLINOIS 1 Write for Catalog and Prices. aiiiiKiiiiiniiiuiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiuiuii. Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 22 The American Florist. Jan. 15, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin: White Lilac i Gardenias | ( Orchids | Valley 1 All of these items are some- I times very hard to get. We j | aim to have everything that I is in season. If you depend | on us for your supply, you I have every assurance your | order is filled. Some day | you will need some of this 1 stock and we would be glad 1 to have your order. (The Leo Niessen Co.! | 1201 Race Street J PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | I Branches: Baltimore, Washington. llllll!llllllllllllllMllllIllllllllllllllllllltllllll~ Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. SUPPLY AND DEMAND IN BALANCE. The concensus of opinion on the week's business appears to be not a whole lot doing, and only enough flow- ers to supply the demand. The only encouraging- sign is increasing ship- ments of carnations, which, however, while some are high grade, are, for the most part, below the standard for the season in quality. Rose crops are mostly off and prices hold firm, par- ticularly for medium grades. Sweet pea shipments are swelling, the mild, bright, sunny springlike weather so unusual for the season, being very fa- vorable to their growth. Stevia is still plentiful, but cannot last much longer. Calendulas are becoming a factor, but the percentage of specials or perfect flowers is small, there being far too much single and short stemmed stock that is hard to move. There appears to be enough single and double vio- lets, and lily of the valley. Lilac, all of good quality, cleans up well at top prices. Cattleyas are now in excess of the demand, while gardenias are be- ing offered by the street men. There are very good Trumpet Major daffodils, which sell well at quoted prices. Pa- per Whites, however, go begging, as they are sold in the street for 25 cents a dozen sprays. Southern asparagus is backing up a little. Easter lilies are still bringing $25. while good callas sell readily for $4 per dozen. All the wholesalers' coolers were almost en- tirely clear of stock, January 8. which shows that supply and demand are running neck and neck, as the whole- salers say they have been able to fill all orders. The first well-flowered Primula malacoides have been offered this week, and for the next two months will be largely in evidence. They are IBDWARD RBID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Till* la the exclusive ahop, only one blocs: from Kxpress Depots. j 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ".IIIHIIIIIIIIIUIIUIIIIIIIlllIIIUIIIIIIIUUIIIllllllllIHllllUlllilllllHlllllllllllllHIIlllllllllllinilllllllUIIU!. Oil Ml IHII1II UlllllllllllIIIHIUIIIIIIIIMHIIlHIllUIliniai VloMe flower MftrKets Boston. Jan. 12. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty. . 12. 00@150.00 Shalwver 1 , Russell . .12.00® 50.0.0 Dunlop 12.00® 50.00 Pilgrim 12.00® 50.00 Crusader 12.00® 60.00 White Killarney ..12.00® 35.00 "Ward 12.00® 30.00 Maryland 12.00® 25.00 Hoosier Beauty ...12.00® 30.01) Columbia 12.00® 50.0.0 Hadley 12.00® 26.00 Ophelia 12.00® 50.00 Premier 12.00® 50.00 Victoria 12.00® 50.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch . . .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz. 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.50 Bouvardia, White Jasamine, doz. sprays 2.00® 2.50 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 5.00 Carnations 10.00® 12.0.0 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Lily of the Valley 20.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Pansies 3.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 6.00 Smilax. per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 1.25® 2.00 Sweet Peas '. . 3.00® 6.00 Callas 3.00® 6.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.50 Violets 2.00® 2.50 Cypripediums 4.00 Stevia, per bch 50® .75 Marguerites 3.00® 4.00 English Daisies 1.00® 1.50 Jonquils 16.00 Fressias 10.00 Buffalo, Jan. 12. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 8.00® 12.00 White Killarney ..10.00® 16.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 16.00 Maryland 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 26.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 10.00® 25.00 Premier 12.00® 25.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 15.00® 25.00 Carnations 5.00® 8.0.1 Raster Lilies 15. 00® 20.00 Freesias 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 6.00 @ 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Paper White Narcissi 5.00® 6.00 Solell D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8 00 Sweet Peas 2.00 @ 4.00 Violets 1.50® 2.00 unquestionably one of the best of the winter flowering plants. January 10. — The market this morn- ing favors the sellers, there not bein? one-third enough stock to go around, particularly in short to medium stemmed roses, stock with stems six to ten inches in length bringing 15 cents. Growers report houses very much off crop, a condition likely to last for the next two or three weeks. NOTES. The S. S. Pennock Co. has installed a new automatic cold-storage system for keeping their various cooling rooms at any desired temperature. A 25- horsepower motor for running the com- pressor and pumps, and motors of lesser power, are all controlled by ther- mostats, which start and stop the va- rious machines. A large submerged tank, 8xlfix7 feet in depth, is filled with brine, which is kept at a low tempera- ture by a great number of pipes. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 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, Jan. 12. Per 10 Roses, Premier 10.00® 30.00 Russell 10.00® 30.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Butterfly 10.00® 30.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 30.00 Pink Killarney ....10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. . .10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.50 Calax, per 1,000 1.60 Leucothoe, per 1,000 5.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax. per string 15® .25 Snapdragons 10.00® 15.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Primulas, bunch .50 Jonquils 8.00® 10.0.1 Romans 6.00® 8.00 through which ammonia is forced as required. The brine from this tank is pumped through pipes in all the cooling rooms, each of which has a separate connection, controlled by a thermostat, which will automatically start or stop the flow of brine within three degrees of the desired tempera- ture. All the machinery is situated in a basement room. 30x30 feet. It is a most complete installation. Formerly ammonia was pumped through the pipes, which was dangerous, as the smallest leak would allow the escape of fumes that would ruin the contents of the room in a few minutes. One droD of ammonia is said to expand 1,600 times. The plant has also a daily capacity of 20 tons of ice; half a ton is all that is necessary at present. The system and machinery in all its fea- tures is most complete^ and is the last word in cold-storage equipment. J. J. Habermehl's Sons had the decorations for the first assembly ball, held at the Bellevue-Stratford, Janu- ary 7. This is one of the most select functions of "Philadelphia's Four Hun- dred." The large ballroom was turned into a fairyland of beauty. Large pyra- mid azaleas splendidly flowered, mag- nificent cibotiums and stately nalms. together with novel electric light ef- 1921. The American Florist. 23 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens J C.C.PDLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Co, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Groovers of Quality Flowers. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA Mention the American Florist when writing fects, gave a splendid garden effect. Tall floor vases, filled with American Beauties and other long-stemmed roses, added their grace and fragrance. Other flowers were used in profusion. John Habermehl declared it to be one of the best decorations of the season. The members of the florists' club feel they are much indebted to Chas. S. Strout for his fine display of car- nations and his very practical talk at their January meeting. A few more such enthusiastic carnation growers as Mr. Strout would soon move this old favorite to the front. The carnations were in such fine condition that some graced the meeting of the florists' club of Reading. January 6. A portion were sent to Lancaster, while quite a dis- play was made in the show window of T. Nelson Geiger. The splendidly flowered Primula malacoides staged by C. U. Lig'git were grown by Harry K. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. Many carnation growers report the condition of their plants below par. due, it is thought, to the very wet weather of last summer, at which time most growers fill their houses. There was continuous rain throughout east- ern Pennsylvania the last of July and early August, and while the plants made a fine growth in the field, they did not move well, there being heavy losses from stem rot in the houses. Growers who transferred their stock before the middle of July have made a much better showing, losing but few plants, and have been cutting good stock all season. It has been discovered now, that winter-flowered, orchid-flowering sweet peas can be cut back to advantage. The entire top to within three or four feet of the ground may be removed, when the dormant lower eyes or shoots will break out in a healthy, strong growth and soon produce a fine crop of flowers. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., are now busy With their Valentine novelties. Sydney Bayersdorfer is busily engaged in :miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin>< iiiiiiiiiuiiiuuiuiiui GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone Alain 1245. P. O. Box 50«. 444-446 Milwaukee Street. ....■ . r-i . tiiimimimiiimiijiiiijiii: VlloMe Rower M&rWs Philadelphia, Jan. 12 Roses, Beauty, special ....75 fancy ....20. Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 15 Killarney 8 Hadley 15 15 Wards Ophelia Columbia 15. Premier . .25. Adiantum 1 Asparagus, bunches Asparagus Strings .00@100.00 CO® 60.00 .00® 35.00 .00® 15.00 .00® 40.00 .oo«, 20. on .00® 15.00 00® 20.00 00@ 25.0(1 00 ft 35.00 00® 1.50 .50 sndulas 1.00 .00 Lily o Smila; Snapd Mlgno 00 William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins 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: Watkins S00 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: S870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 633S Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 600 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6935 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 19th St., NEW YORK Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Florist In the New Market. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Established 1887 All consignments receive our special attention. VMesale Hover MarKete New York, Jan. Beauty Mdm. Butterfly . Pilgrim Crusader Hadley Dunlop Francis Scott Key. Dbl. Win. Killarnei Columbia White Killarney . . Wa Ophelia Mrs. Chas. Russell. Premier " Sunburst Adlantum Croweanum and Hybridum Asp. Plumosus, per bch.... Bouvardia, doz Carnation Laddie Carnations Cattl. . Gardenias, per doz Lilies, white L. Rubrum Lily of the Valley Narcissus Paper White, doz. Sv Callas, per doz Narcissus, Sol d'Or. Smilax, doz. strings Snapdragons, per doz. Violets Stevia, 5 bchs Daisies, yellow 12. Per 100 10.00@100.00 10.00® 3B.00 10.00® 30.00 16.00® 76.00 10.00® 75.00 12.00© 40.00 26.00@100.00 10.00® 30.00 12.00(8 40.00 8.00® 16.00 10.00® 30.00 10.00® 30.00 15.00® 60.00 15.1)0® 60.00 10.00® 26.00 1.50® 2.00 .25® 1.00 .60® .76 10.00® 12.00 8.00® 10.00 5" ooe 125.00 2.00® 6.00 10.00® 26.00 6.00® 16.00 4.00® .26® 8.00 ettii d..z Iris, per doz. Tulips, per doz Narcissus. Trumpet Major per doz Mignonette, per doz Wallflowers, per doz 00® 3.00® .75® 2.00® .76® .60® 3.00® 2.00® 6.00® 4.00® 1.00® 1.25 .75® 1.50 .60® 1.00 5.00 6.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 Prank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange 486 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 7»8 and 789 Watkins Orchids. Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mams, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones S413 & 6891 Watkins KT V It 31 and 43 W 18th St., 11 6 W I OIK Telephones \\f 3 Watkins D - J - P »PJ>«. P™». United Cut Flower Co.. "*• WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE) | m| | W ATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 92S4 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Seoretarj Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard ol Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated oatalog of Greens ind Florists' Sippiws. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to Sullivan Bros. & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Novelties Roses All Seasonable Flowors 26 The American Florist. Jan. 15, 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. ,,,,, „,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ;;, MniBiiiiiiiniiiiinrjiiiiiiiMlilliillff! ^::i l|l!l!l!!l!i:!li'!l!!l;l:i;!l[|[il'!'; 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. Southeast Corner m 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. | iiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiil MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Folton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service THS x\l\V/ \J 11 »J Conservatories, Diamond St. at : BELLE VUE-STRATFORD AT WALNUT STS. 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F". T. I>. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt del ivories in Buffalo, Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Mal store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. or Ne Telegraph orders delivered to all parti York City, Brooklyn and Long Island Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving an; port can be served at a few hours' notice. {Members F. T. D.) Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ** Flower Shop ** UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities lor shipping Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St., N. W. Miss Ionise W. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841, 384% Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. EYRBS FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET 192 1. The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago w£t£. FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns yonr retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the Citj Established 1857 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago — . All orders carefully filled l"-JJg 0B st.' under the supervision of :h^aS^- GEORGE ASHUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 823 Member of Florists' Telesranb Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, SSSSSSf- Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FlOWen DBllTtrCd Aiywlltri. Phone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. 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 Phone: Main 3652 Bell Phone: Main 10S4 Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago H. N. BRUNS 3040 West Madison St., Chicago Telegraph.Telephone and Mail Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention 1 TO DELlVCR, FLOWERS IN Alt I.EAEs!NC» CITIES AT HOME AMD ABROAD AN© ON ALL/LEAVING . ^0R ARRIVING j STEAMSHIPS FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. January 18. u-d-Anchor Li (Tr ste). January 19. FROM NEW ORLEANS. Amsteldyk. Hol- land-America (Rotterdam). Adriatic. I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). Port Bowen, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liver- ol). Ara Tard- FROM BALTIMORE. Rive Anchor Line (Smyrna). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Mariana (Porto France, French Line (Havre). FROM BOSTON, Oxonian. I. M. M. Lines (Li- Dl). FROM GALVESTON. Huronian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Nubian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BALTIMORE. Defiance, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). Imperator, Cunard-Anchor Line (Southamp- Fusilie'r, Belgian Line (Bordeaux). January 22. FROM PORTLAND, ME.. Canada. I. M: M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND. ME., Cornishman. I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). Bardic, I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Mackinaw, I. M. M. Lil FROM BALTIMORE.' Mississippi, I. M. M. Lines (London). Bovic, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Zeeland, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM BALTIMORE, Western Star, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Wauconda, I. M. M. Lil (Ha Cunard-Anchor Lin Saxonia. Cunard-Anchor Lil FROM PHILADELPHIA. V( Anchor Line (London). (Li- Dl). NEWARK, I. J, Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Street Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON 8X> Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. '" ZILEX. S. GEORGE > ^_ (N _ > . (Not Incorporated) to2 FLORAL ARTIST (porist) 423.425 Richmond Terrace ^-^-^ (V. M.C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. .Y.\FLOWERS.\Y. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. AniStormm Amn, CHICAGO 28 The American Florist. Jan. 15, DESIGNS OR CDT 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.j Cor. Manor House Souare KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Faritum St. I 8oSWB b bm Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1211 Main Street, DaUas. Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas. Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Calvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Fenn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. T. — 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 — H. N. Bruns, 304O W. Madison St. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exch. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co.. Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer.- Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton O— J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich.— Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Greenville, S. C. — Rodgers 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. _ Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's, Incorporated. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — -Bergerow's. Newark. N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. 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 — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David. Clarke's Sons. New York — Evans. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes, New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G*. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. 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 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 when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph. Delivery. Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. . 4M1Vr(Kta2*iikr p. t. D. Est. 1890 Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. WICHITA, Kansas "SSfiLST- W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. A. 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. Washington D. C — Blackis one, Inc. Washli Kton I>. . <:. — Gude B Washi lgton 1). <: —Geo. C Shaffer. Wichlt a. K w H. Culp & Co. ter, ter, Worcet Mas. . — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N ¥.- —New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 29 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York nimiiUfniuiHuiHmwiuimiwiMimiiniiiiiHiiim 341 Madison Avenne ] U ^^ I t I I # w opp. Hotel Biltmore | An ever-increasing business on the Same Corner for fifty years is the answer for your New York orders. | ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii DARDS BUNYARD, 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 REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists Phonei: Rhinelander 107-420—775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS * CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FWWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US ESTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. S% if * M/M THE NAME ^^ / ' ffon/fm**-t PROTECTS YOU ^*^f fff ^^BOSTON VUtfid-* M • ^^^^^ 1 PARK STREET \^^^ 799 BOYLSTON STREET yjffivp* Again Sailing on Schedule .LN XL W Y OlYl*. Deliveries made on board 561 FIFTH AVE NUE Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANUESBILT HOTELS KOJIMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2 188 Broadway, xei. wu schnyier. Mention the American Florist when writing Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1662-1653 Columbns. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at S8th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'ti. Mention the American Florist lohen writing New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telejrraph DeUvery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbns 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 30 The American Florist. Jan. 15, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Best Flowers Best Service 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's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Aveivis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery As.'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street w wwwwwwwwwwww Newark, N. J. Begerow's ^J^ 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. TO HARRY PAPWORTH Hie Metainc Ridge Nursery G k?. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Order* for florist's service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Co, 484 St. Catherines St., West. Montreal, Que., Canada Washington, D. C. BUCKlST0NE,ioc 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 18£3. Oreenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Toronto, Can. Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Only the Best WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street § Mention the American Florist when writing unutnnmnrnimmniimifiHiifinnimniinniminiiimmininniiiiiiijiiiB^ Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO. I 150 last Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM^JS t!% New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes, inc. f. t. d. jqq p ark Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. J. W. RODGERS Elks' Bnlldlnjc. Davf All fl 4 South Jefferson Street. *** J MMlj, \J* Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK 0F HEINL'S 1921. The American Florist. 31 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. Los Angeles, Calif. *~™£ I O. C. SAAKE \ FLORIST * 5 We Solicic Telegraph Orders. % Regular Trade Discount > 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery- Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. T h B. E. WILIS, Presided E. P. NEIMAN. Secrelarj 5 Park Floral Co. Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. LOUISVILLE, K¥ AUGUST R. GJUIMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Fnneral Designs a Specialty. Order-) by Mail , or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' TteleRTa-ph Delivery. Michigc Orders will be care- fully cared for by HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. CHICAGO ?5SSS™ DETROIT Ctf^ri ft* s\ 1 Flot-al fn 132 N State > Chicago V»*?lH.r<*l r lUral W«LP. 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best service In both cities and adjoining territory. Membe r of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Seaftle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D- Paterson, N. J. Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST ^^lunauA™- CLEVELAND LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. WASHINGTON D. C. WA*HIMOTOKCa Glides 9 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glaaa. First-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. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists 5 'r'elegrapb Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraphic orders. Regular trade dis count . 229 WEST THIRD STREET Rodgers Flower Shop Ottaray Hotel, GREENVILLE, S. C Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. HSffoF Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town orcirr within 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 4»4 "WE NEATER SLEEP" greenhouses Memphis, Teini. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution Every Flower in Season St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and (Hive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. fl. Crakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NEW YORK, N. Y. 644 Lexington Ave. near 55th St. E VA N S FLOW E R S F. E. Evans, over 20 years retail florist business in N experience in the aw York City. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrishurg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. The American Florist. Jan. 15, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastines, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. 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, BoBton, Mass, Counsel. Next Annual Meeting, June, 1921. The nominal price of bags at Chi- cago, January 12, was $34.00. The present California outlook is for abundance of irrigation water next summer. The early January weather has been very favorable for the movement of cannas, gladioli and other spring bulbs. John Bodger, Sr., of the John Bod- ger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., is planning an European trip early this year. It is said the Department of Agri- culture will publish an official almanac. Now we may, at last, get something the farmer will read. C. F. Wood, Chicago, says last year was the most trying and disastrous during his 35 years' experience in the grass and clover seed trade. The Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cam- bridge, N. Y. is mailing its attractive new calendar, which features Early Fortune cucumber in colors. John C. Leonard, of the S. F. Leon- ard Seed Co., Chicago, will attend the convention of the National Canners' Association at Atlantic City, N. J., next week. Boaed of Tbade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, January 12, were as follows : Timothy, $4.50 to $6.25 per 100 pounds. Red clover, $14.00 to $19.00. At a recent meeting of Dutch bulb growers and British horticulturists it was explained that Germany's imports from Holland were down to 10 per cent of 1919, which was the main cause of the surplus the past season. Prices next season, it was said, are expected to be low. TJrbAna, III. — The greatest conven- tion of corn growers ever held in the state is planned to be held in this city, January 17-18, under the auspices of the Corn Growers' and Stockmen's As- sociation, on the occasion of its twen- tieth annual meeting. The programme is arranged especially to meet the needs of farmers and farmers' sons. Visited Chicago : R. C. McGill, of R. C. McGill & Co., San Francisco, Calif.; F. W. Lily, of the Chas. H. Lily Co., Seattle, Wash.; W. Galloway, of Galloway Bros. Co., Waterloo, la.; D. B. Gurney, of the Gurney Seed and Nursery Co., Yankton, S. D.; Max F. Wilhelmi, of the Barteldes Seed Co., Lawrence, Kans.; O. L. Coulter, with the Hogue-Kellogg Co., Ventura, Calif.; S. W. Tracy, with D. M. Ferry & Co u Detroit, Mich.; W. F. Van der Schoot, Hillegom, Holland. Onion Seed in the Canary Islands. The onion-seed crop, 80 to 90 per cent of which always finds its market in he United States, furnishes the greater part of the exports from the^ Canary Islands to the United States/ and is therefore of more interest to American importers and growers than the leading crops of the islands, ac- cording to Consul Frank A. Henry at Teneriffe. Bananas and tomatoes ac- count for more than 80 per cent of the exports of the islands, but these find their markets almost exclusively in Europe. PRODUCING REGIONS CROP SEASONS. Onion seed is for the most part grown on the island of Teneriffe, and exported from the port of Santa Cruz de Tene- riffe by merchants of this island. Some seed is also grown on the island of La Palma, and further small amounts are produced on Gomera and Hierro. Pro- duction varies considerably from year to year, depending upon contracts placed the year previous by American seedsmen as well as upon natural con- ditions. Planting is done in October and No- vember, and harvesting in June, July and August. Exportation to the United States usually begins early in July, and should be completed soon after the middle of August so that it reaches Texas onion growers in time for their fall planting. CONTRACTS PLACED IN ADVANCE. A great part of the crop is always contracted for in advance so that it is well for intending purchasers to place their orders well ahead of the planting season. The three classes of seed grown for export are known as yellow Bermuda, crystal wax, and red Ber- muda. The bulk of the crop consists of the yellow Bermuda. The crystal wax commands a higher price, but is especially sensitive and subject to dam- age during the growing season. As exports of the 1920 crop are en- tirely finished, it is now possible to give some final figures in regard to it. As had been predicted, the yield was small and below the average in both quality and quantity. Exporters were in many cases obliged to reduce the amounts called for by their contracts. The size of the crop was due to small plantings followed by unfavor- able weather conditions. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California The Best Color Chart. PRICE, *1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO UNITED STATES AND PORTO RICO EXPORTS. Exports to the United States during the year (including a few small ship- ments to Porto Rico, amounted to 63,- 014 pounds valued at $103,360, the average value per pound being $1.63. The quantities and values of the differ- ent classes of seed were : Yellow Ber- muda, 53,311 pounds at $82,359: crystal wax, 8,651 pounds at $19,598; red Ber- muda, 1,052 pounds at $1,403. As of interest in this, connection the following figures showing declared ex- ports to the United States and Porto Rico for the ten previous years are given : Quantity- Tears Pounds Value 1910 37,206 $36,609 1911 34,699 32,347 1912 61,197 76,437 1913 96,616 86,678 1914 42,562 45,841 1915 40,749 41,800 1916 76,487 84,387 1917 128,620 139,501 1918 94,045 99,036 1919...- 71.630 76.586 The annual average of declared ex- ports for the 10-year period was 68,270 pounds with an average value of $71,- 802, so that judged by these figures alone the 1920 crop was only slightly below the average in quantity, and has been exceeded in value only by that of the record year 1917. PROSPECTS FOR THE 1921 CROP The high prices received during 1920, together with the fact that onions for planting have been much lower in price than a year ago, have undoubtedly stimulated plantings. The weather has so far been favorable, so that it is not unreasonable to anticipate a decided increase in the yield for next year. It . must be borne in mind, however, that the crop is an uncertain one and sub- ject to damage from disease and weather. Contracts for next year's seed have been made on the basis of about $1.30 f. o. b. Teneriffe for yellow Bermuda, and $1.75 for crystal wax. Unless a regular, direct line of steam- ers to the United States should be in- augurated in the meantime, shipments will probably continue to be routed to New York via Liverpool as in the past season. It will also be possible to ship to New Orleans via Habana by sev- eral Spanish lines which call here. While in theory this would seem the most direct route for Texas shipments, in practice it has not given as satis- factory results as transshipment in England. Expenses from Teneriffe to Texas including freight, insurance, etc., work out at not far from $0.20 a pound. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Grower! for the Wholesale Trade only. Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI P a H Y » I II C* 1921. The American Florist. 33 Western Seed & Irrigation Go, WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Offloe and Warehouse, Growing Station, FREM ONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD. COLO. Bolgiano Bankruptcy Proceedings. The United States district court for Maryland has issued notice of a meet- ing of the creditors of the firm of J. Bolgiano & Son to be held at 3 p. m., January 18, in the United States dis- trict court room in that city for the purpose of considering 'a proposition made by unsecured creditors of the firm to purchase from the trustees all of the assets of said firm, or such as they may be legally entitled to. The creditors having unsecured claims amounting to approximately $500,000 in a signed communication _to Waldo Newcomber, "William Ingle and Albert D. Graham, trustees in bank- ruptcy, have offered to purchase the assets on the following conditions : To pay therefor a sum in cash which wiil be equal to a net dividend of 40 per cent to all unsecured creditors whose claims shall be proven in law, providing the maximum sum so to be paid shall not exceed $260,000. If the offer is accepted, a corporation will be formed to which all assets of the busi- ness will be conveyed and which cor- poration shall, as long as may be deemed advisable continue the business for the purpose primarily of liquidating the same in the interest of those credi- tors who become stockholders, such creditors whose claims are now un- secured and who have signed the agree- ment, agreeing to accept common stock in lieu of cash. The subscribers to the agreement also agree to pro rate in proportion to the respective amounts of their unsecured claims and to fur- nish on demand all cash that may be payable to the trustees with the un- derstanding, however, that no cash shall be paid to said trustees on ac- count of 40 per cent dividend payable to those creditors who elect to take stock in the corporation. It is further understood that the corporation so to be formed shall issue its eight per cent cumulative first preferred stock in an amount equivalent in par value to the cash so advanced by the subscrib- ers thereto, said preferred stock to be redeemed by the corporation at its par value out of the first funds available therefor. The new corporation shall also have no preferred stock other than that required as above stated. Catalogues Received. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., seeds and plants; Henry F. Mi- chell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., Los An- geles, Calif., seeds; Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J„ seeds; Chris Renter, New Orleans, La., seeds; R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md„ plants: Stokes Seed Farms Co., Moores- town, N. J., seeds; Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., roses; Baur & Stein- kamp, Indianapolis, Ind., carnations: Stark Bros., Louisiana, Mo., nursery stock; Chas. Elliott, Park Ridge, III., sweet peas. Blackmore & Langdon, Bath, Eng., begonias, delphiniums, gloxinias, etc.; Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., London, Eng., seeds. jEEIlgEllllllllia^ Onion Sets We can quote interesting prices for early shipment. Write, telephone or telegraph. Hollenbach's Seed Store 808 West Lake Street, CHICAGO :«;,H]gagp u»anMMttna «hdaMttllgllHlMgll»^^ JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ?SS5Slo?t'£S n e'ric.. Office: Cambridge, New York It = — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" CALIFORNIA LILY BULBS Giganteum from Chicago, Denver, To- ronto and New York. Hardy varieties and Formosum from New York. New crop — write for prices. FOR FAIX SHIPMENT 1921 French Bulbs, Dutch Bulbs, Lily Bulbs, Valley Pips, Manetti Stocks, Palm Seeds. FOB IMMEDIATE! SHIPMENT. T. B. Begonia and Gloxinia Bulbs, Bamboo Stakes, Green and Natural Raf- fia, natural and colored. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- Lily of the! Valley Pips| EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION 1 Size GERMAN "LUBE CK" PIPS | Just Arrived. | Prioe in cases, 100U, 500 or | 250 each, on application. | J.M.THORBURN&CO. I S3 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY| niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuifniiiiiUL.^ GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloo-UMlale BRISTOL, PA. 34 The American Florist. Jan. 15, MICHELL'S FLOWER SEEDS (Asparagus Plumosus Nanus] I Northern Greenhouse-grown Seed - I 1000 seeds. . .$ 4.00 I 10,000 seeds. . .$36.00 I | 6000 seeds... 19.00 ] 26,000 seeds. .. 85.00 | ICENTAUREA 1000 seeds oz. | 1 Candidissima $0.40 $3.00 = | Gymnocarpa 20 .75 | | LOBELIA Tr. Pkt. oz I I Crystal Palace Compact a. . . $0.40 $2.50 = I Crystal Palace Speciosa 20 1.00 1 § SALVIA = America 50 4.00 = = Bonfire 40 2.50 1 1 Splendens 25 1.50 I I Zurich BO 4.00 I I VERBENAS I Mammoth Fancy Blue 30 1.75 = = Mammoth Fancy Pink 30 1.75 | I Mammoth Fancy Scarlet 30 1.75 = | Mammoth Fancy Striped... .30 1.75 = | Mammoth Fancy White 30 1.75 = = Mammoth Fancy Mixed 30 1.25 1 I VINC A I = Alba 15 .75 = = Alba Pura 15 .75 = = Rosea 15 .75 = = Mixed 15 .60 § = Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and I = Supplies. Send for our Wholesale Price 3 | List if you did not receive a copy. | Henry F. Michell Co J I 518-516 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. | lamiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiitiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiNiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMtiiiimniiuiiiK An experience of half a century in producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N, Y. The Flower City LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE *6 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY DE GRAAFF BROS., Ltd. (Inc. with S. A. Van Konynenburg & Co.) N00RDWYK, HOLLAND Hyacinths, Tulips, Iris, Daffodils, Crocus, Etc. Novelties and Seedlings a Specialty! Mention the American Florist when writing ■■'■ ■ ■ ■■ ■■ -.:/;■■ ■■ • :;,: SUPREME BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for delivery from 1920 harvest on all lines of Garden and Farm Root Seeds KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, . Langport, England Cables : " Kelway, Langport.' Mention the American Florist when writing L D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist ivhen writing 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 GROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAIi. WHOIiESAXlE 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 1921. The American Florist. 35 Valley For Valentine's Day NEW STOCK READY FROM COID STORAGE. * * * * * * 4= * $8.00 per 250 % 4.00 per 100 * * I carry oyer 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make * .j. shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. % * If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. * I H. N. BRUNS, 3032=42 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. { * Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand $35.00 per 1000 20.00 per 500 $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 500 EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark SeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Pnnn Montana. Idafco. Washington. IW IJIOIU, U0IIII Return Envelopes Catalogue Envelopes Seed Packets Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FlTCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROLTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweat Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Canary Seed==="Mel=0=Dee" Brand Composed of proper proportions of Canary, Millet, Sweet Rape and Poppy Seed. Price: 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. Wholesalers Get 25% Off These Prices. Put it in your store and watch ihe sales. Samples sent on request. NEW YORK BIRD FOOD CO., 150 Nassau St., NEW YORK CITY Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bnlbs E.J.Speelman £ Sons I Lagarde £ Speelman Sassenheim, Holland I OUioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago .•HiiuiiiHiiiumiiiliiimiriiiiiiiiiniiiHiiiHiiiiiiiiiimuiilimiiiiiiiiiiiiimnmiiiliis I DUTCH BULBS I [Standard Bulb Company | | BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. | aiBmiuiiunmninimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiitiuiJiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiitiii ini" 36 The American Florist. Ja/n. 15, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashraan, uwatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Bublap prices have advanced con- siderably the past week. Thkre will be established shortly at Forest Hill, Placer County, California, a plant for the extraction of oil from pine needles. This oil is used for medi- cinal purposes. Portland, Ore. — Under the auspices of the roseway committee .of the Port- land Ad. Club open house for the pub- lic was held in Mount Tabor Park, January 4, for formal inspection of the 40,000 roses that are being- grown in the gardens to be used in the roseway project of the club. Trees in Winter. At the "Wild Flower Preservation Society of America's exhibition, under the auspices of the Chicago chapter, at the Art institute, the live-minded per- son is surprised at the number of things in nature that he knew existed, but had forgotten since he had come to the city and had spent his time looking down while he "watched his step." "Trees in Their Winter Form," shown by Willard L. Clute. in the club room, were a revelation to the art stu- dents that happened to be there. Nearly everyone who looks at trees at all knows that the elms droop gracefully, that birches are always lady-like in their poses and that lombardy poplars hold up their arms to show that they have not stolen the pot of gold from the end of the rainbow, and that the thorn trees spread their branches hori- zontally as wide as they like because nobody would dare to ask a thorn to get out of the way. If just a few, like the sinners welcomed in heaven, will hereafter enjoy the "Trees in Winter Form" as pictures against gray skies, then the W. F. P. S. of 'A. and Mr. Clute will be repaid for the wonderful lecture given freely in the club room this afternoon. — Miss Lena McCauley, in Chicago Evening Post. Park Monopolies Attacked. Enos A. Mills, of Long's Peak, Colo., known as "the father of the Rocky Mountain National Parks," is waging a campaign against what he refers to as "the bureaucratic monopolies in our national parks." He urges that all na- tional parks be brought under laws of Congress. "Travelers who are seeing America will pay tribute to monopolies if they visit our national parks," said Mr. Mills. "The various statutes and enabling acts creating these parks en- deavored to safeguard the rights of the public by preventing exclusive privi- leges. But all of the leading national parks are more than 90 per cent monopolized. "These parks are under the control of the director of the national park serv- ice. He manages these parks through rules and regulations. In other words. our national parks are not under the control of the laws of congress, or of the people, but under the dominion of a bureaucratic official. This official, the director of the national park service, is appointed by the secretary of the in- terior. He cannot be removed by the public; his rules are not reviewed by the courts. Rochester, N. Y. MARKET CONDITIONS UNSETTLED. With stock all disposed of, the con- ditions of the local market are rather unsettled. Spring flowers, such as daf- fodils, narcissi, freesia. calendulas, etc ., are arriving, and hyacinths are also available. Harrisii lilies and callas are again with us. Stevia and Paper Whites are abundant. Roses of all kinds are exceptionally good and car- nations are also offered, but the supply is short. Lily of the valley is plentiful but the price is high. NOTES. The annual meeting of the New York State Horticultural Society was held here this week, at which several inter- esting addresses were made, and offi- cers were elected as follows : H. E. Wellman, Kendall, president; T. E. Cross, Lagrangeville, vice-president; Roy F. McPherson, secretary-treasurer. John Dunbar has called together his committee on nominations for officers for the florists' club for 1921, and the names will be announced soon. George Keller is now cutting excel- lent callas, but the present week will see the end of his stevia. J. M. Keller Sons have an unusually fine lot of cyclamens in all colors and of large size. John Vollmer arranged a fine decora- tion for a prominent wedding during the week. Visitor : J. J. Karins, representing Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. CHESTER 'JlilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIUIIIIIUIIIllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllllllll'^ I Peach Trees j | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | | 50,000 Trees, Straight and Well Rooted | 1 W. T. MI1CHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio | VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergli. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask tor complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. 'JONES CO Robert Pylc, Pres. Ant. Winter, Vrce-Pres. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your Inquiries and or- ders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & inJRRELL, Summit, N. J. IBOLIUM PRIVET Ovalifolium x Ibota. The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. Hardy as Ibota. Pre-Offer of Stock for Propagating. 2yr., 18in...$2.50 lyr., 13 in... 1.00 Frame 50 In storage. Surplus American Hemlock Japan Iris Pin Oak ibotium Privet. Japan Yew BOX-BARBERRY L1NING-ODT STOCK ONLY. Summer Frame Cuttings, $25.00 per 1000 ELM CITY NURSERY CO.. Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. introducers of Box-Barberry and lb olium-Pr ivet fff ill's Choice Stock % FOR FLORISTS' TRADE £ STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000X00 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. DWARF CREEPING EVERGREENS Suitable for rock gardens, ground covers, conifer beds, foundation plantings, etc. Our collection is most complete, with all desirable teBted varieties at reasonable prices. HEDGE PLANTS Complete line of all standard sorts suitable for hedge planting, such as American Arbor Vitae, Japanese Barberry, etc. HARDY TUBBED EVERGREENS Clipped Specimens, Thuyas, Junipers, etc.. in Pyramids, Globes and natural shapes, in large assortment. WINDOW BOX EVERGREENS All hardy and desirable sorts, best selection, lowest pr florists a grand opportunity to increase sales and profits. ces. This line offers live g Send for Complete Florists' Catalog. ! The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., Ill, Dundee, 111. % EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS — LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA * 1921. The American Florist. 37 Vaughan's Giant Pansies VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES Vanghan's International Pansv Mixture us in 1389. We import from ail the beat Eur year has added to the quality of its flcwers colors. We buy every year novelties of knov the mixture; it is always complete, always ways the best mixture. We add to all Pai we now buy more than 50 per cent of the cl obtainable, each in correct proportio 3 first offered by an sources. Each nd variety of its merit to improve ie latest and al- Mixtures which :est named kinds of the Spe- cialties that has established the reputation of Vaughan's PIov Seeds, and one which we maintain most carefully. Trade pkt. 50c; Va oz.. $1.50; % oz.. 815.00; oz., $10.00. Vaughan's Giant Pansy Mixture Embraces, besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only he had in this and our International Mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Tri- mardeau and the splendid. Cassier strain. Trade pkt., 50c; y 3 oz„ 75c; oz„ $5.00; V t lb., $18.00. Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture Thi! put light colored sorts. We if our Chi. to th( up by ourselves and contains mostly ave sold this mixture for several seas- go cut-flower growers, who have real- less care and bring better results. :.. 60c; oz„ $4.00. big returns from grown as violets, req Trade pkt-. 25c; New Early-Flowering Giant Pansies -irli The tha strain produces its giant flowers about four weeks othe type In Ma pla the the Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture This is a mixture made distinct varieties of this typ do not grow as large as the them by a much great Trade pkt., 25c; V. ourselves from 20 different and While the flowers of this strain .__ of the Giant Pansies they excel mber of flowers to a plant. 50c; oz. $1.80. any buds from 3 to 5 of their giant flo.wers. Earlv Flowering Giant White, with eye. Yellow, with eye, Light Blue, Dark Bine. Jupiter Purple, Mars cornflower Blue, North Pole pure white, Wodan black, ors). Trade pkt., (500 seeds) 25c; H oz. Vaughan's P. P. (Popular Price) Mixture of Pansies This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from separate colors and strains of the ffiant and Chi- cago Parks Bedding types and will furnish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. Pansy Vaughan's Giant Sorts white center.. . . etallic shades. . . without blotche Trade Adonis, light blue Auricula Colors, m Aurora, pure white Azure Blue . Beaconsfleld, upper petal light lavender; lower one's deep rich purple 25 Black, large true black 25 Boulogne Giants 1.00 Bugnot, shades of red, bronze and reddish ,-;r. Cassier, 3 and 5 spotted an Al strain. Emperor Francis Joseph 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 Perret, lovelv shades of pink and rose .25 Masterpiece — Giant Curled or Spencer. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The col- ors are superb, mostly red and brown shades 2.G0 2.60 24.00 3.60 3.60 3.40 2.80 3.20 2.60 3.00 3.00 3.20 Orchid-Flowered, the flov narked diffuse i edge Trade pkt. :ed. the ground color of light, the petals being nth large brown blotches which to rays and veins towards s0 -i„ Mammoth ow Paris Market, an improved strain of Tri- mardeau, with better flowers and more compact habit 25 Pheasant's Eye, sky blue edged, violet 25 Pink, lovelv shades of pink, same as Hydrangea .£5 President Cnrnot. five blotched white 25 President McKinley, five blotched yellow .25 Prince Bismarck, bronze and light brown 25 Prince Henry, darkest blue 25 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 25 Purple King &> Ruby Bed. purplish red shades so Striped, mahogany striped and flaked white.. .25 Trimardeau, mixed lb.. $32.00 .25 Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade 25 Victoria. Wine red 25 Volcano »™ White, with dark eye, very large. Lb., $36.00 .25 Yellow, with dk. eye, immense flowers. Lb. $36 .2o 2.60 3.60 3.00 i'.bo 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.40 3.00 4.00 4.00 2.60 P4NSV GIANT LA VENDER. A new shade. We will supply one pkt. free of charge to any one ordering from the above advertisement, if request is made with the order and at the time the order is placed. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Mention the American Floi-ist when writing (Robert Craig Co J I HIGH CLASS PALMS f I and Novelties in Decorative Plants | | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. I aiiniiiiiiPHimii iiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiitiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiin Mention the American Florist when writing Wm. K. Harris 55th St. and Springfield Ave. WEST PHILADELPHIA, - - PA. Wholesale Grower of Blooming and Decora- tive Plants. Bird's Nest and Polypodium Ferns, Cyclamen, Primula Malacoides, Etc., are es- pecially fine. Price list on application. Mention the American Florist when writing CYCLAMEN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2H in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 8,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in. Cyclamen, at 140.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. n Vf\ A VTTVIT Wholesale Grower IJJLU. A. RUIIL, PEKIN. ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing 38 The American Florist. Jan. 15, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Dooley, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Loui-ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. The Japanese are colonizing' in the Rio Grande trucking- section of Texas and their exclusion is sought in a bill which is being hurried to the legisla- ture. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, January 11. — Cucumbers, 2 dozen box, $6.50 to $8.00; celery, square crate, $1.00 to $1.25; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 45 to 50 cents; tomatoes, per 10-pound box, $3.00 to $5.00; rad- ishes, dozen bunches, $1.00 to $1.25. New York, January 10. — Celery, per dozen stalks, 15 to 75 cents; cucum- bers, per dozen, $3.25 to $3.50; mush- rooms, 75 cents to $1.50, per three- pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 20 to 45 cents; lettuce, per 4-dozen box, $2.00 to $3.50; radishes, per 100 bunches. $3.00 to $5.00. Cold Lettuce Houses. Recently we have become acquainted with several greenhouse men who claim to use no coal whatsoever; instead of using a tireless cooker, they operate tireless greenhouses. At first glance, this statement seems absurd, but these growers insist that they have done well by their methods. One grower told us that they kept accurate figures to compare with a neighbor who fires day and night to produce all the let- tuce possible, and the result is that there is not much difference in favor of the heating. The extra lettuce pro- duced is almost offset by the expense of labor and coal. These cold growers plant their houses very late in the fall, and permit these houses to freeze up with the weather. They say that while the lettuce does turn red and brown, and often loses some foliage, when warm, days come in the spring, this lettuce does recover surprisingly; that, owing to its powerful root growth and slow progress, great weight is pro- duced. One grower stated that one whole house averaged above one pound per head, with the price at 30 cents per pound. We have riot seen these places ourselves, but the fact remains we have sold these growers plants for years, and believe the statements are true. Another grower does not plant his houses at all until March 1, and then has no fire whatever. We understand that all these parties came into possession of greenhouses by acci- dent — either by purchase or lease — and not being regular growers, they did not care to bother with firing these houses all winter. This information may be of value to someone under pres- ent circumstances. From our own ex- perience outdoors, we would say that 20° is about the safe line for lettuce; much below that has always proved fatal, and we do not believe lettuce would withstand much more inside than than outside with this difference — in- doors, there is no cutting wind to cause damage. Very often what we know as frost damage in hardy plants is nothing but injury from high winds while in a frozen condition. Mabketman. Nashville, Tenn. USUAL JANUARY DULLNESS FELT. Trade has been rather quiet since the holidays, but there is still a fair amount of business. Stock, however, has accumulated until there is now a supply sufficient for all needs. Funeral work has been active, and all kinds of entertainments are of daily occurrence, which, with weddings, help the situa- tion materially. Roses are blooming well now and are of fine quality. Co- lumbia and Russell are, particularly good, with Premier and Milady not far behind. Carnations are better and more abundant, while Paper Whites are used largely as cut flower features and designs. There are still a few chrysanthemums in bloom. Geny Bros, did not have great suc- cess with their Roman hyacinths, which they grew at considerable ex- pense, and the result was a loss in sales. They have fine roses, and re- port excellent trade during the holiday season. The Joy Floral Co. is growing- splendid roses at this time, especially Columbia and Premier. They have been able to supply the Chattanooga and Atlanta branches, as well as the local demand. M. C. D. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pages, 5x7, with 36 Illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw, man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Boa- well, N. M. Cloth Bound. 91.00 American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CANNAS Good strong plump roots, 2 to 5 eyes, Souv. de Ant. Crozy, Indiana, 3c; Yel- low King Humbert, Wintzer's Colossal, 4c. Will exchange for Geraniums or R, Carnations. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 "inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS .4-in 8.00 Pern Dish Ferns, 2% -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides, Critica Alba Lineata, Magniflca, Wimsetti and Wilsoni 5.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Fern, 5-in. pot plant, $40.00 per 100; 6-in., $60.00 per 100; S-in., heavy, $1.50 each. Genista, grand block of 5-in. pot stock 40.00 Lnntann Dwarf, Jacob Schulz, Michael Schmidt and Craigi, 2%-ln. . . . 5.00 Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2% -in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3-in 20.00 Roses, special grade for pots, long tops, well ripened, 2-yr. field grown, Excelsa, Hiawatha, and White Dorothy 35.00 Tausendschon 45.00 Baby Rambler, 2-yr. field grown, No. 1 grade, lighter than our XX grade, but good for 5-in. pots 40.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 1921. The American Florist. 39 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LINE AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year, with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Tuberous rooted, and prices see advertisement c er page of this Issue. A. Hem 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. >r varieties front cov- :son & Co., Begonias, Metallica, Otto Hacker and Pres, Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom. Holland Extensive own cultures of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum and L. Formo- sum. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this Issue, S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 50 Park Place, New York. CALLAS. CANNAS. Cannas. All high grade stock. For va- rieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. American Bulb Co., Chicago. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Cannas. Good strong, plump roc 5 eyes. For varieties and prices vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1.000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress 4.00 35.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 35.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 Nebraska 4.00 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress 54.00 $36.00 White Enchantress... 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. " CARNATIONS, STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $5.00 $46.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 45.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READT STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $5.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 6.00 45.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 1S4 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation varieties. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemurr liminary list free Adrian. Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Columbian mixture. Strong, well-grown plants, 3-in., $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. She- boygan, AVisconsin. Cinerarias. Fine strain of good colors. S'l-in.. $8.00 per 100; 4-in., $25.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver, Colo. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: Per 100 From 2V:, -in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 5 -in. pots 75.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen. Extra fine plants. Well in bloom and full of buds. Better order now and avoid cold weather. 5 per cent off for cash with order. 4-inch $0.30 each 6-inch 65 each 6-inch 1.90 each We offer these plants for immediate de- livery, packed with the utmost care, so they will reach you in good condition. They will be sure money makers. Packing charges included. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport. Iowa Cyclamen. Special for Valentine's Day and Easter sales. Assorted; leading vari- eties and colors. 3-inch. $15.00 per 100: 4- inch, $35.00 per 100. White with red eve. 3-inch, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan. Wisconsin. Cyclamen plants, dark colors, no white, strong, sturdy plants. 4-in., $40.00 to $50.00 per 100; 5-in., $75.00 per 100. All ready for shift to larger pots. Packing free in paper pots, securely cleated. PETER PEARSON. 6732-674S Gunnison St.. Chicago. Cyclamen for one week only. 2 M -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, Hi. DRACAENAS. FERNS. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrisii. 214-in., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000. Macawii. 2'4-in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Wash- ington St., Buffalo. N. T. Table and fern dish. For varie- prices see display advertisement in this issue. The Storrs & Har- Painesville, O. if You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 40 The American Florist. Jan. 15, Ferns. 6-in., $1.00; S-in., $1.50 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 5-in., $1.50; 6-in., $2.50 65th and Springfield Perns, Verona. Elegant plants. 4-inch. 25c each; 5-ir»ch, 50c each; extra strong, 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wisconsin Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Boston Ferns, good strong, bushy stock, 5-in., at 50c. Add 5 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. Ferns, Smithii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 5-inch, 75c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2^4-ii $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. 100 Boston Ferns. 4-in., 25c each, ready for larger pots. EDGAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis, 111. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Poite vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants 2-in., $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Elme: Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. F. D. 8, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR GLADIOLI. Have an enormous supply of the follow- ing varieties, in both number one and num- ber two sizes: Per 1.000 No. 1 No. 2 America $25.00 $18.00 Mrs. Francis King 25.00 20.00 Chicago White . . 35.00 25.00 Wholesale price list for this season now ready for distribution. If interested, a copy will be mailed on receipt of application. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Springfield, Box No. 22. Ohio. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent. Mrs. H. E. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalogue showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfield. California. HYDRANGEAS. Very fine stock; well established. 4-in., 10 inches high, 1 heavy stem, Otaska Gen \ ibraye, $22.00 per 100. Packing free. PETER PEARSON, 5736 Gunnison St., Chi- cago. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock read from cold storage. Bruns' Celebrated Mai ket Brand and Florists' Money Make Brand. For prices see display adverlis, ment elsewhere in this issue. H. N. Brum :l032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago LILY OP THE VALLEY. ™ Li , Iy . of the Valle y. new crop. London Market strain. 1,000 pips. $33.00; case (2,500 pips), $80.00. Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago and New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid gro raisers. Southgate. London, Engla tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our speci; trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and ?mi-estabhshed. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- Home Grown Stock 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. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dieners' Ruffled Monsters, single The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled Mmistr-r seed in separate colors, pink, red, varie- red with black center, pale ill alors The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh, pink frilled. (Pearl of Kentfield). purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package, 50c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson, Smiths Falls, On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd, 1019, writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be clj >f the same quality each year Mr. Rudolph Nagel. L_ date of Dec. 14th, 1919, writes us:" "I had. last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." v PANSIES. Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimarde.au mixed, large flowering and choice eoloj-s. Prepaid by mail, special delivery, $4.00 per 1.000: $17.00 per 5,000. F DA.NLEY Ma- PANSIES. Pansies. Vaughan's Giant. For varieties '", „. Pnce ! l see ' lis P la >' advertisement else- "hiie in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, «^? nSy p, ^ n „'^ Vaughan's Giant Mixture. $4 00 per 1,000. ODOR GREENHOUSES. PRIMULAS. tiFnn Malacoides Townsendii. 3-in.. $15.00 per 100. Ready to put in 4-in 1 rimula Obconica G'iganteum. Our own J, 1 ^". that cann °t be surpassed. 3-in. $16.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.[ Primula obconica. 2 'A -in., good strong plants at $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1,000: 4-in. at 25c; 5-in. at 50c; 6-in. at 75c; Mala- " !?! s j- 2 %">n- 56.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. G'rand Rapids, Mich. Primula obconicas. Grandiflora, Rosea and Keniiesina Gig Ros.-a and Kermesina. 214- in.. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000 PETER PEARSON. 5732-5748 Gunnison St.. Chicago!' PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid: cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years. 2-3 ft., $2.50 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft., $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings, 50c each. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven, Conn. ROSES. 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. ROSES— OWN ROOT. Plants from 2% -inch Pots. All Best Varieties for Forcing and Bedding. Ready now or will reserve for later shipment Write for general list and prices. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO Springfield, Ohio. BENCH ROSE PLANTS. 2-year-old. Milady $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist. 30 East Randolph St. Chicago. Roses. Dorothy Perkins and Excelsa. 2-year field-grown, extra long tops, staked and ripened, $35 per 100. The Storrs & Roses. Pilgrim. Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particulars write A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. SEEDS. DRACAENA INDIVISA, the true Cordy- hne Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 5,000 seeds, $1.00. pound. $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco, Calif. 4 Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henrv F. Michell Co., 516-518 Market St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers, San Francisco. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it 1921. The American Florist. 41 SEEDS. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed. s"ugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar P. Hurff, Sm •d.'sboro, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, luskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, 2. Herbert Coy Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Peppe mato, vine seed and field cc Pedrlck & Son, contract Pedricktown, N. J. eggplant, to- George R. ed growers. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., Seed growers for the trade. Beans, peas, weet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. 'he Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. January delivery, per 1,000, $4.00; later de- livery cheaper. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- ception. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 i r . Madison St., Chicago. Beets, mangoes, Seeds. Specialti< rots, cabbages, ce turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Anger Seeds. Renowned specialties; r novelties: postpaid catalogues. QUET, grower, Magnan, NICE, Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co.. 46 W. Broadway, New York. pea ana nasturtium a specialty. Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seed3. Wholesale pri and market gardeners, Burpee Co., Philadelphi; ! list for florists The W. Atlee Pa. dalupe. Calif. L. D. Wall' SEEDS. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. Double June Hefko, rooted cuttings, ?15 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2%-in., $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko, Marshfield. Wis. Vincas, variegated, fine bushy, 2-in., $4 per 100; 4-in„ $15 per 100. Cash please. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packe and larger bags up to two pounds oi also ca-talogue, return and coin env The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. burg. Mass. Canary Seed — "Mel-O-Dee" Brand. Con pesed of proper proportions of canar: millet, sweet rape and poppy seed. 13c pt package: $4.68 per case of 36 package New York Bird Pood Co., 150 Nassau St New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 12-in., $2.25; 14-in., $3.00; 1 Michigan Cut Flower Excha Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the besl for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer. Florist Thread Works Lowell. Mass. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 55th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. 1.000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs Vrite for prices. Regan P: 2 3 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, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. "Riverton Special" Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight and well rooted. W. T. Mitchell & Son, Beverly, O. Sprayer using cit; its cost in ten days, ings, Neb. Boilers of high grade for greenhous Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utii N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000; 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About if. 42 The American Florist. Jan. 15, CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 15c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co., Dept K 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. "Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Tards, Chicago. Wizard Brand Manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Tards, 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., Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples The, McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts burgh. Pa. 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. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.. 90S Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. I will pay you to get our estimates. Th' Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc.. everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co , 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. 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. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery Idaville, Ind. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. LABELS. LABELS, for nurserymen, and florists Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H. TOBACCO STEMS. Tobacco stems shipped direct from fac- tory, to you (save freight and delay), baled fresh to your order. 200 lbs., $3.50: 400 lbs., $6.00; >/ 2 ton, $13.50; ton, $25.00. West- ern orders shipped from Joplin, Mo., Dav- enport, Iowa. Check with order. THE VIG'OR CO.. D. 4, Fostoria, O. WIRE DESIGNS. B. E. & J. Avenue. Scranton, sizes. For prices ses elsewhere in this is- Cokely, 201 No. 7th WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K., Ne.v 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. Dolansky-McDonald Co., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C. New York. Ford. William P., New York. Froment. H. E., New York. Futterman, Charles. 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. Lecakes C. & Bros., New York. Mackie. William. New York. ="""' mmimimniiiiiiiiiiiiinimii iniiniiiiMiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiifiiig Bailey's I New Standard ( Cyclopedia 1 of I Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES. Price, $48.00. Sold Only in Complete Sets. Carriage paid to any part of the United States. j American Florist Co. ! | 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1 ^liuiifiiHiiiiiuillJiiiiiiiiiiiiiinriiiiiiiiiiiijiiini,iiiiuuir*iiMiiiiHiiiitiiiiiiuiiiifiir WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. 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. G„ Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Ceo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan Bros. & Co.. New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Welland & Risch Co.. Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wintersqn Co., E. F.. Chicago. Wittbold. Geo. Co., 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. 43 )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive eisr and true, became both bevels are on the tame side. Can't twist and biealc the class in drivine. Galvan* Ized and will not msu No rictus or lefts. The Peerless Clazlne Point Is patented. No others like _ It, Order from your deale Ot direct from as. 1000.90c. postpaid. < Samples free. , HENBY A. DKEEB, 1 714 Chestnut Btrsot/> Pttlladolphla. Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Iiabor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. SO. ZAHESvTLIiE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 200 Fifth Avenue New York Columbus, 0. QUIET BUSINESS OPENS THE YEAR. Trade the first week of the year was a little quiet, which was expected, by retailers generally, but on the whole sales were satisfactory. One of the reasons is the fact that orders are not for as large amounts as formerly, but on the other hand, there is an increase in the number of orders, and as a re- sult the volume of business is equal to that of the corresponding week in 1920. Funeral work has been especially active. There has also been quite a number of small social events, and this is always a source of orders for florists. Prices have again declined to the lev- els which prevailed previous to the holidays. Roses are the principal of- fering now on the market. Thev re- tail from $4 to $10 per dozen. There is also a good demand for carnations at $3.00 per dozen. Violets, sweet peas and narcissi are also selling fairly well. The supply of flowers of all kinds is adequate, and as a result there is no increase in prices anticipated. Pot plants are selling fairly •well. They are mostly begonias and cyclamens. Other varieties will soon be on the market. The tone of the trade is gen- erally good, and a rather active de- mand is expected for the coming six weeks. Oliver Ray McKellar, age 30 years, a florist in business with his brother. James McKellar, at 24 North High street, died recently after an illness of several weeks from diabetes. He lived at 540 Keifer avenue and had only been married for six months. He leaves be- sides his widow and brother, two other brothers, Albert McKellar of Louisville, Ky., and Charles W. McKellar. of Chi- cago. Several sisters also survive. The inauguration of Harry L.. Da- vis, of Cleveland, as governor of Ohio. January 10, was occasion for the sale of many flowers. Several florists of the Buckeye capital received large orders for that day. One of the features was the big inaugural ball, which meant the sale of corsages. J. W. L. - ' m WhenYm Are Beady To Talk Building Say When, and Where and We'll Be There Tord> fiqrnhantjg. | Irvlngton New York Philadelphia Chicago ^ Boston Cleveland Toronto dm Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&SQN, Manufacturers Of Red Pots Before buying write for priooi 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when ivriting CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist ichen lorlting REED & KELLER 182 W. SBth St., NEW YOBK Irlorists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE 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 ALL, Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A." LOWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND. 44 The American Florist. Jan. 15, Index to Advertisers. AllenJK 25 Alpha Floral Co 26 Americ'nBulb Co.... I AmlingECCo 21 ADderson S A 26 A^germueller G H Co.. Aphine Ml? Co Reed Potty < PhiliDsRros Pierce FO r n 1 Pierson F R Co .... Pierson A N (Inc) .. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co Pikes Peak Flo Co.. GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 22«3 Lumber St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pillsbury I L 44 Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 23 Podesta&Baldocchi. 3U PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo.... 23 PolykranasGeoJ.... 24 Potter Floral Co 31 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill PyferAT&Co 21 Raedlein Basket Co. 21 Randall A L Co 21 Randall's FloSbop.. 30 Randolph & Mc- Clements 26 Rawlings Elmer 38 Ready Reference.... 39 Reed & Keller 43 Kega^ i'tg House... 44 Reid Edw 22 ReinbergGeo 21 Reinberg Peter 17 Rice Bros 23 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 33 RobinsonJCSeedCo. 33 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 28 RodgersFl'wrShop. 31 RodgersJ W 30 Rohnert Waldo, .. .34 Rosaia Bros 31 Rosery Floral Co.... 31 RoutzahnSeedCo... 35 Rusch G &Co 23 Russin S H 24 SaakeO C 31 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 28 Sceery Edw 31 Schiller the Florist.. 27 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son .III SchlingMax 29 Schmidt Chas L 31 ^eligman & Stein ... 20 Shaffer Geo C 30 Sharp Partridge&Co. 44 SheppardHW 30 Sieorecht Geo C 25 Simon & Son IN.... 34 Situations & Wants. 9 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co.... 31 Smith & Co ED.... 38 Smith & Fetters Co. 31 Smith Henry 31 Speelman CJ&Sons. 35 Standard BulbCo 35 Storrs&darrison Co. 38 Stumpp GEM 29 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 25 Thomson Wm & Sons Ill ThorburnJM &Co.. 33 TonnerO A & LA.. 20 Totty Chas H 35 Townslev Pottery . . .1 V Traendly&Schenck. 25 Traveling Wholesale Florist 24 Trepel Joseph 26 United Cut Flo Co.. 25 Vaughan A L Co ... 19 Vaughan's Seed Store ..I 11 13 14 37 Vick's Sons Jas . 34 VincentRJr&Sons Co I Walker F Co 31 WallerLDSeedCo. 34 Weber FH 31 Weiland& Risch... 21 Weir Jas 26 Weiss Herman 25 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 33 Wietor Bros 16 Williams Mrs E A.. 26 Wioterson Co E F.. 20 WittboldGCo 27 CUTf LOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing Honse Large Rons of CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Court, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.50; 50,000, $11.00. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing Wolf John 28 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson . 31 Woodruff SD & Sons 34 Vokobama NursCo . 34 Young A L& Co.... 24 Zech& Mann 18 21 WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bubbles — Uniform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White J.^SffiacSS Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. ™ DWELLE-KaiSER «> 251 Elm St., - BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Horticultural Trade Journal Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with -European markets and topics. _ THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ElVGLAIVD. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. "They are indispensable to the careful florist. In- crease the value at least 50?6." Fifth Ave.FloralCo 1000.35c; 3000 for $1.00. postpai I. L. Pillsbury, GaJesbnrg, III. can 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. GORHANI PRINTERY, INC 542 Sonth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, HX. We Print Everything. W&ikt t/ie Soil: THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when 1 iting merican Ymmp Rmerica is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be mere comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Sea? Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 22, 1921. No. 1703 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Otlice at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .50 a year; Ca nada. $2.50: Uurope and Countries in Postal Union, S3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. etc., SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebb— Th- mas Roland. Nahaut, Mass., President; Adolphus Gudb, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hebs, 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Washing- ton. D. C, January 26-27, 1921. Officers: C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit St., Rockford, 111., Presi- dent; D. G. Grillbortzkr, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers : Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto. Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — T£obert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. New York, June, 1921. officers — G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., President; W r M. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R. I., Secretary. THE RETAIL TRADE. Out-of-Town Customers. rd Williams, Grand Island, .e annual meeting of the •lorlsts" Society at Lincoln, Paper by Edv Neb., read at Nebraska State January 8. Mr. President and members of The State Florists' Society. Gentlemen : I assure you that I appreciate being here with you today. If it is anyone thing that makes me feel good, it is to be among a crowd of my co-workers. Tou have assigned to me a paper on "The Out-of-town Customer." In my judgment, I believe that the out-of-town customer requires more care in the handling of their orders than the city or home trade does, for the reason that when you fill an order for shipments, more care should be used in selecting the stock, packing same, as upon its arrival in good condition depends upon your future business, for in a small town, when Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Jones entertains, the "four hundred" of that town will all be there, or for funeral purposes, the flowers are taken notice of above all things, and the remarks that are passed concerning them either helps your further patronage or hurts it. Catering to the same people year in and year out is much different than catering to transient trade, for possi- bly you only get them once. The peo- ple living in small towns are not so out-of-date as one might think, for they keep posted through reading in jour- nals and magazines. They know what flowers are in and out of season. In case you have to substitute, it is well to enclose a note, explaining the rea- son with your regrets at not being able to fill the order as wanted. I realize that, at times, one cannot al- ways do as they would like to, but a little explanation goes a long way to- wards making them feel that you did the best you could. Whenever a complaint comes, look after_ it. Make it right, even if you lose by the transaction, for it will come back later. Ignoring a complaint is about the worst thing one can do. for it will harm you more in the vicinity that it comes from, than 10 times the value of the order. We discourage parcel post shipment, excepting the rural routes out of the city, for the express company will make good any damage or delay, and our Uncle Sam w ill not do so. I believe that there is one mistake that we all make, and that is in filling an order for out-of-town when it hap- pens that we have an oversupply, in putting in an extra bunch, for as a rule most orders received, specify in dollars amount wanted, and in putting in extras, they sometimes think that they are just getting what they ordered, and the next time they order, they will cut the amount down, and you will just give them what they ordered, and then they will wonder why they did not get more for their money. I have done this. I have selected a few of my best customers at different times when we had an oversupply, and sent them a box with my compliments and it has done a whole lot of good. We find that to keep our agents in good - humor is a lot of grief. "You some- times get an agent that will over- charge. He is not satisfied with the 20 per cent commission you allow him. I have received several complaints of this kind, and have had to change agents, at the same time putting a notice in that town's paper that so-and- so is not acting as our agent any more, and we have tried eliminating agents, but find that we must have them if we continue soliciting out-of-town bus- iness, for there is a lot of people that would prefer going to an agent and -" placing their order with them, saving the bother of ordering direct and look- ing after getting same from depot, and we had a lot of complaints when we cut the commission from 25 to 20 per cent, but we stood pat, and that is a thing of the past now. Once during the year, I make it a point to visit 46 The American Florist. Jan. 22, personally all of my agents and talk over matters with them, and I find that it does a lot of good, for they get acquainted with you, and you get to know them. We mail out a weekly price list to all agents every Monday morning for that week during the sea- son from September to the end of June, so that they are posted on prices and what we have in stock, so that they can take an order intelligently. We allow our agents to run a few locals in their paper, say about five or six times through the season, the bill for same being paid by us. We also en- deavor to take care of our out-of-town customers at the sacrifice of our home- Next Week in the Flower Shop. Have you planned for the business of the coming week? You will be surprised at the many things that can be done to interest and attract the attention of the public. There should be no letup after a busy period; expenses go on almost the same, and there must be business ac- tivity to meet them. The master busi- ness men who manage the large de- partment stores, made a great bid for trade at the holidays, which resulted in an enormous volume of business. They did not rest, however, but were immediately to the front again, Jan- •"-'■'"-'S';y -,,._ II ■"■s^* 1 ^ lit ! J I • - - ** ■ IN iiifca. « - H9 SB- ' '' Bp. SHBC&V " n_ " " CHRISTMAS DELIVERY OF PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. trade, for you can explain to your home customers the reason for shortage or whatever it may be, and the out-of-town customers depend on you filling their order and have no time to order else- where, for with us, we have to reach out for all we can get, for the home trade would not satisfy our ambition. We figure that three-fourths of our yearly business is from out-of-town orders. The care of out-of-town trade can be well taken care of, if these few points will be adhered to : First — Select the best you have in filling your order; second, tie your flowers to box so that they will arrive without broken necks; third, pack good; fourth, get your orders out on time; fifth, entertain an complaints; sixth, all orders from par- ties not known, ship C. O. D., for after the occasion is over with, the flowers are forgotten about, and also your money. i, Christmas Delivery in San Francisco. The accompanying illustrations will give our eastern brethren an idea how San Francisco, Calif., "says it with flowers" on Christmas morning. The pictures show 26 delivery cars lined up on Sutter street, being loaded to ca- pacity with flowers and plants by Peli- cano, Rossi & Co., of 123 Kearny street, for delivery to their customers on that clay. It was probably the largest delivery of plants and cut flow- ers made by a single firm in the west for this occasion. Angelo J. Rossi, speaking for his firm, advised that not- withstanding the extraordinary amount of business handled by them, their de- livery service was as near perfect as It was possible to be. James T. Lynch. uary 3, with their white goods sales and special offerings in many other departments. In February, there are the annual furniture sales, which have become great features. These events, well advertised, draw enormous crowds and are most beneficial to all branches of their business. A walk through these large maris of trade should be an object lesson to the average florist. He leaves his quiet store with a few customers, and in a short time is in the midst of a pushing, eager throng, who appear intensely interested in the great vari- ety of goods of all kinds, most attrac- tively displayed, and arranged to show to the best advantage. Explanatory placards, giving information and prices, are seen on every hand and are often the determining factor. In proportion to his volume of trade, the same interest can be created by the active, progressive florist, who will use the first of the various plants and flowers as they come into season and feature them so as to secure the at- tention of his customers, and the pub- lic generally. A window display of the' best of the ' cut roses now available, a half dozen or more to a vase, each prop- erly labeled with a neat, legible card, will be found wonderfully attractive. While the beauty of the flowers might get only a passing glance, the addi- tion of the names holds the observer, who invariably reads each one and tries to connect it with the rose. The calendula is not as popular a cut flower as its beauty warrants. Its light and dark orange shades are un- usual, and can be used to advantage in color effects in vase baskets and for table decorations by itself or in com- binations. A window of all calendulas will be very striking. Arranged in small vase baskets with pussy willows, or by the aid of glass block holders in shallow bowls, with others in small, odd-shaped vases, there are likely to be many sales. Feature foliage, and especially flowering plants, as giving life to the living rooms of the house, and par- ticularly as cheer for the sick. Avail- able now are cyclamens, begonias of the Vernon type, Primulas sinensis, malacoides and obconica, and pots and pans of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and freesias. All these will be made much ■more salable or attractive as gifts, if featured with various moss, paper, or mat coverings for the pot, and tied with narrow tape, fibre or silk ribbon or tasseled cord the color of the flower. Pussy willow sprays can also be used to advantage as a decorative feature and to give additional fullness to the plant. Sweet peas are now an important factor, and for the next three months will be at their best. They are most popular with all lovers of flowers, and can be used to advantage in gift boxes, Bif -- ^sm00^ 4 91 CHRISTMAS DELIVERY OF PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 1921. The American Florist 47 corsages, table decorations, sprays, de- signs, vase baskets, etc. They can be presented attractively and handled in quantity in gift boxes or small vase baskets which are quickly filled, with but slight disturbance of the bunches. A window of these can be disposed of in no time. When there is another display for the window, the featuring of this flower should be continued in the store on the counter or show tables. They will be found attractive when the bunches, wrapped separately in a cornucopia of waxed paper, with the flowers well exposed, are placed ' in a large bowl or low basket with a price card. The shorter stemmed stock, when priced for quick selling, can be handled in quantity when feat- ured in this way. The wax paper gives a decorative effect and makes the bunches look larger. The single bud tube or vase, which holds but one, or possibly two half- blown roses, is sure to attract atten- tion. One or two of these at the writ- ing desk is pleasing to lady customers, and calls to mind where they could be used in their own home or that of a friend. Pussy willows are good stock to carry. The short to medium lengths work in well in all arrangements of sweet peas, daffodils, freesias, etc., and with short roses in vase baskets. A few sprays, with a flower or two, give an artistic outside finish to the gift box when ready for delivery. Push the "Wear a flower" idea. It has great possibilities. The Ivy Wreath. With the introduction of the galax leaves, and later the prepared mag- nolias, both of which are now so large- ly used in the making of wreaths and other designs, the old ivy wreath has become almost obsolete. It is not, however, totally a thing of the past, as there is nothing more appropriate or suitable for the funeral of an aged person than a wreath or cross of ivy leaves. The plain design of all leaves, with possibly some small, well leaved sprays used in relief and tied with n purple ribbon, makes a most appropri- ate emblem. When a touch of color is desired, almost any of the popular flowers may be used, arranged on one side if the wreath be round, or if a crescent, in the center of its broadest diameter. Calla or Easter lilies, lily of the valley, or white roses, used sepa- rately, are all good and red roses tied with a foliage green ribbon are effect- ive, Lavender asters, lavender sweet peas or the same colored pansies or violets are all good, while orchids, as in the illustrated wreath, with or with- out lily of the valley, add a finish that is rich and well worth the necessary extra price. The cross of ivy the full length of the casket, with a center of any of the above flowers, is an important piece that generally will command a good price. The cross arms, as well as the whole frame, should bevel to- ward the sides so as to lie firmly when placed on the casket. All frames for ivy work should be mossed rather full as the leaves are short stemmed, and should have a good foundation to make them stand out. They can be fastened on with greening pins, which gives rather a flat effect, or stemmed on toothpicks or stemming sticks, sev- eral leaves together, the effect when made up with these being looser and fuller, which is further enhanced by the addition of sprays or small shoots. A standing cross of ivy, when nice- ly made, is well worth the time it SffS "^ ^jpL* |i^ «h t'^'ol ■wrKS ■•8ESK§2it 'H V*m " r -j 9 JeJ$2 «1 a.T^JA. "yt^JmmmKkk 2 V I * 1 -.<*. EjH^ Jf r** KJ^-.. $£Tf IPv i f. |Mk* t* Lh - 1* » ■J^Kt v \ 4 .„'* t— t'JLr-3 TCT> * f< j itfcJ h -\.F$~Wl -v V i Wl 2*^ W% ** 7? w? > 9f* ^Sj 1 9 • ;,.■'■ ;.. •;,'■.,,,. THE IVY WREATH. takes; it at one time was very popular for cemetery decoration. Well leaved sprays of ivy are used to good pur- pose when combined with white roses in a loose cluster. A good sized knot of dark violets and a purple ribbon give this a very good finish. Cost, the Vital Factor. The old adage, "A. penny saved is a penny earned," should be the rule for every transaction in the florist business. To know how to buy to the best ad- vantage, is just as important as getting the highest price for the product, when offered for sale.. Economy in buying reduces costs. In the many lines of goods that go to make up the stock of the flower shop, there are standard arti- cles of everyday demand, such as pre- pared foliage and other like materials, cycas leaves, wire frames, pottery, etc., that if purchased in quantity, show a considerable saving in cost, over that of the small lots bought fox the daily or weekly needs. This applies to all the expense items — wire, string, wax and wrapping paper, cut flower boxes, foil, stemming sticks, moss, gtore stationery, shipping tags, etc., all of which are good- until used. The quantity dis- counts on these goods if taken advan- tage of in all purchases, will lessen the costs and add considerably to the prof- its during the year. Delivery costs are an important item that can be studied to advantage. In the excellent report of the P. T. D. committee, read at the Indianapolis Convention, on the "Cost of Doing Busi- ness," a summary of the business of nine of the prominent retailers and grower-retailers of the country, the average cost of delivering a package was shown as 25 cents. A system of hourly or four times-a-day delivery, if it can be carried out, will bring this cost to a minimum. Rent is a fixed expense. There may be savings in the careful use of light and heat. Salaries or wages are an important item, in which frequently the owner and working manager, particu- larly of the small shop, does not count his living as salary, or aa item of ex- pense. This omission is a great mis- take; he should draw a salary, just as if he were working for some one else. Par too many in business for them- selves, are working for a bare living, who. if they took a weekly salary that would be charged to expense, might find it necessary to get a little more for their flowers, so as to show a profit at the end of the year. No business should be conducted "just to make both ends meet." In the exhaustive report of the F. D. T. committee, the average net profit of the nine firms who have kept accurate records, was 10 per cent of their gross amount of business. This shows that it is possible, and should be the aim of every florist, to be able to put aside at least $100 out of every $1,000 worth of his gross business. Many retailers fix their prices on a basis of 2 to 1. asking $2 for every arti- cle or quantity that costs $1. This is even carried by some to "made-up work", allowing $5 worth of flowers for 48 The American Florist. Jan. 22, a design that is to sell for $10. The F. T. D. committee found, that in suc- cessful stores, the rule was that flowers for design work should not cost more than 30 per cent of the selling price of the finished piece, and loose cut flow- ers, one-third of their selling price, while with plants the cost price should not be over 35 cents for the one dollar sale. Every retail storekeeper should find out exactly what the percentage of his overhead expenses amount to. Many will not believe that it costs 25 cents to deliver every package, but if any one will keep a careful account for a normal week, he will find this is not far out of the way. The F. T. D. committee found that cut flowers and plants in four of the large concerns, cost 47 to 50 per cent of their gross business, yet, in order to make a net profit of 10 per cent, they found it necessary to get a gross gain in their selling price of 200 per cent or $3 for every $1 invested. One of the most expensive items m the florist business is labor, the F. T. D. committee's average _for salaries and wages being about 20 per cent. There is great economy in making the most of the store forces during the compara- tively dull periods of summer, when by careful preparation for the busy season ahead there is added a stock that will inventory in value an amount far greater than the cost of production. Planning ahead and being able to take advantage of opportunities as they pre- sent themselves, in demand for pre- pared stocks, is splendid economy. To secure and prepare supplies to All or- ders at short notice, frequently incurs additional expense which is avoided with the articles at hand. There are many other economies in the conduct of the business, one of which is to influence customers to take the stock on hand, instead of orders for flowers that have to be bought. In many stores, it is the custom to have an experienced maker-up, select all the flowers for the various orders of this character, which are then arranged by the designers, with the result that the cost of the finished piece is exactly known. Far too often, work of this character is prepared and declared fin- ished only when it appears to look good enough, without any account having been taken of the flowers used. It is always possible to get a fair price that shows a reasonable profit, and something more when quality and artistic arrangement call for such recognition. Red \ iolets. A case of "red violets" came to our attention at Wichita, Kan., the past week that perhaps will justify public- ity. A chain-store corporation planned the opening of a store in this city, and the local manager asked us to quote prices per 1,000 for carnations for fa- vors. We did so after wiring Kansas City and Chicago for market quota- tions. We were then informed by the customer that the Chicago buyer for their firm had a quotation of $60.00 per 1,000, and named the wholesale florist's firm making the quotation. We then wired the wholesale florist, named by him, and promptly received a quo- tation of $100 per 1,000 — and our pros- pective customer placed his order by wire with his Chicago buyer at $60. . Possibly fluctuations in the market could account for variation in quota- //« tions, but it will not account for a l^\ violation of ethics, especially with a 3 market condition as now prevailing, with stock cleaning up at top prices. W. H. C. The Public Forgets. People will not buy what they do not know about. Flowers are adver- tised too little; they should be re- minded of more often. The public for- gets. If you cannot afford a large ad, use a small one, but be persistent in its use. In the long run, it will keep your name and your business before the public, so that when the time for purchasing does come, they automati- cally will think of you in connection with flowers. The successful advertiser is the one who sticks to it continually. Spasmodic advertising is not healthy. Most florists are content with the fact that good flowers and good window displays are all that is necessary, but the third link — advertising — brings peo- ple who do not pass your shop, and who do not see your 'windows, and re- member, the masses are those to ca- ter to. This also gives your shop added prestige that helps considerably when you have the other two mentioned factors. Yale university made a canvass among the leading advertisers in the following industries, in order to learn what percentage of their total sales was being used for advertising, and this is what they found : Automobiles 3.3% Automobile accessories 4.2% Food products 4.6% Fountain pens 5.3% Building materials 3.4% Office supplies 5.1% Optical goods 7.3% Paints and varnishes 4.0% Candies and chewing gum. . 8.1% The last item appeals to us as a fac- tor in determining what we ought to expend. If it takes 8.1 per cent ap- propriation to sell candy, what should we do to advertise flowers? Or, shall we call it merchandising and market- ing flowers? The best kind of advertising is that which tells the simplest story, and es- pecially is our business adapted to the radiation of things that make for g'ood cheer and pleasure to all concerned. When words fail, "Say it with flowers." What an applicable slogan to our busi- ness. Poor Richard says : "Plow deep, while sluggards sleep," and we may take heed by going stronger into our campaign locally and nationally. Our national campaign, while simple, has caught the whole country as you well know, and at the same time, has added dignity to our business generally. Pe- culiarly, our advertising campaign has had the effect of uniting all the florists into one large family group, which in itself, has been a great factor, and has already created another seed, that of organizing the new national growers' association, which will help the busi- ness in many ways towards higher de- velopment. No one can succeed with advertising who could not succeed without it, and conditions today in all lines that are falling back 40 and 50 per cent proves the efforts the florists have made have helped a great deal in keeping our sales at a better average than would have been possible without the campaign. We must acknowledge this : John Wannamaker's first day's profits were devoted to advertising, and through- out his entire career, he had been de- voted to it to a large degree. John N. Willys started life as a bicycle repair- er in a country town, and has become one of the largest automobile manu- facturers in the world, principally at- tributing his great success to his faith in advertising. As he personally said : "I may not have been quick to see some things, but at least, I saw very early in life, that the road to prosper- ity was coated with printer's ink." When Cyrus K, Curtis bought the La- dies' Home Journal, he borrowed sev- eral hundred thousand dollars to put it on a paying basis, and nearly every cent of it went into advertising that paper. Later, he spent almost a mil- lion improving and advertising the Saturday Evening Post. Curtis had an unshakable faith in the power of ad- vertising, and today these two papers are more profitable than a gold mine. Faith — Hope — Optimism. Babson, the statistician, says we need to regard the periods of depressions and pros- perity. Sheldon says we need to inject more religion into business, one of con- fidence, the Golden Rule kind, etc. And particularly, in times like these, should our efforts be stronger along the lines of the printed word. PICTURE FRAME ARRANGEMENT OF FLOWERS AND FRUIT BY HOUGHTON. GORNEY FLOWER SHOP, BOSTON, MASS. 1921. The American Florist. 49 We should tell the public that for gifts of dignity and personality, nothing will reflect the character of the giver, or will appeal to the sentiment of the recipient, as well as do flowers and plants, regardless of the amount ex- pended, be it small or large. Why not appeal to this type? Henry Penn. Chairman Nat. Publicity Campaign. American Rose Society. REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT. The following varieties have been of- fered the registration committee of the society, and unless objections are re- ceived by the secretary within three weeks of this publication, the registra- tion will become permanent : Name : Miss Amelia Gude. Class, hy- brid tea forcing. Parentage, Columbia x Sunburst. Description — Habit of plant is very vigorous, foliage a handsome dark green, free growing, though its hardiness has not been tested. It is a medium sized flower, with deep yel- low center shading to cream, outer pet- als reflexing; of moderate fragrance and long pointed bud. Its petalage is 35 to 40, blooms freely and is a very good keeper. The rose is similar to Sunburst, but differs in free winter blooming habit and is superior because of its smaller bud, making it ideal for basket and corsage work. Offered by Fred H. Lemon Co., Richmond., Ind. Name : Angelus. Class, hybrid tea forcing rose. Parentage, Columbia x Ophelia. Description — The plant is vig- orous and upright, with foliage of dark green and is free from disease, a relia- ble grower, but hardiness untested. The flower is large and full, white, with cream-tint center, somewhat sim- ilar to Premier, and moderate in fra- grance. Petelage, 40 to 45, a free and lasting bloomer and a good keeper. The flower is similar to Kaiserine Augusta Victoria, though being more double and superior, blooming in winter and keeping longer after cutting. Think it will ship well. Offered by Fred H. Lemon Co., Richmond, Ind. Name : Rotarian. Class, hybrid tea forcing. Parentage, Ophelia pollen, parent not known. Description — The plant's hardiness has not been tested, but it has vigorous, upright foliage with dark green tipped with red, and is a free grower. The flower is large and full and of a bright, cherry color; in form has a full high center and re- flexing outer petals. It is moderate in fragrance, with long bud and petal- age of 35 to 40: blooms freely and is of lasting quality — keeps well. The rose is similar to Frank Dunlop, but differs in habit of growth and has a brighter tint, making it superior by reason of freedom from mildew, strong stems and holding its original cherry color. Offered by Fred H. Lemon Co., Richmond, Ind. John C. Wister, Sec'y. San Francisco. TRADE NORMAL AFTER LULL. The usual lull in business that fol- lows the opening of the New Year was experienced by the trade during the early part of last week. Toward the end of the week, however, normal con- ditions were again assumed. There has been a noticeable decline in the supply of cut stock, which resulted in a stif- fening of prices all along the line. Roses are again high, after a short drop in prices. The strong shipping demand for this class of flowers keeps the market cleaned up early in the day. Good Russells are now bringing $2.50 to $3.50 a dozen. There is not suffi- cient stock for all needs at these prices. American Beauties are particularly scarce and sell quickly. None of the other varieties of roses are in large supply and prices are being- well main- tained. Cecile Brunner is very scarce. Even at this late date we still have some very good Colonel Appleton chrys- anthemums. A few fairly good whites continue to arrive also. Carnations have taken a jump, and ordinary va- rieties are selling at $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Laddie still is in strong demand at $12 per 100. The splendid quality of this carnation makes it a great favorite. Enchantress is still the most popular of the other varieties. The Robt. O. Stein. President San Francisco Retail FloristB' Ass'n Alfred Serveau. Retiring Secretary of the Retail Florists' Association of San Francisco, Calif. cold frosty weather of the past week has shortened the violet supply to some extent, and there is no surplus of this flower. Shipping trade is still strong for it, however. There is a good demand for cut erica, Melan- thera being the principal variety used. Basket work consumes a lot of this flower. It is a noticeable fact that it is enjoying a greatly increased demand over former years. Only a small cut of winter-flowering sweet peas is com- ing in. They bring $3.00 per dozen bunches. Daffodils are in brisk de- mand, bringing $6.00 per 100, whole- sale. Freesias have increased greatly in supply, and prices have dropped to $2.00 to $3.00 per 100. Colored freesias are also coming in, and bring higher figures than white. Roman hyacinths of poor quality are offered, and move slowly at $2.00 per 100. Lily of the valley is more plentiful and holds up well in price. Gardenias are in more liberal supply now and of the best quality. Cattleyas continue to come in freely at slightly lower figures. Paper Whites are very plentiful and cheap. Free-flowering plant azaleas in variety are easily the leaders. Erica melan- thera, mediterranea and obvota, are also in strong demand as pot plants. Cyclamens do not receive much atten- tion from buyers at present. Bostons continue to sell well. There is a strong demand for cut asparagus, both for the local and shipping trade. Ferns con- tinue to be in short supply. NOTES. The retail florists' association held an important meeting in Native Sons' hall, January 6. There was a large attendance, and great interest in the proceedings was manifested by the members. P. Vincent Matraia, chair- man of the advertising campaign com- mittee, reported that over $2,000.00 had been collected to date. The society voted to keep its stores closed all day Sunday hereafter. On motion of An- gelo J. Rossi, it was decided to launch an extensive advertising campaign, to last throughout the year. It was also decided that the association affiliate and meet with the Better Business Bu- reau of the San Francisco Advertising Club. At the February meeting of the association a talk on advertising will be delivered by an expert furnished by the advertising club. As a result of the membership drive conducted by P. V. Matraia, Angelo J. Rossi, Albert O. Stein, J. F. .Kilroy and Alfred Serveau, nearly all the local retail florists have joined the association. The election of officers was conducted and the follow- ing were chosen to serve during the ensuing year: Albert O. Stein, presi- dent; Chas. W. Brown, vice-president; James T. Lynch, secretary; Angelo J. Rossi, treasurer. A committee of 10 members was selected by President Stein to meet with the advertising club at its monthly luncheon. It was also voted that the society hold a "get- together" banquet in the near future. A special meeting was called for Janu- ary 12 to hear the report of the Sun- day closing committee. The Brown Bulb Ranch, at Capitola. has a large force of men at work planting Spanish iris, miniature glad- ioli, daffodils, tulips, etc. The plant- ing stock was purchased in Europe and the Channel Islands by James A. Brown during his visit last fall. This firm has been forced to purchase addi- tional land during the past month in order that adequate space for plant- ing the increased stock might be had. This enterprising firm has now over eighty acres devoted to bulb culture and is rapidly becoming one of the foremost concerns in the bulb growing business in the west. W. C. Roberts is superintendent of production at this establishment. Building operations on the state nursery at the farm school, at Davis, are to begin in the spring, according to the state engineering department. At this place, deciduous shade trees, to line the entire highway system of California, will be grown under state supervision. European sycamore, ma- ple, ash, Lombardy poplar, elm and black walnut will be the principal trees grown in order to meet the require- ments of certain altitudes and climates. The body of John Jacob Kissel, a florist and landscape gardener, was found in his home, January 8, by 50 The American Florist. Jan. 22, his son, Louis, when the latter came home. Kissel is believed to have com- mitted suicide, due to continued ill health. He was in business here for many years, and had a large circle of friends. Mr. Kissel was a native of Germany, aged 62 years. He is sur- vived by a widow and three children. Frank Pelicano, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., has issued his dahlia catalogue for the coming season He is intro- ducing a fine decorative variety this season, called Millie Rodgers. It is a beautiful color of old gold with a soft diffusion of amber. It has a fine, stiff stem and is a great exhibition variety. He is also introducing a fine new set of pompons. All these are grown at his nursery on Guttenberg street. The Van der Cruysen azaleas that are being furnished to the trade here by Ferrari Bros.' greenhouses are the finest stock, we have seen in years. They are a mass of flowers, and are just the right size for the retail trade. They are also furnishing a fine cut of orchids. Manager Victor Ferrari sent his check for $150.00 to the advertis- ing fund of the retail florists' asso- ciation. J". A. Axell, the Bush street whole- saler, says there has been no decline in the shipping demand following the holidays. He is receiving a fine cut from his growers of nearly all items in seasonable stock. Since opening up this business a little over a year ago, Mr. Axell has seen it grow so rapidly that he is now one of the largest dis- tributors of cut flowers in the west. The Bulletin of the Dahlia Society of California has been sent to all mem- bers by Secretary F. C. Burns. It gives a very comprehensive report of the ac- tivities of the society; and also the fall dahlia shows. Treasurer Frank D. Pelicano's report shows the society to be in splendid financial condition, hav- ing a treasury balance of over $1,200. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. reports a strong demand for plants and trees this season at its nursery at San Mateo. The firm has several large planting contracts upon which it has many men employed. At the Powell street retail store, Manager Louis Ca- puro is well satisfied with the way trade is keeping up. B. M. Joseph says there is a great rush of wedding decorations of late, now that Lent is approaching. He notes a strong demand for orchids and lily of the valley for this work. Mr. Joseph was among the large contribu- tors to the advertising fund for the retail florists' association. Eric James, of Elmhurst, has been the recipient of much commendation for the quality of his holiday plants this year. His stock of Glory of Mor- drecht fern scored a decided hit with the retail trade. Since the issuance of his new cata- logue, Richard Diener. of Kentfield, says his force has been kept very busy filling orders. He reports the demand for his new hybrid gladiolus is un- usually heavy. The orchid range of John Carbone was a large factor in the holiday sup- ply of cattleyas. Percy Ellings, who is in charge, had a great cut of Triana? just right for the Christmas and New Year's trade. Brown & Kennedy have added a fine new delivery car to their service de- partment. This firm says the New Year's trade called, for a large amount of flowering plants, much more than last season. A. Nicolini & Co., proprietors of the Colma Nursery, are fortunate in hav- ing a fine offering of asparagus during these days of short supply. Their large daily cut is disposed of in this market. Frank R. Mills, the well known car- nation grower of Palo Alto, experi- enced his best Christmas trade this year His carnation houses were in full crop and of excellent quality. Beginning January 9, all flower stores here will be closed all day Sun- day in accordance with the resolutions passed by the Retail Florists' Associa- tion. The annual election of officers of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society will take place at the meeting held this month. Jas. T. Lynch. Slate Florists' Association of Indiana. More than 100 florists from all parts of Indiana attended the annual meet- ing in Indianapolis, January 12, of the above named association, which was one of the largest ever held by the organization in point of attendance. The meeting was called to order in the afternoon and was followed by a banquet in the evening, after which several fine displays were made and certificates of merit awarded. L. E. Hitz, of Madison, was elected president for the coming year. Other officers were chosen as follows : E. E. Temperley, Indianapolis, first vice- president; L. A. Coles, Kokomo, second vice-president; Oscar Carlsted, Indian- apolis, secretary, and Arthur Heiden- reich, Indianapolis, treasurer. The former president of the organization was Anders Rasmussen, New Albany. Visiting florists said the displays of cut flowers and pot plants were the largest they had ever seen at a state meeting, and also were of the finest quality. In connection with business matters pertaining to the state association, it was decided to use every effort to get a course in floriculture at Purdue Uni- versity. The question depends, it seemSj. entirely on whether an in- creased appropriation is granted the state university by the legislature, now in session. The state organization will leave the question of lobbying for the increase entirely to the school of- ficials, and already an active effort is being made by Purdue, in connection with the two other state schools, for an increase in finances. The association also went on record as favoring a larger display at the state fairs here. For some years these events have been taken as a matter of course by, florists, and at times the displays have not been representative of the industry in Indiana by any means. Both the rose and carnation trophies went to W. Frank & Sons, of Portland, Ind. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, who re- cently returned from a tour of Eu- rope, gave an interesting talk on the way the florists in Ireland, England and France are recovering from the effects of the war. In his opinion it will not take the industry in these countries long to readjust themselves to changed conditions. Harry F. Dietz, of the state conservation de- partment in the sub-division of en- tomology, chief of greenhouse diseases and pests, gave a talk. Temperley's Florists had a display of cyclamen and begonias, and Fred H. Lemon, of Richmond, displayed a new white rose, The Angelus, which won a certificate of merit. John Eitel & Son, of Greencastle, displayed a rose pink sport of Enchantress Supreme, and also won a certificate of merit. F. Dorner & Sons Co., of Lafayette, displayed a new red carnation called Happy Day, and Baur & Steinkamp, of Indianapolis took another certifi- cate of merit on a new carnation, Edna, a promising scarlet. The same company also displayed a seedling car- nation of light pink. L. E. Hitz, of Madison, showed a vase of violets, Governor Herrick, and a new chrysanthemum was shown by Hartje & Elder. Honorable mention went to H. Rie- man & Sons, of Indianapolis, on a dis- play of orchid cut blooms and a col- lection of plants, including fringed cyclamens, double Primula obconica and begonia plants. Bertermann Brothers Co., of Indian- apolis, received honorable mention for a display of blooming plants, including cyclamens, new Primula obconica and three varieties of begonia. Special mention was given A. Wie- gand & Sons for a display of cycla- mens and Narcissus Golden Spur. A certificate of merit of special cul- ture was issued to Temperley's Flo- rists for blooming plants of cyclamens, obconica and Begonia Gloire de Chate- laine. E. B. National Association of Gardeners. APPOINTMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. President Craig has appointed the following directors for a term of three years : William Gray, Rhode Island; William Hertrick, California; Albin Martini, Iowa; Thos. Hatton, Connec- ticut; Thomas W. Head, New Jersey; Robert Weeks, Ohio; W. H. Griffiths, Michigan. Montague Free, New York, was appointed to succeed George H. Pring, Missouri, whose term expires 1923. General committee for the 1921 convention to be held in New York are : Alexander Michie, Locust Valley, N. Y., chairman; J. W. Everitt, Glen Cove, N. Y.; George R. Hale, Oyster Bay, N. Y. ; James Stuart, Mamaro- neck, N. Y. ; John Canning, Ardsley, N. Y.; William Graham, Tarrytown, N. Y.; M. J. O'Brien, Mt. Kisco, N. Y.; A. Bieschke, Noroton, Conn.; Joseph Tansey, Tuxedo, N. Y.; William Brown, Morristown, N. J.; William H. Waite, Rumson, N. J. Committee on training young gardeners : M. C. Ebel, New York; Montague Free, gardener, Bo- tanical Garden, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Geo. H. Pring, horticulturist, Missouri Bo- tanical Garden. St. Louis, Mo. ; H. Er- nest Downer, horticulturist, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N, Y. Commit- tee on Quarantine, 37 : The committee appointed by ex-President Jensen last year, consisting of W. N. Craig, Massa- chusetts; M. C. Ebel, New York, will be continued. President Craig, in his annual mes- sage, urges that co-operation should be the association's watchword. It should co-operate with similar organi- zations, either private or commercial, as its interests run on very similar lines, and many of the association's problems are those of other organiza- tions also. He feels that the associa- tion should co-operate in every legiti- mate way with other bodies, aiming to advance horticulture, repressing exist- ing injustices such as Quarantine 37 has caused, and handling other prob- lems where individual efforts might be unavailing, but where in union there would be strength. President Craig refers to the plant quarantine committee, which has oeen actively engaged in a quiet way to bring about needed changes, and hopes in the very near future to make an im- portant announcement of what has been accomplished. He states that the outlook for modifications are cer- tainly brighter than they have been at any time. There is every assurance that the present year will see the movement to interest young men in the profession of gardening, well under way. Two of the foremost estates in the country are now preparing to receive a num- ber of young men, where they will have opportunities for both practical and theoretical training, and if plans 1921. The American Florist, 51 now afoot materialize, the association will have a school of gardening' started by one of the largest horticultural in- stitutions of this country, where young men, after two or three years' training on an estate, can secure a year or two of scientific training to help round out their work. ' In the campaign inaugurated at the St. Louis convention against the sign board nuisance, the committee has been somewhat disappointed in the lack of interest shown by several organi- zations that promised to co-operate if the gardeners' association took the initiative. The Garden Club of Amer- ica has indorsed its action, and has voted its co-operative support. An active national campaign to bring about an abatement of this national nuisance along our highways will be started very shortly. The service bureau, Mr. Craig says, is becoming nationally known, and that positions have been filled not only in the east, but in the west, middle west and south. There is no doubt that country estate owners are recog- nizing the association as the source from which they may obtain their effi- cient and trustworthy gardeners. President Craig directs attention to the next convention, which is to be held in New York in the fall, and asks members to make plans for their vaca- tion at that time, and come to the Empire City, which is sure to extend a cordial welcome. A committee of the executive board, composed of Peter Duff. Thomas Proc- tor, Robert Williamson. J. W. Everitt and Joseph Tansey, met at the office of the association in New York, Janu- ary 10, to act on charges filed against H. L. Crane, recently superintendent of Hubert T. Parson's estate. Shadow Lawn, West End, N. J., of making false statements and submitting a bo- gus copy of reference in his applica- tion to the service bureau for a posi- tion. The evidence presented to the committee duly substantiated the charges made. Crane, who was invited to be present at the meeting, did not appear to disprove the charges against him. After careful deliberation, the committee voted unanimously to expel him as a member of the association. OBITUARY. Evansvllle, Ind. The William Blackman Floral Com- pany, which occupied the building at 522 Main street for 10 years, has moved to 518 Main street. The store at 518 Main was taken as temporary quarters. The firm received peremp- tory orders from the owner of 522 Main street, demanding it vacate the build- ing by January 1, or re-lease the prem- ises for five years at double the rent. The Blackman company bought a cigar store a few doors away, sold the stock and fixtures, and took possession. The Christmas trade of the company was said to be extraordinarily good. Sixty per cent of the business was with out- of-town trade. Walter Blackman. son of George, is on the sick list. W. B. C. Tri-State Florists' Association. The Tri-State Florists' Association. embracing the trade of Western Min- nesota and North and South Dakota, was organized at Moorhead, Minn., January 13, when officers were elected as follows : W. B. Shotwell, Fargo, N. D., president; B. F. Siebrecht, Aber- deen. S. D., vice-president: Emory F. Gestie, Farg'o, N. D., secretary -treas- urer; P. J. Meyers, Bismarck, N. D-, and Geo. E. Valker. Minot. N. D., di- rectors. A further account of the meet- ing will appear next week. Fred Sander. Fred Sander, well known horticul- turist of St. Albans, Eng., and Bruges, Belgium, died at the latter place, De- cember 23, following a serious opera- tion. The funeral took place at St. Albans, December 30. Mr. Sander was long prominent in the world of plants- men and his famous establishment at Bruges received considerable attention during the late war as one of the camps of the German army. The fol- lowing account of Mr. Sander and his work is taken from our issue of No- vember 24, 1900: "Fred Sander, the famous orchid ex- pert and plantsman, was born at Bre- men in 1847. Early in life he was apprenticed to Kaj-1 Schubert, of Wee- mar, a landscape gardener of renown; The Late Fred Sander. later he went to Carl Cropp, at Erfurt, subsequently joining Peter Smith's forces at Hamburg. In 18G7 he re- move to England, becoming identified with the establishment of Messrs. Car- ter, at Forest Hill, where he remained six years. "Benedict Roezl, the great collector, often visited Carter's. He delighted in orchids, but at that time there was not even a livelihood to. be gained by collecting them. Such as he gathered he consigned to Messrs. Ortgies, at Zurich, sending only miscellaneous plants and seeds to the English nur- serymen, at whose place he met the young German and took a fancy to him. Roezl after a time offered to withdraw his orchid consignments from Ortgies and send them on favorable terms to Sander. "This entailed a great responsibility but with his agency in prospect, Mr. Sander opened business at St. Albans. Shortly afterward the Roezl consign- ments' began to pour in. There was at that time no talk of the extermina- tion of orchids. They came by hun- dreds of thousands, in such receptacles as came to hand, many of those on the outside perishing but serving as a pro- tection for those inside. Mr. Sander had no place to store them in safety, and then, too, he had to sell to get some money with which to meet his daily needs. But after a while the result of the large supply was a brisk demand. Roezl, who had lived from hand to mouth for a lifetime, was en- abled to retire in five years to spend his old age in peace at Prague. Other collector, scarcely less noted than Roezl, kept up the consignments of orchids for some years, when Mr. Sander put his own men in the field. "Prior to 1S73 Mr. Sander had no greenhouses, but in that year he built one with his own hands for the care of the consignments of orchids. In 1881 he built the first of the houses now famous, just outside St. Albans, and now has five acres of glass and is the largest collector and importer in the world. In recent years Mr. Sander established a depot at Bruges, Bel- gium, to supply his American and con- tinental patrons with palms, azaleas, bay trees, etc., which he grows there on twenty-five acres of land on which are over 100 large greenhouses, the largest nursery of the kind in Belgium. "One feature of Mr. Sander's success worthy of special mention is that con- nected with the cultivation of hybrids, begun in 1878. His results in cross- ing different species of orchids have been remarkable and have afforded the horticultural world many splendid sub- jects and at the same time brought the experimenter a substantial reward. Notable among the many hybrids are La?lio-cattIeya Arnoldiana, which has twice obtained the gold medal of the Royal Horticultural Society of Eng- land : Lralio-eattleya Rothschildiana, Laelio-cattleya Fred. Boyle, Epiden- drum-laslio Hardyana, and dozens of others. He has sained many interna- tional honors and innumerable medals and certificates by his skill as a plantsman." Mrs. Sander, three sons and one daughter survive. George R. Butchart. George R. Butchart, a well known florist of St. Joseph, Mo., died in a local hospital, January 7, age 4S years. He was born in London, Eng., came to America when a young man, and had been a resident of St. Joseph for about 14 years, conducting a flower shop at the time of his death at 821 Frederick avenue. He was a member of numer- ous fraternal organizations and was highly respected among a large circle of friends. A widow, two sons and a daughter survive. Cleveland. O. — The Jones-Russell Co. expects to occupy its new store in the Hanna building about February 1. Wabash. Ind. — The Wabash Floral Co. was considerably damaged by a bad fire last week. The Conner-Ulsh Floral Co. has retired from business. Oyster, Bay, N. Y. — The Oyster Bay Horticultural Society has elected the following officers for 1921 : John Mc- Culloch, president; John Forbes, vice- president; Arthur Patton, secretary; John Mcintosh, financial secretary. Taerytown, N. Y. — The Tarry town Horticultural Society has elected offi- cers for the ensuing year as follows : John Mair, president; Chas. J. Wood, vice-president; John Featherstone, treasurer; E. W. Newbrand, secretary. Dayton, O. — Warren G. Matthews celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of his birth the other day by taking off his Sunday clothes, rolling up his sleeves and going back to work as man- ager of the modern store of W. G. Matthews Co.. Inc.. at 16-18 West Third street. Warren has our best wishes for success in this new venture and his long experience and host of friends should make him an easy win- ner. 52 The American Florist. Jan. 22, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, £1.50 a year; Canada $-'.50; Kurope and Countries in Postal Union, ».0u. When sending us cuauge ol' address always Send the olu address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flokist has accepted only trade advenisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible; as we go to press Wednesday. \Ve do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUES 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The retail trade (illus.) 45 - — Out-of-town customers 4 5 — Christmas delivery in San Francisco ... 46 — Next week in the flower shop 46 ■ — The ivy wreath ( illus.) 47 Cost, the vital factor 47 — Red violets 48 The public forgets 48 American Rose Society 48 San Francisco 4 9 State Florists' Ass'n of Indiana 50 National Ass'n of Gardeners 50 Evansville, Ind 51 Tri-State Florists' Ass'n 51 Obituary ■ .51 — Fred Sander (portrait) 51 — George R. Butchart 51 Coal prices 52 Plant propagation examination 52 New York to Washington 52 Chicago to Washington 52 Traveling men ask lower railroad fare.. 52 Club meetings next week 62 St. Louis. Mo 54 Providence, R. 1 55 Boston. Mass ■ 56 Pittsburgh 56 Chicago 58 Kansas City, Mo - .... 62 Columbus, 63 Hartford, Conn 63 Philadelphia ■ 66 New York 68 Rochester, N. Y 68 The seed trade 76 — Field seeds 76 — New York seed trade 76 — Boston seed trade 76 — National Canners' Association 77 — Woodruff given verdict in suit 78 — Grass and clover seed prices 78 The nursery trade 80 — Paper shortage due to bugs 80 — Sceery again heads park commission. . 80 — Packing material :•;.;•-■?? Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 82 — Hats from plants 80 Market gardeners « — Soil preparation °£ New Haven, Conn 87 Cut Flower scarcity and high prices prevail over a wide territory. Roses are roses now; it will be three weeks or more before supply catches up to demand. ■Washington and Congress appear to have declared the inaugural ball and parade off again. Do NOT cut prices to increase your business; raise the standard of quality and service; let every step be progres- sive; lead in excellence, and apprecia* tion will lend a helping hand. Decorative greens, formerly shipped as second class express, was placed in the first-class, January 10, with an ad- vance of about 33 per cent. The old rate was $2.54 per 100, 85 cents less than the new charge of $3.39. Coal Prices. Com, price reductions, ranging from 25 cents to 75 cents a ton, were an- nounced by two large retail coal com- panies at St. Louis, Mo., January 18. This is the second such reduction an- nounced by the companies in the last month. Growers who are looking for oppor- tunity will find it in their bench space, every foot of which must be pulling all the time. The quicker the rotation of crops, the greater the return. The retailer who does not keep his customers and prospects constantly in- formed as to the varied and good quali- ties of his stock is losing golden oppor- tunities. Suggestions lead to sales, without which there is no progress. Shout it as from the house tops that you have flowers to sell and people will crowd in to see what it is all about. Plant Propagator Examination. The United States civil service com- mission will hold an open competitive examination for plant propagator, throughout America, February 23, 192-1. A- vacancy in the bureau of plant industry, at $1,800 a year, at Chico, Calif., is to be filled, as are other vacancies requiring similar qual- ifications at higher and lower salaries, from this examination. Satisfactory appointees may be allowed the increase granted by congress of $20.00 per month. Applicants must show that they have had at least five years of practical field experience, including greenhouse, in the propagation, culti- vation and handling' of new and rare plant immigrants and the making and filing of records of field work. All statements will be accepted subject to verification. Applicants must be be- tween the ages of 25 and 69 years. The subjects are : 1, practical questions on handling and propagation of new plant immigrants and field station problems, 40; 2, thesis on best conditions for suc- cessful propagation and after-care of new plant introductions (to be handed the examiner on the day of examina- tion), 20; 3, practical experience and training in the propagation of new and unusual plant immigrants, 40 — total 100. Both men and women may en- ter this examination, though the ap- pointing officers have the right to spe- cify the sex desired in requesting cer- tification of eligibles. Application blanks may be obtained from the local secretary of the United States civil service board at any postoffice. New York to Washington. MEETINGS AT WASHINGTON, D. C. The transportation committee of the New York Florists' Club has selected the Pennsylvania railroad in connec- tion with the gathering of a party for attendance at the meetings of the Na- tion Flower Growers' Association and the American Carnation Society to be held in Washington, D. C, January 26 and 27. The train will be taken at 12:15 a. m., Wednesday, January 26. due Washington at 6:20 a. m. Those who travel will have the privilege of boarding the sleeper at 10 p. m., and it will not be necessary to leave the train at Washington until 7:15 a. m. The rates are as follows : Railroad ticket, $8.79; lower berth, $4.05: upper berth, $3.24; compartment containing upper and lower berths, $11.34; draw- ing room for two or three, $14.58. Reservations are being received, and so that proper arrangements may be made for necessary accommodations, will all those who plan to join the party, communicate without delay with C. Lowther, Box 100, Times Square Station, New York City. Chicago to Washington. The Pennsylvania railroad has been chosen for the trip of the Chicago Flor- ists' Club and friends to the annual convention of the American Carnation Society and meeting of the National Flower Growers' Association to be held at Washington, D. C, January 26- 27. The party will leave the Union depot, Canal and Adams streets, on the Manhattan Limited, Tuesday, Jan- uary 25, at 10 :30 a. m., due Washing- ton the following morning at 9 :2S o'clock. The fare one way, tax included, is $30.97. Pullman fares are : Lower berth. $8.91; upper, $7.13; compartment. $25.11; drawing room, $32.40. Other trains, for those tmable to ac- company the party are : PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. The Broadway Limited, leaving Union depot at 12 :40 p. m., due Wash- ington at 9 :2S o'clock the following morning. On this train, an extra-fare of $7.78 is added to the regular ticket rate named above. Pennsylvania Lim- ited, leaving Union depot, 5 :30 p. m.. due Washington, 4 :30 p. m. BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. Leave Chicago. Due Washington. 8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. The fare one way, via the Baltimore & Ohio, tax included, is $29.97. Sleep- ing car rates are the same as given above. Delegations from the north, south and west are invited to join the party at Chicago. For reservations, etc.. address W. E. Blachley, division passenger agent. Pennsylvania System, Room 858 Insur- ance Exchange building, Chicago. Tele- phone, Wabash 4660. Traveling Men Ask Lower Railroad Fare At the meeting of the International Federation of Commercial Travelers at Chicago recently, delegates represent- ing more than 100,000 commercial travelers urged the adoption by rail- roads of interchangeable mileage tick- ets, good for one year, and sold at a flat rate of 20 per cent under prevail- ino- passenger tariffs. These tickets were to be in denominations of 3.000 or 5,000 mileSj which would prevent the general public from availing itself of the reduced rates to any appreciable extent. Railroad representatives went into session immediately after adjourn- ment of the meeting, but announced later no decision would be reached for some time. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meetings.] Buffalo, N. Y„ January 35, 8 p. in. — Buffalo Florists' Club at General Electric building. Wm. Legg, secretary, 889 West Delavan avenue, Buffalo. Hartford, Conn., January 28, 8 p. m. — Hartford Horticultural Society at county building. S. H. Doming, secretary, Hart- ford. Newport, R. I., January 27, 8 p. in. — Newport Horticultural Society at Music Hall, Thames street. F. P. Webber, secre- tary, Nelville, R. I, San Francisco, Calif., January 27, 8 p. m. — San Francisco Retail Florists' Associa- tion at A. O. Stein's store, 1150 Sutter street. Albert Serveau. secretary, 2112 Fill- more street, San Francisco. •Seattle, Wash,, January 23. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union, No. 16,667 at I. O. C. T. Hall, Virginia and Bowen streets. E. Popp, secretary, Fort Steilacoom, Wash. Wilmington, Del., January 24, 8 p. m. — Wilmington Florists' Club at member's place of business. Roy G. Brinton, secre- tary, 800 West Ninth street, Wilmington. 1921. The American Florist. 53 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 Beady Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — First class de- signer with long experience, up to- date in every respect, desires position. Address J. L., oare Robert Kift. 4044 Haverford Ave., Philadelphia. Pa. Situation Wanted — By florist and gardener; 20 years' experience growing all kinds of plants and cut flowers; private or commercial. Place where living conditions can be found for small family. Address Florist and Gardener 1400 ST. River Blvd., Independence, Mo. Help Wanted — Experienced saleslady and designer for Chicago loop store. Good salary and permanent position. Address Key 533, care American Florist. Help Wanted — An experienced gar- dener to have charge of medium size range, house, lawn, shrubbery and kitchen garden. References required. State nationality, age, experience and number in family. J. M. Overton, 901 Stahlman Bldg.. Nashville, Tenn. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Experienced man on roses, carnations and general line of pot stuff. Modern place, 35,000 feet of glass. Will pay good wages to the one who can furnish the goods. MINNEHAHA FLORAL CO. SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA WANTED A Medium Size Nursery Well stocked and in good condition, in or near a good business center. Eastern States preferred. Key 538, care American Florist. Managing Salesman For flower store in the middle west. State age, wages and experience. Key 539, care American Florist. FOR SAIyK Used hot water heating boilers in first-class condition ready for immediate shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500 ft. glass, price. 1 Cottage, will heat 160n It. glass, 1 Niagara, will heat 18(0 ft glass, 1 Niagara, will heat 2500 ft glass, " 1 Spence, will heat 3000 ft. glass, Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wants. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransomville, New York W A in. pipe, $%c per ft.; 140 roof bars, 13 ft. 6 in. long, ]y,c per ft.; 24 ventilators for five glass 16x24 $1.75 each, with hinges; two venti- lating machines for cable, $7.00 eacb; 15 hoses 16x24 in. double glass, 85.90 per box. We also have some smaller sizes of glass. E. HUSTON & CO. SISTERSVILLE, - WEST VIRGINIA For Sale Good second-hand ice box cheap. Big bargain. Key XX, Care American Florist. FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. For Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. For Sale Red Cedar Bars, 15 ft. long, at 8 0.40 " 12ft long.at 25 " " 10ft. long, at .20 " " 8 ft. long, at .15 3x6 Panel doors with frame 2.50 Ventilators with glass, 2 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 4 in 1.50 Ridge and Purlin per ft., .05 Peoky Cypress, 2 :4i 16 per 1000 ft., 48.00 Cement Posts, tapered, 14 in. high x 10 in. base .12 GEORGE REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO a~quainiiininumm FOR SALE 16 x 24 glass, per box $6.00 W A in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with fr.'in Rafters or sash bars, per foot. Shafting (heavy), per foot Shafting (light), per foot Ventilating arms, each Ventilating hangers, each Garland iron gutters, per foot. PETER REINBERG : 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO I" 9 H OFFICIAL S. A. F. a! I Shipping Labelsl A in:il size of leaf 23£\5jf inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on li,-i -k »ud h'iif adopt-d l.v the S. A. F. in red. Pri es: ivr500..S4.50; per 1000. iR'O'i. Samples on request. Electro of lc-af. postpaid. $3 00. Cash with order. -. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. S 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO h MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana tasasmM^araj'sss-Ms^ssiK.^^ A *T«»Ti tfi iTi 1T1 1T1 rfi iTi A iTi A 1T1 1T1 itt iti A iti if i tfi Ji A A # 4 Home-Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. * 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 54 The American Florist. Jan. 22, St. Louis, Mo. SUPPLY SHORT AND PRICES HIGH. Flowers in general this week are in limited supply, and prices advanced accordingly. The call for roses is far greater than the supply and such varieties as Premier, Russell,. Ophelia and White Killarney are now selling at $10 per 100 for shorts to $40 for long grades, wholesale. They retail, according to variety, from $3.00 to $4.00 a dozen. Carnations are in great demand, and there is a decided scarcity of this flower at $8.00 to $10.00 per 100, colored being the favorities. Ro- man hyacinths are plentiful this week. Sweet peas are of excellent quality, and are coming in larger supply. Jon- quils are on the market and there are also large flowered snapdragons. Callas are to be had at $15.00 per 100. A few California-grown violets are offered at $1.50. Narcissi of first quality is also selling. Lilium Harrisii brings from 20 to 25 cents each. Lily of the valley is plentiful and the demand good. Ca- lendulas are offered in quantity, and there are a few gardenias on the mar- ket. A moderate supply of cattleyas is seen. NOTES. The florists' club held an official meeting January 13, which was attend by 65 members. Among the visitors were Joseph Hill, of Richmond, Ind., who addressed the club, and Mr. Lee, formerly in the government service, who spoke on "Income Tax Returns". He imparted much valuable informa- tion. J. F. Ammann was called upon and addressed the members on the sub- ject of the National Flower Growers' Association of which he is secretary. He also dwelt upon the work accom- lished by the national publicity com- mittee of the Society of American Florists. The annual orchid show at the Mis- souri Botanical Garden opened January 16, with decided improvement of the arrangement of displays over former years, the plants now being placed on old trees and stumps, as found grow- ing in their native habitat. Orchids of terrestrial habit are seen growing un- derneath the trees in irregular beds. In addition to the splendid orchid dis- play, other plants make a fine showing. There were about 200 present at the tackey party given January 14, at Westminster hall by the florists' club. Contrary to the rules, however, very few were dressed in tackey fashion. The hall was decorated artistically "with smilax and there was excellent music in plenty by a jazz orchestra. An abundance of splendid punch was served — minus the "kick." The Bourdet Floral Co. is moving out its winter stock to excellent ad- vantage. H. J. Berning is cleaning up in roses, carnations and violets. C. A. Kuehn's books show a nice in- crease in orders. Visitors: Julius Dilloff. New York; Joseph Hill, Richmond, Ind.: Mrs. Heath, Columbia. Mo. R. D. M. Sparta, Wis. — The range of Z. K. Jewett & Co., 40 years in the family, has been sold to N. W. Ellis, with a Mr. Robinson, formerly of La Crosse, as manager. The Jewetts retain the sphagnum moss and nursery business. South Lyon, Mich. — C. Robert Ross and son. Miller, have purchased the Southerlnnd greenhouse in the new subdivision in Plymouth, and the prop- erty will be known in the future as Sunshine Acres nursery. Mr. Ross is science and mathematics teacher in the Plymouth high school, and is well known here, having been a resident until two years ago. Burpee's Sweet peas There is always a ready demand for good Sweet Peas. Well giown flowers realize most remunerative prices, and it is doubtful if any other crop will bring the florist greater profits, considering the outlay for stock and the ease with which the crop is handled. To ensure flowers of highest quality and at a time before the market is glutted 3 ith ordinary stock, the seed should be sown during January or February in pots. Start them in a cool house or even a cold frame, and so have first-class sturdy Plants for setting out in the open field early in April. This method will give you flowers in late May, and much superior to those sown directly in the open. When ordering ask for our leaflet on Sweet Pea culture. The House of Burpee is recognized the world over as American headquarters for Sweet Peas. Burpee's Sweet Peas are grown and developed on Floradale Farms, our California seed ranch, and our strains are unsurpassed for high-class quality and "trueness" to type and color. Good Sweet Pea seed is scarce this season, due to short crops, and as our stocks of some varieties are limited, we suggest early ordering. The following list includes only such varieties as we know to be of value for market work. For fuller descriptions and classified list of all varieties, including many novelties now offered for the first time, write for Burpee's Annual which is sent free upon request. Elegance. Agricola. BLUSH. Blush pink. White, flushed lila LIGHT PINK. Daisybud. A rich color. Hfrida Pearson. A fine pink. Cis Wright. Pink on cream. CREAM-PINK. Margaret Atlee. Deep pink on cream. Mrs. Routzahn. Buff-pink. ORANGE-SCARLET. The President. Dazzling orange-scarlet. CERISE. Illuminator. Rich cerise-salmon. Fiery Cross. Bright orange-cerise. CRIMSON. King Edward. Deep crimson. BLUE. Wedgwood. Deep azure-blue. Blue Monarch. Dark blue self. SALMON. Barbara. Salmon-orange. Stirling Stent. Deep salmon. PINK AND SALMON-PINK. Beryl. Soft salmon-pink. Lilian. Pale salmon-pink. Doris Usher. Salmon-pink on cream. DEEP PINK. Countess Spencer. Soft rose-pink. Hercules. Rich pink. Hawlmark Pink. Bright salmon-pink. Annie Bownass. Salmon-pink. ROSE. George Herbert. Rosy carmine. Rosabelle. Large rose sell. LAVENDER. Margaret Madison. Azure-blue. Orchid. Lavender- pink. Florence Nightingale Rosy lavender. Don Alvar. Silvery blue. MAUVE. The Lady Eveline. Rosy mauve. PURPLE. Royal Purple. Rich, warm purple. PIC0TEE EDGED. Dainty. White, edged rose- pink. Cherub. Cream, edged bright rose. Rosy standard, pink wings, -pink standard, wings white. Burpee's Early= or Long=Season Spencer Sweet Peas To anticipate the blooming season of the Summer- flowering type, we recom- mend using the Winter, or Early-flowering varieties in the same manner; they will give you flowers two to three weeks earlier, thus considerably prolonging the season. The best varieties for this purpose are included in the following: Improved Snowstorm. Immense pu Loveliness. Soft pink. Pink Beauty. Rose-pink on white. Daybreak. Rose- pink on cream. Illumination. Salmon-cerise. Princess. Lavender-mauve. Blue Bird. Blue self. Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine. Early King. Rich crimson. Early Fairy. Cream, suffused apricot. Yarrawa. Rose-pink and cream. Daintiness. White, edged rose. \Af. Atlee Burpee Co. t Seed Growers Philadelphia. 1921. The American Florist. 55 Vaughan's Giant Pansies VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES ^^^l^s^ Vaughan s International Pansy Mixture was first offered bv us in 1SS9. We import from all the best European sourc-s Each year has added to the quality of its flcwers and variety of its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to imp the mixture; it : - ways the best r we now buy mo: obtainable, each cialties that has __ Seeds, and one whi. Trade pkt. 50c; V s oz.. $1.50: % oz.. $5.00; o: Vaughan's Giant Pansy Mixture Embraces, besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International Mixture. This mixture" includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, toe-ether with the most all the distinct colors of Tri- ..„.^.„ OT ul ,*.,„„„ ,„ ci -it to s always complete, always the latest „.. xture. We add to all Pansy Mixtures which than 60 per cent of the choicest named kinds n correct proportion. This is one of the Spe- stablished the reputation of Vaughi Flower delicate re nd pink mardeau < ml he splondirt rasp Trade pkt 50c: V s OZ.. 75c: Chicago Parks Bedding Mixtn re This is a mixture made by ourselves from 20 different and distinct varieties of this type. While the flowers of this strain do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pansies they excel them by a much greater number of flowers to a plant Trade pkt., 25c: Yi oz. 50c; oz. $1.80. $10.00. str $18.00. Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light colored scrts. We have sold this mixture for several seas- ons to some of our Chicago cut-flower growers, who have real- ized big returns from the sale of flowers. Pansies are as easily grown as violets, require less care and bring better results. Trade pkt.. 25c; % oz.. 60c; oz.. $4.00. New Early-Flowe ring Giant Pansies The new strain produces its giant flowers about four weeks earlier than other known types. In March, when the old type pansies hardly show any buds the plants of the new strain bore from 3 to 5 of their giant flowers. Early Flowering Giant White, with eye. Yellow, with eye, Light Blue, Dark Blue. Jupiter Purple, Mars cornflower Blue. North Pole pare white. Wodan black, and Mixed (eight col- ors). Trade pkt.. (500 seeds) 25c; H oz., 50c; oz„ $3.00. Vaughan's P. P. (Popular Price) Mixture of Pansies This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is rr ourselves from separate colors and strains of the G^ar cago Parks Bedding types and will furnish a large colors with a good proportion of giant flowers. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. ade up by t and Chi- variety of Pansy Vaughan's Giant Sorts Adonis, light blue white center $< Anricula Colors, metallic shades Aurora, pure white without blotches Azure Blue Beaconsfield, upper petal light lavender; lower one's deep rich purple Black, large true black Boulogne Giants Bugnot, shades of red, bronze and reddish car- dinal Cassier, 3 and 5 spotted an Al strain Emperor Francis Joseph Emperor William, dark navy blue Eros. Purple yellow border Fiery Faees Freya. Silver Edged Golden Queen, clear golden-yellow Indigo King Madame Perret, lovely shades of pink and rose Masterpiece — Giant Curled or Spencer. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The col- ors are superb, mostly red and brown shades WSPECIAL PANSY free of request Trade pkt. % oz. oz. Orchid-Flowered, mixed, the ground color of the flowers is light, the petals being marked with large brown blotches which diffuse into rays and veins towards the edge $0.25 $0.45 $3.20 2.60 Mammoth 50 .75 5.00 2.60 Paris Market, an improved strain of Tri- 24.00 mardeau, with better flowers and more compact habit 25 .40 2.60 3.60 Pheasant's Eye, sky blue edged, violet 25 .50 3.60 3.60 Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea .25 .45 3.00 3.40 President Camot. five blotched white 25 .60 .... 2.80 President McKinley, five blotched yellow 25 .60 4.00 3.20 Prince Bismarck, bronze and light brown 25 .45 S.00 2.60 Prince Henry, darkest blue 25 .45 3.00 3.00 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 25 .45 3.00 3.00 Purple King 25 .45 3.00 Ruby Red, purplish red shades 35 .60 4.00 Striped, mahogany striped and flaked white.. .25 .45 8.00 Trimardeau. mixed lb.. $33.00 .25 .35 2.40 Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade 25 .45 3.00 Victoria. Wine red 25 .60 4.00 Volcano 35 .60 4.00 White, with dark eye, very large. Lb., $36.00 .25 .40 2.60 Yellow, with dk. eye, immense flowers. Lb. $36 .25 .40 2.60 GTANT LAVENDER. A new shade. We .will supply one pkt. charge to any one ordering from the above advertisement, if is made with the order and at the time the order is placed. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Mention the A meriean Florist when writing Providence, R. I. brisk business; supply shortening. Trade during the past week has been quite satisfactory, with a diminishing' supply of stock noticeable. Roses are advancing in price daily and are now bringing good figures. Carnations are moving well, with supply and demand about balancing. Violets are having a good call, and Paper Whites, which have been almost at the glut stage for several weeks, are now going well. Easter lilies and a few small flowers are making their appearance in larger numbers and sell freely. Several wed- dings the past week have helped in the cleanup. NOTES. Mr. Scott, formerly of the Westmin- ster Greenhouses, has returned to this city and is opening a store at 777 Broad street, where he will carry a full line of flowers and plants. He has the best wishes of the trade. The seventy-fifth annual meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society and election of officers for 1921 will be held in the public library, this city, January 19. A report will also be made on Quarantine No. 37. Olney Williams is now cutting good Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. H. A. T. Brampton. Ont, — Manager W. G. Peacock, of the Dale estate, announces that the hours of labor at that estab- lishment have been reduced to eight, five days a week. 56 The American Florist. Jan. 22, 516 Fifth Avenue ;' New York City ,' "g T. A. DLXONCO. L 1526 Blake St. X Denver, Colorado <1 T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St. Dallas, Texas Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Violets and Corsages _ , Slze . „ . Per 100 7x 4x4 2-mchTop $5.00 10 x 6 x 5*2 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 5^ 2-inch Top 7.65 14 x 10 x 8 2^inch Top 12.60 For Cut Flowers 18 x 5 x 3 2-inch Top $ '6.10 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24 x 5 x 3i2 2-inch Top 7.70 24x8x4 2-inch Top 10.80 28 x 8 x 4 2-inch Top 12.10 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 30 x 5 x S 1 ^ 2-ir^h T^n n o^ 86 x 8 x 5 2-inch Top 16.20 The sizes given here are carried in stock, in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices Quoted herewith are f . 0. b. Chicago. When printing is wanted there will be a charge of $9.00 per color for printing 500. $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Border printing and embossing will becharged for as time work in accordance with the amount of work involved. Boston, Mass. HEAVIER SUPPLY LOWERS PRICES. The market held firm at the open- ing- of the week^and prices were about the same as at the close of the previous seven day_s. After midweek, though, quotations slumped somewhat, espe- cially on roses and carnations. This, in all probability, was due to shipments coming- from other markets to the wholesalers. The demand has been for stock for floral work, short roses being especially in demand, the No. 1 and No. 2 grades clean up quickly, and the longer offering's then drag, and are usually bought up at the flat price. The extras and longer grades all bring about the same figure. Carnations dropped from 10 to 12 cents to six and eight cents. There is nothing new coming to market. Jonquils and freesias are seen in large quantities, but seem to hold their price. Ophelia roses, which have been very scarce, seem to be coming on crop again. Very few American Beauties are available. E. F. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. LIMITED SUPPLY MOVES FAST A visit to the wholesale houses last week did not show any change over the previous period. Stock is scarce, and when it does arrive,, is immediately sent out on orders, and while the wholesalers claim that January will show a volume equal to last year, the retailers are complaining of slack busi- ness. The rose supply has been the chief source of worry since the holi- days, as the arrivals has run chiefly to the long fancy grades with a de- cided shortage of the short and me- dium lengths, and it is true that the retailer does not like to" pay 35 and 40 cents for roses and then cut them down for funeral work, as some of them have had to do. The supply of carnations is on the increase, and with a few more bright days, the car- nation problem should be solved for the rest of the season, for once they start coming right, they should con- tinue through to the end. Easter lilies have been good property and cleaned up daily at good prices, while callas are in short supply and sell on sight. Sweet peas are_on the increase, and while the supply is still short of the demand, it should not be long until both are equal. The one bright spot in the market last week was the ad- vance in the price of Paper White nar- cissus, and it was a treat to get away from the starvation figures that have prevailed since Christmas. Violets also met with a brisk demand, and brought better returns. The supply of lily of the valley and orchids was about equal, to the call, and we want to say that the former is the finest seen here for a long time. Other sea- sonable flowers arriving include baby primroses, calendulas and mignonette. CLUB MEETING. The monthly meeting of the retail florists' association was held at the Seventh avenue hotel, January 13. The speaker of the evening was Dean Walker of Duquesne University. He gave a very interesting talk on organi- zation and what the members of the association would have to do in order to make it a success. George Wessen- auer, of Sewicklev, Pa., also spoke on advertising, and brought home some facts that cannot be ignored; that is, that an ad must be attractive, and in order to carry weight, you must keep at it all the time, not only when flowers are plentiful, but also when they are scarce. Mr. Wessenauer must know whereof he speaks, as he has built his nresent large business through advertising, and then, doing as he ad- For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16xl6x 8 Telescope $29.25 20x20x 8 Telescope 38.95 21 x 5x 3 Telescope 7.25 24 x 5 x 3^2 Telescope 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope 55.75 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope 30.25 32x32x 8 Telescope....' 63.75 36xl0x 5 Telescope...- 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope 36.35 36x-14x 8 TVleacone <« K5 40 x 10 x 6 Telescope 44.U0 vertises. The question of the present rose shortage was also brought up, and what could be done to prevent it in the future, but the only remedy for that is increased production and new building. The trouble is, in order to get enough for Christmas, all the grow- ers planned their crops for that day, thus creating a shortage during Janu- ary, as there has always been. Again, the demand has increased faster than production and the newer varieties of roses do not run to quantity but to quality, thus cutting down the supply, and if we want to keep them with us. they must realize higher prices than the old-timers. As to the shortage of other flowers, this market used to de- pend a great deal on the small grow- ers within a radius of 100 miles, who used to ship their surplus to the wholesale houses. Today, these grow- ers find the demand for cut flowers in their own district, great enough to use practically all they can produce, thus leaving them nothing to ship to the market, and even at times they have to call on this city for stock to help them out. This is the result of adver- tising, and the condition will be no better until production is increased. NOTES. The florists of McKeesport, Pa., have taken up Sunday closing in earnest, and since the first of the year, have remained closed. More power to you, McKeesport, and may the rest of them in this district follow suit. The trade was sorry to hear of the death of the mother of Samuel and John McClements. While she had been feeble for some time, and death was not unexpected, it was a shock when it came. George C. McCallum, sales manager of the McCallum Co.. is on a business trip in the east, while Hugh Boyd, auditor, is in Detroit. 1921. The American Florist 57 BALL'S WHITE ASTER A SPHERE OF PURE WHITE PETALS HE seed of this splendid Giant Aster type — the product of twelve years' s " lower, of fla ideal of a perfectly d in 1921 for the first time. In the Fall of 1908, Geo specialist, selected a plant Asters on which the flowe: that from eight to ten flow the following year. It has been grown and all. Sweet Pet Late Branc ■e solidly double, ; nly fifty seedlings the seed efully selected every son since. In 1918, th exceptionally good n sold for 50% more The flo lg ranching types, filling owers. It grows to a entered blossoms, idea The seed of th -quarters of an acre netted $2,320. ket helped, but this variety has lan ordinary White Asters. between the Royal and Late in between the early and late glut of medium height with full, distinctively ideally formed for long distance shipping. Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary old in X A -ounce packets, containing about MR. GEORGE BALL, GI Dear Sir— We feel h White Asters, best sellers that private growing i Ellyn, III. pelled to tell you the ddition to its magnificent f have to offer. We take grea t is superior to any White 4000 seeds, at $3.00 per trade packet. Chicago, November 9th, 1920. iat we have received from our customers concerning is the advantage of being an excellent keeper and one of commending this variety to anyone for either commercie uly yours, THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE New York wmmuiiiuuijiuiiii mum ui 1 1 1 1 III1IIIQIHIIIIIIMM 'IIMIimillllllllllNIIIIIIIIIIIIIU Trie Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. I11MII11IIIIIII1IU1 John Harris, of Harris Bros., has branched out in the moving picture business, having opened a new theater in Woodlawn, Pa., January 15. E. C. T. Sioux City, Ia. — The new plant of the J. C. Rennison Co., 100,000 feet of glass on Smithland road, has been completed. The old plant at Twenty- fifth and Jones streets has been aban- doned. This business was established by the late J. C. Rennison 40 years ago and was incorporated in 1909. Artificial Roses Artificial Nasturtiums I/ong stem roses; colors, red or pink; foliage on stem and most beautiful for vases, baskets or general use. Per dozerj $ 1.25 Per gross (12 dozen) 13 60 Most natural in appearance. Flower and bud, also foliage, on each stem. 3 doz. to a box for $ 4.75 12 doz. to a gross for 18.00 Get Our Complete List of Many Other Items. It's Free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing 58 The American Florist. Jan. 22, ROSES Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. Our Roses Are the Finest in This Market Price List Subject to market quotations. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $40.00 Good Length 30.00 Medium 25.00 Short 15.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long- $40.00 Good Length 30.00 Medium 25.00 Short 15.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $40.00 Good Length 30.00 Medium 25.00 Short 15.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $25.onfi $30. no Medium 16.00® 20.00 Short 10.00 @ 15.00 OPHELIA Long $25.00 Medium $16.00® 20. 00 Short 10.00® 12.00 SUNBURST Long $25.00 Medium $16.00® 2Q.0O Short 10.00® 12.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $25.00 Medium $16.00® 20.00 Short 10.00® 12.00 ASSORTED ROSES —OUR SELECTION— Including some Russell, Coin and Premier. In lots of 200 or i $15.00 to $20.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 Adinntum, per 100 Sprcngeri, per 100 Galax, green, per 1.000.... Galax, bronze, per 1,000.... Asparagus Sprays, per 100. cure for our 54.50 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 Of miscellaneous flowers now coming into market, we will ' 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Grepres Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays. Chicago. NO CHANGE IN THE MARKET There is no great change in mar- ket conditions since last week, and stock in general is in exceedingly short supply, with the exception of a few items to be mentioned later. The wholesaler is finding it impossible to fill anywhere near all the orders, hut is doing his best under the very trying conditions to give each of his regu- lar customers some stock to carry them along. The buyer is glad to secure stock at any price, and while some believe the cost of a few items is too high they realize that supply and de- mand govern same, and are making the best of the situation. The present shortage of stock is the greatest ever experienced in this market in January, even during the "influenza," and prices are considerably higher than they were at Christmas or New Year's. Roses, particularly, are in short sup- ply, with prices on good stock ranging all the way from 25 cents to 75 cents each, and in some instances more or less, depending upon the quality. To make a long story short, there are dozens of customers for every rose, and the same practically holds true for carnations, with choice stock sell- ing at $8 per 100 and up. Lilies and callas are good property and find ready buyers. Paper White narcissus is in strong demand and is bringing very satisfactory figures. Some short stemmed tulips are selling at $S and even $12 per 100. Jonquils are being sold in the better grades at $12 per 100. Sweet peas are in fair supply but are disposed of early. Violets are a trifle more plentiful. Lily of the valley is one item that is within the reach of every buyer, and fancy stock was offered the past week as low as $6 per 100. Orchids are more reasonable in price, but an advance may be expected in all corsage flowers in the near future over those of last week. Calendulas, stevia, daisies, pansies, mignonette, Romans, etc., are included in the offer- ings and have a good call. Blooming plants are having a brisk demand with cyclamens and primroses the principal offerings. Funeral work has been plentiful, and there has been a good demand for wedding flowers. Everyone is deeply interested in how long the present shortage will continue, and IIIIMWi : IH"i)' HI ..ilUIU'iy,"",:.!.: ;i|,iit, f;SI»p§ The Meyer Florists' threads are the long- est and strongest in the world and are used by the leading retailers and growers through- out the world. Be sure and get the Meyer brand and you will always get the best. Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing from all reports received, so far. it ap- pears as if it will be another week at least before any great change for the better will be noticeable. NOTES. Mangel & Co. have renewed their lease on their present store in the Palmer House for 10 years. 1921. The American Florist. 59 Start The New Year Right In 1921 have your customers "Say It" With Budlonq's Flowers The Kind That Are Bound To Give Satisfaction ROSES, FINE QUALITY IN ALL LEADING VARIETIES We have the only supply of the Nesbit Rose on this market RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, HYACINTHS, VALLEY Daisies, Calendulas, Sweet Peas, Violets, Easter Lilies, Paper Whites, Yellow Narcissi, Stevia, Pansies 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. Bud Bong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., St., 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 rely upon orders sent us WE ABB CLOSED ALL, DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. receiving such benefits — C. H. Pisk, Inc., 15S1 Ogden avenue, has its window well filled with roses and other cut flowers, notwithstanding the great shortage of stock in this market at present. The window was built to serve as a refrigerator and display case at the same time, and is worthy of inspection. This firm does a large retail business and keeps four delivery cars busy practically all the time. Emil Maerz is managing the business since Mr. Fisk retired and joined the A. L. Randall Co., and is fully capable of handling the proposi- tion, having had many years of expe- rience. The next time you drop in and visit this place, ask Mr. Maerz to see his pet, bullfrog. Nicholas J. Wietor, of Wietor Bros., is one of the vice-presidents and direc- tors of the Devon Trust and Savings bank which opened for business last week at Devon avenue and Claris street. 60 The American Florist. Jem. 22. SERVICE Regular cut flower buyers at our establishment find that our service is unexcelled and that our cut flowers are unsurpassed for quality in this market. Our line of Cut Flowers and Greens is complete in every respect. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO, WHOIiESAXiE) FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. The late Daniel Branch, whose death, January 2, was recorded in our issue of January 8, was born at Moline in 1857 and when 10 years old moved with the family to Minneapolis, Minn., where for many years he was con- nected with the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad as a master mechanic. John Schmidt, 2408 Wentworth ave- nue, was accidentally hanged January 13 when, in going down to the base- ment of his store a he tripped and fell and his neck became entangled in a clothes line loosely strung across the room. He was found by his wife a short time later. The Central Floral Co. filled an or- der January 17 for a rather odd design in the shape of a horseshoe made of fruits and vegetables. Sophie Tucker had it presented to Jack Rose in the middle of his act while appearing in one of the local theatres. John Walsh, who has been employed in the local wholesale market for many years, has purchased the Avondale Flower Shop, 3182 Milwaukee avenue. His many friends in the trade wish him every success in his new under- taking. Decorative greens, formerly shipped as second-class express, was placed in the first class January 10 at an advance of about 25 per cent in rates. The old rate of $2.54 per 100 pounds was 85 cents less than the new of $3.39. Walter Adams, well-known north side florist, is negotiating for the pur- chase of the C. Frauenfelder business at 3343 West Madison street, and ex- pects to take possession February 1 if the deal is closed. Mowshin's Bluebird Orchestra has been engaged for the florists' club dance and novelty show at the Hotel Randolph, Thursday evening, Febru- ary 3. Zech & Mann never had such a strong call for lilies as this month, and have been fortunate in having a good-sized supply to furnish their customers with. Otto Goerisch, who has been em- ployed in the local wholesale market for many years, has joined the sales force of the J. A. Budlong Co. Vaughan's Seed Store is very busy in the market garden department. This firm's travelers are all out on their routes now. Mrs. Cyrus H. McCormick, of Lake Forest, liberal patroness of horticul- "THE OLD RELIABLE" BACK IN 1881 all these years Wholesaling Cut Flowers and still growing — Principal Location in the Market Glass by the Million Production by the Thousands ture, died at St. Luke's hospital, Janu- ary 17, after a long illness. Carl Ickes, of the Ickes-Brown Mill Co., reports that inquiries are numer- ous in regard to the price of green- house materials. Bassett & Washburn are cutting more heavily in roses, and are taking care of their regular customers in fine shape. John Michelsen, of the B. C. Amling Co., and Paul Weiss left this week on a business trip to California. Guy W. French, representing the American Bulb Co., writing from San Francisco, Calif., says business is good. Chas. F. Edgar, of the McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., called on the trade here this week. George Asmus will celebrate another birthday anniversary, January 24. William Lempke, of Park Ridge, is serving on the jury. Erne & Co. are handling pussy wil- lows in quantity. 1921. The American Florist. 61 {•■^^^^^.^.^^•^^.^^.•.^^^•^^^^^••{•^••^•^{^^^{.{•^^^^^^^••{■^^^^^^^•^^^{•^^^••^^^^^^^^••{•^^^•^^^^•^^•t^^^^^'^^ Roses ^ Carnations Buy Direct from the Grow Choice stock in all the leading commercial varieties. „„ CURRENT PRICE LIST MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short . . .' 10.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short ...' 10.00 to 12.00 Per 100 Kninrnev Brilliant ~l Specials $20.00 ivuiarney Brilliant.. I gelect $12.00 to 15.00 Killarney f Medium 10.00 White KHlarney J Short 6.00 to 8.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $25.00 Select $18.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 10.00 PREMIER Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $ 8.00 to $10.00 Carnations 10.00 to 12.00 Sweet Peas 4.00 Xilinn I um 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Ferns, per 1.000 $4.50 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. 2.00 Lencothoe Sprays 100 Smilax, per dozen strings 4.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY Subject to Change Without Notice •!• PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO *********4^*******************^******************* I WH9LESALE-GP9WEPS 3/XUT FL9WEDS'^ PLANTS ffl = 182 North Wabash Avenue L.D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO | Now Booking Advance Orders For St. Valentine's Day Until we have placed a certain quantity of stock we can accept ADVANCE orders for shipment February 10, 11, 12 and 13, at the following prices: S CattleyaS, the finest home grown $1.50 each = Sweet Peas, the finest Spencers, | $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 per 100 | Double Violets, the best $15.00 per 1000 I Single Violets, fresh and fragrant. $20.00 per 1000 = Jonquils, supply limited.$8.00 to $10.00 per 100 Tulips, all colors, best varieties, = $6.00 to $10.00 per 100 | FreeSia, the finest Purity.. 6.00 to $8 00 per 100 | Valley, Chicago Market, best $8.00 per 100 | PuSSy WillOW, indispensable, = 35C and 50C per bunch = 1 REMEMBER — After we have booked a certain quantity of stock I on ADVANCE orders, we then shall sell only subject to the | | market price, day of shipment. To be safe and sure, order now. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN 62 The American Florist. Jan. 22, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E e A H N Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Every concern in the trade should use the valentine stickers on its let- ters, packages, statements, etc., and display the large poster for this occa- sion. The profit made in sales of this material, above expenses of handling, will revert to the national publicity fund. No one should overlook this op- portunity to tie up with the national campaign, "Say it With Flowers," and those who have not already secured their supply of "Don't Leave Cupid Out in the Cold" stickers or posters, should do so immediately through the Florists' Publicity Service Bureau, 225 North Michigan avenue. George Asmus, W. J. Keimel, George Ball, Chas. McCauley, Joseph Kohout, Paul Klingsporn, August Poehlmann, Fred Laulenschlager and several oth- ers, have signified their intention of attending the annual meeting and ex- hibition of the American Carnation So- ciety at Washington, T>. C, next week, January 26-27. The first annual meet- ing of the National Flower Growers' Association will also be held in that city on the last mentioned date. Charles H. Grakelow, of Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor this week, returning from Los Angeles, Calif., where he transacted buisness in connection with the next Elks' convention to be held in July. He is exalted ruler of the Philadelphia order of Elks. Mr. Grake- low was the guest of Paul Klingsporn, manager of the Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Association, a brother Elk, and a former Philadelphian. A. L. Vaughan & Co. will remain in their present location at 161 North Wabash avenue for a couple of more years, for the building it now occupies will not be torn down as early as ex- pected. This house is showing a fine supply of stock, including tulips. Eddie Hunt is back on the job at the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion, after beine. on the sick list for some time. C. L. Scherer takes great pride in showing everyone the firm's new shipping department, especially his private office. Robert Blake, formerly with the late Mrs. J. B. Freeman, Toledo, O., and later with one of the leading retail florists at Akron, O.. is the guest of Allie Zech this week. Mr. Blake is an expert storeman and is open for en- gagement. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a magnificent supply of cattleyas and re- ceived its first shipment of colored freesias January 17. Lily of the val- ley is in good supply at this estab- lishment. N. J. Wietor and Peter Reinberg write from Tampa, Fla., that they are having a delightful time. The fishing and hunting stories will come later. Miss Kranz, daughter of C. Kranz, Ottumwa, Ia„ was a visitor this week and made a tour of the retail stores to see how they do things here. The Joseph Foerster Co. is handling ft fine supply of bulbous stock in addi- tion to a complete line of all other cut flowers. Kennicott Bros. Co. has built up a splendid shipping business and are re- ceiving their share of the local trade. The Henry Wittbold Co.'s new store in the Atlas building is open for business. Visitors : Harold L. Lion, of Lion & Co., New York; Norton Gibson, Nap- panee, Ind.; Morris Le Vine, New York; . Edward Amerpohl, Janes ville. Wis. Kansas City, Mo. GOOD DEMAND WITH SUPPLY LIMITED. Stock is scarce, and there is a good demand for everything offered. There are but a few hundred roses arriving daily and these are distributed among four wholesale houses. The stock, however, is of very good quality, but none of the short stem to be had, prices ruling in most cases from 15 to 50 cents each. Carnations are not available. Sweet peas are more plenti- ful than usual while Paper Whites and stevia are the principal offerings and are shouldering the bulk of demand, especially in funeral work. There are quite a few violets offered. Pot plants are good property, being plentiful, and in many cases, used in place of cut flowers. NOTES. W. J. Barnes has had a heavy week of funeral work and was fortunate in having a heavy cut of narcissi. He has also had several good orders for decorations which kept him busy. The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. has had a heavy run on funeral work with several good decorations also booked. Made-up baskets are going well here. The Kansas City Wholesale Cut Flower Co. reports a carnation famine, with roses little better. Stevia and narcissi are the mainstays. T. J. Noll & Co. are getting in some very fine home grown stock, but the quantity is so small it does not go very far. S. Bryson Ayres is now bringing in several hundred sweet peas daily and has no trouble in disposing of them. A. Newell says he has no complaint to offer with the exception of the lim- ited amount of stock to be had. The Rosery has had a nice run on funeral orders and a good business in corsages and hospital flowers. H. Barbee reports good business, but a scarcity of supply in nearly all items except narcissi. A. Mohr is sending to this market some very nice cyclamens that find eager buyers. H. Kusik & Co. report their only difficulty is in getting enough cut stock to fill orders. E. J. B. Rochester, N. Y. — Samuel H. Cush- ing, a veteran florist of this city, died recently, following a long illness, age 86 years. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Central 3283 Phones Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 63 EXTRA FANCY ROSES Our supply of Roses at present is exceptionally fine. Can take care of you in all the leading varieties, particularly Russell, Premier, Columbia, Butterfly, Ward, Sunburst, Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant, White Killarney and Cecile Brunner. CARNATIONS IN GOOD SUPPLY Particularly fine for shipping purposes. All the varieties grown for the Chicago market are obtainable here. Try us with that next order. Sweet Peas, Orchids, Valley, Lilies, White and Yellow Narcissus, Violets, Calendulas, Daisies, Mignonette, Etc Uncomplete Line of Greens - *! q.kvm i ^. fgfrgyg^= ' PHONES* CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago ROSES t CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties WIETOR BROS., 30 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago Columbus, 0. LIGHT DEMAND FOR STOCK. The demand for flowers and pot plants during- the week ending Janu- ary 15 was fairly good for the time of the year. It is usually a quiet time, immediately following the rush of the "holiday season, and the present year is no exception to the rule. Florists generally say that the volume of busi- ness so far in January compared very favorably with that of previous years, and as a result they are very much encouraged. Funerals have not been numerous, and this is reducing the volume to a certain extent. Weddings, parties and receptions are also rather quiet at this particular time, but there are some social functions scheduled in the near future which are expected to stimulate trade. Corsages are sell- ing fairly well. Pot plants are going well, as the supply is rather reduced. They consist largely of primroses, cy- clamens and begonias. Roses, carna- tions, narcissi and violets are the best feature in the flower section. The sup- ply is reduced because of the many dark days which have prevailed. Prices are steady at the levels which main- tained just prior to the holidays. Pros- pects for the future are considered fairly bright. One of the changes is the fact that orders do not average as much as formerly, but on the other hand, there are a larger number of orders which make up for the smaller lots. Local lovers of flowers were invited to visit the State Hospital for the In- sane in this city recently to see what was claimed to be the best lot of bloom- ing cyclamens ever shown in Ohio. More than 1,000 plants were in full bloom, with an average of 25 blossoms to each plant. The colors varied from pure white to deep red, and double and single blooms were shown in many cases. The plants were grown by T. J. Blinco, the florist at the institution, who is an expert in that line. One en- tire building was filled with blooms from cyclamen. The inauguration of Harry L. Da- vis as governor of Ohio was the sig- nal for a large number of flowers to be sent the incoming- executive. Floral designs were shown in the state capi- tol, where the inaugural ceremonies were held. J. O. Mills., Franklin Floral Co,, and many Cleveland florists were represented. J - . W. L. Hartford, Conn. It has been one of the writer's un- official jobs to boost Hartford, and tell his friends if they wanted to see a beautiful city, to visit this one. There are, of course, degrees in beauty that accompany the degrees in temperature. Hartford, in June,, with the rose e-ar- den of Elizabeth park in full bloom, and all the other parks in full dress, is somewhat different from Hartford in the middle of January. About that time, we ran into an amateur snow- storm that later developed a full grown wind and rainstorm. Nevertheless, other cities and towns had a similar visitation. A person who has an eye for the beautiful, and whose fad is in visit- ing retail flower stores, should be de- lighted to call on Spear & McManus in their new store, 242 Asylum street. It is as near the "last word" in retail stores as concrete, marble and plate glass can make it. Near the front entrance, a handsome fountain has been installed; the counters are of mar- ble, and rows of large mirrors adorn the walls. A neat and well constructed greenhouse has been erected on the roof. There is a large* and well fin- 64 The American Florist. Jan. 22, * * * The Florists 9 Supply House of America OUR NEW CATALOGUE a veritable Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies is now ready. It is full of pictures and Newly Adjusted Prices that are most advantageous. We specialize in Novelties for Valentine's Day, Washing- ton's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day and Easter. Brighten up your stock with a line of these up-to-date attractive features. Let us add your name to our mailing list. tl. Bayersdorfer & Co. 1129-33 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York City. Telephone Vanderbilt 4976. One of Our Valentine Novelties. mention the American Florist when writing WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., Ef D. r puTe 4 = 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when loriting ERNE & C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street, -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO, ILL. ished basement, utilized as a supply department. Welch's Flower Shop, A. W. Welch and Mrs. E. M. Welch, proprietors, is an exceptionally fine store at 107 Trumbull street. The Welch family have long been favorably known in the Hartford trade, having: been lo- cated for a number of years at ISO Asylum street. The Coombs stores. 741 Main and 364 Asylum streets, are prosperous. Mention is made in our New Haven notes of their new store in that city. John Coombs, the head of the house, continues active at his greenhouses. A venerable florist who for 60 years or more has watched Hartford grow, is "Robert Marchant^ now 87 years old, head of Robert Marchant & Sons. 13 Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Huntington street. He recites many interesting incidents of his early years in Hartford. Our old friend, George G. McClunie. keeps on deck with a good store, well stocked. He is greatly interested in a florists' club for this vicinity, A. P. F. fonn Montreal, Que. — Asselman's Flower Shop has opened for business on Sher- brooke street, 'West, and reports good business. The store is well located. Atlanta, Ga. — The Dahl Floral Co., whose establishment was recently com- pletely destroyed by fire, has secured new quarters near its old location at 72 North Broad street. 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.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CDT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 I,. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co,, j^m&a&&3 Wabash Ave., and lake St. MBHE] §^Q@ CHICAGO, ILL. e§H£59 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WfillAND-RlSCIlCb. FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE 1PJ UUIIDKU IMS CHIICAGO cEKTHAiaW K>4 N.WADAin AVt. «LL INO Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White KLUarney and KU- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-lnoh »l-75 14-inch *3.00 12-inch 2.25 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Oar Sheet Moss is the best value tor the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 26 D*lr 6 R 8 on, n MK p H. st ' Mention the American Florist when writing VMe^e Rover M&rKets Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty .< 4.00@ 12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 10. 00® 40.00 Butterfly 10.00® 40.00 Columbia 10.00® 40.00 Dunlop 10.00® 40.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty ...10.00® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 26.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 12.00 Calendulas 3.00.® 6.00 Jonquils 10.00® 12.00 Romans 4.00® 8.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Stevia 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 16.00® 20.00 Cypripediums, per doz.... 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Lilies, per doz 16.00 @ 20.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 4.60 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Flumosus Sprays 3.00® 6.00 Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smilax, case 6.00 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago (Raedlein Basket Co. = 713 Milwaukee Avenue | CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS 1 Write for Catalog and Prices. jjlimmilillllinillimilMimmimilllimilliiMliiliiiiniliiiillliimifimillllllllllliiiiJ Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 66 The American Florist. J mi. 22, giiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii miii iiimimimiiiiimiiiirmiiiiiiiiiiii'd White Lilacl i i I Gardenias | I Orchids | Valley | All of these items are some- | | times very hard to get. We | | aim to have everything that | 1 is in season. If you depend | | on us for your supply, you | 1 have every assurance your | 1 order is filled. Some day | | you will need some of this | | stock and we would be glad | | to have your order. | |The Leo Niessen Co.f 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. [ i Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | Philadelphia. STOCK SCARCE IN MOST LINES. In the main, the scarcity of flowers continues; there are a few more car- nations, sweet peas are increasing, and calendulas are improving in quality. Callas are scarce, and Easter lilies about equal to the demand. Cattleyas, of fine quality, are how down to $1.00, and even less. Lily of the valley has come to stay. Several growers are sending' in sprays of good quality from pips of last fall's importation. Roses are still shy, particularly the shorter grades; nothing is too short now to bring 15 cents. There are superb long Premier, 24 to 30 inch, which clean up at 40 cents. There is but one opinion about this rose, which is that it has made good. Those who failed to plant, are now envying those who did. Ophelia, one of the greatest of the -winners of the past four years, is now marked for the discard, while there is -a great scramble for its sporty offspring, Butterfly. Double White Killarney, which has been tabooed by many, is still a winner with others, and has been one of the best sellers of the winter. Freesia is now seen in quantity, a number of growers seeming to have hit the -market at the same time. The usual variations in quality- prevail. Trumpet Major narcissus has found a ready market. There are a few tulips, but they have very short stems, as yet. All kinds of green are plentiful, notably southern asparagus. January 17. — Flowers were very scarce this morning, particularly roses, 20 cents being low; carnations selling at eight to ten cents. Although there was the two days' cut, yet everything cleaned up at record prices. SOLUTION OF SHORT STEM ROSE PROBLEM. Edward Reid proposes the following plan, which he claims will solve the IBDWARD RBID I CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. | CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Thl» Is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. g 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. rjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiuiiiiiiniiii VltoMe Rover Mm*Ws Boston, Jan. 19. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty . .12.00 @150. 00 Shawyer, Russell. .. 10.00 @ 40.00 Dunlop 10.00® 40.00 Pilgrim 10.00@ 40.00 Crusader 10.00® 40.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 35.00 Ward 10.00® 30.00 Maryland 10.00® 25.00 Hoosier Beautv ....10.00® 30.00 Columbia 10.00® 40.00 Hadley 10.00® 40.00 Ophelia 10.00® 40.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Victoria 10.00® '40.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .60® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, per doz. 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.50 Bouvardia, White Jasamine, doz. sprays ,... 2.00® 2.50 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Lily of the Valley 20.00 Longiflorum Lilies 25.00 Pansies 3.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus. . . . 6.00 Smilax. per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 1.25® 2.00 Sweet Peas 3.00® 5.00 Callas , 3.00® 5.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.50 English Daisies 1.00® 1.50 Jonquils 12.00® 15.00 Fressias 10. On Violets 1.50® 2.00 Cypripediums 4.00 Stevia. per bch 60® .75 Marguerites 3.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.00® 6.00 Buffalo, Jan. 19. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 8.00® 12.00 White Killarney ..10.00® 15.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 15.00 Maryland 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 25.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 10.00® 25.00 Premier 12.00® 25.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00 SB 6.00 Calla Lilies 15.00® 25.00 Carnations 5.00 ifi) 8.00 Raster Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Freesias 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00 ra 8.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 10.00® 18.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Solell D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8 00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Violets 1.50® 2.00 White Tulips 8.00® 10.00 Yellow Tulips 8.00® 10. 00 short stemmed rose problem at Christ- mas : "All wholesalers to join in a compact to cut out the dahlia after October 10, without which competition the greenhouse-grown stock, particu- larly the fall crop of roses, would have a clear field, and could be sold at a price that would pay the grower to cut and not pinch. The plants would then come on, with another crop of moder- ate length stemmed stock for the holi- days. It is not fair to the legitimate flo- rist, who supplies the market the year round, and who has many thousands of dollars tied up in his plant, to have his agents bring in and handle a field- grown stock, a by-product of dahlia root or tuber growers, and crowd out a fall cro;? of roses grown under glass. For this reason, I have always re- fused to handle dahlia flowers, confin- ing my efforts in its season entirely to greenhouse-grown stock." Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 1402-4 Fine 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. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, Jan. 19. Per 100 Roses, Premier 10.00® 30.00 Russell 10.00® 30.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Butterfly 10.00® 30.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 30.00 Pink Killarney 10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. .10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 blaster Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1.000 3.60 G'alax, per 1.000 1.60 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax, per string 160 .25 Snapdragons 10.00® 15.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Primulas, bunch .50 Jonquils 8.00® 10.00 Romans 6.00® 8.00 PAPER WHITES. A good judge of the market accounts for the overstocked condition this sea- son on Paper Whites to the forcing of the same by every retailer with a bit of a greenhouse, who had every spare foot of space filled with these bulbs, producing flowers at a cost of from one-half to two cents more a spike than they could buy them for in the open market. He thought if retailers would devote all their energy to perfecting methods of featuring and displaying their goods, and increasing the effi- ciency of th.eir sales force, they would soon create a demand that would take up the surplus and rush the growers to the limit. another step forward. Alfred M. Campbell, the successful grower and commission man, lily and rose expert, etc., etc., whose progress in life seems to have been one big suc- cess after another, increased his pace on Saturday last, and bringing matters to a focus, purchased the properties 1510-1512 Sansom street. For a num- ber of years, he has occupied the half- basement store at 1510 for his whole- sale business. His purchase now gives him control of this valuable parcel of 1921. The American Florist. 67 ilOLTON&MINKELCO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens C.C.PDLLWDRTH CD 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. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. real estate in a section that is rapidly becoming a business center. NOTES. J. Otto Thilow is one of the busiest of men in the profession. As store manager of the retail seed department of Henry A, Dreer, 714 Chestnut street, he is most energetic and efficient. He is also a talented speaker and lecturer on horticultural subjects, devoting his entire spare time to visiting the na- tive habitat of plants for greenhouse and garden culture in all parts of the world, where with camera and note- book, he obtains valuable information that is afterwards presented to horti- cultural societies, garden and florists' clubs, and other such bodies. On Janu- ary 22, in company with George H. Strohlein, also of Dreer's, ,he sails for Porto Rico, where he will revel for a time among the palms and flowers of this tropical clime. Robert Craig, to- gether with Henry C. Geiger, are both spending the winter on the island. Frank M. Ross and wife and Miss Mooter are also spending a winter vacation there for a month. A carnation grower, who has had great success with his plants this sea- son, prepares his soil in the field through intensive culture to have it contain as much nitrogen as possible. After it is placed on the benches, a. coating of bone meal is raked in and watered. In two weeks it is ready for planting. There is no topdressing until the plants appear to need a stimulant. Then dried blood is given, which, when skillfully applied, appears to be very beneficial. Eugene Bernheimer invited A. B. Cartledge, Carl Corts and Mr. Craw- ford to accompany him on an auto trip to the Florist Gardens at North "Wales, January 13. An inspection of the mammoth houses showed the stock, all roses, to be in fine condition, although somewhat off crop after the strenuous cutting at Christmas. At the Battles Century Shop, they are featuring an abundance of stock at low prices. On Monday last their large window contained over 50 vases ■of cut flowers, all priced. These made < IllllUIUIIIUIimi'i iniiiiiiminiiniirr GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone Main 1345. P. O. Box 60S. 444-446 Milwaukee Street. umilmiinimnmii nmimnnimiiiiinH VtoMe Flower M&rKete "Philadelphia, Jan. 19. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special . . . . Y5.00@100.00 fancy . ...20.C0@ 60.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. . 20.00® 60.00 Killarney 15.00© 20.00 Hadley 25.00® 60.00 Sunburst 20.00® 30.00 Wards 15.00® 25.00 Ophelia 20.00® 30.00 Columbia 20.00© 50.00 Premier 25.00® 50.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus Strings 76® 1.00 Calendulas 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Cattleyas 75© 1.00 Chrysanthemums 10.00® 60.00 Pompons, per bch 50 @ .76 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Lily of the' Valley 10.00® 12.00 Smilax .36 Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Callas - 20.00® 35.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 4.00 Freesia 0.00© 12.00 Ferns Valle. Boxwood, St. Louis, Jan. 19. Per 100 00® 35.00 00® 10.00 00® 16.00 00© 35.00 oo@i io.oo 00© 15.00 00® 6.00 00® 20.00 Premier Killarney White Killarney Russell Ward Sunburst 4.00 .10.00® 12.6.0 lbs., per lb. Na Narciss Yellow Mignon Sweet Peas Smilax. per string Leucothoe Galax, green, per 1.000.. bronze, per 1,000. Carnations, short Carnations, fancy Stevia, per bunch Violets 3.00® 5.00 1.60 1.50 i.00@ 6.00 :.00@ 10.00 .75 .75® 1.5.0 a fine showing, which in addition to quickening sales at this time will bring the store to mind when stock becomes more plentiful. Chas. Henry Fox's window display of standard rose trees, made of minia- ture wooden roses, set in single rose tube vases, was very attractive. Charles is certainly up front when it comes to novelty. Cattleyas, white lilac and choice Lily of the valley are features, of the Leo Niessen Co.'s stock. American Beauty roses and carnations are quantity items. K. ;. A. Hauser, a veteran salesman of the Cut Flower Exchange, has been HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th Street watfeeo New York City Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St ,NEW YORK Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cat Orchids. Asparagus Plnmosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co., of Mamaroneck. X. T. confined to his home for two weeks with influenza. J. K. Allen, in the 18th street mar- ket, is receiving a fine stock of bud- dleia and freesias. A. F. F. Rochester, N. Y. BETTER SUPPLY BUT DEMAND LIGHT There has been a falling off in trade the past week, although there has been a consistent call for funeral work. Car- nations are improving' each week and roses are showing the beneficial effects of the sunny weather. "Ward, Ophelia, White Killarney and Columbia are the favorites. Freesias. daffodils and jon- quils are increasing in numbers daily and the same is. true of Paper Whites and calendulas. Cyclamens, primroses. Dutch hyacinths and pot tulips are among the offerings. A few azaleas are also coming to this market. NOTES. The ladies' florists' association met at the home of Mrs. Edward Frey, January 11, and elected officers as fol- lows : Mrs. John Dunbar, president ; Mrs. H. P. Neun, vice-president; Mrs. A. Kent, treasurer; Mrs. Charles Suhr, secretary. A social 'afternoon was en- joyed and refreshments were served by the hostess. The annual election of officers of the florists' association was held January 14. and resulted as follows : James Sproat, president; Hugo Teute, vice- president; Harry Glenn, treasurer; Am- brose Seeker, secretary. Hiram W. Wilson and wife left Janu- ary 10 to spend part of the winter in Florida. Their address will be Winter Haven, where they will visit their daughter, Mrs. Robert Paige. Felix Alberts is featuring a most unusual bird of paradise plant which is attracting much attention. Pots of tulips and primroses are grouped about the window. George Kramer has returned from a trip to Michigan and Buffalo, spend- J&sll£ iiiimiiiiuiiiijiiuiiiiiir, C. Lecakes & Bro. Wholesale Dealers in I Evergreens and Florists 9 Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Moss and Leucothoe Sprays, Our Specialty 1 35 West 18th St., New York Telephone Waikins 2315 Charles Futterman WHOLESALE FLORIST 1 10 West 28th St., New York Telephone: Watkins 4675 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Returns Daily. Checks Weekly. No connection with any other firm. Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 201(1 Watkins S. tfl. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Geo. J. Poly kranas WHOLESALE FLORIST In "The World's Largest Flower Market" 43 West 18th St., New York Telephone: 2264 Watkins ing several weeks at the latter place in S. A. Anderson's store. J. B. Keller Sons had a fine decora- tion for the shoe style show during the week of January 17. Chester. 1921. The American Florist. 69 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET Telephones: NEW YORK CITY 3864 and3i58 Watkins JJ£jVV IUIVP. 1/11 I Dolansky=McDonald Co. Wholesale Florists, 31-43 W. 18th St., New York Orchids a Specialty. Novelties of All Kinds. Consignments Solicited. Reports Daily Checks Weekly Telephone Chelsea 8382. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins 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: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M.C.FORD 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel, 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 19th St., NEW YORK Prompt and careful attention to your interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Florist In the New Market. 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Established 1887 All consignments receive our special attention. New York, Jan. 19. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 15. 000125. HO Mdm. Butterfly ...10.00® 35.00 Pilgrim 10.00® 30.00 " Crusader 15.00® 75.00 Hadley 10.00® 60.00 Dunlop 12.00® 35.00 " Francis Scott Key. .25. 00@100. 00 Dbl. Wht. Ki'.larney. 10.00® 30.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 White Killarney ..10.00® 20.00 Aaron Ward 10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 12. 00 ® 40.00 Premier ..12.000 40.00 Sunburst 10.00® 26.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.60® 2.00 Asp. Plumosua. per bch 25® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 50® .75 Carnation Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Corr.aticns 6.00*8 8.00 Cattleyas 2R'.00® 75.0.0 Gardenias, per doz 2.00® 6.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 26.00 L. Rubrum 5.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 4.00® 8.00 Narcissus Paper White, doz. .25® .60 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs, per doz 1.00® 1.50 Freesias 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 6.00 Callas. per doz 2.00® 4..00 Smilax. doz. strings 2.00® 2.50. Snapdragons, per doz 75® 2.00 Violets 50® 1.0.0 Stevia. 6 bchs 1.00 Daisies, yellow 3.00® 6.00 Iris, per doz 4.00® 6.00 Tulips, per doz 75® 1.50 Mignonette, per doz 75® 1.50 "Wallflowers, per doz 60® 1.00 Buddliea, per dozen 1.50 Freesias, per dozen 75® 1.00 Frank H. Traenaly Cha.-les Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 486 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. HERMAN WEISS 121 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 Florists' Protective Ass'n. JTJ COANjto. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 * 5891 Watkins »] IT t 31 and 43 W 18th St., NcW iOlK Telephones 442 3 Watkins D. J. Pappas, Pre. United Gut Flower Co., ^ WHOLESALERS 111 W, 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE) | Hill ( WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y, Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DOBVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greeni and Florists' Sapplies. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORR Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to Sullivan Bros. & Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Novelties Roses All Seasonable Flowers 70 The American Florist. Jan. 22, DESIGNS OR COT 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 Mall Orders. CHlCAGO=The Homes of Flowers=CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. ■ Northwest Corner | Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Members of the f. t. d. liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM Southeast Corner | 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. I MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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. B06. Long Diat. Bell ph. 2189 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 824 Fnlton St. cor. Flerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member o* *\ t. d. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetaon iervice means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries inBuffalo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of FlorlstB' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Ma store- lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 6936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL (Members F. T. D.) Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney Flower Shop <* UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facil. ties lor shipping Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave, at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Daug;herty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3579, 3841. 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STRLET 1921. The American Florist. 71 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 ^&2£ FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities In the Cltj Established 1857 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago Chicago H. N. BRUNS 3040 West Madison St., Chicago Telegraph.Telephone and Mail Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention All orders carefully filled l**En53Bg!'i UDder th<> superviiion of HSSi^S^- GEORGE ASHUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memler of Florists' Teleeranh Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, SEHSSi!' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers Delivered Anywben. Phone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. v. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. 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 Peeple. Home Phone: Main 3652 Bell Phone: Main 1034 Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. January 24. FROM GALVESTON, Atillian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND, ME., Venusia, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). January 25 Rotterdam, Holland-America Line (Rotter- dam). Castel Porziano, Lloyd Sabaudo Line (Na- ples-Genoa). January 26. FROM NEW ORLEANS, Ansteldyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). Vedic, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BOSTON, Mercian, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM NEW ORLEANS, Montasa. Porto Rico Line (San Juan-Ponce). January 27. FROM NEW ORLEANS, Albanian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BOSTON, Nitinian, I. M. M. Lines (London). Mongolia, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). Valacia. Cunard-Anchor Line (London). Vindelia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). January 28. FROM PHILADELPHIA. West Cherow, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Mackinaw, I. M. M. Lines (London). Stavangerfjord, Norwegian-American Line (Norway). January 29. FROM NORFOLK. Westerdyk, Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). FROM NORFOLK, Deranop, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND, ME., Dominion, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Montauk. I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BALTIMORE, Mississippi, I. M. M. Lines (London). Krnonland. I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM BOSTON, West Ekonk, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Wauconda, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Galahad. I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). Vestris, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). Carmania, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). River Araxes, Cunard-Anchor Line (Con- stantinople). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Verbania, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA, White Gate, Cun- ard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). I, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Street Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 3S*3 W. MADISON 8T» 8Sffi&& ©*»*>&«&>«> U'&SlS* OTOCA©® Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. "' J1LEX. S. GEORGE »^_s^ /v (Not Incorporated) literal? FLORAL ARTIST OlorisU 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^"^-^ (V. M. C.) 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. .\Y.FLOWERS.\Y. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Anftorinm Amei, CHICAGO 72 The American Florist. Jan. 22. 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 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. J^ocit's ±loWers Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. xsoW!!^ 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 For St. Louis wire: Grimm & Gorly 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 Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph 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 LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. T.— 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— H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madison St Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago— Friedman, 622 S. Michigan Blvd Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exch. Bldg Chicago— A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist. W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Fl Co Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O.— Matthews, The Florist. Dayton O.— J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co Detroit, Mich.— Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit, Mich.— John Breitmeyer's Sons El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith Greenville, S. C— Rodgers 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson Louisville, Ky. — August R. Ballmer. 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. — Bergerow's. Newark. N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. 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 — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— David. Clarke's Sons. New York — Evans. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G*. Papadem Co New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. ' Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa.— J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. 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 All orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention siren to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Kansas City, Mo. 1d/Vff7% Kansas and Western rV tyf/lUfcffllA Missouri ' Jiifini J^tfr ii Up-to-date Service. iS ^rfY If y j&toUJr p. T . D . Est 1890 Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. WICHITA, Kansas ^ffi&Sr W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. A Seattle, Wash. — Hollvwood 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 S ■Washington, D. C. — Blackistone, 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. — Llttlefleld, 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 REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists Phonei: Rhinelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptneis Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 ' Madison Ave. NEW YORK Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2188 Broadway, to. 94u schuyier. Mention the American Florist when writing Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1SS2-1G53 Columbus. Mention the American 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 1 New York. Tel f p , n °" e Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue in the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraphic orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing BARB 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 Thei ne "Malandre Broihers" on a box of flowers is a Gunranteeof Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St.. Phone Co hi in bus 5468 Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Ordern by Mail or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. 74 The American Florist. Jan. 22, 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. Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and 6ratiot Avenvis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Boston, Mass. "Perm, The Telegraph Florlsf » Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Orders In or around WASHINGTON, DC. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Newark, N. J. Begerow's ^f^ 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- Bhip docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New Tork. LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Order* (or florist's service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West. Montreal, Que., Canada Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,ioc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Co., ■» 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's Best Kr and Most Reliable . Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Only the Be ■:!l»|[I[|llIliMlliB[IBlliO]lil!!WllBll[01im[IBIiiBllllllllli«!lil!llBII[li;!!l[l3BlllBi™:vini§ I WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing jfMnrararatnniinffltiiiiniHHiiiimiimniiiiiifflimnnnfflinimniiiiHia^ I Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. M %gnnflnininDiiuiiiuiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuBiiiigi^ New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes, inc. F. t. d. 799 p ark Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. J. W. BODGERS Elks' BniidinE. Hnvinn II 4 South Jefferson Street. I - / «J UHI» VF. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THIWK OF HEINL/S 1921. The American Florist. 75 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. Los Angeles, Calif. *"wwg I O. C. SAAKE > FLORIST 5 We Solicit Telegraph Orders. % k^gular '1 rade Discount. S 2 15 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully Ailed, 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park B. E. GH.US. Preiideni 1 lv)l Cll vO« E. P. NEMAN. Seerdir;. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Kansas City, Mo. sd&ak'Mtti Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention tlie American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mir-Tiirron Orders will be care- lTllcmgcUl fuUy aLTea for by HENRY SMITH CHICAGO SSSSS? DETROIT Central Floral Co. ^ n b Sum Broadway, DETROIT Best service In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Fl orist. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Seattle-Rosaia Bros. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST 930 ffi°gS8EA™" CLEVELAND 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 WASHINGTON D. C. (214 r STNVht Glides' WMSHIMOTQIiOa Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250.000 Square Feet of Modern Glau. First-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 Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray f 1017 Grand Avenue flSembet of Florists' Telegrapn Delivers Mention the American Florist when writing Rodgers Flower Shop Ottaray Hotel, GREENVILLE, S. C Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. h&rTof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to an? town or city within 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 404 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" 6REENH0USES mBDipll.Sj I 61111b 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. tt. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor Flo id Olive St.. nd State on delivered In City Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Cbas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK, N. Y. 641 Lexington Ave., near 65th St. E VAN S FLOWERS CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Nig-ht and day service in all Central • Pennsylvania. 76 The American Florist. Jan. 22. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastines, Atlanta. Ga., President; L L Olds, Madison. Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forhes, Newark, J.. J., Second Vice-President; C E. Kendel^ 816 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; CurHs Nye Smith, Counsel^ Tremont Street, Boston- Mass The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Lou is, Mo.. June 22- 24, 1921. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm G Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCullouRh, Cincinnati, O , Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 11U South Street, Baltimore. Md., Secretary- Treasurer: Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. Next Annual Meeting, June. 19.— The Oliver Chilled Plow Works has reduced prices on all horse-drawn implements from eight to 20 per cent. CAMBRIDGE. N. T.— The Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. says business has been steadilv improving since January 1. and believes it will continue doing so. Toledo. O.— Clovers opened lower January 16. with cash offered at $12.85, and March $13.02%. Timothy, cash 1919 was quoted at $3.30, and March $3.50. Wapakoneta. O— Louis Taugeman has been appointed receiver for the Ohio Seed Co.. said to be solvent, but unable to dispose of large stocks to advantage. — J. W. L. The Bverette R. Peacock Co.'s store, 4011 Milwaukee avenue, Chicago, was visited bv Are last week, estimated loss, mainly garden seeds, $10,000, fully covered by insurance. Board op Trade— Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade. January 19. were as follows : Timothy $4 50 to $6.00 per 100 pounds. Red clover, $14.00 to $19.00. Visited Chicago: L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif.; Travis S. Pendergrass, repre- senting Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif.; D. H. Gilbert, Monticello, Fla. Visalia, Calif. — Japanese associa- tions in the San Joaquin valley have inaugurated a campaign intended to amend conditions which have created antagonism to Japanese in this state. G. C. BLDERING, of W. J. Eldering & Son, Overveen. Haarlem, Holland, ex- pects to visit the United States much earlier than usual this season, having arranged to sail on the S. S. Rotterdam February 8. Dutch bulb growers say that while the outlook is for lower prices the com- ing season, improved German demand over the very low record of 1920 may advance the figures on the cheaper grades of bulbs. H. Suzuki, of the Yokohama, Nur- sery Co., Yokohama, sends holiday greetings, which shows that the Japan- ese bulb troubles have not weighed so heavily upon him that he has forgot- ten the friends he honored with a visit here some six months ago. David Burpee, of the W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., says business has been coming in wonderfully well for this early date. The demand is running now a little more than double that of the same period last year and practically three times that of 1919. March, of course, is the busiest month, and it is rather difficult to predict, so early in the season, just how the year will turn out. One good sign, however, is the way requests for catalogues are coming in, these running away ahead of the past two years. H. L. Renard, who is in charge of the firm's stock seed development at Flora- dale, is now on his way back to Cali- fornia. Field Seeds. prices lower; demand dull. The stocks of most kinds of field seeds held by seedsmen in the leading centers of distribution were reported to be smaller than normal during the week ending Jan. S. There has been little or no demand for seeds and seeds- men have been reluctant to enlarge their stocks from supplies in the coun- try, where more than the usual amount is being held by growers. Prevailing prices are much lower than those on the same date last year and two years ago. The quality of the various kinds of seed in general is good. A fair export demand for red clover, timothy, Kentucky bluegrass and meadow fescue is reported by some seedsmen; other seedsmen state that there is no^ export demand for any of these seeds at the present time. Clover and alfalfa. — A fair local or distant demand for red and alsike clover is reported for New York, Rich- mond, Buffalo, Louisville. Chicago and Minneapolis. The demand for red clover from the East has been unusually good Pieters-Wheeler Seen Company Growers ol High Grade SEED Gilroy, California The Best Color Chart. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO in Salt Lake City. Wholesale quota- tions for red clover in the various cities range from $20 to $25 per 100 lbs. These prices are about one-half those of two years ago and about two-fifths those of last year at a corresponding time. Although stocks of alfalfa seed are normal or above, there seems to be a fairly good demand for seed of fancy finality. During the 11 months ending November 30. 3.695.202 lbs. of clover were exported. Grasses. — Normal stocks or above of timothv are indicated for New York. Baltimore. Richmond. Buffalo. Louis- ville, Kansas City and Seattle. In com- mon with other grasses there is little demand for timothv seed, hut prices for timothv have remained fairlv steady, ■while prices for Kentucky bluegrass and orchard grass, especially the latter, have shown some weakness in several markets. Prevailing nrices for Ken- tucky bluegrass are a little lower than Inst year but orchard grass prices are onlv about one-half as much as last vear. All cities, except Chicago and Louisville, report normal stocks of red- ton: stocks in Chicago are said to be smaller, while in Louisville they are reported larger than normal for this time of the year. Durine- November, which is the lat- est month for which figures have been compiled by the Department of Com- merce, the exports of timothy amount- ed to 1.414.041 lbs., which compares favorablv with the November exports during the past seven years. For the 11 months ending Nov. 30, 1920. 11.- 422.726 lbs. were exported. When the December figures are computed, it is expected that the exports for 1920 will be approximately the same as the av- erage for prewar years. Millets and sorghums. — Most of the 1920 crop of millet and sorghum seed is in growers' hands, consequently stocks of these held by seedsmen are much be- low normal. Not much attention is be- ing paid to any variety of millet except Japanese, which, because of the import- ed short crop in Iowa, is being sought by middle western seedsmen. New York Seed Trade. F. S. Peterson, ■well known in the seed trade of this city, died at his home, in Elizabeth, N. J., January 11, after a short illness. His last work was with Alexander Forbes & COu. Newark, Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Bn Grower! for the Wholesale Trade only. ■* A C I Xk fl Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celert, Endite, ■ *■ ^ ■ ** ■■ Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IT! P a II y , I II C 1921. The American Florist. 77 Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Offloe and Warehouse, Growing Station, FREMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. — THE — J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. N\ J. Mr. Peterson was born in Scot- land 57 years ago. He came to this country in 3SS7 and was employed by Peter Henderson & Co.. remaining with them for about 19 years. He was later for a time with James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. He was a faithful man, well thought of by employers and associates. He is survived by his wife and seven children. B. Hammond Tracy, of Wenham and Salem, Mass., was in the city, Janu- ary 14-15, calling on the seed and cut flower trade. He is an extensive grower of gladioli at Cedar Acres farm, Wenham. At the various seed stores, the prin- cipal activity is in getting out cata- logues and otherwise preparing for spring trade-. Boston Seed Trade. Mrs. Sarah E. Rawson, widow of the late W. W. Rawson, died at her home in Arlington January 12. Funeral ser- vices were held at the home of her son, Herbert W. Rawson in Arlington Jan- uary 15. At the store of Joseph Breck & Sons Corp., it was reported that business had been good and that they had no fears for the future. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. are taking an optimistic view of the situation. This store is carrying a good stock of cyclamens, primroses, palms and ferns, grown at its own greenhouses. The seedsmen of this city are send- ing out their catalogues and it is yet too early to estimate the volume of trade they will bring in, but at all the stores it was stated that the general indications are favorable for a fine spring business. The Thomas J. Grey Co. stated that it had an excellent fall trade in grass seeds and bulbs, and that present indications are satisfactory. At the Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.'s store it was stated that its fall trade had been excellent and that the out- look never was better. National Canners' Association. The annual convention of the Na- tional Canners' Association is in prog- ress this week at Atlantic City, N. J„ with a large attendance of seedsmen and other exhibitors, and a small show- ing- of the canners, compared with previous meetings. The exhibition on the pier is very fine, the seedsmen hav- ing displays including John H. Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis.; A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich.; Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; W. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Tnroughout America. office: Cambridge, New York m- O MS QUiEfc ®z ©<*. WHOLESALE SEED GRO WERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REOUEST SAN FRANCISCO CASUE ^s^L™^™" CALIFORNIA EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri P.nnn Montana, Idaho. Washington. HlHlUIH,IIUHII I Return Envelopes j f Catalogue Envelopes j Seed Packets I I Brown Bag Filling- Machine Co. | FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway. NEW YORK CITY A. Davis Seed Co.. Bozeman, Mont.; Hogg & Lytle, Toronto. Ont.; N. B. Keeney & Son, Le Roy, N. Y.; Leonard Seed Co., Chicago; Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y.: Rogers Bros., Chicago, and S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York. Lily of the] Valley Pips) EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS j Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. | 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY I GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloomsdale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century in producing- hiffh 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- S." D. WOODRUFF 6 SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 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 78 The American Florist. Jan. 22. For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yoor Inquiries to HURST & SON 153 Honndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESAIiE 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 L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWEB9 OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Woodruff Given Verdict in Suit. On January 12, 1921, the jury in the Suffolk superior court at Boston, Mass., gave a verdict of $2,503 to the plaintiff, S. D. Woodruff & Sons, of Orange, Conn., against the defendant, Jay G. Feldstein, Pittsburgh, Pa., as damages for failure by Feldstein to accept delivery and pay for 60 tons of dried peas in November, 1917. Curtis Nye Smith, attorney for the American Seed Trade Association was the plain- tiff's trial attorney. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution, January S, 1921, as given by the Government Market Reporter of January 15. 1921 : Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York ...$8.50 $27.00 $14.00 $22.00 Baltimore ... 7.75 26.00 13.50 22.00 Richmond ... 9.65 29.00 16.50 24.60 Buffalo 8.00 27.00 14.75 21.60 Toledo 7.65 28.50 18.00 22.50 Louisville . . . 8.00 26.50 13.50 24.00 Chicago 7.25 26.00 12.25 22.25 -Minneapolis .. 7.25 27.50 14.50 22.60 St. Louis 7.66 28.00 13.50 25.00 Kansas City . 8.00 25.00 14.00 20.00 Denver 9.50 31.00 18.50 23.60 Salt Lake City 7.00 28.00 16.00 20.00 Seattle 9.00 33.00 26.00 23.00 Average for the United States same date 1920 $13.60 $29.05 $21.10 $53.95 Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSITS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE CROWN 1000 seeds $ 4.00 I 10.000 seeds $36.00 19.00 I 25,000 seeds 85.00 5 ii no ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED eds $1.50 I 10.000 seeds $12.50 eds 6.75 I 25.000 seeds 28.75 LOBELIA Crystal Palace Compacts, dwarf Barnard's Perpetual (Trailing) . . Crystal Palace Speciosa (Trailing Sapphire (Trailing), deep blue... CENTAUREA Per Camlidissima Gymnocarpa PETUNIA Grandifiora, fringed. Ruffled Giants California Giants Monstrosus (Michel! SALVIA ..Is Glohe of Fire. $0 VERBENAS Tr. pkt. Oz. Mammoth Fancy Blue $0.30 $1.75 Mammoth Fancy Pink 30 1.75 Mammoth Fancy Striped.. .30 1.75 Mammoth Fancy White . . . Mammoth Fancy Mixed . . . 1.75 1.25 VINCA Alba Alba Turn Rosea . . . ens 25 1.50 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Suppli. Send, for Our Wholesale Price List if you did not receiv DE GR4AFF BROS., Ltd. (Inc. with S. A. Van Konynenburg & Co.) N00RDWYK, HOLLAND Hyacinths, Tulips, Iris, Daffodils, Crocus, Etc. Novelties and Seedlings a Specialty! :■■■!.!.■■ SUPREME BRITISH SEEDS Get our prices for delivery from 1920 harvest on all lines of Garden and Farm Root Seeds KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers Cables: "Kelway, Langport." , Langport, England GEORGE 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 I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 19 4>++^^^4-v^*< , *^****4'***^*'^*^**^'& , ^**^***^^^^*^ , J^4'4 , 4"^*4^^^^***M , ^^4 , 4'**^4 , ^4 , *****W*****' Valley For Valentine's Day NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand $35.00 per 1000 20.00 per BOO $10.00 per 260 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 600 I carry oyer 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can snpply it. Tell me what you want. * * $8.00 per 260 % 4.00 per 100 * * H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. I LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicaeo. Denver, To- ronto and New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T.R. BEGONIA Bulbs; BAMBOO STAKES. green and natural: RAFFIA, natural and colored; VALLEY PIPS, Dutch and German type: Rosa Mulliflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 1921. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS. LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. Write for prices, stating your requirements- McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GQ. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Canary Seed==="Mel=0=Dee" Brand Composed of proper proportions of Canary, Millet, Sweet Rape and Poppy Seed. Price: 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. Wholesalers Get 25% Off These Prices. Put it in your store and watch the sales. Samples stnt on request. NEW YORK BIRD 150 Nassau St., EOOD CO., NEW YORK CITY Hogewonirig; & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs CJ.Speelman & Sons I Lagarde & Speetman Sassenheim, Holland I Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. W. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN RODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago ■tiiimiHiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiimiumiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiillliiiinu, | DUTCH BULBS I 1 Standard Bulb Company | | BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. aiiuniuuuiiinniniiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiin? 80 The American Florist. Jan. 22, The Nursery Trade) American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashrnan, ■ iwatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention wiil be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Visited Chicago : W. T. Bohlenrier. Tippecanoe City, O. Indianapolis, Ind. — The state con- servation commission has been asked for an appropriation of $35,000 to es- tablish a nursery at the Boys' School at Plainfleld. Chestnut orchards which have been practically annihilated by blight may be restored. Ten years' experiment has shown that it is possible to cross the chinquapin, a dwarf chestnut, with the Japanese chestnut, which is blight re- sistant, and that the hybrid trees thus produced are quite resistant to the disease and yields nuts of good flavor and quality. Paper Shortage Due to Bugs. According to a press dispatch from Washington, the cause of the paper shortage is bugs. The pulp industry is suffering heavily in some sections because of the infestation of a green- gray beetle, the adult form of the aspen borer, the department of agriculture reports. In some areas, 50 per cent of the trees are dead or dying because of the beetle's activities. Burning the in- fested trees is the cure recommended. Sceery Again Heads Park Commission. Edward Sceery, well known florist of Paterson and Passaic, N. J., after serving' for more than 20 years in con- nection with the parks in the first named city, has been re-elected to again fill the position' of park board president after 12 consecutive terms in that office. During his administration, many splendid improvements have been made in parks and playgrounds in Paterson, and his continuance as the park board's chief executive means still further benefits to the citizens of the community. Packing Material. At one of the conventions of the American Association of Nurserymen, considerable discussion was evoked on a subject taken from the question box, reading: "What are the best ma- terials to use for packing, whether moss or excelsior? Is there any third material that is used extensively?" "It depends upon the kind of stock you are shipping," said Harlan P. Kelsey. "For some kinds of shipments charcoal and sawdust are extensively used. Where shipments may be six weeks to two months in transit, there is nothing like dry spaghnum moss. Mr. Wilson showed us some little ever- green trees of the Arnold Arboretum yesterday, pulled off the rocks at Rus- sian Thibet, that were ten weeks in transit, packed in fairly dry spaghnum moss. Too wet moss cannot be used, for the reason that the stock will heat, or start to grow, and will not remain dormant." "Is your moss baled when you get it?" asked J. M. Pitkin. "We do not get it baled," replied Mr. Kelsey. "We pull it out of the swamp. I understand the commercial spaghnum. moss is usually taken out and made into bales. It is necessary to use fair- ly fresh spaghnum, not over two years old, and I think that is the best pack- ing material we have at the present time." "If Mr. Kelsey had to buy moss by the carload, instead of pulling it out of the swamp, he would advise using something cheaper," said Mr. Meehan. "With small evergreens, moss is pre- ferable, but it is too expensive to use for shrubs. We use shingle tow and baled shavings, soaking it thoroughly so as to retain the moisture, and it will carry shipments in good condi- tion from the Atlantic to the Pacific." "I think the American nurseryman does the rottenest packing of any in the world," was Mr'. Kelsey's reply. "If he had to ship abroad, to Japan and Russia, for instance, it would cure an American nurseryman of poor pack- ing. The foreigners know how to pack, and they do pack well. It pays, and I think the good packers are going to get the business in the future." "I think a great deal of trouble comes from not having the packing material between the bundles of trees or shrubs and the sides and ends of boxes, where protection is most need- ed." said Mr. Pitkin. "We had a shipment packed in shin- gle tow which, through, an error, was Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages, illustrated. Price, $2.26. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 'Jllllllilllillllllllllllllllllll II llllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'J I Peach Trees j | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | I 50,000 Trees, Straight and Well Rooted | I W. T. MITCHELL & SON. Beverly, Ohio f SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. * O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. ™,„ PONARD S r=-=n VU EST GROVE Tbe " JONES CO. IE " PENN'A. Robert Pyle, Pres. 1^ "I Ant. Winter, Vice-Pres. IB0LI1 PRIVET Ovalif olium x Ibota. The New HARDY HEDGE * « , X Resembles California. Hardy as Ibota. sin k Pre-Offer of Stock lor Propagating. 2yr., 18 in.. $2.50 1 yr., 12iu... 1.00 Frame 50 In sto rage. Surplus American Hemlock Japan Iris 2-yr Ibolium Old Privet. Pin Oak Japan Yew B0XBARBERRY LINING-OUT STOC^ ONLY. Summer Frame Cuttings, $25.00 per 1000 ELM CITY NURSERY CO.. Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Introducers of Box-Barberry and Ibolium-Pri vet * Hill's Choice Stock * * * * * * * * 3. FOR FLORISTS' TRADE t. STOCK FOR LINING OUT X Ornamental Evergreens and Daciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, X Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. X Annual output, 2,000,100 plants. % LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS at. New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplh ag, specimens, with ball aud burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. f DWARF CREEPING EVERGREENS Suitable for rock gardens, ground covers, conifer beds, foundation plantings, etc. Our ■g, collection is most complete, with all desirable tested varieties at reasonable prices. % HEDGE PLANTS A Complete line of all standard sorts suitable for hedge pla a Arbor Vitae, Japanese Barberry, etc. * perfect , such as American X HARDY TUBBED EVERGREENS .|. Clipped^ Specimens, Thuyas, Junipers, etc., .£• in large* assortment. Pyramids, Globes and natural shapes. WINDOW BOX EVERGREENS All hardy and desirable sorts, best selection, lowest prices. This line offers live florists a grand opportunity to increase sales and profits. Send for Complete Florists' Catalog. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., !£, Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS — LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA * * * * 1921. The American Florist. 81 GLADIOLUS Carinas, Caladiums Tuberoses AND ALL SPRING BILBS are mostly warehoused and ready for immediate shipment. Flower and Vegetable Seeds for Present Use Florists' Catalogues Ready. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK on the road nine weeks, and yet was found to be in fine condition when opened," W. C. Reed said. "We buy our moss in carload lots from the Wisconsin swamps and pile it up where the snow will accumulate on it during the winter, and the melt- ing of the snow on this moss puts it in fine shape for spring packing," said T. E. Cashman. "We use moss in stor- ing and packing small plants, but in packing regular stock for shipping we use the shingle shavings, and mix with that for fall packing the planer shav- ings. This will often carry six to eight weeks without losing moisture. I be- lieve that wood packing is preferable for shipping in this country. Moss, when piled up, will dry out to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, while shingle shav- ings under the same conditions will not dry out more than one-half inch in depth." "Where you have rhododendrons, or azaleas, or that class of stock, they are better shipped in moss," replied Mr. Kelsey. "Evergreen should be packed damp, the roots kept separate with cross pieces and the tops ventilated. Keep the roots of ornamental stock moist and the tops dry." Hats from Plants. Of the many economic uses to which plants are put, one of the oldest is the manufacture of hats, according to the Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin for November, 1920. In addition to the many grasses employed for this pur- pose, mention is made of the giant bamboo used to a great extent by na- tives of India and palms in many varieties, prominent among which are the date palm widely spread over southern Europe, northern Africa and I«llg1l5irfil|g[gp ^ Manetti Stocks Two shipments just received. We quote for immediate delivery. ENGLISH MANETTI $40.00 per 1000 DUTCH MANETTI 35.00 per 1000 All splendid stock and suitable size for grafting. Better wire if interested. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York ra allHlaMB l ta lH l lH l l H l MH ll H l lBfal l H ll S ll K ll H l M ^ 12,000 TROPIGAL WATER HYACINTHS The mist beautiful flower that grows on the water. For aquariums, fish bowls, fountains, artificial lakes, oonds, etc. Single plant, post paid 75c; per dozen plants, post paid, $6.00. TROPICAL PLANT CO., - SANFORD, FLA. Wm. K. Harris 55th St. and Springfield Ave. WEST PHILADELPHIA, - - PA. Wholesale Grower of Blooming and Decora tlve Plants. Bird's Nest and Polypodium Ferns, Cyclamen, Primula Malacoides, Etc., are es- pecially floe. Price list on application. Mention the American Florist when writing southeastern Asia, the Chinese fan palm, the coir palm, native of China and Japan, the Bermuda palm of the CYOLAMBN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2H in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 8,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at len.oo and $2o.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in Cyclamen, at (40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. PEKIN. ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing West Indies, not omitting the panama- hat palm indigenous to the shady deep forests of Peru, Eucador, etc. 82 The American Florist. Jan. 22, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association ot America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, January 18. — Cucumbers. 2-dozen box. $6.50 to $7.50; celery, square crate, 75 cents to $1.00; leaf lettuce, per tomato box. 30 to 35 cents: tomatoes, per 10-pound box. $3.00 to $4.50; radishes, dozen bunches, $1.00 to $1.25. New York, January 17. — Celery, per dozen stalks, 15 to 75 cents; cucum- bers, per dozen, $3.25 to $3.50; mush- rooms, 75 cents to $1.75. per three- pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 45 cents; lettuce, per 4-dozen box, $2.00 to $3.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $5.50. Bureau of Markets Examinations. The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competi- tive examinations for the position of investigator in marketing fruits and vegetables, $l,800-$2,760 per annum, and assistant in marketing fruits and vegetables at a salary of $1,200- $1,800. The positions are open to citi- zens of the United States of both sexes. The duties of the investigator in marketing will be to conduct in- vestigations of the handling, market- ing and distribution of fruits and vege- tables; make a careful study of the facilities available for handling and transporting these products; securing market information relative to supply, etc. The duties of the assistant in marketing will be to assist in the duties outlined above. Applicants should apply at once for Form 211S, stating the title of the ap- plication desired, to the Civil Service Commission. Washington. D. C, or to the secretary of local civil service boards. Soil Preparation. The really successful grower well knows the value of careful soil-prepa- ration. In this article we wish to dwell upon one factor — moisture — as this is particularly exacting in winter work. At this time of the year we cannot apply great quantities of water, as there is constant danger of soil stagnation; and yet, without moisture, good results are impossible. Therefore, we make it a practice, when replanting beds or benches, if these are dry, to apply a reasonable amount of water and give these beds a day or Iwo to absorb this moisture. Then they are carefully worked over, keeping an eye open for dry spots. We are very care- ful to dig up any "dry nests" and re- place with moist soil, aiming to get the body uniform as to moisture, mix- ing any dry spots with damp soil. In this way. we can establish excellent soil conditions, where results are cer- tain. Long experience has taught us that there are in nearly every green- house, spots or locations where either evaporation is greater or soil condi- tions are different, inducing either dry- ness or wet spots, the correction of which is not easy. It makes no differ- ence whether we employ mechanical watering or hose applications, these uneven spots will occur, and there is no greater obstacle to successful grow- ing than uneven moisture. It makes no difference whether we operate on a bench of carnations, pot geraniums or rose cuttings, or sow lettuce or radish seed, or plant a solid house to lettuce. Let the first rule be — How about our moisture? In other words, do not plant into dry soil and expect to re- place moisture afterwards. Get your moisture first. A boiler-inspector once asked a would-be fireman: "What is the first thing to do when you go to a boiler';" The applicant replied : "Why, start the fire!" Of course, he was wrong — he should have said: "First examine your water level." This same advice holds good in growing crops — ■ first find your water level, and then go ahead. Marketman. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 page*. 5x7, with 36 Illustrations, by F. L. Teaw, man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co., Boa- well, N. M. Cloth Bound. 91.00 American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.» Chicago I'UminiiiiiiimiinimmiiMmiiuinimiliMmiMiiMiminiiiimiimmiiiimiiiimiitL [Robert Craig Co. I I HIGH CLASS PALMS f | and Novelties in Decorative Plants | | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. 1 a >""""'- ' ■ ■■.■■■.-.■■■ ■■■tniMii., ..tM,iiiimiiimmmiB Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CANNA8 Good strong plump roots, 2 to 3 eves, Souv. de Ant. Crozy, Indiana, 3c; Yel- low King Humbert, Wintzer's Colossal, 4c. Will exchange for Geraniums or R, Carnations. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, read}' for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3. CO per 100. GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Poitevlne, Viaud. Good short jointed plants from 2 inch pots, at J3.50 per 100; J35.no per 1U0O. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, alK^:*. Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J.Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Grower of GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPES, CANNAS and all kinds of Bedding Plants by the hundreds of thousands. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery prioo Asparagus Sprengeri, 2Vt-in $ 5.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker, Pride of New Castle 10.00 Carolina Lucerna 15.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5 -in.. $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 2 % -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2V 2 -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides. Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni 5.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 5-in. pot plants, $40.00 per 100; 6-in., $60.00 per 100: 8-in.. heavy, $1.50 each. Genistas, a grand block of 5-in. pot stock 40.00 Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3 -in. pots 20.00 Roses, special grade for pots, long tops, well ripened, 2-yr. field grown. Excelsa and White Dorothy 35.00 Tausendschon 45.00 Baby Rambler, 2-yr. field grown, No. 1 grade, lighter than our XX grade, but good for 5-in. pots 40.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 1921. The American Florist. 83 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE AMPELOPSIS VKITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A lar£ one and two year in all grades, transplanted are heavy for gn three year, with heavy tops Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J. Sonii Ardisia Crenulata Rubra, 2-in. pots. $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Quick delivery. SIGMUND TAP.NOK & CO., Augusta, Ga. ASPARAGUS. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven. Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Tuberous rooted. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cov- er page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Begonias. Prima Donna, 4-in., extra strong, ready for 5-in.. to make room, $25.00 per 100. JOPLIN GREENHOUSE CO., 2002 Bird St.. Joplin, Mo. Begonias. Metallica, Otto Hacker and Prea. Carnot. $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own cultures of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. CALUAS. Cannas. All high grade stock. For va- rieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Good strong, plump roots. 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. W CARNATIONS. CYCLAMEN. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 36.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 Nebraska 4.00 36.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $35.00 White Enchantress. .. 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS, STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $5.00 $46.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 45.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $6.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 6.00 46.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONGT CO. 84 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Columbian mixture. Strong, well-grown plants, 3-in., $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. She- boygan, Wisconsin. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: Per 100 From 2^ -in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen. Extra fine plants. Well in bloom and full of buds. Better order now and avoid cold weather. 6 per cent off for cash with order. 4-inch $0.30 each 6-inch 65 each 6-inch 1.00 each We offer these plants for immediate de- livery, packed with the utmost care, so they will reach you in good condition. They will be sure money makers. Packing charges included. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport, Iowa Cyclamen. Special for Valentine's Day and Easter sales. Assorted; leading vari- eties and colors. 3-inch. $16.00 per 100; 4- inch. $35.00 per 100. White with red eve, 3-inch, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch. $25.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Cyclamen plants, dark colors, no white, strong, sturdy plants, 4-in., $40.00 to $50.00 per 100; 5-in., $76.00 per 100. All ready for shift to larger pots. Packing free in paper pots, securely cleated. PETER PEARSON. 5732-6748 Cfunnison St.. Chicago. Cyclamen for one week only. 2 Vi. -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. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 2-in., ready for 3 or 4-in.. $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Alle- gany, N. Y. FERNS. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2%-in., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 2% -in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville, O. Ferns, Macawii. Fine plants from bed, ready for 4-inch at 30c each and ready for 5-inch at 50c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About If 84 The American Florist. Jem. 22, PERNS. Ferns, 6-in., $1.00; 8-in.. $1.50 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 5-in., $1.60; 6-in., $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris, 56th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia, Pa. Ferns, Verona. Elegant plants, 4-inch, 25c each; 5-iiich, 50c each; extra strong, 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Boston Ferns, good strong, bushy stock, 5-in., at 50c. Add 5 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL. CO., Davenport, la. Ferns, Smithii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 5-inch. 75c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. ieties, 2>4-in., Table ferns, standa $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Ferns. $1.50 per 1000. Cash. H. BLAU- VELT, Florist. Pontoosuc Lake. Pittsfield, Mass. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Poite- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in., $3.60 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. T. G'eraniums. Good retail colors, well branched. Strong 3-in. ready for 4-in., $10.00 per 100. JOPLIN GREENHOUSE CO., Joplin, Mo. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. F. D. 8, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR GLADIOLI. Have an enormous supply of the follow- ing varieties, in both number one and num- ber two sizes: Per 1.000 No. 1 No. 2 America $25.00 $18.00 Mrs. Francis King 25.00 20.00 Chicago White .. 36.00 26.00 Wholesale price list for this season now ready for distribution. If interested, a copy will be mailed on receipt of application. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY. Largest Rose G'rowers in the World. Springfield, Box No. 22. Ohio. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent. Mrs. H. E. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalogue showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfield, California. Selected America gladiolus bulbs for forcing, 2-in. and up, $30.00 per 1.000. H. M. BARRETT & SON, Cranbury, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Very fine stock; well established. 4-in., 10 inches high, 1 heavy stem, Otaska. Gen. Vibraye, $22.00 per 100. Packing free. PETER PEARSON, 5736 Gunnison St., Chi- cago. LILY OF THE VALLEY. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Lily of the "Valley. New stock ready from cold storage. Brims' Celebrated Mar- ket Brand and Florists' Money IMaker Brand. For prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley, new crop. London Market strain. 1,000 pips. $33.00; case (2,500 pips), $80.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Manetti stocks for immediate delivery. English, $40.00 per 1,000; Dutch. $35.00 .per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit, N. J. Home Grown Stock 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. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dieners' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled Monster seed in separate colors, pink, red, varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh, pink frilled, (Pearl of Kentfield), purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package, 50c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson, Smiths Falls, On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd, 1919, writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year." Mr. Rudolph Nagel, Lancaster, Pa., under date of Dec. 14th, 1919, writes us: "I had. last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO., INC., Kentfield. California. PANSIES. Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimardeau mixed; large flowering and choice colors. Prepaid by mail, special delivery, $4.00 .per 1,000; $17.00 per 6,000. F. DANLEY. Ma- comb, 111. Pansies. Vaughan's Giant. For varieties nd prices see display advertisement else- where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, :hicago and New York. Pansy plants. Vaughan's Giant Mixture. $4.00 per 1,000. ODOR GREENHOUSES, Iola, Kan. PELARGONIUMS. Try our stock of big 2*4 -in. Easter Greet- ing and Lucy Becker Pelargoniums at $9.00 per 100. Packing free. Fumigated with cyanide. C. H. KETCHAM. South Haven, Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula Malacoides Townsendii, 3-in., $15.00 per 100. Ready to put in 4-in. Primula Obconica CJiganteum. Our own strain that cannot be surpassed. 3-in., $16.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver. Colo. Primula obconica, 2%-in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000; 4-in. at 25c; 5-in. at 50c; 6-in. at 75c; Mala- coides, 2 M -in., $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. G'rand Rapids, Mich. Primula obconicas, Grandiflora, Rosea and Kermesina Gig. Rosea and Kermesina. 2^- in., $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. PETER PEARSON, 6732-5748 Gunnison St., Chicago. PRIVET. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid; California and Ibota privet. Privet. 2 years, 2-3 ft., $2.60 each; 1 year, 1-2 ft, $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings, 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co., Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven, Conn. PUSSY WILLOWS. Pussy Willows. Medium to long, nicely covered, 6c; shorts, 2c. Cash. H. BLAU- VELT, Florist; Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield, Mass. ROSES. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Grow Bench Rose Plants in Pots! Fine for Mothers' Day! Ready NOW! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $160.00 Milady Bench Plants 15.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG 1 , Wholesale Florist 159 No. State St.. Chicago, 111. 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. ROSES — OWN ROOT. Plants from 2% -inch Pots. AH Best Varieties for Forcing and Bedding. Ready now or will reserve for later shipment Write for general list and prices. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield, Ohio. BENCH ROSE PLANTS. 2-year-old. Milady $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist. 30 East Randolph St. Chicago. Roses. Dorothy Perkins and Excelsa, 2-year field-grown, extra long tops, staked and ripened, $36 per 100. _ The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Roses. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particulars write A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1921. The American Florist. 85 SEEDS. DRACAENA INDIVISA, the true Cordy- line Australia narrow leaved variety, fresh Beeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 6,000 seeds, $1.00; pound, $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco, Calif. 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. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, — -ngel; flower seeds. Write for special price Eng. Kelway & Son, Langport, Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. 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. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. Januaiy or early February delivery, .per 1,000, $4.00; later delivery cheaper. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son. Langport, Eng. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N. Y. 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. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Renowned specialties; remarkable novelties; postpaid catalogues. JH. PA- QUET, grower, Magnan, NICE, (France). 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. MISCELLANEOUS. LETTERS ANSWERING REFenEj/ce AP5. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. Double June Hefko, rooted cuttings, $16 per 100; $126 per 1000; 2%-In., $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko, Marshfleld, Wis. Vincas, variegated, fine bushy, 2-ln„ $4 per 100; 4-in., $16 per 100. Cash please. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also ca-talogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg. Mass. Canary Seed — "Mel-O-Dee" Brand. Com- posed of proper proportions of canary, millet, sweet rape and poppy seed. 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. New York Bird Food Co., 160 Nassau St.. New York. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.76; 12-in„ $2.26; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in., $4.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread WorkB, Lowell, Mass. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 66th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.50. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight and well rooted. W. T. Mitchell & Son, Beverly, O. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica, N. Y. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.60; 60.000, $11.00 W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000; 3,000 tor $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. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 16c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 86 The American Florist. Jan. 22, FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co., Dept. K, 343 S. Dearborn St., 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. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Tards, 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., Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate* and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury 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. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes : moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery, Idaville, Ind. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. TOBACCO STEMS. Tobacco stems shipped direct from fac- tory, to you (save freight and delay), baled fresh to your order. 200 lbs., $3.50; 400 lbs., $6.00; % ton, $13.50; ton, $25.00. West- ern orders shipped from Joplin, Mo.. Dav- enport, Iowa, Check with order. THE VIG'OR CO.. D. 4, FostoHa, O. 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. Dolansky-McDonald Co., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C, New York. Ford. William P., New York. Froment. H. E., New York. Futterman. Charles. New York. Goldstein. I., New York. Hart, Geo. B., Rochester. N. Y. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kastlng Co.. W. F M Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A, New York. Krutchen, John, Chicago. Kuhl. George A., Pekin, 111. Lecakes C. & Bros., New York. Mackie. 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. Polykranas, G*eo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. JIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IUIIIUIIIIIII1III1IIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11 Bailey's | New Standard ( Cyclopedia of E E Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES. Price, $48.00. Sold Only in Complete Sets. Carriage paid to any part of the United States. I American Florist Co. | | 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1 "mmsniriim.usimHiiniimiin'.H iinumimH 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 34-inch, per ft 22o Reel of 500 ft 21c 2 Reels, lllOO ft 20c 44-inch, per ft 19c Reel of 500 ft. 18c Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. 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 Bros. & Co.. New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. F., Chicago. Wittbold. Geo. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. I., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. If You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 87 Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive cur and true, became both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like. It. Order from your deal tty or direct from us. 1000,90c. postpaid. | Samples free. HEfTRY A. DBEEB.I 714 Chestnut Street^ PhlUdelphlA. Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets, Lairn Vases, Urns, Etc. W Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. SO. ZANESVIXLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 200 Fifth Avenne New York John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. New Haven, Conn. No city of its size can boast of bet- ter retail stores than this community. In fact, a number of its retail stores, in furnishings, equipment and the quality of stock, are on a par with the best stores of what are spoken of as the "metropolitan" cities. One of the latest ventures is the Coombs Flower Shoppe, which has been opened at 978 Chapel street, by the well known Coombs firm of florists of Hartford. It is finely equipped, and is under the management of Mrs. Sara Coombs Martin, who seems quite competent for the position. The Elm City Flower Shop, E. M. Vergason, proprietor, is a new store, well fitted up and stocked. Mr. Ver- gason is well and favorably known in the local trade, having been formerly with John N. Champion. Our old friend. John N. Champion, stated that he had good Christmas trade, but of late it has been quiet. The Myers Flower Shop, the S. H. Moore Co. and other firms report a fair share of prosperity. Charles Munro is kept busy between his New Haven business and his range at Westerly, R. I. A. F. F. Boston, Mass — Fire at the green- house and boiler room of W. H. Elliott, January 3, caused a loss estimated at $3,500. Tuxedo, N. Y. — The Tuxedo Horti- cultural Society has elected oflicers for the ensuing year as follows : William Mint, president; C. F. Lawrence, vice- president; Duncan MacGregor, treas- urer; James Davidson, secretary. When Ym Are Beady H To Talk Building B Sau When and Where PI S and Well Be There lordt & fiurriham(o. •p^ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago ^^ mM Boston Cleveland Toronto ||||| Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacture™ ol Red Pots Before buying write for prioei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 123 W. S6th St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The recognized Standard Insecticide. FUNGINE 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 ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A." LOWDHAM, NOTTS. ENGLAND. 88 The American Florist. Jan. 22, Index to Advertisers. AllenJK 69 Alpha Floral Co 70 Americ'n Bulb Co I AmlingEC Co 65 Anderson S A 70 Angermueller G H Co 57 AphineMfgCo' .'.'.'.'.' 87 Apollo FlowerShop. 7t Astoria Florist 73 Atlantic Grass Seed Co 77 Baer Julius 75 Barnard W W Co... 79 BarnesWJ 72 Bassett&Washburn. 58 Baumer Aug 75 Baum's Home of Flowers 72 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co. 64 Bees Ltd 70 Begerow's 74 Berger Bros 66 BerningH G 66 Blackistone Inc 74 BodgerJ &Sons Co. 79 Bohannon Flo Co... 70 Bramley& Son 74 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 76 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 74 BrennerEdward 69 Broadway Florist 73 Brown A J Seed Co.. 76 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 77 Bruns H N 71 79 Bryan Alonzo J 82 Budlong Co J A 59 Bunyard 73 BurpeeWA Co 54 California Florists... 72 Callahan TJ& Co... 88 Central Floral Co 75 Charles Harry 68 Chicago Carton Co.. 56 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 61 Clark EB Seed Co.. 77 Clarke's Sons D 73 Clay&Son Ill Coan J 1 69 Coles WW 82 Cooard & Jones Co.. 80 Cooke Geo H 74 CoweeWJ Ill Coy H C Seed Co... 79 Craig Robt Co 82 Culp W H&Co 72 Danker Fred A 70 Dards^has 73 DeGraafBros 78 Dietsch A & Co IV Dolansky-McDonald Co 69 Dominion FloralCo.. 74 DornerF&SonsCo. 82 Doyle & Booth 68 Dre»rHA 86 87 Dunlop JohnH 74 Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. 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Annual subscription ffc>r weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with (European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing % y \ L CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO PHILADELPHIA, PA. -* \ >r L Mention the American Florist when writing XJTW HE AMERICAN f weekiy WmE^^^^l^. dmerica is "the Prow of the Uessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas " Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 29, 1921. No. 1704 The American Florist Established 18b5 Copyright 1921 by American Flonsi Company. F.ntered us Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the PostOtlicu at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI .50 a year; Canada, $2.50: ICnrope and Countries in Postal Union, 83.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., J10.S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL, HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Thomas 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. The thirty-seventh annual convention will be held at Washington, D. C, August 1618, 1921. Fifth National Flower Show. The Fifth National Flower Show will be held at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April I, 1922. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Washing- ton. D. C, January 26-27, 1921. Officerb: C. W. Johnson, 141 Summit St., Eockford, 111., Presi- dent; 1). G. Grillbortzer, Washington, D. C., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind,, Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers; Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth. Toronto. Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.. Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L.Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister. 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Harry O. Mat, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. New York, June, 1921. Officers — G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray. Bellevue Rd.. Newport, R. I., Secretary. American Carnation Society. Thirtieth Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Washington. D. C, Jan. 26-27, 1921 . Election of Officers: W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., Secretarj; Fred E. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind , Treasurer; S. J. Goddard, Framlngham, Mass., and Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind., Judges; Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., Director. Hartford, Conn., and Cincinnati, O., in Contest for Meeting Place in 1 922. National Capital Greets Gathering. As we go to press, Washington is extending- a gracious welcome to the members of the American Carnation Society on the occasion of its thir- tieth annual convention which is be- ing held in the capital city, January 26-27, with an excellent attendance and a fine list of entries, both as to number and quality of blooms staged. The business sessions and exhibition are being held at the New Willard ho- tel, the hostelry being advantageously situated and offering excellent arrange- ments for the display, to which the public was admitted after the judges had completed their work which oc- cupied the afternoon of the first day. A full report of the interesting fea- tures will appear in next week's issue. The first business session was called to order at 8 o'clock Wednesday even- ing, when the reports of officers and committees were presented, nomina- tions for officers made, and invita- tions received for the next meeting place. The programme also includes an address by W. D. Howard. Milford, Mass., on "Using Soil More Than One Tear." and a very interesting paper on "Carnations for Mothers' Day," sent by Chas P. Mueller, who was unable to attend the meeting this year. The programme for the final session, Thursday morning, includes several ad- dresses and discussions which promise much of timely interest for those in attendance. The annual banquet will be held in the evening. President Johnson's Address. Ladies, gentlemen and fellow mem- bers of the American Carnation So- ciety : It is with the greatest of pleasure that I address you. I am extremely proud of the honor conferred on me as your president to welcome you to this, the thirtieth annual meeting of the American Carnation Society. We meet at this time in Washington, the na- tional capital, the one city above all others towards which the hope of hu- manity is now turned. We are proud of this city, and proud of our fellow craftsmen who labor and make their homes within its confines. It is a great privilege for the members of our society to meet again with our co- workers in this section of the country. Washington is a city of historic inter- est to every citizen, and there are many things to attract attention and draw the members away from the meetings, but we ask that every mem- ber here make an effort to be pres- ent at each session and take an active part in the proceedings. We will be punctual in opening the meetings and endeavor to conduct the business as expeditiously as possible. It will be well that we take a little time to reflect and turn our thoughts to the good work accomplished by the American Carnation Society during the years that have followed since the society's organization. There is not another trade organization connected with our business that is as widely known at home and abroad or whose members have been more loyal. The annual meetings of the last four or five years have been held during times of extreme stress and uncertainty, ow- ing to war conditions, shortage of coal and poor transportation, but even un- der such most unfavorable conditions, there have been enough loyal mem- bers willing to sacrifice and give their support so that the society's annual meetings and exhibitions could be suc- cesfully held. We are thankful that the extremes of the past few years are gradually passing away, and that 90 The American Florist. Jan. 29, C. W. Johnson, Rockford, 111. President American Carnation Sooiety. we can look to the future, full ot hope and confidence. The men who have been most ac- tive in directing the affairs of the American Carnation Society in the past, and brought it to its highest success, are numbered among the most successful men in t*~ trade. Some of these we have with us at this meeting and we are grateful for their presence. Others have retired from ac- tive duties of business and are not able to be with us. We honor them for their work well done for the bene- fit of this society and every man who grows carnations. Eight of our past- presidents have passed to the great beyond; let us pause a moment to cherish their memory. But, if the American Carnation So- ciety is to accomlipsh the purpose which the early workers intended it should, we must not rest on the rec- ord of the past, but push on for greater achievements, and it is for the younger men of the trade to be as ambitious as were their fathers — take hold of the helm of the society and push it on to greater success. Referring to the carnations of to- day, the varieties now grown, their productiveness, and last, but not least, the prices obtained for the blooms — are the_ members satisfied? The reports of the Christmas holiday season of 1920, in one instance, gave the prices obtained for the variety, Laddie, as equal to first-class roses. But, are the plants of today as pro- ductive as were those of former years? Generally speaking, I do not think they are, and believe there never was a more opportune time for the intro- duction of varieties, possessing the qualities of good, clear color and pro- ductiveness, and I would suggest that those interested in the raising of new varieties, make these qualities the principal aim of their efforts. There have been prepared for this meeting, papers that ought to be of great interest to every member, and I trust that you will give them your closest attention, and if there is any member who has any question that he would like to bring before the meeting, you have that privilege and it will be given due consideration. In the spring of next year, there is to be held at Cleveland, O., the na- tional flower show of the Society of American Florists, and in which the American Carnation Society is to take an active part. The secretary is the representative of this society in the arrangement of the carnation exhibits, to which we have pledged our support, and in performing his duties, it may be necessary that he go to Cleveland to attend to the preliminary work connected with the show. If so, I would recommend that he be given the same mileage as that allowed the president when attending the direct- ors' meeting of the S. A. F. Two new judges "will be elected at this meeting. These are important offices, and the men selected should have the confidence of the members of the society. The minutes of the meeting of the board of directors, held in Cleveland last August, will be presented in the secretary's report. I wish to extend my thanks to the secretary for his conscientious work during the past year, and to the local committee for its arrangements of the details for this meeting. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. Secretary American Carnation Society. Secretary Baur's Report. Mr. President and members of the American Carnation Society : I beg leave to report on the past year's work as follows : Our society has had a very good year, just ended. With a profitable market for its product, our members have prospered, and naturally, our so- ciety has felt that stimulus in vari- ous ways. Our meeting in Chicago last January was really a surprise in point of attendance, but the abnormal- ly high prices prevailing at the time, prevented a satisfactory entry in the exhibition. This year, market condi- tions are more nearly .normal and the exhibit should be more complete. At- tention should be called to the Texas special prize class. Last year, ex- hibitors from Maine and from Colorado met at Chicago and competed for this prize. The offer being repeated this year, we have entries coming from both Colorado and Washington to compete. This is probably a record distance for shipping carnation blooms. The premiums in sections A and B have been increased again and it is to be hoped that the society's funds will permit of them being kept up to where they now are. We recommend the ad- dition of a class for 50 assorted blooms of standard sorts, with not less than six varieties nor more than 10 blooms of a variety, to be staged in one vase. Our membership is now as high as it has ever been, and the delinquents last year were fewer than for many years. With a view to increasing our membership, we have this year dis- tributed more than double the usual number of premium schedules, sending more than 500 to non-members. The results have not as yet been very marked, but perseverance in this plan will no doubt bring results in time. Our membership now stands at 348, of these, 13 being life members. During the past year, we have lost by death, Patrick O'Mara, who died May 25; C. W. Ward, who passed away June 24, and Jacob Schulz, who died JuTy 21. These three men were among our oldest members and were known to most of you. Mention should also be made of the passing of Mrs. Dorner, widow of the late Frederick Dorner, who died June 25, and Mrs. Nichol- son, wife of our esteemed member, Wm. Nicholson, who died July 31. Many of you have enjoyed the hos- pitality of their homes in years past. We now have 253 members on the Soci- ety of American Florists roster and President Chas. W. Johnson has been named as director for the year 1921. A resolution was introduced in our meeting last January, to change our by-laws to permit the changing of the annual dues to suit the exigencies of the times. This resolution was printed in the annual report and again cir- culated with the premium schedule in December. Provision must be made for more funds to meet the expenses of the society, which will probably not be much less for some time to come. We should also not lose sight of the fact that additional funds will enable the society to expand its activi- ties and to do some things which had to go undone for lack of funds. The receipts of the secretary's office dur- ing the past year were : For three life memberships. . ..$ 150.00 For annual dues 733.00 For advertising 461.00 For miscellaneous 108.25 Total $1,452.25 F. E. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. Treasurer American Carnation S ciety. ~ 12 1921. The American Florist. 91 David S. Ward, Queens, N. Y. Judge. SOME OFFICIALS OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. 92 The American Florist. Jan. 29, All of which was turned over to the treasurer. The books of the secretary and the treasurer were audited by a public accountant and found correct. I The annual report was issued and "distributed at the regular time follow- ing the annual meeting. The pre- mium schedule was delayed a few days on account of delay in the transmit- ting of copy for the advertising section. The advertising rates were ordered in- creased by the board of directors, and we are pleased to note that all of our regular advertisers recognized the jus- tice in the increase and responded cheerfully, so that this department will again show its annual profit to the society. Our members should re- ciprocate this generous spirit. Special announcements were printed free of charge by the trade press, for which our thanks are due. During the past year, there have been offered for registration six seed- ling and seven sport varieties. We desire to impress upon our members the necessity of submitting blooms of sport varieties for inspection by_our judges before registration can be com- pleted. We now have on file a number of such varieties which, cannot be placed on the register for the above reason. Our system is simple anil practical. The fifth national flower show date has been definitely set for March 25- April 1, 1922. The special committee will submit a premium schedule for your, approval. The final drafting of all premium schedules, being under the control of the board of directors, suggestions and recommendations from this meeting will be in order. We sug- gest that our members underwrite a portion of the carnation schedule, due credit to be given each contributor. Your board of directors held its usual meetings, one at Chicago immediately after the annual meeting, and the other at Cleveland last August. Treasurer Dorner's Report. General Fund. Expenses. Orders on Treas. paid .. $1. 773. 29 Jan. 17. 1921. Balance.. 402.08 $2,175.37 General Fund. Reeeipts. Jan. 12, 1920. Cash on hand $ 804.21 Cash received 1.371.16 $2,175.37 Permanent Fund. Jan. 12, 1920, Balance . .$2,625.31 Feb. 2. 1920. Cash 100.00 Mar. 17, 1920, Cash 50.00 Jan. 1, 1921, Interest .. 110.91 $2,886.22 Jan. 5, 1921. Transferred to General Fund $ 110.91 Jan. 17, 1921, Balance .. 2.775.31 $2,886.22 r>orner Memorial Fund. Jan. 12, 1920, Balance ..$1,003.47 Jan. 1, 1921, Interest .. 40.52 Jan. 5, 1921, Interest .. 10.00 ■ $1,053.99 Jan. 17, Balance in fund. $1,053.99 Total of all Funds. General fund $ 02.08 Permanent fund 2.775.31 Corner Memorial Fund. 1.053.99 Carnations for Mothers' Day. Paper by Charles P. Mueller. Wichita. Kan., read at the annual meeting of the American Carnation Society at Washing- ton, D. C. January 26-27. 1921. Some years ago, when the idea of commemorating Mothers' day by wear- ing a carnation was originated by Miss Jarvis, a great deal of publicity was obtained. The ladies' clubs, churches, etc., catching the idea, took it up and followed her lead with the result that the first year found Wichita very short on the supply of carnations and long on the demand for them. Being some 24 hours away from any large market. we have to place our orders early to get carnations. We were unfortunate in receiving the first cut, and by the time they reached us, the poor things were so tired that they went to sleep, which all florists know is very dis- couraging. I do not blame the grow- ers for holding their flowers as long as they possibly can, and I do not blame the commission houses for dis- posing of the first cut first. But the poor florists, 24 to 36 hours away from the market, had to take the sleepy carnations, pay for them, smile, and try to make the best of a bad matter. The second and third years seemed equally bad, if not worse, for the de- mand for carnations had increased. I took up the matter of increasing our cut with my carnation grower, and told him that I thought we could do it. By carefully watching the flow- ers at the time of development, we came to the conclusion that we could increase the yield. Our method has been, that on or about February 1, we select a bench or two of carnations which are beginning to show plenty of shoots coming on. By February 15 the buds begin to show. We disbud the lower two, as these two have a rather weak stem. Then we watch the development of the remaining buds. If the terminal bud is develop- ing rapidly, we leave that on. as it holds the next bud back somewhat. When the terminal bud has opened, we take it off and use it in design work. If the terminal bud is not de- veloping rapidly, we disbud it and leave the other three or four good strong buds to develop. The buds must be watched very carefully from now on so as to bring the crop at the proper time. Should the buds come a little slow, we put more heat under the bench (we grow all our carnations on raised benches), and open up the ven- tilators. If they seem to be coming a little too fast, we cut off the steam entirely and lower the temperature in the house by giving plenty of air. In this way we can hasten the flowers a week to 10 days, or we can hold them back. By treating them in this man- ner, the flowers all develop at the IiMDOT LEAW (COJMIDD dDnnr nw ran cccdiliid St.Valentines Day - Feb Wh SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS' ST. VALENTINE POSTER. 1921. The American Florist. 93 BANQUET TRI-STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION, FARGO, N. D. JANUARY 13, 1921. same time. I have had as many as six perfect flowers on one stem. Care should be taken in feeding, as carna- tions require more nourishment when more flowers are grown to the stem. To be sure, the same treatment will not apply throughout the United States, and must be modified to suit local requirements. In the first place, we must consider the condition of the weather. In Kansas, we have from 12 to 20 days of sunshine a month, during the winter, which causes the flowers to develop quicker and stronger than where there is a lot of cloudy weather and artificial heat must be depended upon. It took us nearly five years before we got hold of the right flowering stem and learned how to handle the temperature in the houses so that we could depend on a big crop. Ii is very true that once in awhile we miss it by two or three days, but that is due to sudden unex- pected changes in the weather. Instead of raising prices on the car- nations for Mothers' day, we are able to lower the prices for individual flowers, because we grow four to six perfect flowers on a stalk, and we sell them for $2.00 per dozen flowers, while if we had disbudded, we would have had to get at least $4.00 per dozen stalks, and I have heard that some florists charge as high as $5.00. This was possible only because we increased the number of flowers on the stalk and sold the stalks for 60 to 75 cents each. You can readily see where much more money may be realized by this method than where disbudding is prac- ticed and only 35 to 50. cents a stalk is received. This also eliminates many of the "profiteering" charges which were so prevalent last May. Our cus- tomers seem to be well satisfied with three and four flowers to a stalk, and in my opinion, they make a much nicer appearance in a vase. If they are to be worn individually, the stems must be cut off any way. I have found the best varieties to grow in this manner are Matchless, for white, and Belle Washburn for red. We used to grow Prosperity, which really did better than Matchless for this purpose. Belle Washburn gives good results, as it is naturally a late bloomer, and its full crop comes in just about right for Mothers' day. We have never tried any pink carnations, but this year I think we shall try a few plants of Gloriosa and see what results we have with them. aUhougn very few Olnrinsii are grown in this part of the country today. I am very sorry that it is not pos- sible for me in lie present in person at this meeting and take part in the discussion. I realize that it would not be feasible to duplicate my method of treatment of carnations for Moth- ers' day trade in all parts of the United States, but I believe that the theory is sound, and I know that I have ob- tained results, for on the benches treated, I have increased the cut from three to four times normal, and I think that we will all agree that this amounts to a considerable sum at Mothers' day. On one bench, 5x150 feet, holding 1,000 plants. I cut 10,000 flowers for Mothers' day last year. I will be very glad to answer any in- quires that you may wish to send me. Improved Methods of Soil Sterilization. Paper by W. D. Howard. Milford, Mass., read at the thirtieth annual meeting of the American Carnation Society at Washington, D. C, January 2C-27. 1921. There is a new subject brought be- fore the florist's eyes today, that is the subject of soil sterilization. The prin- cipal points to be brought out are its beneficial means, its labor and money- saving advantages. We have tried planting carnations in the same soil, three or four times in succession, and we are well pleased with the results. In some instances the soil has not been change in the bench for as long as four years, being left in the benches and sterilized right there by means of a simple and inexpensive apparatus; the method employed does not require milch labor or time. First of all. the soil must be in the right condition, which would be about the same moisture as one would like to plant in. This means, have it in a good mellow condition clear through to the bottom of the bench. We use four galvanized iron pans which are 12 feet long, eight inches deep and two inches narrower than the width of the bench; these pans also have two stap-iron handles on each side, for car- rying purposes when hot, but you can have your pans any size suitable for any number of shifts which will cover the length of the house and not leave any space unsterilized. The pans are set over the bench, bottom side up, and connected by unions. Through the center of each pan runs a one and a quarter inch pipe with holes drilled one foot apart, right through the pipe, horizontal to the pipe so the steam will flow freely into the soil. The steam is taken from one of the main pipes into the second union, thus hav- ing two pans on each side of the in- take, which allows good dry steam to go 25 feet each way. In this way the steam will be even all the way through the four pans. After the nans are connected, we take soil and bank it between the pans and the bench so the steam will not escape from the sides. Steam is turned on and five pounds is registered on the steam gauge. Less than five, gives too much moisture for the soil, and more than five, is liable to bake the soil. The main thing is to have good dry steam work its way through the soil and come out around the bottom of the bench. This usually takes about one-half hour. Thus all injurious germs, insects, etc., are de- stroyed, yet certain organisms needed for the proper growth of the plants are not injured. After the soil is steamed, it should be worked up as soon as possible so that in case of a little too much moisture, the fresh air will keep it sweet and friable. Thus, the soil is kept from becoming water- logged and sticky, or burned and brit- tle, as is often the case when soil is steamed in a large quantity, inside a 94 The American Florist. Jan. 29, cement or similar tank, when continued heating- is necessary, thereby destroy- ing the texture and at the same time, killing the micro-organisms which are so necessary for the development of plant life. Although these beneficial organisms will stand more heat than will the spores of fungi or various bacteria in any stage of development, these beneficial organisms will also be destroyed if the heat is too great or is kept up too long. Meanwhile, four men have worked up 50 feet more of soil into a good loose condition and are ready to shift the pans. In this way, the only time that is lost is that taken to shift the pans to the other 50 feet that is ready. After the soil is ster- ilized, it is treated as new soil and the needed fertilizers added to it. We have found by actual experience that while sterilized soil is not as good as new, it is a great improvement over the old, as we have proven it by using new soil, old soil sterilized, and old soil not sterilized in the same bed side by side. The actual cost is about one-half of that of changing the soil. The Awards. SEEDLINGS AND STANDARD SORTS. Vase of 100 blooms, one variety, white — Strouts, Inc., Biddeford, Me., with White Delight, first; Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn., with Thomas C Joy, second. Vase of 100 blooms, one variety, flesh pink^ being those shades of flesh or salmon color—Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., with Laddie, first; Geo. Berkert. Denver, Colo., with Denver, second. Vase of 100 blooms, one variety, light pink, being those shades of pink verging on the true pink and not lighter" than Gloriosa nor darker than Winsor — Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C, with Democracy, first; R. P. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., with Morning- Glow second. Vase of 100 blooms, one variety, me- dium pink, including any variety darker than Winsor and not darker than Mrs. Ward — Gude Bros. Co., with Mrs. C. W. Ward, first. Vase of 100 blooms, one variety, dark pink, being darker than Mrs. Ward and including all so-called cerise, not dark enough to be classed as red — S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., with Rosalia, first; Gude Bros. Co., with Laddie, second. Vase of 100 blooms, one variety, red or scarlet, to include all varieties gen- erally included in those colors — Coombs, Hartford, Conn., with Eureka, first: S. J. Goddard, with Happy Day, second. Vase of 100 blooms, one variety, yel- low or yellow variegated — Strouts, Inc., with Maine Sunshine, first. Vase 100 blooms, one variety, white variegated — S. J. Goddard, with Lark, first; Wm. Sim, with Fairy ,_ second. Section B — Open to all varieties dis- seminated prior to July, 1919, fifty blooms, one variety, to be shown in each class : Matchless — W. D. Howard first; Coombs, second. Any other white — Strouts, with Crys- tal White first; Wm. Sim, with White Benora, second. Enchantress Supreme — Ernest Saun- ders, first. Pink Delight — W. D. Howard, first Ernest Saunders, second. Laddie — Coombs, first; Gude Bros., second. Any other light pink — W. D. How- ard, with Cottage Maid, first. Mrs. C. W. Ward — W. D. Howard, first; Wm. Sim, second. Rosalia — Wm. Sim, first. Any other dark pink — Wm. Sim, with Rosette, first. Belle Washburn — Coombs, first; W. D. Howard second. Any other red or scarlet — Wm. Sim, with Herald, first; Ernest Saunders, with Beacon, second. Any other crimson — Ernest Saunders, with Doris, first. Any white variegated — Wm. Sim, with Benora, first. Section C — Fifty blooms in each class. One premium in each class. Morning Glow — W. D. Howard. Ethel Fisher — W. D. Howard. Ruth Baur — Coombs. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY MEDALS. Vase of 100 blooms, any variety — S. J. Goddard, with Laddie, gold medal, scoring 93 1 /;. points. SPECIAL S. A. F. MEDALS. For undisseminated varieties of American origin — Strouts, with Roslyn, scoring 80 points, silver medal: George Benkert, with Denver, 86 points, bronze medal. FRED DORNER MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL. Offered for best vase of 100 blooms, any variety of seedling, sports not be- ing eligible. Must have been in culti- vation not less than three years and must score not less than 85 points. American Carnation Society's scale — Strouts, with Donald, scoring 89 points. CERTIFICATE OE MERIT. New or undisseminated varieties, which must score not less than 85 points : To Edward Winkler. Wake- field. Mass., for Seedling No. 4. Those Present. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. 111. S. A. Anderson. Buffalo, N. Y. George Asmus, Chicago. George Ball, Chicago. B. F. Barr, Lancaster, Pa. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. E. H. Blind, Pittsburgh, Pa. F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O. G. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. A. M. Campbell, Philadelphia. Pa. John Canning, Ardsley, N. Y. George Crissman, Punxsutawney. Pa. E. N. Croninger, Allentown, Pa. J. L. Denmead, Marshalltown. la. Theo. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. Wm. H. Englehart. Memphis. Tenn. E. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia. Pa. W. B. Girvin, Lancaster, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUM SUNSHINE. 1921. The American Florist. 95 S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass. Jos. J. Goudy, Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Graham, Jr., Baltimore, Md Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O Gordon Hammond, Ashland, Va. W. A. Hammond, Ashland, Va. John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. W. W. Hathaway, Brockton, Mass. I. S. Hendrickson, New York. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Jos. H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass. Roman Irwin, New York. Capt. M. M. James, Dorking, Eng._ C. W. Johnson, Rockford, 111. J ,H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn. Thos. Joy, Nashville, Tenn. W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111. L. J. Kentor, Watertown, Mass. T. W. Kilner, Chicago. Wm. Kleinheinz, Philadelphia, Pa. Paul Klingsporn, Chicago. Herman Knoble, Cleveland, O. Joseph Kohout, Chicago. John Kuhn, Philadelphia, Pa. F. Lautenschlager, Chicago. Alfred Locker, Milwaukee, Wis. C. U. Liggit, Philadelphia, Pa. E. A. Lowther, New York. Chas. McCauley, Geneva, 111. Andrew McNaughten, Haverford, Pa. T. Malbranc, Johnstown, Pa. E. H. Mann, Richmond^ Ind. Jos. Margolis, Boston, Mass. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. tTames Miller, Lynru Mass. George Morrison, Baltimore, Md. George G. Moyse, Waltham, Mass. J. C. Murphy, Cincinnati, O. William Muth, Philadelphia, Pa. John Nelson, Framingham, Mass. Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. W. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. Charles Niemann, New York. A. J. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. N. Olson, Hartford, Conn. E. Allan Pierce, Waltham, Mass. Roger Peterson, Cincinnati, O. Henry Penn, Boston, Mass. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. J. J. Perry, Baltimore, Md. W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. W. J. Pilcher, Kirkwood, Mo. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Robert Pyle, West Grove. Pa. Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind. Rogers Reed, Whitman, Mass. J. W. Reimel, Woodhaven N. Y. E. A. Richards. Greenfield, Mass. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. H. L. Rowe, Richmond, Va. W. A. Rowe, Kirkwood, Mo. Ernest Saunders, Lewiston, Me. W. W. Scholtz, Charlotte, N. C. Charles Schwartz, Central Park, N.Y. H. W. Sheppard, Cincinnati, O. William Sinn, Saugus., Mass. S. S. Skidelsky, New York. Walter Stroh, Batavia, N. Y. C. S. Strout, Biddeford, Me. W. W. Thompson, Hartford, Conn. A. S. Thurston, College Park, Md. J. W. Templeton, Plymouth, Pa. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. F. H. Traendly, New York. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. C. M. Wagner, Lutherville, Md. J. C. Walley, Pittsburgh, Pa. J. H. Walling, Zelienople, Pa. Elmer Weaver, Ronks, Pa. Lloyd Weaver, Ronks, Pa. Henry Wehrman, Chicago. P. Welsh, Boston, Mass. T. A. Weston, New York. C. N. White, Medina, N. Y. J. S. Wilson, Des Moines. la. Edward Winkler, Wakefield, Mass. John Young, New York. Herman Zimmer, Collingswood. N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUM ORANGE QUEEN. THE LADIES. Mis. B. F. Barr, Lancaster, Pa. Mrs. Theo. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. Mrs. Roman Irwin, New York. Mrs. Alfred Locker, Milwaukee. Mrs. A. McNaughten, Haverford, Pa. Mrs. J. Nelson, Framingham, Mass. Mrs. W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Mrs. Rogers Reed, Whitman, Mass. Mrs. C. S. Strout, Biddeford, Me. Mrs. Edw. Winkler, Wakefield, Mass. Notes. The principal exhibitors included : Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn.; George Brenkhart, Denver, Colo. : S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.; H. C. G. Schwartz, Central Park, N. Y.; Ed- ward Winkler, Wakefield. Mass.; Bar- rows Greenhouses, Gorham, Maine: Strout's, Inc., Biddeford, Me.; W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass.; Gude Bros., Washington, D. C; Baur and Stein- kamp, Indianapolis. Ind.; Ernest Saun- ders, Lewiston, Me.; Coombs. Florist. Hartford, Conn.: Richmond Green- house Co.. Richmond, Ind.; J. E. Nel- son, Framingham, Mass.; William Sim. Cliftondale. Mass.; J. M. Gasser Co.. Cleveland, O. Twenty-eight of the New Englanders arrived in a special car, bringing their flowers with them. In the exhibition there were 50 per cent more entries than last vear. New Bedford. Mass — W. S. Brown has leased one of his houses to the city. Mamstique. Mich. — E. N. Johnson has been on the sick list, and will take a vacation trip. Atlanta, Ga. — Fire which started in the basement of the building occupied by the Dahl Floral Co., December 25, destroyed the establishment and spread to two adjoining buildings, resulting in a loss of .$100,000. Windsor. Ont. — Miss Annie Shipley, a school teacher of this city, advo- cates horticulture and the cultivation of flowering plants in her classes. She says the pupils love the flowers given them by parents and teachers and it encourages their interest in flower gardens. 96 The American Florist. Jan. 29, PLANT NOTES. Antirrhinums. The grower of antirrhinums has an opportunity now to select the best plants from which to propagate the stock for another year, as the plants are now producing fine spikes and it is possible to select the best types. Those that have fine large flowers set closely together on the stem, and yet not close enough to crowd, are to be perferred. The earliness of blooming is another matter to take into consideration. It will be found in raising these plants from seed that there is little differ- ence in their time of blooming, and for winter flowering the earliest that there are of good type should be chosen. There are plenty of good cuttings to be obtained now, for the laterals which grow from the axil of each leaf make the best cuttings and the flower is en- larged by their removal. Plants that are in bloom will be benefited greatly from now on by feeding either with liquid manure or a strong mulch, and the next growth thinned to eight or ten shoots, which will insure a much better crop for spring cutting than to allow all the small shoots to grow. Keep the plants tied erect all the time, for it takes but a few hours' sun to draw the tip up from a stem that leans away from the center with the re- sult that a crooked stem is formed, which greatly impairs its appearance. These spikes of bloom should be han- dled very carefully, especially the long sprays, for they are very brittle and break easily. It is better not to cut too many at once. When cutting hold them with the heads hanging down, and when there are as many as can be easily held in the hand, cut. take them at once to the flower room, trim off all surplus growth and tie the stems a dozen in a bunch, then loosely tie strings around the center and toward the top of the bunch, and place the stem in a deep jar of water. This prevents crooked stems so often seen, for the plant continues its growth after being cut, and if allowed to hang away from the jar the blooms grow crooked. Pelargoniums. While all the plants so well known as geraniums are pelargoniums, yet it is the show of fancy type called by many Lady Washington geraniums that are generally known under this, name. The plants that are wanted in bloom in April and May will now be in their blooming pots and beginning to show their blooming growths, but for June and July flowering the plants should now be shifted to the blooming pots, five or six-inch as the plants may require, except large specimens, of which few are now seen. They like a turfy, coarse loam, to which may be added one-fourth well rotted manure, and if the soil is heavy a liberal amount of sharp sand to keep it open, and the plants should be potted very firmly. A cool, well-ventilated house should be selected for growinr them, and until the days grow warmer and brighter, they should be watered spar- ingly. In early spring, when they are well covered with foliage and the blooming shoots begin to grow, more water will be needed. A little stop- ping may be necessary if the plants send forth strong long growths, to make the plant shapely^ hut care a,nd judgment should be used in this opera- tion, which should cease upon the ap- pearance of the bud shoots, which are easily distinguished by the different manner of growth. Do not attempt to take any cuttings at this time, for after the plants are through blooming is the best time for propagation, and any cuttings taken now are pretty sure to rob the plants of the blopm. These plants are very subject to attacks of both red spider and green fly, and should be fumigated or sprayed regu- larly. As the extremely hot, dry days of summer approach a slight shade will be found very ^beneficial to both the i plants and flowers. Verbenas. The verbena makes a very satisfac- tory bedding plant if properly grown, but the thin, spindly plants produced from late grown seed and planted in flats and baskets as closely together as is possible in order that they may be sold at a cheap price, seldom make any showing in the beds until very late in summer. The seeds should be sown early enough that the plants may be stonned and branched and grown in pots, and one plant so grown will make more showing during the season than half a dozen of the poor plants so freely offered at the spring sales. It is really better to buy the rooted cut- tings of selected varieties that are ad- vertised at this time than to sow seed after the middle of February. Seed sown up to this date, however, can be grown on to make fine plants. Care must be exercised in the germination of the seed, which is often blamed for the carelessness or lack of knowledge of the grower, for the seed damps off very easily when its germinates, being very sensitive to any change in tem- perature in moisture. Until they begin to make growth, the plants should be watched carefully, never al- lowed to become dry, or exposed to any draughts. ■ • Genistas. The plants of genistas should now be making their flowering growth and no further pinching will be necessary except in the case of long, strong growths which sometimes break from the stem and thereby spoil the sym- metery of the plant, and these should be cut back as soon as they grow be- yond the other flowering shoots. They can now be bloomed in. succession by moving some into a warmer house, but those that are wanted at Easter are still better left in a cool house, one with a temperature of 45 degrees being the one that will produce the best re- sults. These plants are never partial to great heat, reveling in a cool atmos- phere, and often when taken into the warm living rooms where the air is extremely dry will soon drop their leaves. Those that are being grown to certain shapes, such as the balls, pyra- mids or baskets, will doubtless require some pinching back yet, but this should be done with great care or the flowering buds will be removed. A close examination of the tip of the shoot will clearly show whether the buds are forming and when this oc- curs all pinching must be immediately stopped. Any blind wood or extra strong growths that are cut out may- be made into cuttings and young stock obtained. These will root much bet- ter in a cool propagating bench than in one where the bottom heat is con- fined. When the plants are full of bloom they will require heavy water- ing, and do not place them in a dry warm location for any great length of time. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted l.y Robt. Klft, Phlln.. Pa. Baum's Novel Notice of Sunday Closing;. Baum's Home of Flowers. Inc., Knox- ville, Tenn., has announced that its store has observed Sunday closing since July 1915, a clever series of cartoons which are arranged on one page being sent to the store's patrons, showing the florist who keeps his shop open on Sunday, haggard and worn out chasing- nickels, his clerk dissatisfied, business running along in the same old rut with little increase in sales and his tomb- stone at 60, having worked seven days a week all his life in contrast to the retailer who can accompany his family to church, alert and on the job with a happy and cheerful clerk, a progres- sive business on a par with the best stores and retired and enjoying life at three score years. Next Week in the Flower Shop. In the readjustment period through which Ithe country is now passing there is more than ever a need to pay attention to prices. There is little or no necessity to lower the figures, but no opportunity should be lost to call attention to the excellence and quality of the plants and cut flowers. Price cards should play an important part in the window displays, the various items of the plants and flowers on view speak for themselves; they are beautiful and desirable, but, without the price card, may be considered too valuable — worth more than the ob- server can pay. With the silent sales- man at work, however, the mind is quickly made up, one way or the other, owing to the definite information. The large department stores always quote prices in their advertisements, display them conspicuously in their window and store offerings, which must be on account of the good re- sults in increased sales. While roses are scarce at this time, carnations are increasing in quantity as are sweet peas and calendulas and there is an overstock of Paper White narcissus. This latter flower and carnations can be used to advantage in cheap spray work. Laurel branches and leucothoe sprays, used liberally, help in the ar- rangement. The several varieties of primulas now in the market are coming into their height of bloom. These make splendid stock to handle, being very decorative in store or window, and when featured singly, in baskets or several together in pans, are most at- tractive. ^ It is now time to begin the prelimi- nary Valentine publicity. Good sized hearts with the date, Feb. 14, in the center in bold, white or gilt letters, should be conspicuously displayed in store and window. Get out all the stock left over from last season — it may be used to advantage when the time comes. Valentine's day, on ac- count of its sentiment, is essentially a floral event and the whole trade should unite in their efforts to greatly expand its usefulness. Every retailer has the opportunity, through his cus- tomers' list and prospects, to create new business by means of well-worded announcements and the dealers' helps in booklets, stickers, etc.. that are to be obtained at low prices. These and the showy and effective posters should be put in circulation at once, and from now on used continuously. People must be told all about the day, long 1921. The American Florist. 97 before, and continuously, so they will be sure not to forget it. The event, from a business standpoint, is what you make it. With those who are en- thusiastic and spread this propaganda among their customers, there will be excellent returns, while with others who make no attempt to feature the day, results are quite different. The use of plants and cut flowers as decorative features in windows of other trades has often been spoken of in this column. There is a big field along these lines, which, if pushed by the trade, would become important. A handsome basket of growing plants, with its metal container, if well wa- tered, is good for several days without attention. Vases of cut flowers can be changed every other day. Artificial plants and cut flowers are used to a much larger extent now than former- ly for this purpose, and while very showy, have not the life, nor do they attract the attention of the real plants and flowers. Pansies are always pop- ular and should now be carried in stock. They are the flower with which to top off and finish a nicely arranged box. The little colonial bouquets are al- ways attractive; they can be made for the most part of scraps, loose snap- dragon flowers, broken buds, etc. With their lace paper finish they present a perfect little arrangement that is very salable. If there are any draggy bills on the books get after them now. If let- ters have no effect, send a messen- ger — get a promise — and be always on the spot the day named. There are a number of ways to collect bills, one of which is to be extremely careful to whom credit is given, and another is to never let the account get old, as when it reaches this stage it is almost hopeless. The Daily Routine. The factor considered most impor- tant in the army or navy, is discipline, without which there is no order. Each, in their varying rank, have their work to perform and must be on duty at the proper time and place. This necessary detail, this strict ob- servance of performance, particularly as regards time, should be the rule in the flower shop. It is most important that all should be on hand at the open- ing time, be it 7, 7 :30 or 8 o'clock. The first two hours are frequently the most active, as it is then the funeral orders must be made up or finished, and ex- cept for the obsequies at which there are evening services, delivered befere 11 a. m. The early opening of the store is desirable, as frequently persons who desire something for an early morning funeral, will call or phone at 7 a. m., and there are others taking early trains who will stop in about this time. One or more of the employes could take weekly turns in opening at 7 a. m., if the regular time for arrival was 7 :30, and leave a half-hour earlier in the evening. There should be system in the time of all for arrival, lunch and the closing hour. When the early morning orders are off, there should be something im- portant for each person. There are the little features for the display tables or counter, or to attract attention in the window. Miniature colonial Douquets, small handle vase baskets, or the dec- orating of foliage or flowering plants, which has so much to do in showing them at their best. The 'phone service, which is now o£ Biich importance in the receiving of or- ders, should be as perfect in the han- dling as possible. All calls should be immediately answered by a competent person, cashier or bookkeeper, who will get to know the voices of the custo- mers, be able to answer intelligently, and when necessary, call the person desired to the phone. Many stores try, as a matter of economy, to make one line do the work, when they should have at least two. Very frequently, persons ordering are in a great hurry, and the "busy" answer sends them at once to some one else. A number of the prominent flower shops in the larger cities have an operator and store system in which case there is nearly always a wire open for the incoming call. The going and returning of employes during the lunch period should be so regulated as to provide for emergencies. Frequently, in stores where there is but a small force, it happens at times but one person is left in charge, who may have several customers at once, together with a violent ringing of one or more phones. This causes a con- fusion that should be provided against by a better division of the clerks' lunch time, so that two will always be on duty. On dull days, or at odd times when a lull appears, this should be filled in with preparatory work, a filling up of some lines of stock that can be in- stantly drawn on when necesary. There is always to be a careful scanning of the early orders of the next day, stock secured and flowers opened so as to be at their best .and show to the greatest advantage. Phone calls to growers or dealers the night before, will often secure flowers not available the next day. Designs can frequently be greened, outlined with flowers, and perhaps almost finished, which preparatory work will be of the greatest help should other orders come in. The work in the shop is at times ir- regular; the morning opens up with but few orders on the files, but before the close, has developed into a very busy day. It is wonderful what a lot of work can be turned out when there is an unexpected run of orders and customers. It is then that the pre- paratory work, the ready mossed wreath forms, the made-up magnolia or oakleaved wreaths in various sizes, all ready for decoration with fresh flow- ers, are such time savers. The stand- ard stocks, such as palm leaves, wheat sheaves, a good assortment of baskets, easels, etc. Ribbon bows, made up, plenty of chiffon, scrip inscriptions and letters of all kinds should be ready for instant use. without the delay of send- ing for this or that item and holding up important deliveries. It is also an advantage just before closing to look over the flowers in the case, change the water in the jars., and fill a number with fresh water, so that they will be ready for the morning stock when it arrives. The address of every employe and a phone number, on which they can be reached, should be on file, as it frequently happens that in emergencies they are wanted at the store, and are then always within reach. As far as possible, the day's work should be so completed that every employee . is excused immediately at closing time. This is not difficult if the importance of being always on the job and expeditious in their work is kept constantly before them. Local Publicity. Address by W. H. Englehart, Memphis, Tenn., president of the Tennessee State Florists' Association, delivered at the an- nual meeting ot that organization in Mem- phis, November 17-18, 1920. No doubt you are all expecting some- thing very interesting and very helpful from me in this brief discussion of local advertising, so I am going to do my best to tell you in as few words as possible some of the personal ob- servations I have made that help me get the best advertising results for the least money. Do not, however, expect for a moment that I am going to tell you how to advertise your business; I am not ready to quit the florist busi- ness and take up the advertising pro- fession, or make a monkey of myself. What I am going to tell you is based upon my belief in advertising as a business builder, a patron winner. I believe in advertising. I believe in advertising, because advertising to me is simply aggressive salesmanship in public print, which tells our story to the thousands who are reached by the media that we use. Without going into the technique or details of advertising, which I leave entirely to my advertis- ing man, I will tell you a few of the rules which I apply to our advertis- ing in order that it may be most pro- ductive. I have heard it said by an experi- enced advertising man, and I believe it is true, that "Repetition Builds Reputa- tion." But unless you repeat some thought, idea, or appealing message, and stick to it everlastingly, you can have no repetition, and hence no repu- tation as a result of your advertis- ing for your word-of-mouth recommen- dations of customers. So the first rule I judge my advertising by is, "Does it contain in a clean understandable way, the one idea about which we are building our business?" and that is that Idlewild flowers, (if you will par- don this reference. to our business) that Idlewild flowers are not just flowers, but high quality flowers, and our ad- vertising is constantly aiming at that same target, putting that same thought into the minds of the people we want to reach. So instead of simply selling flowers, or advertising flowers, we are advertising and selling our own kind of flowers. Right here, I want to introduce my second rule of advertising and that is, every one of our advertisements, when possible, must contain some sentiment. Sentiment sells flowers in the great majority of instances, and I think you all agree with me. It is one of the most vital pillars of the flower busi- ness, and if I thought for a minute that sentiment should ever become dis- sociated from the flower business, I would sell out this minute or close UP shop. I insist upon sentiment, and am a firm believer in the fact that sen- timent sells flowers, and in the way of sentiment, I endeavor to capitalize every holiday, seasonable event and thought that in any way can be turned to flower sentiment, and whether we are pushing flowers, plants or bulbs, or anything else, I insist upon our adver- tising being seasonable. My third rule is, therefore, that our advertising must be seasonable and opportune. And my fourth and next to last rule is "Keep something before the public at all times." Our customers, patrons, friends and prospective patrons, must not be given an opportunity to forget what we sell, because I feel we owe ! them the obligation to keep them in- formed. 98 The American Florist. Jan. 29, I will summarize briefly by telling you about the various kinds of pub- licity we employ, for I am constantly improving and building up our adver- tising. First, and of greatest impor- tance to us in my experience., has been our newspaper advertising. In my opinion, newspaper advertising excels all others. And if you will stop to consider, you can easily understand what a short cut to countless thousands of people, newspaper advertising is. In Memphis, we have two afternoon pa- pers and one morning paper, and in a single day, I can reach nearly every prospect in this territory within 70 miles of Memphis by using them. What originally sold me on newspaper ad- vertising was the fact that department stores disposed of such great quantities of merchandise by using newspapers. For if newspapers will sell merchan- dise, they will certainly sell flowers where sentiment is strong in its appeal. And I have found it to be true. I need say little about newspaper advertis- ing; it needs no justification: it is just what it is. a business-getting, sales- making' help to the florist business. Frankly, I have also a "hobby," and in advertising, my hobby is "direct ad- vertising." And I will say. the timely use of mailing folders, cards, etc.. sent out just previous to holidays or events, also bring a ready response in orders. You are all more or less familiar with the kind of advertising I mean. I mail this advertising to our customers only, as I have no prospect list, and as quickly as we win new customers, I add them to my mailing list. During the past two seasons we used the service of the C. E. Falls Service Company for our direct mail adver- tising, and with the good results I have aforementioned; without taking up your time with billboard advertising or painted signs or street car card adver- tising, all of which I favor, I will close with a few of the ways we have cap- italized some of our equipment and location. Locations in Memphis are difficult to find and remember because of the countless numbers of small specialtly stores, and the fact that they are widely scattered about town. On the sidewalk, at the curb in front of out- store, you will find plants and trees that are green the year round. The entire front of the building is in a bright attractive color that stands out for several blocks each way on the street; a bright spot on the street, and once one has seen the green plants and trees on the sidewalk, and the color of the store front, they will forever after identify our store and its loca- tion whenever they see one of out- advertisements anywhere. I have gone farther. The interior is also of a striking, appealing color, and the displays and windows are in tune with the seasons. Our paneled body delivery motor cars are also painted in a striking, appealing, at- tractive color, that is suggestive of bright and fresh flowers, using a light green color for the dominating scheme, and I am confident that it pays. But last, and not least, I am a stick- er for the last rule in all my advertis- ing. I do not have a single advertise- ment, piece of printed matter, sign, or service equipment, that does not carry the greatest advertisement our business had, "Say It With Flowers," and I credit much of the greater demand for flowers to the greater use of this ap- pealing slogan that is the envy of all industries whose sales are even slightly influenced by sentiment. We have it. fellow florists. Let's capitalize it for all its worth. There is none better in the land. As a parting thought, I wish to say that we advertise to get people to think and feel and say the same things about our business that we want them to say, and in making them feel and think and talk, we sell- them our product. Re- cently the president of one of the great- est national retail dealers organiza- tions in the United States said: "The man who advertises locally, not only advertises the fact that he is an up-to- date, wide-awake merchant, but also advertises the fact that he is success- ful in his business and making money, and usually is a very influential factor in his community." And I want to say, that I believe if there were 30 florists in Memphis, and they all advertised in the right way, all ;J0 would do more business than the 10 or 15 now do with the small amount of local advertising. I repent I believe in advertising. Abstr Roseaci vention Bedding Roses. pape Crowell. mal con- !. Miss., read at ( t the Tennessee State Florists' As- at -Memphis, November 17-19, 1920 I have often thought the word, char ity, and the term bedding roses, were analogous. Holy Writ says. "Charity shall cover a multitude of sins." So, in like manner, the term, bedding roses, usually covers an indiscriminate list of waifs, nondescripts, bench stock, easy-doers, and especially those vari- eties which afford an ample armor of thorns — just roses and nothing more. The majority of roses, however, will grow in the open ground even under trying conditions and produce a few blooms for a limited period, but as a rule, the results are unsatisfying. Roses of weak constitution soon fall heir to the many ills which are constant and unrelenting, and unless provision is made for congenial surroundings, the spot of soil meant for their abiding place, too often proves to be their ea rly grave. I feel safe in asserting that there are just as few good bedding roses as there are varieties suited to culture under glass. On the one hand, the skill and care of the expert grower ministers to every want by providing environments which are congenial and satisfying, while the bedding rose must take issue with every adverse condition which Nature brings with her chang- ing seasons, anid the almost daily moods of extremes, which . hamper growth by the denial of proper food, moisture and heat. Roses will not grow and prosper unless given the ut- most care and attention. Even those varieties of robust habit and vigor re- quire proper soil conditions, perfect drainage, ample food, full sunlight, care in pruning, and constant attention must be the watchword. The bedding rose which I have in view, is one that does well on its own root; it is a gross feeder, vigorous in growth, with foliage resistant to the greatest degree to the attacks of fungus diseases and other ills. It is prolific in bloom; constant under the most trying conditions, producing well formed buds and open flowers of good substance which stand up well when used for house decoration, and withall, one that gives much for litttle. The rose that does well on its own root, is of first importance as a garden rose. Possibly 75 per cent of all roses grown fall into the hands of those who know little about plant culture. and the after care they receive is of a negligible quantity. Many of our best roses should be worked on congenial stocks for best results, and when sales are made of budded roses, the seller should caution the buyer relative to the planting and after care. The bud- ded rose, when improperly planted or worked on stocks which produce an abundance of sprouts, is not only an- noying and unsatisfactory in the hands of the amateur, but even the skill of the expert grower is severely taxed in preventing the constantly recurring subterranean growth. I shall, no doubt, be criticized for the list of bedding roses I am giving you, because I am leaving out many of your favorites which, I am sure, would add materially to any list, if grown by skilled hands, but I have in mind rather the small buyer who loves the rose because it is chaste and beau- tiful, and who has little time from the drudgery of everyday life to care tw- its needs, but who is willing to find a place in some nook or corner or bor- der where it may fight for its life near the roots of some over-spreading tree. Owing to the great diversity of soil and climatic conditions throughout the country, the list I have prepared is suited only to localities similar to the one in which I live. As a whole, the tea rose is the most satisfactory family suited to southern conditions. It thrives on its own roots, is robust in growth, floriferous. fra- grant, constant in bloom and always dependable. It never loafs on the job, and if given the least attention, will fight its way and win among a riot of weeds and grass, if well established. Next in order, I would place the hy- brid teas. When well done, all are beautiful, but the majority are slack- ers when the rub comes and only the favored few are worthy of extended planting unless grown under equable conditions. To the above two groups may be added a few Bourbons, Chinas, hybrid Remontants, rugosas and their hybrids and the baby ramblers. Bedding roses may be divided into three groups: (a) those grown for cut flowers; (b) those grown for massing or mass effect, (c) and those grown for borders, dwarf beds or similar re- quirements. Some of the most depend- able varieties are unequal in growth, i. e., Duchess de Brabant, a strong grower, while Grus an Teplitz is only moderate in growth, which illustrates the point. It is needless to say that for mass planting or grouping, the best effect is brought about by using only- one variety. I have found the following list to be dependable under the trying extremes that we have in this section : Tea Roses — Cut flower varieties: William R. Smith, salmon and rose-pink. Maman Cochet, light pink. White Cochet creamy white, faintly tinged blush. Helen Good, de icate yellow, suffused pink. Mrs. Benj. R. Cant, deep rose. Safrano, apricc t and fawn. Papa Gontier. •osy-cnmson. Etoile de Lyon bright sulphur-yellow. Alexander Hill Gray, deep golden yellow. Marie Van Ho itte, canary yellow, petals tipped Devoniensis, creamy white, blush center. To the above may be added such varieties as Blumenschmidt, Mile. F. Kruger. Bride, Bridesmaid, Isabella Sprunt. Maurice Ro- vier. White Bougere, General Tartas and Marie Guillot. Tea Roses — For massing and show: Duchess de Brabant, light rose, shading to salmon. Mme. Joseph Schwartz, creamy white, tinted pink. Mme, I.ambard. bright deep rose. Snowflake, pure white. These varieties are also good as cut flower varieties, but for growth, freedom of bloom and general mass effect, they are unequaled. 1921. The American Florist 99 Hybrid Tea — Cut flower varieties: Radiance, rosy carmine. Red Radiance, glowing crimson. Pres. Taft, deep shining pink. Ant, Rivoire, rosy flesh on yellow ground- F. R. Patzer, creamy buff. Col. S, R, Williamson, satiny white, blush center. Helen Gould, bright red. Laurent Carle, velvety carmine. Mme. Abee Chatenay, carmine rose, shad- ed salmon. Lady Usurla, flesh pink. Rhea Reid, dark velvety red. Mrs. A. R. Waddell. coppery orange. Mme. Jenny Gillmeot, deep saffron yellow. Hybrid Tea — Varieties for massing: Ecarlate. brilliant red. Red Letter Day, brilliant glowing scarlet. Mile. H. Cambier, orange yellow. Wellesley, pink. Miss Cynthia Ford, pink. Where one has good soil conditions, po- sition and the desire to increase the list, and also a willingness to work and oc- casionally take defeat, the following should be grown: General McArthur. Mme. Testout, Mme. Euler, Lady Ashton, General Jansen, Mme. Jules Grolez, Mme. Segond Weber, Ophelia, Killarney, White Killarnev, Bettv, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Columbia, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Kaiserin. Florence Pemberton. Katserin. a most beautiful white rose, is unsatisfactory on its own roots. It does well, however, budded on canina or multi- flora stocks. I have had splendid results by growing- climbing Kaiserin as a bush plant, but this takes time and constant at- tention. Bourbons : Empress Eugenie, bright pink. E. MarliTt. rich scarlet with deeper tones. White Malmaison, white, tinted yellow. Souv. de la Malmaison, blush white, shad- ed flesh. Hermosa, bright pink. Sombrieul, white. Malmaison and its white form should be pruned only sparingly. If allowed to grow into large bushes their freedom of bloom will repay any and all attention given. China Roses: Louis Phillipe. velvety crimson. Gruss an Teplitz, deep crimson, shaded maroon. Burbank, cherry rose. Hybrid Remontants: Paul Neyron, deep rose. Frau Karl Druschki, pure white. His Majesty, dark crimson. Other desirable varieties are Captain Hay- ward, Ulrich Brunner. Anna de Diesbach, Duchess of Sutherland, Mrs. Cornelius West. Hugh Dickson, George Dickson and John Hopper. Rugosa and Hybrids: Hansa, double red. Blanc de Coubert, semi-double, pure white. Belle Poitevine, semi-double pink, rosy reflex. Delicata, bright shining pink. Magniflca, deep lustrous red. Atropurpurea, single deep maroon. Rubra, single pink. Alba, single white. Conrad F. Meyer, Nova Zembla. Sir T. Llpton, and New Century are magnificent varieties which thrive under trying condi- tions, and may be used to advantage where other desirable varieties would fail. Baby Roses: Orleans, deep geranium pink, Mme. Levavasseur. the original crimson. Catherine Zeimet, pure double white flow- fhe following are desirable as they pro- duce an abvndance of miniature buds that are excellent for cutting: Cecile Brunner, blush, shaded salmon pink. White Cecile Brunner, pure white. Perle d'Or, Nankeen yellow. In addition to the above varieties. Clo- thilde Soupert must be added. No rose of its color will surpass this variety as a bed- der or where mass effect is desired. It is dependable, effective and will stand the acid test. The above list covers the varieties that came to mind when I was asked to talk on bedding roses. It is a list which could be used to advantage in extended plantings, but for the small garden that could use only a limited number of varieties, I would select the following from all the groups noted above : Cut Flower Varieties: Pink — Maman Cochet, Radiance. Wm. R. Smith. White — White Cochet. Antoine Rivoire, Marie Van Houtte. Red — Red Radiance. Eugene Marliett, Louis Philipe. Yellow — Mme. Jenny Gillemot, Alexander Hill Gray. Etoile de Lyon. Rose — Mrs. B. R. Cant. Laurent Carle. Fancy — Mrs. A. R. Waddell, Helen Good, Safrano. * Vigorous growing varieties for strictly bedding or massing: Duchess de Brabant, Mme. Jos. Schwartz, Mile. Helen Cambier, Empress Eugenie. Red Radiance. Mme. Lombard, Snowflake, Red Letter Day, Eugene Marlitt, Radiance. Varieties of moderate growth for bedding or massing: Ecarlate. Grus an Teplitz, Etoile de Lyon, Clothilde Soupert. Welles- ley, Hermosa. In making up lists of plants for any specific purpose, one labors under the influence of personal bias, likes and dislikes, and in this instance, I have possibly erred when I leave out many standard varieties of considerable merit, but I cannot feel the list I give you is very far wrong. Some day, we shall have rose test grounds estab- lished in every section of the country which offer a peculiar soil or atmos- pheric condition. Congenial stocks will be provided for those rare varie- The Late E. G. Oihlein. ties that are now useless unless grown by skilled hands. Some day, the grow- ers- — you and I — will co-operate with each other and pass judgment on the long list of roses now being grown and sent out as good garden roses, keep- ing the good and discarding the bad, and the buyer will be given all informa- tion relative to soil preparation, posi- tion, fertilization, spraying, pruning, protection in winter and moisture in times of drouth. This will mean service. Until then, why not plant your own test ground and become ac- quainted with the wares you sell? It will pay big dividends. Cleveland. O. — Frank Ritzenthaler. who has been in poor health for some time, is recuperating at Asheville, N. C. Newport. R. I. — Fred P. Weber, who has ably served the Newport Horticul- tural Society for three years in the capacity of secretary, has declined re- election, and Arthur T. Potter. Jr., has been chosen his successor. Bangor, Me. — A. J. Loder had a splendid holiday trade with sales show- ing an increase of $350 over the cor- responding week of 1919, but flowers were in good supply, with quality up to the usual standard. Stock in the better grades had the best sale. Cy- clamen plants moved especially well, some bringing $10 each. Plant move- ment, in general, was about the same as a year ago. OBITUARY. William J. Fosgate. William J. Fosgate, life-long resident of the Santa Clara valley, California, died at his home in San Jose, January 13, at the a?e of 65 years, having been in poor health for some time. He was born in Santa Clara, in which city he was engaged in the dry goods business for about 20 years, until he became identified with the seed industry, and it was the successful development of the latter which led to his recognition as one of the leading seed growers of the state. In 18S4. he married Miss Lucretia Gleneay, member of one of the state's oldest 'and best known pioneer families. A son and two daugh- ters were born of this marriage, and the daughters, Miss Caroline Fosgate and Mrs. Morrell Lion, with their mother, survive. Mr. Fosgate was a man of unusually high principles, and his reputation for integrity and scrupulously fair dealing won for him a high place in the seed trade. The news of his death will be received with sincere regret by a large circle of friends, and to his family, the great sorrow will be most keen, as his love and devotion were at all times uppermost in his mind. E. G. UIMein. E. G. TJihlein, former president of the Horticultural Society of Chicago and an enthusiastic grower of orchids, died in Milwaukee, Wis^ at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert O. Trostal, January 25. His home was in Chi- cago. 2141 Pierce avenue, and he is said to have been responsible for the fine orchid displays in Garfield Park, that city, having been a member of the West Park Board for a number of years. He was a frequent exhibitor at the local shows, and generous of both time and money in the cause of horti- culture. In business he was identified with the Schlitz Brewing Co.. of Mil- waukee, having been one of the pro- prietors of that concern. He had been ill several weeks. Mr. Uihlein was born in Wertheim in Baden. Germany. October 19, 1S45. He came to America at the age of 19 and located at St. Louis, Mo., moving to Chicago two years later. He is sur- vived by three daughters and one son. Mrs. Mary K. Kervan. With sincere regret we announce the death on the morning of January 23, of Mrs. Mary N. Kervan, widow of the late Lawrence W. Kervan, founder of the Kervan Company, New York. Surrounded by her friends, Mrs. Kervan passed away at the family home at Bayside, L. I. She was nearly 70 years of age, and was a native of Massachusetts, but for the past 20 years her residence had been in New York and vicinity. Mrs. Kervan was a devoted wife and mother and reared a fine family. She is survived by four sons, who carry on the business of the Kevan Company, dealers in greens and florists' supplies. Funeral services were held on January 25, at the home at Bayside. Traverse City, Mich. — Plans are be- ing made to hold a flower show in this city during the coming summer at which all gardeners of the community will be invited to make entries. The details of the show will be in charge of E. W. Wait and Fred Davidson, two successful rose growers, who hope to form a local organization and make the show an annual event. 100 The American Florist. Jan. 29, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $2.50; Kurope and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us change of address always 3end the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier ll 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 ISSIJE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. American Carnation Society -89 — National capital greets gathering 89 — President Johnson's address 89 — Officers (portraits) 90 — Some officials of the A. C. S 91 — Treasurer Dorner's report 92 —Carnations for Mothers' day 92 — Improved methods of soil sterlization. 93 — The awards 94 —Those present 94 Chrysanthemum Sunshine (illus.) 94 Chrysanthemum Orange Queen (illus.).. 95 Pla note 96 — Antirrhinums — Pelargoniums 96 — Verbenas 9G —Genistas 96 The retail trade 96 — Baum's Sunday closing 96 — Next week in the flower shop 96 —The day's routine 97 — Local publicity , 97 Bedding roses 98 Obituary 99 — William J. Foa'gate 99 — E. G. Uihlein 99 — Mrs. Mary N. Kervan 99 American Rose Society 100 Business outlook brighter 100 Shipping direct 100 Parcel post to Prance 100 Sweet peas 100 Die Bindekunst's iubilee National Flower Growers' Ass': Tri-State Florists' Association 103 Pittsburgh 104 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 104 .100 Milwaukee Cincinnati, 110 Boston • 110 Columbus. O Ill Nassau County Hort. Society Ill Philadelphia 114 New York 116 Buffalo, N. T 116 The seed trade 124 — Tariff hearings 124 — Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n.. 124 — National Canners' Ass'n 124 — Catalogues received 125 — Grass and clover seed prices 125 — Sugar beet seed 126 — Forage plant seed imports 126 The nursery trade 128 — New York Nurserymen's Ass'n 128 — Redwoods of California 128 — Refrigerator shipments and freezing. . 128 Market gardeners 130 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 130 Providence, R. 1 130 Nashville. Tenn 135 Forty-nine ocean steamers, mostly Dutch, are laid up in Rotterdam be- cause of lackj of cargoes and low freight rates. Tonnage entering that city last year was only 58 per cent of that of 1913. S. A. F. Luncheon at Washington. Thirty-five officials of the Society of American Florists visiting Washington, D. C, in connection with the executive committee meeting were the guests of the chamber of commerce at luncheon at the New Willard hotel, January 24. Short talks were delivered by Albert Schultheis, president of the chamber; James T. Lloyd, second vice-president; Robert N. Harper, former president, and several of the guests. American Rose Society. DEPARTMENT OP REGISTRATION. The following request has been re- ceived from Edward Towill, Roslyn, Pa., for registration of a rose, and this has been approved by the rose registration committee. Unless objec- tions are received within three weeks from the date of this publication, the resolution will be permanently ad- opted : Name: American Legion. Class, hy- brid tea; parentage, cross between seedlings of Milady and Hadley. De- scription — Habit of plant : Quick growth, not subject to mildew; char- acter of foliage; fine reddish-green glossy foliage; large foliage; freedom of growth and hardiness; very free and hardy flower; large flower, globular bud, very profuse; color, cerise red; fragrance and bud, sweet fragrance; well shaped globular bud; petalage, av- erages from 42 to 48 petals per flow- er. Freedom of bloom and lasting quality, very free, very good. The rose is similar to American Beauty in its imposingness, but is dif- ferent in shade of flower, form and foliage, and superior for the following reasons : It is a very profuse bloomer, and the cotor is one shade throughout, which makes it stand out in a class of its own. It also has a very clean foliage. John C. Wisteb, Sec'y. January 15. 1921. Business Outlook Brighter. Although the general business situ- ation has changed but little during the past months, there are pronounced indications that the first shock of the present depression is over, according to Chairman Archer Douglas of the committee on statistics and standards of the Chamber of Commerce of the Untied States. Automatically every- thing is adjusting itself to demand and there is a fast spreading realization of the indispensable need of hard work, obligation to our tasks and getting back to those temporarily lost arts of salesmanship, common-sense merchand- ising, and economical, efficient produc- tion and distribution. Railroads have set the example by the best service they have given in years and that is what every other business will have to do to keep its soul alive. Auto- matically, also, the situation is tending to a more normal relation between sup- ply and demand. The general thought of business men everywhere is fast crystallizing into a resolve to find some way out of the difficulty, some method to chime in with the natural laws which must finally work out the com- plete solution of the numerous prob- lems. Shipping Direct. That growers in communities remote from large cities can dispose of their flowers to better advantage by ship- ping direct to retailers in their dis- trict, on contract for the season, is asserted by Charles S. Strout, Bidde- ford, Me., whose specialty is carna- tions. Mr. Strout disposes of his en- tire stock through yearly contracts, managing, as far as possible, to in- crease production at holidays and other periods to meet the demand of his customers. Wholesale commission houses, he said, have been a great factor in build- ing and supplying their ever-expand- ing territory, thereby greatly increas- ing the use of flowers. He believed, however, that there is great room for improvement in more direct shipments in original packages on order of com- mission houses, from grower direct to consumer. This is particularly true of carnations, which would then not be subject to extra handling and long periods of time in the cooler. Every- thing should be done to avoid un- necessary handling and insure the most direct delivery from grower to consumer. Parcel Post to France. Postmaster General Burleson signed an agreement, January 15, with the postal administration of France, ef- fective February 1, 1921, increasing the maximum weight limit on parcel post packages, exchanged between the United States and France, from 11 pounds to 22 pounds. This includes not only continental United States and continental France, but the island possessions of the United States and the colonies of France; that is, Cor- sica, Algeria, Tunis, French Morocco and the Principality of Monaco. This arrangement, doubling the maximum weight limit of our parcel post to France, has been the subject of nego- tiations for several months, including personal conferences between postal officials of the two countries, and is a further step in the efforts of the post office department to increase to ex- porters and other patrons of the ser- vice, the facilities afforded through the international parcel post. The agreement above referred to also includes provision for the intro- duction of the insurance feature in connection with the parcel post be- tween the United States and France at such time as the necessary author- ity is obtained by the United States post office department, through legis- lation, and it is hoped that this facil- ity may be made available to the patrons of the service in both coun- tries early during the fiscal year com- mencing July 1, 1921. Sweet Peas. It is not more than 10 years ago that the forcing of the early Spencer or orchid-flowering sweet peas was taken up to any extent by the trade. It is safe to say that, in their season, they now outclass the carnation in im- portance. Yarrowa, the great Aus- tralian variety, was introduced in this country about 1914, and many of the choice forcing favorites are crosses from this great seed parent. There is no other cut flower that has the dainty- form, exquisite coloring and delight- ful fragrance of the winter-flowering sweet peas. They are' most popular with all flower lovers, and owing to their free flowering qualities, can be sold at prices within the reach of all. Die Bindekunst's Jubilee. The German florists' paper. Die Bindekunst, published at Erfurt, will celebrate its silver jubilee with an ex- hibition of floral work in its home city June 4-12. next. Judges for the com- petitive exhibits are chosen from many countries, those in the United States including Max Schling. New York: Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.: Julius Zinn, Boston, Mass., and Adolph Brix. St. Louis, Mo. 1921. The American Florist. 101 Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are requested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meeting.] Albany. N. Y., February 5. 8 p. m. — Albany Florists' Club at 611-618 Broad- way. Robert Louis H. Schaeffer. secre- tary, 102 Hudson avenue, Albany. Boston. Mass.. February 1, 8 p. m. — Florists' Association of Boston at Parker House. "Wm. J. Thurston, secretary. Bos- ton. Chicago, February 3, 8 p. m. — Chicago Florists' Club at Hotel Randolph, Randolph and Wells street. F. Lautenschlager. sec- retary, 452 W. Erie street, Chicago. Columbus, O., January 31, 8 p. m. — Columbus Florists' Association at the Neil House. E. A. Munk, secretary. 19 S. High street, Columbus. Dayton, O.. February 1, 8 p. m. — Day ton Florists' Club at Y. M. C. A. building. Geo. J. Frisch, secretary. 3206 E. Fifth street, Dayton. Detroit, Mich., February 2, 8 p. m. — De- troit Florists' Club at Hotel Statler. Harry Taylor, secretary, 2967 Woodward avenue. Detroit. Holyoke, Mass., February 1, ~::i0 i>. in. — Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club at a member's place of business. James Whiting, secretary. French hall, M. A. C, Amherst. Mass. Indianapolis, Ind.. February 1. 8 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana in different parts of the state. Oliver E. Steinkamp, secretary, 3800 Rockwood ave- nue, Indianapolis. Kansas City Mo., February 3, 8 p. m. — Kansas City Florists' and Allied Trades' Club at a member's place of business. M. Wade, secretary, 1109 Grand avenue. Kan- sas City. Lake Forest, 111.. February 4. 8 p. m. — North Shore Horticultural Society at Coun- cil chamber, City hall. J. R. Clarke, secre- tary. Lake Forest. Lake Geneva, Wis., February 5, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association at Horticultural hall. George Bainbridge, secretary, Lake Geneva. Milwaukee, Wis.. February 3, 8:30 p. m. — Milwaukee Florsts' Club at Kurtz Bros.'. Eleventh and Prairie streets. Eugene Oestreicher, secretary, 6630 North avenue. Milwaukee. Minneapolis, Minn., February 1, 8 p. m. — Minneapolis Florists' Club at 218 N. Fifth street. Harry Philpott, secretary. Minne- apolis. Philadelphia, Pa., February 1. 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia at City Club. Robert Kift, secretary. 4044 Haverford ave- nue, Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa.. February 1, 8 p. m. — Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club at Allegheny Carnegie Music Hall. E. J. McCallum, secretary. 137 Seventh street. Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, Pa., February 3, 8 p. m. — Pittsburgh Retail Florists' Club at a mem- ber's place of business. E. C. Ludwlg. sec- retary, 710 E. Diamond street. Pittsburgh. Beading, Pa., February 3, 8 p. m. — Reading Florists' Association at a mem- ber's home. Fulmer H. Lauck, secretary. 123 S. Fifth street. Reading. San Francisco, Calif., February 5. 8 p. in. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, at Sachem hall, Redmen's building. 240 Golden Gate avenue. John R. Walsh, secretary. 417 Montgomery street, San Francisco. Tacoma, Wash., February 4, 8 p. m. — Tacoma Florists' Association at Maccabee's hall. 1116 Broadway. J. L. Simpson, sec- retary, 619 E. 60th street. Tacoma. Toledo, O., February 1, 8 p. m. — Toledo Florists' Club at 424 Superior street. S. N. Peck, secretary, 424 Superior street. Toledo. Washington. D. ft, February 1, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Washington at Schmid's hall 712 12th street, N. E. G. V. Schultz. c/o Leo Niessen Co., secretary. Washington. | 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. Help Wanted — An experienced gar- dener to have charge of medium size range, house, lawn, shrubbery and kitchen garden. References required. State nationality, age, experience and number in family. J. M. OTerton, 901 Stahlman Bldg., Nashville, Tenn. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires posit on in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. Managing Salesman For flower store in the middle west. State age, wages and experience. Key 539, care American Florist. FOR SALE Used hot water heating boilers in first-class condition ready for immediate shipment. 1 Americail, will heat 1500 ft. glass, price — $50 1 Cottage, will heat 1600 ft. glass, '■ .... 60 1 Niagara, will heat 18(0 ft glass, " 70 1 Niagara, will heat2500ft glass, " .... 110 1 Spence, will heat 3000 ft. glass, " 140 Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wantB. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Raosonmlle, New York I^oi? Sal© Hi in. pipe, 8ftc per ft.: 140 roof bars, 13 ft. 6 in. long, l^c per ft.; 24 ventilators for five glass 16x24. $1.75 each, with hinges; two venti- lating machines for cable, $7.00 each; 15 boxes 16x24 in. double glass, $5.90 per box. We also have some smaller sizes of glass. E. HUSTON & CO. SISTERSVILLE, - WEST VIRGINIA Por Sa.1© SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEI6LER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525. care American Florist. For Sale Good second-hand ice box cheap. Big bargain. Key XX, Care American Florist. ^ini^Hifnnniifiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiinuiiijiuii J FOR SALE I 16 x 24 glass, per box $6.00 1 Wi in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 1 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with | frame, each 2.50 | Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 | Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 1 Shafting (light), per foot .06 | Ventilating arms, each -25 | Ventilating hangers, each 10 I Garland iron gutters, per foot .40 I PETER REINBERG | 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO :;iiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiMmiiiiiiiiiiiiui ^mwmmm^mm'mmtwwmmmm^ OFFICIAL S. A. F. ( Shipping Labels 1 5 Actual size of leaf 2&X5& inches %_ FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on p dimmed paper; your cord, etc., in B black and leaf adopted l>y the S. A. F. g in red. Prices: Per 500, .{4.50; per 1000, m $6 50. Samples on request. Electro of H leaf, postpaid. $3 00. Cash with order. H AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 1 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Home-Grown Slock Greatly Increased Demand | If you have any to offer, or are any soon, advertise in these likely to have columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO .|.j..j..i,^, : ,. : ,.{.^.^^.^.|..|.^^^^4.4.^, I ,^.j.^^^^^^^..i..>^^.:.^.|.^.A4.^^^^^.>^.i.^^^4.4. 102 The American Florist. Jan. 29. National Flower Growers' Association. ST. LOUIS DISTEICT HOLDS MEETING. The first annual meeting- of the St. Louis, Mo., district of the Xational Flower Growers' Association, was held there January 18, 1921. The session was opened by President Walter Am- ling;, who introduced J. F, Ammann as the first speaker. Mr. Ammann stated that organization was the keynote of his address. He brought out that while there were plants that stand out permanently, individually as a monu- ment to the efficiency of the produc- tion of flowers, organization was neces- sary to bring- the body of the whole up to a higher standard. Mr. Ammann said that the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association had performed a great work for floriculture. Advertis- ing is a boost in the right direction for it gives the public an intelligent way to purchase stock. Time has shown, Mr. Ammann said, that the floral trade has suffered less from panics than any other producer or manufacturer, so the elevation of mankind through our industry helps to make lis better and the more we think about ; our product the better it be- comes. It is necessary then for the flower growers to go before the Ameri- can people with a programme of educa- tion and publicity that will put the product to the front. We have come to the time, Mr. Am- man continued, when the offspring are no longer detrimental to the parent society, but an assistance to it. They haye not only been a great help to the trade at large, but have created a feel- ing of fellowship. He brought out that through closer cooperation, trade could not only be developed in Canada, but Europe as well. The Society of American Florists. Mr. Amman concluded, was not formed by one man, but by those who had a vision for the betterment of their fellow growers. He hoped that the present members had received an incentive that they would be willing to give out — to go and get the other fellow in to help him as well as to have him help you. President Walter Amling read a very -interesting paper on the needs and as- pirations of the flower growers. He stated that the goal of his ambition was to see that the St. Louis district would be the best and strongest in the United States. President Amling thought that great things would be ac- complished if the growers would keep up with the times and meet coming conditions. He thought that members should make a close study of the cost of production of their flowers or plants. The income tax law has opened the eyes of some to the distinction between gross sales and net profits. Many fail to account for their own services in the estimation of cost, thus working a hardship upon those of the flower trade who are asking a fair profit for their business. President Amling pointed out that considerable loss is sustained by the growers in the purchase of coal. By every grower listing the number of cars he will use for the coming year, and then having some appointed member of the district negotiate direct with a coal operator, better quality would be assured and a more reasonable price attained. He further suggested the coal be tested by an expert and each member advised how to get the best results. Mr. Amling stated that he spoke from experience in the ab.ove matter. He hoped that the plan would be applied to other things, such as fertilizer , insecticides, etc., and con- cluded by saying that determined ef- fort along this line would be of mutual advantage to all. The secretary, who then read his report, stated that since November ]6, B urpee's 5weetpeas There is always a ready demand for good Sweet Peas. Well grown flowers realize most remunerative prices, and it is doubtful if any other crop will bring the florist greater profits, considering the outlay for stock and the ease with which the crop is handled. To ensure flowers of highest quality and at a time before the market is glutted 3 ith ordinary stock, the seed should be sown during January or February in pots. Start them in a cool house or even a cold frame, and so have first-class sturdy plants for setting out in the open field early in April. This method will give you owers in late May, and much superior to those sown directly in the open. When ordering ask for our leaflet on Sweet Pea culture. The House of Burpee is recognized the world over as American headquarters for Sweet Peas. Burpee's Sweet Peas are grown and developed on Floradale Farms, our California seed ranch, and our strains are unsurpassed for high-class quality and "trueness" to type and color. Good Sweet Pea seed is scarce this season, due to short crops, and as oar stocks of some varieties are limited, we suggest early ordering. The following list includes only such varieties as we know to be of value for market work. For fuller descriptions and classified list of all varieties, including many novelties now offered for the first time, write for Burpee's Annua" which is sent free upon request. BLUSH. Elegance. Blush pink. Agricola. White, flushed lilac. LIGHT PINK. Dsisybud. A rich color. Elfrida Pearson. A flue pink. Cls Wright. Pink on cream. CREAM-PINK. Margaret Atlee. Deep pink on cream. Mrs. Routzahn. Buff-pink. ORANGE-SCARLET. The President. Dazzling orange-scarlet. CERISE. Illuminator. Rich cerise-salmon. Fiery Cross. Bright orange-cerise. CRIMSON. King Edward. Deep crimson. BLUE. Wedgwood. Deep azure-blue. Blue Monarch. Dark blue self. SALMON. Barbara. Salmon-orange. Stirling Stent. Deep salmon. SALMON-PINK. Beryl. Soft salmon-pink. Lilian. Pale salmon-pink. Doris Usher. Salmon-pink on ere*; DEEP PINK. Countess Spencer. Soft rose-pinic Hercules. Rich pink. Hawlmark Pink. Bright . salmon-DC Annie Bownass. Salmon-pink ROSE. George Herbert, Rosy carmine Rosabelle. Large rose self. LAVENDER. Margaret Madison. Azure-blue Orchid. Lavender- pink. Florence Nightingale Rosy laveai Don Alvar. Silvery blue. MAUVE. The Lady Eveline. Rosy mauve PURPLE. Royal Purple. Rich, warm purple. PICOTEE EDGED. Dainty. White, edged rose-pink. Cherub. Cream, edged bright ro* = feet..: MONT BLANC. Almost white, green foliage. S \'~ feet ■ J1ME. CROZY. Scarlet with orange vellow 40.00 35.00 illiant red, green foli- foli- General List of Carinas AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red, green 1 ""' 10 ° foliage, 5 feet SO 60 S3 75 A. BOITVIER. Rich velvety red. green foliagei 5 feet 60 3.75 BEACTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age, 4 feet 05 4.00 CHAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage, 4 ',4 feet 60 3 75 CRIMSON REDDER. Intense crimson, green foliage, ?, "2 feet 05 4.00 DAVID HARllM. Red, dark bronze foliage. 3% feet 65 4.00 DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. Crimson ma- roon, green foliage. 4 feet 65 4.00 EGANDALE. Currant red. bronze foliage. 4 feet 65 4 00 FIREBIRD. Scarlet red, green foliage. 4 feet 1.25 9.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 5 feet 60 3.75 GUSTAV GCMPPER. The ideal yellow va- riety, green foliage. 3 >,£ feet 75 4.50 GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red, green foliage, 4V 2 feet 65 4.00 GLADIOFLORA. Crimson with irregular edge of gold 65 4.00 HUNGARIA. Rich geranium pink, green fol- iage, 3 % feet 85 5. 50 KING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage. 4 »,i feet 85 5.50 KATE F. DEEMER. Oriole yellow, turkey red at base, 4 feet 65 1.00 LOUISIANA. Bright scarlet, green foliage. 7 feet 60 3.75 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 1000 $32.50 32.50 35.00 35.00 35.00 80.00 33.50 40.00 35.00 35.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 32.50 foliage. 5 feet.. PILLAR OF FIRE. age. 6 feet PANAMA. Rich orange a broad edge of golde age. 5 feet QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Rich pomegranate. red bordered with golden yellow, green foliage. ZM feet ROSEA GIGANTEA. Rich rose pink, green Coli a ge, 3 ',-. feet RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage. 4 % feet SOUV. D'A. CROZY. Crimson, with gold band, green foliage. 4 feet THE PRESIDENT. The best canna of recent introduction, immense trusses of large red flowers VENUS. Rose pink, green foliage, 4 feet.... IVINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet. green foliage, 5 feet ■ WYOMING. Orange chrome, bronze foliage. 6 " 2 feet YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Golden yellow, spotted red, green foliage, 4% feet 4.50 4.00 4.00 6.00 3.75 4.00 5.50 4.00 5.50 32.50 35.00 35.00 50.00 1020, when the St. Louis district was organized, 38 members had been ob- tained. The finances of the associa- tion were shown to be in a healthy condition. The selection of the following officers was announced for the next year : Walter Amling, president; W. J. Pilcher, vice-president; Henry Blixen, second vice-president; J. J. Beneke, secretary; W. A. Rowe, treasurer. The next meeting will be held at Spring- field. 111., April 19, 1921. R. D. M. Tri-State Florists' Association. Supplementing our account of the organization of the Tri-State Florists' Association at Moorhead, Minn., Jan- uary 3. brief mention of which was made in last week's issue, page 51, the attendance at this gathering, embrac- ing members of the trade from west- ern Minnesota and North and South Dakota, was most gratifying, those present including W. B. Shotwell, Par- go, N. D.; Emory F. Gestie. B. F. Lueth, Frank Mayer, B. B. Keith and Wm. J. Tobin. also of Fargo: F. P. McElroy and E. G. Lemke, of Grand Forks, N. D.; H. Osen, Wahpton, N. D.; W. P. Lindberg, Rugby. N. D; J. W. and W. R. Briggs, Moorhead, Minn.; Geo. E. Balker, Minot, N. D.: P. J. Meyers, Bismarck, N. D.; E. J. Rhodes. Jamestown, N. D.; E. W. Schuster, HEATHER FOR GROWING ON A Limited Quantity for Sale Fragrans, white, 3%-in. pots. Felix Faure, pink, 3%-iu. pots. President Carnot, pink, 3V$-in. pots. Cupressina, shell pink. 2%-in.pots. Translucens, red. 2%-in. pots. King Edward VII, pink, 3y 2 -in Regerminans, lavender, " Any one variety or an assortment, Per 10O $35.00 Fragrans, President Carnot, Felix Faure and C#* C CORONA FLOWER BOXES -^tyy. Representatives : M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenuf New York City T. A. DIXON CO 1526 Blake St. Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 .-'" For Viol«»f « onrl Prtrcocrac The sizes given here are carried in stock, in ' lb an<1 ^ orsa ses the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. S« c Per 100 7x 4x4 2-inch Top $5.00 BS SaSSS::::::::": £8 5% DISCOUNT 14x10x8 2-inch Top 12.60 ' „.„„ TO¥WI ^^^^ For Cut Flowers CASH WITH ORDER 18 X 5 X 3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 The prices Quoted herewith are f.o.b. Chicago. 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 When printing is wanted there will be a 9 4 X 5 X 3*2 '-inch Top 7 70 ctiar se of $9.00 per color for printing 500, 24 x 8 x 4 2-inch top !:;;;;;:::: ; ww ii% °° per coior for printinB ioo °' 28 X 8 X 4 2-inc'i Top 12.10 BnrderDrir,tingandembossingwil] hecharged 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 for as time work in accordance with the amount 30 X 5 x 3^j 2-inrb T„ n q 05 of work involved. 36 x 8 x 5 "2-inch Top . .' 16.20 For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope. . . 7.25 24 x 5 x 31/2 Telescope. . . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope . . . 30.25 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . 63.75 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.55 Crookston, Minn.; Ben F. Siebrecht, Aberdeen, S. D. ; Wm. Isaacson, Fer- gus Falls, Minn.; B. H. Goldenstein, representing- Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, and New York; Matt Schiltz, of Ove Gnatt Co., Ba Porte, Ind., and Wm. Topel, of O. R. Eckbardt Co., St. Paul, Minn. The morning was taken up in get- ting acquainted, and a trip was taken to the Shotwell greenhouses and also to the Briggs establishment, the latter in Moorhead, following which luncheon was served at the Comstock hotel as guests of the Briggs Floral Co., the dining room being beautifully decor- ated with flowers, and an electric sign with the slogan, "Say It With Flow- ers," was not overlooked. After the repast, the party inspected the range of the Smedley Floral Co., after which they returned to the Waldorf hotel where the meeting was held. Geo. E. Valker was appointed temporary chair- man and a discussion on organization was called for and action soon decided upon. Officers were then elected as fol- lows : W. B. Shotwelh. president; B. F. Siebrecht, vice-president; Emory F. Gestie, secretary-treasurer. Directors : Geo. E. "Valker and P. J. Meyer. It was decided to hold two meetings each year, January and June, dates to be named by the president. Brief ad- dresses were made by E. J. Goldstein, Jack Shotwell, Geo. E. Valker, W. P. Lindberg and E. J. Schuster. The ob- jects of the new organization will be to promote better cooperation, keep prices on a living scale, investigate railroad claims and coal prices, and if justified, buy commodities nearer home. An enjoyable banquet was held at the Waldorf hotel with the Shotwell and Smedley companies as hosts, mark- ing the close of a profitable and pleas- ant occasion. A. T. Pittsburgh. DEMAND FOB STOCK INCREASING. The early part of last week found the most acute shortage of cut flow- ers this season, with a gradual letting up, until Saturday there was plenty of stock, with the exception of medium and short roses. In comparing this season with other years it has been found that the supply is a little better than normal, but as all the retail stores are complaining of poor busi- ness, it may be a good thing that the quantity has been no larger. The sup- ply should be larger from now on as jonquils and tulips are becoming a factor and freesias have put in an appearance. Roses are the one short item, and will remain so for some time, but the quality of those arriv- ing is good and command high prices. American Beauties are off the market entirely. The supply of carnations has increased. Sweet peas have im- proved both in quantity and quality, pink predominating. Orchids and lily of the valley are in light supply while violets have been too heavy with the result that some of them have had to be sacrificed. Baby primrose, calen- dula and mignonette have moved free- ly, while Paper White narcissi are in. lighter supply. All kinds of greens have moved freely. NOTES. The outlook for St. Valentine day is bright. While Bent starts February 9, it is not thought that this fact will have much effect on business at this time. A year ago influenza was at its worst and florists had all the business they cared for. But this year condi- tions have changed, and the traue should advertise St. Valentine's day in their localities. From all reports with a few exceptions there will be plenty of flowers. The candy people in this district are telling the public to send candy valen- tines, and the florists will have to look out or they will los'e business. Department heads were a scarce ar- ticle around the McCallum Company during the past week, many being out of town on business. James Ford, head of the Landscape department of the A. W. Smith Co., has returned to work after a four weeks' illness. Jos. Thomas of Greensburgh, Pa., and Wm. Loew of this city are on their annual Florida excursion. Visitors : H. L.. Thompson, Roches- ter, Pa., and Mr. Barber, Steubenville, O. E. C. T. Lancaster County Florists' Association. Thursday, January 20, was the day, and the Hotel Wheatland the place, where the ever faithful dozen of our members met and discussed the prob- lems incidental to our business, and how to overcome the unfavorable weather conditions. Arthur Niessen was invited to attend and give us a talk, but owing to a previous engagement, could not come. The committee on ar- rangements for the trip to Washington, to attend the meeting of the American Carnation Society, made its report, and the prospects are for a good attendance from this section. After the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Elmer Weaver, Mrs. Ira Landis and Mrs. A. M. Herr, and the social feature of the meeting was so attractive that home had no attrac- tions for those present. B. F. Barr was unable to be present, but had the sec- retary read a letter addressed to the members, inviting one representative of each firm having a membership in the association to meet at the Bruns- IV 21. The American Florist. 105 BALL'S WHITE ASTER A SPHERE OF PURE WHITE PETALS npHE seed of this splendid Giant Aster of the Lat e Bra iching typ e — the product of twelve years selection to deve op the ideal of a perfectly double flowe r, of flawless colo r — is offered in 1921 for the first time. In the Fall of 1908. George J Ball a Sweet Pe a anc Aster specialis t, selected a plant amo ng h. s Late Bran filing White Asters :>n which the flowers we idly double. uch so that fro m eight to ten flowers c nly fifty seedlings were grown the folic wing year. It ha s been grown and the seed carefully se ected every MR. GEORGE BALL, Glen Ellyn, 111. Dear Sir — We feel impelled to tell you the high praise White Asters. In addition to its magnificent form, it also best sellers that we have to offer. We take great pleasure in private growing as it is superior to any White Aster. Very season since. In 1918, three-quarters of an acre netted $2,320. An exceptionally good market helped, but this variety has always sold for 50% more than ordinary White Asters. The flowering season comes between the Royal and Late Branching types, filling in between the early and late glut of flowers. It grows to a medium height with full, distinctively centered blossoms, ideally formed for long distance shipping. The seed of this Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary varieties. It is sold in *4 -ounce packets, containing about 4000 seeds, at $3.00 per trade packet. Chicago, November 9th, 1920. .at we have received from our customers s the advantage of being an excellent keeper e commending this variety to anyone for either THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS* ASSOCIATION. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE li€W York . . ■ ■ ■ ■ ... TMxe Ove> Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, 1ND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. iiiiiiiittiiiMiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniitinniiiiiiiniiniiniiitiilittlb wick for the February meeting at :ln p. m., for a dinner at his expense. Oth- ers who wish to attend will be wel- come, paying their own dinner, which has been put at 75 cents each, so that no one will have an excuse to stay away. It was decided to hold a flower show next fall, and most of those present volunteered to see that they supplied stock for not less than one table. The election resulted in electing the following officers : W. B. Girvin of Leola^ president; B. F. Barr, vice-pres- ident; Harry K. Rohrer, treasurer; Albert M. Herr, seeretnry; all of Lan- vaster. Albert M. Herr. St. Louis, Mo. MARKET CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED Prices remain about the same as re- ported last week. There is a slight increase in the general supply and it is expected this condition will continue to improve. Roses and carnations are in great demand, and jonquils are more scarce this week. Lilies are few and far between, but lily of the valley is plentiful. Many begonias and cy- clamens are seen in combination with pussy willows. There are no garde- nias or narcissi nvailable. Violets are in moderate supply and the stock offered is first-class. There are some fair callas, and calendulas are coming in of unsurpassed size and quality. There are moderate offerings of sweet peas and some excellent Roman hya- cinths. Greens are plentiful at un- changed prices. R. D. M. Grand Rapids, Mich. — George Col- lins, manager of Henry Smith's green- houses, reports that while roses and carnations have been scarce items, due to lack of sunshine, prospects are good. This firm has been doing a lot of rose grafting this year. 106 The American Florist. Jan. 29, ROSE PRICES DECLINING We are pleased to notify our customers of a reduction in the prices of roses, due to a larger supply. Should a further decline occur we will be pleased to give our customers the benefit of the change. The quality is exceptionally fine, and the flowers are splendid values at these prices. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers a nd a more even run of stock. Our Roses Are the Finest in This Market PRICE LIST -Subject to Market Changes RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long ".$30.00 to $35.00 Good Length 25.00 Medium 2QJ>0 Short 10.00 to 15.-00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long- $30.00 to $35.00 Good Length 25.00 Medium 2Q.00 Short 10.00 to 15.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $30.00 to $35.00 Good Length 25.00 Medium 2J1.00 Short 10.00 to 15..00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 $25.00 to $30.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 OPHELIA Long $20.00 to $25.00 Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 1Q.00 SUNBURST Long $20.00 to $25.00 Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 1(1.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $20.00 to $25.00 -Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 1Q.00 ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION— Including some Russell, Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $12.00 to $15.00. Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 $4.50 Adiantum, per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100 3.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gregss Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash lye., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays. Chicago. STOCK A TRIFLE MOBE PLENTIFUL. Stock is a trifle more plentiful at this writing, due probably to the warm- er weather, consequently prices on some items are not as firm as they have been the past few weeks. Roses are arriving- in splendid condition and are holding their own, notwithstanding the increased supply. The demand is strong for Premier, Oolumbia. Mrs. Charles Russell and American Beauty roses. Milady, Butterfly, Montrose. Victor. Golden Rule. Sunburst, Ward, Ophelia, Double White Killarney. White Killarney. Cecile Brunner and Nesbit are cleaning up every day. Carnations appear to be a trifle more plentiful at this writing and have dropped somewhat in price. Lily of the valley is in good sunply and so are orchids. Sweet peas are having a good call and lilies appear to be holding their own. Callas are to be had at a few of the stores. Fieesias are arriv- ing in larger quantities and some very choice stock in this line is seen. Tulips are more plentiful and the same holds true for jonquils. Paper White nar- cissus, stevia, mignonette. daisies. pansies. Romans, violets, calendulas, heather and euphorbia are included in the shipments. Pussy willows are ob- tainable at a few of the stores, and there appears to be plenty of most greens to go around. The retailers re- port business as unusually quiet, with some improvement the past few days. The out-of-town demand has been ex- ceptionally heavy and the wholesalers have found it impossible to fill all their orders in full. Plants are seen in the windows of almost all the local retail stores, especially cycla- mens, primroses, tulips and jonquils. Stock promises to be in heavy supply from, now on if the weather continues favorable and will be warmly wel- comed, for the market has been too tight for all concerned. NOTES. Carl I. Lindskoog, better known as the South Side Florist, of Minneapolis. Minn., spent several- days here last week buying stock for the spring sea- son. He has been in business there for fifteen years and has built up a splendid trade during that time. Mr. Lindskoog reports that he had a splen- did visit and was royally entertained Vr\t\ £>R GRttWSAttv M1\WL i 1 best in the, world John C.Meyer Thread,^ ,,;. Low ell. Mass i : ! The Meyer Florists' threads are the long- est and strongest in the world and are used by the leading retailers and growers through- out the world. Be sore and get the Meyer brand and you will always get the best. Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Works, J^owell, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing by members of the trade during his short stay here. It is rumored that Miss June Vivian and George Wittbold, son of Henry Wittbold, will be married in March. Mr. Wittbold will neither deny nor confirm the rumor, but an official an- nouncement is expected soon. 1921. The American Florist. 107 Let Your Valentine Orders Say It With Budlong Flowers They will satisfy the most critical buyers. RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, HYACINTHS, VALLEY, FREESIA Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Paper Whites, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Stevia and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adianfum, 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., SK.. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty UNSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place yon can rely upon orders aent us receiving such benenta WE ARE CLOSED ALL. DAT SUNDAY. Swanson & Hagernan, who took over the Wells Flower Shop at 2813 Colo- rado avenue last fall, have made a wonderful improvement in the place and are gradually building up a pood trade in their neighborhood. They are conducting- the business under the firm name of the Madison Flower Shop. Peter Reinberg and X. J. Wietor, who are enjoying a well-earned rest in Florida, are expected home with their wives next week The annual novelty flower show, la- dies' night and dance of the Florists' Club will be held at the Randolph hotel, Thursday evening, February 3, at S :30 p. m. Every one in the trade and their friends are cordially invited to be present and a large attendance is expected. Come prepared to have a real good time. Erne & Company are showing ex- ceptionally fine grown freesias this week. 108 The American Florist. Jan. 29, Quality Cut Flowers Large supply of Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Violets, Stevia, Valley, Jonquils, Paper Whites, Lilies, Calendulas and all other miscellaneous seasonable stock including a complete line of Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESAIiB FliORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Every concern in the trade should use the valentine stickers on its letters, packages, statements, etc., and display the large poster for this occasion. The profit made in sales of this material, above expenses of handling', will revert to the national publicity fund. No one should overlook this opportunity to tie up with the national campaign, "Say it With Flowers," and those who have not already secured their supply of "Don't Leave Cupid Out in the Cold" stickers or posters, should do so imme- diately through the Flouists' Publicity Service Bureau, 225 North Michigan avenue. The Commercial Flower Growers' Association met at the Hotel Ran- dolph, Chicago, Thursday evening. January 20, with President Kohont in the chair. James Psenicka read a very interesting paper on carnations, which was up to the minute and caused much discussion. Baur & Steinkamp. Indian- apolis, Ind., exhibited a vase of their new red carnation, Edna. Paul Dan- zig Co., and William Wichtendahl ex- hibited carnations, and Hans Jepsen, displayed several vases of sweet peas. Irwin Bertermann and Oliver Stein- kamp. of Indianapolis, were visitors. Seligman & Stein, of New York, have an exhibit at the Palmer House this week that is worthy of inspection, es- pecially their line of baskets. Irving Stein is in charge, and is renewing old acquaintances here at the same time. P. J. Foley, of the Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., who is on a trip to the Pacific coast, with Mrs. Foley, writing from Poison, Mont., January 20. states they are enjoying fine Weather in a land of wild scenery. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a good supply of cattleyas and lily of the valley. Carnations are arriving at this house in splendid condition and the quality of the roses is the best through- out. C. L. Washburn says that Bassett & Washburn's cut flower sales so far dur- ing January are ahead of those of the same period during 1010. and almost equal to those of last year. Zech & Mann are supplying their trade with fancy, long-stemmed sweet peas, which are unsurpassed for quality. Lilies are a big item here and are in strong demand. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report that their out-of-town demand continues to be brisk and that the increased sup- ply of stock is coming in handy. E. G. Uihlein, former president of the Horticultural Society, died at Mil- Princlpal Location in the Market YOUR MARKET GUIDE for CUT FLOWERS Glass by the Million Production by the Thousands waukee. Wis., January 25. See obitu- ary elsewhere in this issue. The J. A. Budlong Co. is featuring a good supply of tulips, in addition to its usual complete line of cut flowers. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation reports a good demand for tulips, which are in heavier supply. Morris Grossberg, of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finnerman Co., is back from a business trip through Wisconsin. J. L. Raske is able to be about again after being in Mercy hospital for about a week under observation. John Kruchten is serving on the jury this week. Robt. W. Eoff, for many years book- keeper at Vaughan's Seed Store, died January 23, aged 75 years. W. J. Smith and wife will leave next week on a pleasure trip to Cali- fornia. Vaughan's Seed Store reports good demand for gladiolus and other spring bulbs. Visitors: J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la.; C. W. Johnson. Rockford; J|. L. Denmead, Marshalltown, la.; «-eorge Blackman and wife, Evansville, Ind.; Irwin Ber- termann and Oliver Steinkamp, Indian- apolis. Ind. 1921. The American Florist. 109 lfr.fr.fr.fr.fr.fr.fr.fr.fr.fr .frfr.fr .fr.fr.fr.fr4Mfr^.fr.fr.fr4Mfr.fr.fr.fr.fr.fr.frfr^ * •fr * * * * »fr Roses * Carnations Buy Direct from the Grower Choice stock in all the leading commercial varieties. , CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL, Per 100 Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short . . .' 10.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short . . .' 10.00 to 12.00 Per 100. Killnmev Urilli-.nt "1 Specials $20.00 ivillarney Brilliant.. I ge]ect $12.00 to 15.00 Killarney f Medium 10.00 White Killarney J Short 8.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK SUNBURST, OPHELIA Per 100 Special $25.00 Select . .". $18.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 10.00 PREMIER Specials .' $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION $10.00 I Carnations $ S.00 to 10.00 Sweet Peas 4.00 Adlantum 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Ferns, per 1.000 $4.50 Galax, bronze and green, per 1.000. 2.00 Lencothoe Sprays 1.00 I Smilax, per dozen strings 4.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY iiiiiiitiiiimui uimiiiiiiiiiimiii iiiiiimiiiiiiiniuimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimi iimitmnuiiujiiuiiuuininmmmmiuimuiiii ii i i ii m ii PETER REINBER6 Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ********************************************************************************** 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Place Your Cut Flower Orders for Valentine's Day with Us Now We Have the Largest, Best and Most Complete Line in This Market— Bar None Milwaukee, Wis. BKISK DEMAND FOB MODERATE SUPPLY. While the supply of cut flowers in- creased some the past week, due to the favorable growing conditions, still more could have been used, for the demand increased in like, proportions. Roses and carnations were still on the short side, while the daily cut of sweet peas and violets made a better show- ing. While the latter did not move as briskly as one wished, the sweet peas continue to be favorites as in the past. In lilies, there is a fair supply of Easter, callas and rubrums. the latter being more plentiful than either of the first named. There is still enough good stevia. while calendulas. Paper Whites, and a few tulips con- stitute the list of so-called spring stock. NOTES. Alfred Locker and wife, who left on a two weeks' pleasure trip east, going as far as New York, will take in the carnation convention and National Flower Growers' association meetings on their way home. A card stating that they were enjoying- a fine time was received January 24. The greenhouses and store at 1261 Hopkins street, recently operated by H. Hornicke & Co., are for rent or sale. Being opposite the southern en- trance of the Union cemetary, ought to prove a good stand for one with ex- perience and sound business ability. ■The auto show, held at the Audi- torium, January 17-23, was a great success and proved that all business is not yet down to rock bottom. This 110 The American Florist. Jan. 29, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E \ C & N H N Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. should dispel any thoughts of pessi- mism in the minds of the local florists. The next regular meeting of the local florists' club will be held at Kurtz Bros., February 3, and a good attendance should welcome and sup- port the newly elected officers in their endeavor to make good. President-elect Fred Gutermuth, of the florists' club, returned from Roch- ester, Minn., January 18, after having taken treatments at the Mayo Bros.' since January 5. Wm. C. Zimmermann made a fine showing of pot bulbous stock, primu- las in variety and ornamental foliage plants in his window the past week. E. O. Cincinnati, 0. LIMITED SUPPLY IN MOST LINES Stock during the past week was very scarce, with the exception of narcissi. Roses seem to be the most limited, which is due to the dark weather we have had the past three weeks. Sweet peas are now arriving in larger num- bers than any time this season" and moving fast, the best bringing $2.00 and $3.00 per 100. Daffodils, freesias and tulips are now seen in large quan- tities and are cleaning up well. Scotch heather is arriving from the coast, and as it has become quite popular in this market, cleans up well. Some especially large calendulas are offered and are going well because of the vast differ- ence between them and the ordinary kind. Lilies, both. Easter and calla, have not come in as fast during the past week as the retailers would like to see them. Green goods and mis- cellaneous stock move well. NOTES The Cincinnati delegation of The American Carnation Society, consisting of R. H. Witterstaetter, Chas. Murphy and H. W. Sheppard, left January 25 for Washington to attend the con- vention held there and with a boost- ing energy to bring the next convention here. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange is receiving some fine calendulas from Thos. Windram, of Cold Springs, Ky., and also some very good primulas from Wm. Schuman, of The Highlands. E. G. Gillett is receiving a new nat- ural green from Florida, called coon- tie, which can be used as a substitute for cycas. He reports record sales. Ray Lindsey of Hartwell, O., is seen daily on the market buying all he can get hold of, which indicates that that shop is very busy. L. H. Kyrk is receiving some excel- lent Columbia and Ophelia roses from Frank Bros., of Portland, Ind. The T. J. Hardesty store reports a record week in plant sales. C. E. Critchell left for Honolulu last week on a rest tour. Visitors : Martin Reukauf and Ike Bayersdorfer, of Philadelphia, Pa.; W. W. Webster, of Centralia, 111.; D. l. Taylor, of Newark, N. J., and J. R. Parr, of Louisville, Ky. T. K. Boston. LIGHT DEMAND MODERATES PRICES. Trade this week has been rather quiet and prices have moderated in consequence. The early part of the period saw stock cleaned up fairly well, but toward midweek, the demand fell off and prices in general followed. The trade still calls for stock for work which is increasing in quantity daily. The fancy items clean up with diffi- culty. Roses are the leaders, and when the quantity increased toward the lat- ter part of the week, the figures on most all stock softened, somewhat. The only offerings which held their 'own was jonquils and freesias, which are very limited in quantity up to the present writing. Qarnations are of very good quality, but move very slowly and only with urging. White narcissi are still a drug and will very likely discourage the growers from handling them in such quantities next year. Orchids are more plentiful with a moderate demand. The weather has been a great help to sweet peas, which are arriving in very good form. Violets have their good and poor days as re- gards demand. Callas are more plenti- ful and clean up well at good season- able prices. Nothing new has been coming to market since last writing. NOTES. On January 15, at the meeting of the New. England branch of the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association, W. E. Stickel, presided. The principal speakers were Wallace Pierson, Thos. Roland, Allan Pierce and F. E. Pal- mer. The annual election of officers was held and the following were elect- ed for one year: L. J. Goddard, presi- dent; Thos. Roland, first vice-president; Wallace Pierson, second vice-president; executive committee : W. C. Stickel, Geo. Butterworth, Peter Fisher. Execu- tive committee for two years : H. Bartsch, Allan Pierce, William Sim. There were three delegates elected to convention January 26-27 at Washing- ton, D. C, Capt. Moyse, S. J. Goddard and William Sim. It was voted that the executive committee look into the rules and regulations of the New York Florists' Protective Association .and report at the next meeting. At Horticultural hall, January 8, ladies' night of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston was held, also the regular meeting. The secretary's report says the new members for the year amounted to 30. now making a total membership of 387. Estabrook & Luby's establishment, of Worcester, was totally destroyed by the fire which swept the business sec- tion of Worcester January 20. The entire loss of the fire is estimated at $2,000,000. Mrs. Sarah Rawson, widow of the late W. W. Rawson, of Arlington, was buried from the home of her son, Jan- uary 15. E. F. S. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO tons Distance Phones Central 3383 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas Tu, ips Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 111 CUT FLOWERS You Can Always Get What You Need Here If It Is Obtainable in This Market Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Jonquils, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Stevia, Mignonette, Daisies, Pansies, Romans, and a complete line of Greens Place Your Order with Us for Valentine's Day and Protect Your Supply 5 kvmwm $ Ca -=^=^^^g NOT INC. ■-ti&^S PHONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago ROSES * CARNATIONS WIETOR BROS., In All the Leading Varieties 30 East Randolph St., L.D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago Columbus, 0. USUAL JANUARY DULLNESS FELT. Trade has been rather quiet, but as this is usually a quiet month, the present lull is not unusual and retailers believe that it will gradually pick up from this time on. Records of most of the downtown establishments are up to those of last year, which is con- sidered good, as January, 192Q, was in the midst of industrial activity, while there is a good deal of unemployment at present. One of the characteristics of the trade is the fact that orders are generally smaller, but what they lose in size they make up in numbers. The public is more careful in buying and as a rule will not go beyond a certain price. The supply of flowers is only fair because of the continued dark days which have delayed the maturing of all kinds of stock. Roses, carnations and narcissi are the best sellers. Prices are unchanged from the previous week. In pot plants there is an increased volume. Small plants of begonias, cyclamens and primroses are selling briskly. Funerals have been rather quiet. Parties are more numerous than formerly and quite a few weddings and large functions are scheduled in the near future. The supply of flowers is fairly good. This is seen espe- cially in roses and carnations. A large number of conventions have been held in this city during the month, practically all of which were featured by banquets. Florists have had a fairly good business supplying decorations in the way of flowers for these occasions. T. J. Ludwig, 80 North High street, is having a good demand for corsages. University affairs are rather numerous at this time and these bouquets are the best feature of the trade for such functions. J. W. L. Nassau County Horticultural Scciety. Seven petitions for active member- ship were received by Nassau County Horticultural Society at its regular meeting January 12, in Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove. L. I. J. L>. Crentshorst, of Jersey City and Peter Morrison of Oyster Bay, were elected members. The exhibits were judged by Charles Parr, John and Hector MacDon- ald, who made the following awards : 25 string beans, first, Frank O. Johnson, to whom also was given a certificate of merit for a pot of Cypri- VIOLET CORSAGE A Special for Valentine's. A large ready-to-wear corsage of double violets and leaves, tied with violet cord, stem wrapped with foil — looks real, will sell on sight. Packed one to a box. Price, each $0.60 Half dozen for 2.76 One dozen for 6.00 LOTS OF OTHER NOVELTIES Get our complete price list. It's free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. pedium he had on exhibition. James McCarthy was presented by President Noonan with the Stuompp & Walter Co. cup he won at the Minneapolis show with twelve varieties of vege- tables, and Peter Smith, the H. L. Pratt cup he won at the same show with table decoration. The society will hold its annual dinner late in March, and President Noonan appoint- ed Ernest J. Brown, Ernest Westlake 112 The American Florist. Jan. 29, The Florists 9 Supply House of America OUR NEW CATALOGUE a veritable Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies is now ready. It is full of pictures and Newly Adjusted Prices that are most advantageous. We specialize in Novelties for Valentine's Day, Washing- ton's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day and Easter. Brighten up your stock with a line of these up-to-date attractive features. Let us add your name to our mailing list. II. Bayersdorfer S Co. 1129-33 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York City. Telephone Vanderbilt 4976. One of Our Valentine Novelties. fTTTtTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT7 MTWWI . the American Florist ivhen writing WILD SMIL AX -That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., ^p'S 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing FRNE A COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street, -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO, ILL. and Thos. Twigg to make the neces- sary arrangements. James McCarthy and Joseph Adlar were named to fill the vacancies in the board of directors. The tulip show will be held in May. John F. Johnston gave a short talk about his recent trip to Scotland. Ex- hibits for February 9 meeting will be ~>0 single violets, 12 mixed roses, three heads of lettuce, William Robinson special. 12 mushrooms. Arthur Cook, Cor. Sec'y. Toronto, Ont. — George M. Geraghty. of Dunlop's, has been seriously ill and is confined to his home. Minneapolis, Minn. — The state flor- ists' association held its annual dance In this city, January 18. Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Mention the American Florist when writing Hartford, Conn. — Spear & McManus are now nicely located in their new quarters at 242 Asylum street. Nashville, Tenn. — The Joy Floral Co. is opening a retail store at Atlanta, Ga. This is the firm's third store. /DT7T7 Chattanooga, tenn. — The Joy Flo- ral Co. is now located in more commo- dious quarters at 821 Market street. Indianapolis, Ind. — Homer Wiegand is in California on his winter vacation. His last letter was from San Diego. Louisville, Ky. — Fire damaged the establishment of H. Pittelko on Payne avenue to the extent of $-100, recently. 1921. The American Florist. 113 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS Li. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL IE.C.AMLINGCO. < J The Largest, Best Equipped, i Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE 1 CUT FLOWER BOUSE j EN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60 i I.. D. Phones J CENTRAL, 1977 and 1978 Mention the American Florist token writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., ■[MM, i~~ i Wabash Ave., and Lake St. i'^<|B V WgSmES? CHICAGO, ILL. IgBgP Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiiand-RisciiCq. ROWER GROWERS «LEPMONt Act k|Uf ABACI! AWC CH.ICAGC aomuLS75 ID* rl.TTAIUofl AYE. illinoie- Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Co. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George 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 Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch »l-75 14-inch »3.00 12-inch 2-25 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money in the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange/ 6 DCT 6 K 8 orT, n M°icH. st ' Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe HowerM&rKets Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 4.00@ 12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 10.00@ 40.00 Butterfly 10.00® 40.00 Columbia 10.00® 40.00 Dunlop 10.00® 40.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty ...10.00® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 26.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 12.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Jonquils 8.00® 10.00 Romans 4.00® 8.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Stevia 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 18.00 Cypripediums, per doz.... 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.60 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3.00® 5.00 Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smilax. case 6.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb„ case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writino FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago iniiiuuiKliilMiiiii! ;iniiLiiimiiimmiiiMHiiiiii'^ Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue I CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS 1 Write for Catalog and Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish &, Supply Co. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writino 114 The American Florist. Jan. 29^. aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiimiimniimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'^ {White Lilac | Gardenias I Orchids | Valley | All of these items are some- 1 times very hard to get. We | aim to have everything that | is in season. If you depend | on us for your supply, you 1 have every assurance your 1 order is filled. Some day 1 you will need some of this 1 stock and we would be glad | to have your order. |The Leo Niessen Co.| 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. j luuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiltiiniiuiiHiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiliiii Philadelphia. FAIR MOVEMENT AT LOW PBICES. There has not been much snap to business the past week, and while stock has sold up fairly close, prices are not up to the standard of a year ago. A good judge of the market gave as a reason for the lower range of prices that there were at least 50 per cent more carnations offered now than at this time a year ago. While the asking price of carnations has been from $6 to $10 per 100, only very fancy stock brought the highest figure, while fair flowers sold as low as $35 per 1,000. Roses are a trifle more plenti- ful, but sell up close. The market was never better supplied with high-grade long-stemmed stock. The quality that is sold at 30 to 40 cents is astonishing-. American Beauties, in fair supply, are in good demand at quoted figures. Sweet peas are getting more plentiful and will soon be a factor. Calendu- las are improving in quality. Freesia is about at its best and meets with good sale. Cattleyas are equal to the demand at last week's prices. Lily of the valley is lagging. Lilac holds its own at top figures. Callas are good stock, as are Easter lilies. The de- mand for violets js more than ample with no reasonable quantity offer re- fused. The calla, which used to be one of the hardest stocks to move at periods of light demand, is now a headliner in all the large stores and brings $1 a dozen more than its Jap- anese cousin. A large wholesaler ex- pressed the opinion that there would be a most material change in the mar- ket before long, when the roses begin to come back and sweet peas and car- nations attain their height. With these leaders going at full speed, and the great flood of Golden Spur, daffo- dils, now about due, together with an EDWARD REID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Thla la the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. ! 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^iiJiliimiimiim !?i : . !;hsm!h:ii(:i *; msuni ' mi nmm rit^iiiiiuillllllulllllimilllllllMiliiilillHlllllMlllllllllllltliliiiHiiuilltulllli VlioMe Rover M^Kets Boston, Jan. 26. Per 100 Roses. American Beauty. .12. 00@160. 00 Shawyer, Russell. . .10.00® 36.00 Dunlop 8.00® 30.00 Pilgrim 8.00® 30.00 Crusader 8.00® 36.00 White Killarney .. 8.00® 26.00 Ward 8.00® 26.00 Maryland 8.00® 20.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 8.00® 30.00 Hadley 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 8.00@ 30.00 Premier 8.00® 35.00 Victoria 8.00® 25.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch . . .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 1.50® 2.00 B. Buttons 1.60® 2.60 Bouvardia, White Jasamine, doz. sprays 1.00® 2.00 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.60® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 12.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 20.00 Longiflorum Lilies 26.00 Pansles 3.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 4.00® 6.00 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 75® 1.60 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Callas ., 3.00® 6.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies 1.00® 1.60 Jonquils 10.00® 12.00 Fressias 8.00® 10.00 Violets 1.50® 2.00 Cypripediums 4.00 Stevia, per bch 60® .75 Marguerites 3.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.00® 5.00 Buffalo, Jan. 26. Per 100 Roae, Killarney 8.00® 12.00 White Killarney ..10.00® 20.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarneyl6.00@ 26.00 Richmond 8.00® 16.00 Maryland 10.00® 26.00 Sunburst 8.00® 26.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 15.00® 40.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 " Russell 10.00® 26.00 Premier 12.00® 26.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 16.00® 26.00 Carnations 5.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Freesias 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 10.00® 18.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Solell D'Or Narcissi 6.00@ 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Violets 1.60® 2.00 White Tulips 8.00® 10.00 Yellow Tulips 8.00® 10.00 increased supply of all the other sta- ples, it would tax the facilities of all departments of the trade to handle the stock profitably. SOIL REQUIREMENTS. A knowledge of the chemistry of the soil is voiced by a grower as one of the crying needs of the greenhouse business. One grower is very success- ful with roses by frequent mulching of manure. Another, following his exam- ple, meets with disaster. Some water copiously and secure wonderful results; with others, the effect is injurious. No two soils are exactly alike, and there should be national or state labo- ratories that could, from examination of soil samples, determine just what was required in plant food elements to be added for all kinds of florists' crops, particularly for intensive green- Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 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 Sansom St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing' Cincinnati, Jan. 26. Per 10& Roses, Premier 10.00® 30.00 Russell 10.00® 30.00 " Columbia 10.00 @ 30.00 Butterfly 10.00® 30.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 30.00 Pink Killarney ....10.00® 30.00 " Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward.. .10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 S.60 Calax, per 1,000 1.60 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 15® .25 Snapdragons 10.00® 16.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Primulas, bunch .60 Jonquils 8.00® 10.00 Romans 6.00® 8.00 house culture. Such scientific knowl- edge would enable the grower to get the best results from his various crops by applying to the soil the necessary food qualities to keep it evenly bal- anced at all times. Now it is pure- ly guesswork, his applications of fresh or old manure, tankage, blood, bone or other fertilizer, being given without definite knowledge as to their necessity or action. notes On his return from Porto Rico, J. Otto Thilow has promised the florists' club a talk on horticulture in other places. This will probably be given at the March or April meeting. The Feb- ruary 1 meeting of the club should be very interesting. The committee has been fortunate in securing a man of national renown, one of the most inspiration! speakers of the country, Senator George W. Cartright, of Cali- fornia. It is earnestly hoped that there will be a full attendance to honor this distinguished orator. Ella Grant Wilson, of Cleveland, O.. who made Mothers' day business for the florists, equal to Easter, in her home city, will also address the club and explain her methods in attaining such wonderful results. 1921. The American- Florist. 115 DOLTON & HIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.P0LLW0RTH CO CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BCLBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 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 when writing J. M. Brown, eastern representative of the American Greenhouse Manufac- turing: Co., Chicago, was in town last week. Mr. Brown is introducing a new reinforced steel-frame house with a maximum width of 36 feet, that is cheaper than a pipe-frame, and much stronger. No screens are used, all parts being bolted together. James W. Heacock, William Lau- sterer, Robert Jamison and Carl Corts took a run to Madison. N. J., recently, to get a line on the large rose growing establishments there. They reported every evidence of a large cut and that the plants were coming back in good shape. The Pierson-Duckham ranges looked very promising. The new cycaslike leaf that has been lately introduced from Florida, is taking well with the trade. It is singular how such a good thing can have lain so long dormant. The name is Zamia pumula. Locally it is called coon-tie. Additionnal valentine novelties have been added to H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s assortment the past week. Sydney Bayersdorfer reports that it will be the largest valentine business they have ever experienced. The many frinds of Benny Gibbs, salesman for Eugene Bemheimer, will be glad to learn that he is now on the road to recovery from a sudden and severe attack of pneumonia. The sympathy of the trade goes out to C. S. Ford in the death of his mother, Mrs. M. J. Ford, January 18. Mrs. Ford was in her eighty-fourth year. White liacs, gardenias, orchids and lily of the valley are specials with the Leo Niessen Co. Carnations in quan- tity are also features. Paul Berkowitz and wife are spend- ing a week's vacation visiting their daughter in Goldsboro, N. C. K. ^uiiiiiumiiiuiinin iiiiuiuiuuiuuiiiuir GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 60s. 444-446 Milwaukee Street, ' iimilimmimiitiiinii iiriiirinim: Plattsburgh, N. T. — Harry M. Cook has added two new houses to his range, each 32x110 feet. Lord & Burnham construction. VtoMe Flower M&rKets Philadelphia, Jan. 26. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 75.00@100.00 fancy 20.00® 60.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. .20.00® 50.00 Killarney 15.00® 25.00 Hadley 25.00® 60.00 Sunburst 20.00® 30.00 Wards 15.00® 25.00 Ophelia 20.00® 30.00 Columbia 20.00® 40.00 Premier 25.00® 40.0.0 Adlantum 1.00® 1.60 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus Strings 76® 1.00 Calendulas 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Cattleyas 75® 1.00 Easter Lilies 20. 00® 25.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00© 12.00 Smllax .35 Snapdragons, per doz....- 1.60® 2.00 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Callas 20.00W 35.00 Sweet Peas 1.60® 4.00 Preesia 6.00® 12.00 Golden Spur Daffodils 10.00® 12.00 Pittsburgh, Jan. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 12.00 " fey., per doz. 9.00 ex.. per doz. 7.60 No. 1. per doz. 6.00 Killarney 8.00® 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 16.00 Russell 15.00® 40.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00® 25.00 Hilda 8.00® 20.00 Premier 16.00® 40.00 Madam Butterfly ...12.00® 30.00 Carnations 8.00 ® 10.00 Cattleyas, each 1.50 Cypripedium. per doz 6.0.0 Easter Lilies 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Galax, per 1.000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Narcissus Paper Whites... 6.00 Yellow 10.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Baby Primroses 1.60 Smilax. per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 10.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 Pussy Willow 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 10.00 Freesias 8.00® 10.00 St. Paul. Minn. — Thomas Hall, for many years in business on Lyndale avenue, has sold his establishment and will retire. Tewksbury, Mass. — W. A. Patten and family have returned from a five- months visit with M. A. Patten in Florida. ^uiuiiiiiiiutiuimjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim^ I THE McCALLUM CO. j § Marui f act urers — Importers iFLORISTS'SUPPUESl I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | 1 CLEVELAND DETROIT I 1 CINCINNATI SAN JUAN, P. R. | 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, Jan. 26. Per 100 Roses, Premier 8.00® 35.00 Columbia 8.00 30.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Killarney 4.00® 10.00 White Killarney .. 6.00® 26.00 Russell 8.00® 36.00 Ward 5.00@i 10.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Carnation Laddies 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Valley 10.00® 12.6.0 Boxwood, per lb., .36; 50 lbs., per lb .26 Narcissus 6.00® 6.00 Yellow Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 10.00 Sweet Peas 1.00 @ 3.00 Smilax. per string .20 Leucothoe .76 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.60 " bronze, per 1,000... 1.50 Carnations, short 6.00® 8.00 Carnations, fancy. 10.00® 12.50 Stevia. per bunch .75 Violets 60® 1.50 Freesias 10.00 Callas 12.50® 26.00 Jonquils 10.00® 12.60 Milwaukee, Jan. 26. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. KilL'n'y 8.00® 20.00 " Ward 8.00® 16.00 Premier 10.00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00® 20.00 Columbia 10.00® 35.0.0 Hoosier Beauty 10.00® 26.00 Lilies, per doz 2.00® 2.50 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Orchids, per doz 4.00® 18.00 Stevia 2.00® 3.00 Sweet Peas 1.60® 4.00 Violets 1.50® 2.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 10.00 Narcissus, Yellow 8.00® 10.00 Calendulas 6.00® 8.00 Rubrums 10.00® 18.00 Freesias 10.00® 12.00 Tulips 4.00® 8.00 Callas, per doz 2.60® 3.00 116 The American Florist. Jan. 29, New York. KEIAIt KOSE PRICES BEING COMPLAINT There has been but little change in the condition of the cut flower mar- kets since our notes of January '12 were written. Rose prices, particularly on shorter grades, are, if anything, a. little firmer, lhere have been sales of No. \L teas as high as $12 per 10U, and No. l's at $20. The supply of Ameri- can Beauties continues light and the asking price for the best specials is at the rate of $150 per 100. Numbers of retailers are making- strong complaints on rose prices and say that half the people leave their stores without buy- ing, when told the prices. The bulbous stock, narcissi, tulips and freesias, is now" an important factor and seems to be crowding the carnations, which are more plentiful with falling prices. Orchids and gardenias are cheap for this season of the year, many of the former going at the rate of $do to $oO per 100, and of the latter, $S to $10 per 100. On both these offerings better prices than the above are paid for a little fresh stock, but the surplus goes cheap. A considerable stock of cut lilac and acacia is now on the market, moving slowly. There was a cold snap during the early days of last week, the lowest temperature, January 19, being four degrees above, but it had little effect on the supply, as by Janu- ary 21, the weather was again mild. To sum up, considering the general depreciation in almost all lines of busi- ness, it is our view that flowers are holding up remarkably well. January 24. — With an increased sup- ply and "light buying the market is quiet. Carnations have taken a drop and there are indications of a break in various other lines. NOTES. The annual dinner of the Morris County, N. Y., Gardeners' and Florists' Society was held at a hotel in Morris- town on the night of January 19. Over KM I members and gu«sts gathered around the hospitable board. Our own Frank H. Traendly was toastmaster, and our past president of the New York Florists' Club, A. M. Henshaw, made his first public appearance since the surgeons fixed him up. He spoke for the club. Other speakers were C. H. Totty, Arthur Herrington, William Duckham. W. G. Badgley and several private, but prominent, citizens of Mor- ristown and Madison. Anton Schultheis and wife of College Point, are wintering at Miami, Fla., and will probably remain there until Easter. In the meantime the range is being successfully conducted by Anton, Jr., and Charles Schultheis, the sons. The JBaster stock looks fine, par- ticularly noteworthy being a large stock of early roses. At present, quite a business is being done in pots and pans of tulips and hyacinths. David Clarke's Sons arranged an elaborate decoration in St. Thomas' church. January 22. for the Warren- Meany wedding. Many palms, cibo- tiums and large pot daisies were used. The pew marking's were of callas. The bride's bouquet was of white orchids. There were 11 bridesmaids who carried bouquets of oncidiums and cibotiums. Frank H. Traendly and Eugene Dailledouze made a flying trip through New England last week, visiting the Roland rose range at Revere, the Montgomerys at Hadley and A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. They report stock as looking well at all those ranges. Joseph Trepel. who already has 11 store's in Brooklyn, has secured a con- cession in the large department store of A. I. Naum & Son, Fulton and Hoyt streets, and will fit it up as a first class retail flower store, to be open for busi- .ness, March 1. W. L. DOYLE Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St ,NEW YORK Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 3 1 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIAI/TIES — Cut Orchids. Asparagns Plnmosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Oar Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Mamaroneck. N. Y. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Reed & Keller, manufacturers and dealers in florists' supplies, report that they have closed the best year they have had since going into business. William Reed continues his inventions of new devices in wire and rustic work. William and George Sullivan, the active men in the wholesale firm of Sullivan Bros. & Co., are handling ex- ceptionally fine snapdragons, carna- tions and sweet peas. The Broadway Floral Market, a re- tail business at Broadway and 105th street, has opened another attz-active store at Broadway and iJOth street. George Siebrecht is receiving' fine sprays of cut acacia from the range of his father, William H. Siebrecht, Sr., Chappaqua, N. Y. Eugene Dailledouze and wife will, on February 4, start for Florida to spend a month or more at Palm Beach and other resorts. The new sweet pea, Miss Jennie Mammitsch, is becoming popular at the wholesale store of William Kessler. William Kessler and wife are at Miami, Fla., where they will remain for a few weeks. A. F. F. Buffalo, N. Y. SUPPLY EQUAL TO LIGHT DEMAND. Weather conditions in this vicinity have varied the past week from zero on Monday and until Wednesday, while on Saturday, tulips were on display in pots in front of one of the local stores. Stock has been equal to all require- ments, although scarce. Bulbous flowers are now coming in which in all probability will put roses and car- nations at figures where the multi- tude can buy them. Active prepara- tions have been made for St. Valen- tine's day and it is expected this busi- ness will be the best in years. NOTES Henry Kraus, for the past 15 years with S. A. Anderson, and one of the most artistic decorators in this part of the state, died January 20, following a two months' illness of pneumonia. His early passing is felt # with sincere re- gret by a large circle of friends. Jos. A. Cannon, of Akron, O., George Kra- mer and Frank Mahoney. of Roch- ester, were here to attend the funeral. S. A. Anderson will have his new store completed by February 1 and he will hold a formal opening before St. Valentine's day. ^^ k-miiiHiiimiimmi': un uiuu mimiiuiiiiiiiiii jCLecakes&Bro. | Wholesale Dealers in I Evergreens and f Florists' Supplies I Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Moss and | Leucothoe Sprays. Our Specialty 1 35 West 18th St., New York | Telephone Watkins 2315 r^iiinuimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiujiMuiiimiiiiiiiiJimiiiiiiiii i Charles Futterman WHOLESALE FLORIST 1 10 West 28th St., New York Telephone: Watkins 4675 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Returns Daily. Checks Weekly. No connection with any other firm. Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 444S. Geo. J. Polykranas WHOLESALE FLORIST in "The World's Largest Flower Market" 43 West 18th St., New York Telephone: 2264 Watkins Felton's House of Flowers on Wil- liam street has been unusually busy with funeral work. W. J. Palmer had an elaborate wed- ding order to break the week's mo- notony. Bison. 1921. The American Florist. 117 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 38e4a T „ e d 1 ! p 1 h 6°8 ne ^« d ns NEW YORK CITY DoIansky=McDonald Co. Wholesale Florists. 31-43 W. 18th St., New York Orchids a Specialty. Novelties of All Kinds. Consignments Solicited. Reports Daily Cheeks Weekly Telephone Chelsea 8282. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone : 759 Watkins 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: Watkins S00 and 301 Mention the American Floi'ist when writing M.C.FORD Bl and 48 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 60S Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 19th St., NEW YORK Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. V ention the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Florist In the New Market, 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Established 1887 All consignments receive our special attention. VtoMe Rower MmMs New York, Jan. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 15.00@125.C10 Mdm. Butterfly ...10.00® 35.00 Pilgrim 10.00® 30.00 Crusader 15.00® 60.00 Hadley 10.00® 60.00 Dunlop 12.00® 36.00 Francis Scott Key.. 26. 00@100. 00 Dbl. Win. Killarney. 10.00® 30.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 20.00 Aaron Ward 10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 12. 00® 40.00 Premier 12.00© 40.no Sunburst 10.00® 26.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.60® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bch 25® 1.00 Bouvardia. doz 50® .75 Carnation Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Carnations 5.00 @ 6.00 Cattleyas 25.00® 75.0.0 Gardenias, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 26.00 L. Rubrum 6.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 8.00 Narcissus Paper White, doz. .26® .60 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs, per doz 50® 1.26 Callas, per doz 1.50® 6.00 Smilax. doz. strings 2.00® 2.50 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 4.00 Violets 35® .75 Stevla. 5 bchs 1.00 Daisies, yellow 3.00® 5.00 Iris, per doz 3.00 @ 4.00 Tulips, per doz 30® 1.25 Mignonette, per doz 75® 1.50 Wallflowers, per doz 50® .76 Buddliea. per dozen 1.50 Preesias. per dozen 50® .76 Prank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 480 Sixth Avenne, 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. HERMAN WEISS 121 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 Florists' Protective Ass'n. J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 A 6891 Watkins u V t. 81 and 48 W 18th St., NCW I OIK Telephones 4423 Watkins D. J. Pappu, Pre*. United Cut Flower Co., "* WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE J %&& J WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone! Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bide., 6th Av. and W. 26th, N. T. Desirable wall Bpace to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send tor illus- trated catalog of Greens and Flortai' Sifpfitt. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to Sullivan Bros. & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Novelties Roses All Seasonable Flowers 118 The American Florist. J mi. 29, DESIONS 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. piiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiii^ 1 CHICAGO=The Homes of Flowers=CHICAGO I I Northwest Corner | Wabash Ave. and Adams St. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Members of the F. T. D. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII *mmsTS Southeast Corner | 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. § niiiiMimnini MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Perm Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND "owers and Service *Kg * *» »\^ %J » ™ Mf Conservatories rtinmnnri St at ' BELLEVUE-STRATFORD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories. Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of v. t. d. Buffalo, N. y.=^== | S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetaon lervice means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries i n Buff alu.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Mal store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney Flower Shop ** >M UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connectlcot Ave. at N. St.. N. W, Miss Louise W. Daneherty. Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579. 3841, 3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered b Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET 1921. The American Florist. 119 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 *<&&&. FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the Cltj Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago ta All orders carefully filled tftj^^A^i under the ^P«vision of * .chicag*- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 82? Member of Florists' TeleeraDb Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, s w H iKf. A N N ' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing flowers Delivered Aiywnere. Pb Members of Florists' TelegTaph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 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' Telearraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray. 1017 Grand Avenue ttember of Florists Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rodgers Flower Shop Ottaray Hotel, GREENVILLE, S. C. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. hearTof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Telephone Market 404 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Souses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER V. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW 644 YORK, N. Y. Lexington Ave., near 55th St. E VAN S FLOWERS F. E. Evans, over 20 years experience in the retail florist business in New York City, CHARLES L. SCHMIDT S3 No. Second St., Harrlsburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania, 124 The American Florist. Jan. 29, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. ti. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-Pivsident; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston. Mass, The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. Rains in Texas have slowed up the retail counter trade. The nominal prices of bags at Chi- cago, January 26, was $34.00. Cam, Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, is now a grandpa. Tuberose bulbs in the south are diffi- cult to get out because of wet weather. Visited Chicago : W. B. Van Eyk, representing Lemoyne Freres, Ollioules, France. At Louisville, Ky., January 24, good second crop seed potatoes sold at $1.00 a barrel. John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, N. Y., has returned from a Florida vacation. Seed growers in the Santa Clara valley, California, are complaining of too much rain. South Holland in the Chicago onion set district, shipped 200 cars during the past 30 days. L. W. Bowen, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., and wife sail for the Windward Islands, January 28. It is estimated America imported from 80,000 to 90,000 cases of Paper White narcissus bulbs in 1920. The John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., has experts on its ex- tensive seed lands drilling for oil. Gilrot, Calif. — Mrs. L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., is in Los Angeles for a brief vacation. The death of William J. Fosgate, San Jose, Calif., January 13, is recorded in our obituary column this week. Washington, D. C. — Farmers, it is reported, still hold a great amount of onions, potatoes and various root crops. Timothy demand for export seems to be developing, some 200,000 pounds going abroad during the week ending January 15. Visited Louisville: l. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif.; Chas. Hollenbach, of Hollen- bach's Seed Store, Chicago. Cold weather about January 15 slackened the already sluggish demand for field seeds that are the first to be sown during late winter and early spring. Robt. Livingstone and wife, Colum- bus, O., after six weeks' stay in Seattle, Wash., reached Los Angeles, Calif., January 1. Recently they spent a week at Riverside, returning to Los Angeles for the remainder of the winter. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, January 26, were as follows : Timothy, $4.50 to $6.25 per 100 pounds. Red clover, $14.00 to $20.00. Theo. Cobb, representative of the D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., is out again after a prolonged attack of inflammatory rheumatism, calling on the Chicago trade, January 25. Free Seeds. — At Washington, D. C, January 24, the house voted to appro- priate $360,000 for the free distribu- tion of seeds by the members of con- gress. This is $120,000 more than was appropriated for the current fiscal year. Tariff Hearings. At the hearings before the tariff com- mittee in congress this week, J. C. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, chairman of the American Seed Trade Association customs and tariff committee, asked that no change be made in the present accepted specific method of assessing duties. Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., said the present tariff might be borne without serious protest but to increase the tariff from 400 to 700 per cent is going entirely too far. F. W. Lily, of the Chas. H. Lily Co., Seattle, Wash., asked that the present duties on cabbage seed, from to 27 cents per pound, and spinach from 1 to 7 cents per pound be retained. Wm. F. Gude and J. F. Ammann, on behalf of the Society of American Flo- rists, expressed satisfaction with the present schedule. tion will be held in St. Louis, Mo., June 20-21, 1921. The following were in attendance : C. D. Boyles, Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago; Charles Burge, S. W. Flower & Co., Toledo, O.; Al Cheshire, Ross Seed Co., Louisville, Ky.; Clifford Cor- neli, Schisler-Corneli Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo.; E. F. Crossland, Steel-Briggs Seed Co., Toronto, Ont.; William Flan- nigan, Crawfordsvllle Seed Co., Craw- fordsville, Ind.; Geo. S. Green, Illinois Seed Co., Chicago; William Jefferson, National Seed Co., Louisville, Ky., Clar- ence Jones, W. G. Scarlett & Co., Balti- more, Md.; Fred Kellogg, Kellogg Seed Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; Richard Loehr, Courteen Seed Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; H. Trimble McCullough, J. Chas. Mc- Cullough Seed Co., Cincinnati, O.; C. C. Massie, Northrup, King & Co., Min- neapolis, Minn.; List Peppard, J. G. Peppard Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo.; Fred S. Plant, Plant Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Robert Pommer. D. I. Bushnell & Co., St. Louis, Mo.; W. G. Scartlet, W. G. Scarlet & Co., Baltimore, Md., E. T. Stanford, Stanford Seed Co., Buffalo. N. T., W. D. Steele, Steele-Briggs Seed Co., Toronto, Ont.; Hugo Teweles, L. Teweles & Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; Owen Watts, Louisville Seed Co., Louisville. Ky. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. The midwinter meeting of the Whole- sale Grass Seed Dealers' Association was held at the Congress hotel, Chi- cago, January 24-25, President William G. Scarlett presiding. Closer coopera- tion between the grass seed trade and government officials, especially seed analysts, was discussed. The object is to arrive at a general understand- ing for a uniform test to protect the seed industry. It was stated that the market had been depressed consider- ably since the first of the year, but an upward trend was looked forward to in the spring, especially in clover seed. The annual meeting of the associa- National Canners' Association. Supplementary to our brief report of the annual convention of the Na- tional Canners' Association at Atlantic City, N. J.; January 17-22. in last week's issue, it may be stated that optimism is the keynote of the industry, and that confidence will be the big factor in restoring normal conditions. The unexpected hidden supply of food is al- so a big factor in the present situa- tion. The development of a stronger spirit of cooperation among the vari- ous branches of the industry was urged to meet the reconstruction period that has left a trail of unsettled con- ditions, the aftermath of every great war. Seedsmen and others selling supplies to canners, report business the lightest remembered during the past 20 years. Orders for futures were practically eliminated and the sales for spring delivery extremely small. A concession to seedsmen was noted in the election of Chas. P. Guelf, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.. as a director of the Canning Machinery and Supply Association. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California The Best Color Chart. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. B_l ^ ^ I ^ _— Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. ^ Q gj | jQ | | Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip,^ Parsley, Celery, Endive, Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O ITI P 8 II V. I H C. 1921. The American Florist. 125 Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, FREMONT, NEB. Growing Station, ROCKY FORD, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing J. C. ROBINSON SEED CO. 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 Catalogues Received. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, florists' seeds, bulbs and supplies; John A. Salzer Seed Co., seeds; J. J. H. Gregory & Son, Marblehead, Mass., seeds; Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., nursery stock; Geo. H. Mellen Co., Springfield, O., plants; J. Steck- ler Seed Co., New Orleans, La., seeds; Peth & Duggan, New York, seeds; Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., chrysanthemums; Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O., nursery stock; Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., chrysanthemums; Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O., seeds; D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, III., nursery stock; W. E. Marshall & Co., New York, seeds : E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., roses; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, seeds; Hart & Vick, Rochester, N. Y., seeds^ bulbs and plants; R. H. Shum- way, Rockford, I1L, seeds; Howard M. Gillet, Lebanon Springs., N. Y., glad- ioli; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, seeds; Colorado Seed Co., Denver, Colo.j garden seeds; Moore Seed Co., Phila- delphia, Pa., market garden and flor- ists seeds; Deposit Seed Co., Deposit, N. Y., seeds; Frank D. Pelicano & Co., San Francisco, Calif., dahlias; Currie Bros. Co., Milwaukee, Wis., seeds; E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich., gladioli; Wagner Park Nursery Co., Sidney, O., nursery stock. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, Eng., seeds. Wilhelm Pfitzer, Stutt- gart, Germany, seeds, bulbs and plants; Charles Sharp & Co., Sleaford, Eng., seeds; Max Kornacker, Wehrden, (Weser), Germany, seeds. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution, January 15, 1921, as given by the Government Market Reporter of January 22, 1921: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York ...$8.50 $27.00 $13.50 $21.50 Baltimore ... 7.76 2S.00 13.60 21.50 Richmond ... 9.65 29.00 16.50 24.50 Buffalo 8.00 27.00 14.76 21.60 Toledo 7.55 28.60 16.00 22.10 Louisville 8.00 26.60 13.60 23.60 Chicago 7.16 26.60 12.25 22.25 Minneapolis .. 7.26 27.50 22.50 St. Louis 7.66 28.00 13.60 24.00 Kansas City.. 7.26 27.00 15.00 21.00 Denver 9.26 30.76 18.25 Salt Lake City 7.00 28.00 16.00 20.00 Seattle 9.0.0 33.00 25.00 .23.00 Average for the United States same date 1920 $14.20 $29.30 $21.10 $56.25 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS 6 ^America, office: Cambridge, New York Ttiroughout , WHOLESALE SEED GRO WERS^ — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REOUEST SAN FRANCISCO CAeuE ^T^Zlto^ 5 ^' CALIFORNIA 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 Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado. Milfnrri Rnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington, milium, UUini Mention the American Florist when writing Return Envelopes I Catalogue Envelopes | Seed Packets i Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. ; FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing .^uiuuiiuinuiii iniiiiiiniiniii^ I Lily of the [Valley Pips| I EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION | | Size GERMAN "LUBICK" PIPS f Just Arrived. i = Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 1250 each, on application. § J. M. THORBURN SCO. | 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY f i|]iiiHiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiimimiiiiiiimiimmimiiimiMii.= GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed BloomBdale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century in producing high trade 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 6 SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 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 126 The American Florist. Jan. 29, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 153 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY, OAL. WHOUBSAIiE 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 L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICB Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Suear Beet Seed. Michigan and Wisconsin beet sugar growers last week urged the house ways and means committee to double the present import duty on Cuban sugar. Beet sugar refiners declared they were losing money at present prices. Farmers in the vicinity of Appleton, Wis., are said to be disillusioned as to the profitableness of sugar beet pro- duction. Last spring, $10 per ton wa s guaranteed, with a bonus if sugar prices remained up. Sugar is below $10 per 100 pounds^, wholesale, and no bonus was therefore paid. Forage Plant Seed Imports. Imports of forage plant seeds were permitted entry into the United States during the period January 1-15, com- pared M'ith the period July 1-Jamiary 15, as follows : July 1- Kind of seed Jan. 1-15 Jan. 15 Pounds. Pounds. Alfalfa 6,200 602.800 Canada bluegrass 159,200 396.700 Awnless brome-grass 4..600 Alsike clover 99,400 604.200 Crimson clover 57.900 2,346.900 Red clover 44.200 503.600 White clover 44.100 Red & alsike clover mix 2.300 Broom-corn millet 1.100 Foxtail millet 44.900 Rape 2.0S9.600 Redtop 200 200 English rye grass 216.100 736.400 Italian rye grass 31.400 335.300 Hairy vetch 66.300 511.000 Sprine vetch 44.100 67.100 Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSTTS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $ 4.00 I 10,000 seeds $36.00 5000 seeds 19.00 I 25,000 seeds 85.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED SI. 50 I 10.000 seeds $12.60 6.75 | 25.000 seeds 28.76 5000 seeds LOBELIA Crystal Palace Compacta, dwarf blu Barnard's Perpetual (Trailing) Crystal Palace Speciosa (Trailing) . . Sapphire (Trailing), deep blue CEXTAUREA Per 1000 seeds Candidissima $0.40 Gymnocarpa 15 PETUNIA sed of proper proportions of Canary, Millet, Sweet Rape and Poppy Seed. Price: 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. W hoiesalers Get 25% Off These Prices. Put It In your store and watch the sales. Samples sent on request. NEW YORK BIRD FOOD CO., 150 Nassau St., NEW YORK CITY Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American FJorist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs CJ.Speelman&Sons [ 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. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cab- bages. Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA und POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago ^iiiiiiiniimiiriiilimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiimiiiiniiiiiiiilliiiiiiirlililiiiimiuiiliiimiiuie. I DUTCH BULBS | {Standard Bulb Company | 1 BENTON HARBOR. MICH. | | .Ask prices. auniiiuiuiiimtiin(UiiHi(iUiiiiiMiuioJi].iiiiiiui!iiiuuiui«iiiiuiiiiinuiiinuiiiu 128 The American Florist. Jan. 29, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, uwatonna, Minn., Vice-President, John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Lawrenceburg, Tenn. — J. H. Green, of Summertown, this state, is at the head of a movement to establish an ex- tensive nursery here. New York State Nurserymen's Association The annual meeting of the New York State Nurserymen's Association will be held at the Powers hotel, Rochester, Thursday, February 17, 1921. The meeting will be addressed by nursery- men of national importance. C. J. Maloy, Sec'y. Redwoods of California. According to the California Garden, a group of public spirited men has arisen in the last year and a half, or more correctly, these men have amal- gamated their efforts, directed towards the protection of the redwoods, and the "Save the Redwoods League" has been born of this union. The purposes of the league, as set forth by its own statement, are as follows : "(1) To purchase redwood groves by private subscriptions and by county bond issues. "(2) To secure a state bond issue to buy the finest redwood groves along state highways. "(31 To establish, through federal aid, a national redwood park. "(4) To obtain, through state and county aid, the protection of timber along the scenic highways, now in course of construction throughout Cal- ifornia. ''(5) To encourage the state to pur- chase cutover redwood areas for re- forestation by natural means, or by replanting where repeated fires have made sprout reproduction impossible." Identified with this movement are such men as Franklin K. Lane, John C. Merriam, W. I. Jepson, Benjamin Ide Wheeler, Henry Fairfield Osborn, Madison Grant and others of like cali- ber, so we feel that the efforts of the league are destined to success, if sup- ported by those of a large number of lovers of the beautiful throughout the length and breadth of the state. E Refrigerator Shipments and Freezing;. Losses from freezing of northwest- ern apples were extremely heavy last winter. During December and Janu- ary, 1919-20, claims of $3,000,000 were presented to railroads by apple ship- pers of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Prevention of loss by freezing in transit seems to depend largely on im- proved methods of heating cars. Seri- ous losses occur also in shipments of potatoes. Information and advice on lining, heating and loading box cars for potatoes in winter have been supplied by the United States bureau of mar- kets to shippers and producers and the methods recommended have been ex- tensively adopted. A heating system suitable for in- stallation in ventilator and refrigerator cars has been designed by investiga- tors of the United States, bureau of markets, and has been approved by various railroads as a standard for the equipment of refrigerator cars under conditions which warrant the building and operation of these cars. The ex- perimental cars equipped with this system of heating will be used in com- parison with cars equipped with port- able heaters. Experimental shipments of citrus fruits from California indi- cate particularly the value of avoid- ing excessive ventilation and of lining the cars. While apples begin to freeze around 28°, below 26° is required to start ice formation in the fruit. A small amount of freezing often does not show at first, but decay is likely to occur earlier than in unfrozen fruit. When the temperature falls as low as 26° considerable injury may occur. At 23° the apple is so badly damaged that it is of little market value. However, if apples or potatoes that have been injured by freezing can be frozen im- mediately and held at zero tempera- ture they can be kept in this way almost indefinitely. Such frozen prod- ucts, while not equal to the unfrozen, still have high food value when prop- erly cooked and are entirely palatable. Freezing of the potato usually be- gins when the inside temperature reaches 29°, and when the temperature falls half a degree below the first freezing point. The substance of the potato becomes soft and spongy, wat- ery, and worthless unless used imme- diately or unless held at zero tempera- ture, as previously noted. Tomatoes are sometimes injured to some extent by temperatures above the freezing point of 31°. Even higher temperatures may render the tomato more susceptible to stem-end decay and tend to retard development of color and flavor. Sweet potatoes begin to freeze at 28 to 29° and are injured by such tem- peratures much more than are apples. The freezing point for onions is 29.5 to 30.5°, but the onion is not injured much unless exposed for a long time to freezing temperatures, when it | Peach Trees j | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | 50,000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted | W. T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio 1 milium miiiilliiiiiilliilllllillliii STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send tor our list. 1 WEST GROVE 'JONES CO. \^r\ ™ PENNA. Robert Pyle, Pro. * ' AnL Winfeer, Yice-Pres. IROLIU PRIVET Ovalifoliumx Ibota, The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. Hardy as Ibota. Dormant summer frame cuttings, $15.00.. per 100 In storage, can be shipped any time. Surplus American Hemlock Japan Iris Pin Oak iboliim Privet. Japan Yew B0XBARBERRY LINING-OUT STOCC ONLY. Summer Frame Cuttings, $25.00 per 1000 ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Introducers of Box-Barberry and Ibolium-Privet iji ■ ji ij. iji iji iji iji iji iji ■{■ ■!■ ■{■ i^vrTr ^▼*i" * * * Hill's Choice Stock FOR FLORISTS' TRADE STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and DaciduouB Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,100 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New. rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. DWARF CREEPING EVERGREENS Suitable for rock gardens, ground covers, oonifer beds, foundation plantings, etc. Our collection is most complete, with all desirable tested varieties at reasonable prices. HEDGE PLANTS Complete line of all standard sorts suitable for hedge planting, such as American Arbor Vitae, Japaneie Barberry, etc. HARDY TUBBED EVERGREENS Clipped Specimens, Thuyas, Junipers, etc., in Pyramids, Globes and natural shapes, in large assortment. WINDOW BOX EVERGREENS All hardy and desirable sorts, best selection, lowest prices. This line offers live florists a grand opportunity to increase sales and profits. Send for Complete Florists' Catalog. I The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., !SJ, Dundee, 111. * EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS — LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA * * 1921. The American Florist. 129 GLADIOLUS Grown on our Own Farms. From our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded. True to Name. We Warehouse a Full Line of all Spring Bulbs for the Trade. Spring Trade List Ready. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, lyrobaian Seedling Stocks Grown in California, U. S. A. Can book orders for immediate delivery, in 5/9 and 4/6 m/m gradea. No. 1 stock, fine Tor bench grafting or lining out to bad. Gregory Bros. Nursery Go. MARYSVILLE, CALIF. Orchids nt Orchids for any purpose solicit your Inquiries and or- We do not grow or handle but orchids. Special lists on whatever, "roe ders for sam anything else application. LAGER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. shows a browning- of the skin. Grapes freeze at various temperatures accord- ing- to the variety. The Emperor does not begin to show freezing until the temperature has reached 22° and has remained there for some time. How- ever, the actual freezing temperature is 24.5 to 26°. The imported Spanish Almeria begins to freeze at 27 to 28°. Between 27 and 28° a small amount of ice formation in either of these va- rieties causes considerable market loss. The possibility of prolonging the season of use for certain early perish- able products is shown by recent ex- periments on freezing- in storage. • It appears that many of the small fruits, such as strawberries, raspber- ries, blackberries, plums, peaches, 3Sf?fr<>5'>7it:H:v York. Amling Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermuellel- 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. Dolansky-McDonald Co., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C, New York. Ford. William P., New York. Froment. H. E., New York, Futterman. Charles. 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, Chloago. Kuhl. George A., Pekin, 111. Lecakes C. & Bros., New York. Mackie. William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Miliang. 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. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan Bros. & Co.. New York. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaughan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Welland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. F.. Chicago. Wittbold. Geo. Co.. 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. 135 Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and trae # because both bevels are oa the tame tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rosu No rights or lefts. The Peerless dazing Point Is patented. No others like^ It. Order Irom your deale or direct from as. 1000,90c. postpaid. | Samples free. HENKT A. DKEEB.L 714 Chestnut BtrwVs FhlUdolpbin. Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. SO. ZANESVTLIiE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 300 Fifth Avenue New York John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. ©amvi/svon^y Tags © FOR FLORISTS strong, good looking and no discolored by water. Write to DENNISON, Deoartment A. F., Framingha Mass., for samples. Nashville, Tenn. JANUARY DEMAND VERY SATISFACTORY The post-holiday trade was unusually good, and the stores generally are well pleased with the results. Roses are now very good and are blooming quite freely considering the season, although some of the local dealers are depend- ing on Chicago shipments. Bank open- ings have also helped in the move- ment of considerable stock and called for many elaborate baskets, in which heather was featured as a novelty. Carnations are very much better in grade, and also more plentiful. They still hold their own at $2 per dozen. The weather is fine and spring-like and flowers are responding splendidly. There are many calendulas, while nar- cissi, hyacinths, snapdragons, etc., show fine form. Primulas chinensis and obconica offer a pleasing variation. Narcissi, both white and yellow, are seen in profusion and fill in well in cut flower boxes. The Tennessee State Horticultural Society, the state nurserymen's associ- ation and the bee-keepers' association will meet in this city, January 25-27. Quite an elaborate programme has been prepared on various subjects. An WhenYm Are Beady To Talk Building Sa\j When and Where and Veil Be There [ord> finrnham(o. P^ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago hi WSj? Boston Cleveland Toronto Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Co. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prloei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. CAMBRIDGE: NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. REED & KELLER m W. 86th St., NEW YORK ■Tlorists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. interesting feature will be the exhibi- tion of apples grown in this state by leading orchardists. Louis Haury, Sr., who has been quite ill, is .somewhat improved and his many friends hope for his complete re- covery at an early date. M. C. D. FUNGINE 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 tcrifinff ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS. ENGLAND. 136 The American Florist. Jan. 29, Index to Advertisers. Mien JK 117 Alpha Floral Co 118 Americ'n Bulb Co.. . . 1 AmlingEC Jo 113 Anderson S A 118 Angermueller G H Co Ill \pbine Mig Co 135 Apollo FlowerShop.119 Astoria Florist 121 Atlantic Grass Seed Co 125 Baer Julius 123 Barnard W W Co. ..127 Barnes WJ 120 Bassett& Washburn 106 Baumer Aug 123 Baum'sHomeof Flowers 120 Baur Window Glass Co IV BarersdorferH&Co .112 Bees Ltd 118 Begerow's 122 Berger Bros 114 BerningH G 114 Blackistone Inc 122 Bodeer J &Sons Co. 127 Bohaonon Flo Co...l'8 Bramley&Son 122 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 124 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 122 BrennerEdward 117 Broadway Florist 121 Brown A J Seed Co .124 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 125 BrunsHN 119 127 Bry^n Aloozo I . 130 Budlong Co I A ....107 Bunyard 121 BuroeeWA '"o 102 California Florists ..120 Callahan TJ& Co.. .13fi Central Floral Co 123 Charles Harry 116 Chicago Carton Co .104 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 109 Clark E B Seed Co. 125 Clarke'sSons D 121 Clay &Son in CoanJJ it 7 Coles WW 130 Conard & lones<"o. 128 Congress Fl'w'rShp 119 Cooke Geo H 122 Cowee W J III Coy H C Seed Co. ..127 Craig Robt Co 131 Culp W H&Co 120 Danker Fred A 118 DardsCh»s 121 DeGraaf B'os 126 Dennison 13s Dietsch A * Co IV Dolansky-McDonald Co. in Dominion FloralCo. 122 Dorner F& Sons Co .130 Doyle & Booth H6 DreorHA 135 136 Dunlop TohnH 122 Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. ID EbleCharles 119 Edwards Fold'gBox! 136 Elm City Nurs Co. ..128 Erne& Co 112 Evans 123 Evans F'oral Co 121 Exotic Gardens 118 FyresHG tig Fallon Florist 123 Fleischman 1?2 Foerster Co Ios.il! .108 Foley Greenhouse Mlg Co IV Ford M C 117 Ford William F 117 Fox's 120 Frauenlelder C 119 Frey & Frev 170 Froment HE.. .117 Futterman Charles .116 Gasser J M O 118 George Alex S H9 Giblin&Co I" Gnntt OveOThe. ..in? Godioeau R & M...A21 Goldstein 1 117 GorhamFrinterylnc.III Grakelow Chas H .123 GrandRapidsFloCo .120 Gregory Bros Nurs Co. .129 Gorly 120 Grossberg-Tyler- Finnerman Co 113 GudeBros 123 Habermehl'sSonsJJ.118 Hardesty & Co 122 Harris Wm K. ...... 129 Hart Geo B 117 Hart Henry 121 Haven Seed Co 127 Hayes Irene 122 Heinl John G&Son. 122 HendersonA&Co..I 103 Henderson Lewis — 120 Hentz&Nash 116 Hess& Swoboda....120 Hession 121 Hews& Co A H 135 Hill D Nurs Co 128 Hogewoning & Sons. 127 Hollywood Gardns.,120 Holm &01son 12n Holton& HunkelCo.115 Hort Advertiser 135 Hort Trade lournal.. 136 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 118 Hurff Edgar F- 125 Hurst & Son 126 Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV Idlewild Greenhs ...123 Jackson & Perkins. .129 Jahn Hugo 119 Jones WR& Co. ...IV Joy Floral Co 122 Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..l35 Keller SonsJB 118 Kelway & Son 126 Kennicott Bros Co.. 108 KervanCoThe 117 KesslerWm 117 Kottmiller A .121 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 113 KuhlGen A 129 Lagardr&Speelman 127 Lager & Hurrell ....129 LandrethSeedCo...l25 Lange A 119 Lang Floral & Nurs- ery Co 120 Lecakes C &Bro... 116 Littlefie'd Florist.. ..122 Lord&BurnbamCo.l3'; Louise Flowr Shop. . 118 McCallum Co 115 McGillR r &ro....l25 McHutchis"r& Co. .177 Mackie WiMiam 117 Malandr- Bros 121 MatthowsCoWG ..122 Matthewson's 119 Meconi Paul 117 Memnhis Flora' 0..171 M, •Ri • Mil 122 Meyr John C FIo'lFt Thread ■«'»ks . .106 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange... . 1'3 Michel! HenrvFCo .126 Millanelos A 116 Miller A L 127 Miller Floral Co .123 Mitchell & Son WT.rs Moninger J C Co....13i MurraySamuel. ...12' Neidinger JosG Co.. 115 Newell A 123 N V Bird Food Co .127 N Y CutFlowerEx. 117 N Y Floral Co 120 Niessen Leo Co 114 Olympia Florist 121 Oriental Goldfish & Supplv Co 113 Palmer Wm 119 Papadem J G Co. ...121 Park Floral Co ...123 PedrickG R&Son .176 Pennth" Florist 122 Peters fr Reed Potty135 Philips Bros 119 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson FR Co 1 Pierson A N (Inc) .. I GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 124 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 123 Pillsburyl L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 115 Podesta&Baldocchi.l22 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....ll5 PolykranasGeoJ....116 Potter Floral Co 123 Progressive Clay Co. 136 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 113 Raedlein Basket Co. 113 Randall A L Co 113 Randall'sFloShop..122 Randolph & Mc- Clements 118 Rawlings Elmer 130 Ready Reference. ...131 Reed&Keller 135 Kega;* Pig House. ..Ill Reid Edw 114 ReinbergGeo 113 Reinberg Peter 109 Rice Bros 115 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 125 RobiusonJCSeedCo.125 RockWmLFloCo..l20 Rodgers Fl'wr Shop . 1 23 RodgersJ W 122 Rohnert Waldo, .126 Rosaia Bros 123 Rosery Flora] Co.. .,123 RoutzahnSeedCo...l27 RuschG &Co 115 RussiuSH 116 SaakeO C 123 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 119 SceeryEdw 123 Schiller the Florist .119 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son .III Schling Max 121 Schmidt Chas L.... 123 Schultheis Anton. ...112 Seligman & Stein ...112 Shaffer Geo C 122 Sharp Partridge&"o.l36 SheppardHW 122 Sieorecht Geo C 117 Simon & Son IN. ...126 Situations & Wants. 101 Skidelsky SS & Co. . I Smith AW &Co... 121 Smith & Co ED.... 130 Smith& Fetters Co. 123 Smith Henry 123 Speelman CJ&Sons.l27 StandardBulbCo....l27 Storrs&Harrison Co. 130 StumppGE M 121 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 117 Thomson Wm & Sons 136 ThorburnJM &Co..l25 TonnerO A &L A. .112 Totty Chas H 127 Townslev Pottery ...IV Traendly& ScheDck .117 Traveling Wholesale Florist 116 Trepel Joseph 118 Trrpical PlactCo...l29 United Cut Flo Co. .117 Vaughan A L Co 111 Vaughan's Seed Store I 105 129 Vick's Sons Jas . 125 VincentRJt&Sons Co I Walker F Co ..123 Waller LD Seed Co. 126 WeberF H 123 Weiland& Risch...ll3 Weir las 118 Weiss Herman ....117 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 125 Wietor Bros Ill Williams MrsE A. .118 Winterson Co E F..1I2 Wittbold GCo 119 *» ittbo'd 119 Wolljohn 120 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 121 Woodruff SD&Sonsl25 Yokohama NursCo .126 Young A L&C0....II6 Zech & Mann.. 110 113 A CHANGE IN NAME. The popularity of Callahan Greenhouses has forced us to change our firm name. Ourbusiness has far outgrown its original conception. Hereafter the Callahan Duo- Glazed Sash Company will be known as T. J. CALLAHAN CO., 55 Fourth St., Dayton, 0hi o Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES Price: $48.00 Sold'only in complete sets I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ! 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. A FULL LINE OF Florists' Pots plant at York. Pa.. hs& made Florists' Pots lor nearly ninety yeirs. We Took First Prize at Last Three Expositions Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commoni rations to The Progressive Giay Company Ninth Floor, Marbridge Building, Mention the American Florist when writing New York City 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 Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription fk>r weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keen in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING GOMPANY BURNLEY, GBfGLAND. " -> CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. l / V DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. 10 20in. $4.95 20 18in 3.65 30 16in 2.60 40 14 in 2.10 Doz. $54.45 39.60 28.60 23.65 $412.50 322.30 220.00 187.00 No. Diam. Ea. 50 12in $1.45 60 lOin 1.(0 Do; 1C0 $16.50 $126 50 10.9J 85 25 70 Sin 85 8.80 67.10 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us. and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with eleotric welded hoops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. Bin Henry A. Dreer, Seek, Plants, Balk ana Supplies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Rmenca ia "the Prow of the I/e3be1; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Sea,"-' CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 5, 1921. Vol. LVI. No. 1705 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Compnny. Entered as Second Class Mutter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ollice ut Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. lt<9. Published Every Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States ami Mexico. *1 ,50 a yeur; Canada. $2.50: Kurope and Countries iu Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Half Yearly Kroin August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address nil correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Kloriat Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs Th mar Roland. Nahant, Mass., President; Adolpuub Githk. Washington. D. C., Vice-Preoidem; John Young, 41-43 V\ est 18th St., New Vork. Secretary; J. J. Hess, Ottaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty seven'h annual convenlion 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. O.. March 25 to April 1, 1922. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next aunual meeting and exhibition, Hartford, Conn., January 1U23. Officers: v\ . 1). Howa. d, Mill'ord. Mass., President; N. C. Osbokn, Hart- ford, Conn , Vice-President; A. V. J. Il.im, Thirty-eiguth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next aunual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers: Philip Hreitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. . Dillemuth, Toronto, Out., Vice-President; Albert Pocbelon, Detroit, Mich.. Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Otficews— Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., Presid-nt; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford. N. J., Vice- President; Jofn C. Wistbr, 606 Finance Hldg., Philadelphia, P*., Secretary; Habbt O. Mat, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibi ion New Yot*, June, 1921. hfficers — i.. W. Kerr, Doyle^town, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, BeUevue Rd.. Newport. R_ I.. Secretary. lllJIltlllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIII.-Ull lllli National Flower Growers' Association. Meeting at Washington, D. C, January 27, 1921. Epoch-Making Meeting at Capital. The meeting; of the National Flower Growers' Association, in Washington, D. C., January 27, at the Hotel Wil- lard, was important and epoch-making, in that an organization was perfected, officers elected and constitution adopt- ed, by a body of men from all parts of the United. States, whose invest- ments represent 90 per cent of the capital required to finance the industry in this country. There were 35 mem- bers present, among them being repre- sentatives of local unions or branches of the national organization already formed, as follows : Buffalo, Walter Slroh; Chicago, Joseph Kohout; St. Louis, Walter J. Pilcher; New York, Frank Traendly; Boston, G. C. Moyse; Philadelphia. James W. Heacock; De- troit, Chas. H. Plumb. Boston, Chi- cago, Buffalo and St. Louis, have through their local branches, already felt the benefits of organization and see great advantage in the immediate future when the national association begins to function. Percentage Plan Discussed. The meeting was called to order by President W. J. Keimel, and Secretary Ammann read the report of the com- mittee on raising funds for publicity. There was considerable discussion as to the ratio of percentage necessary, which for growers in Class A, was finally placed at one per cent on gross sales, to be paid into the local organi- zations. 75 per cent of which was for local advertising or other purposes, and 25 per cent to be paid into the parent association for national advertising. James W. Heacock thought one per cent would keep many from joining; that 50 per cent would be likely to get all In, and then if necessary, it could be increased. Walter Stroh stated that Buffalo raised $10,000 by subscription last year, a larger amount than if the percentage plan had been used. Results of their advertising campaign had been very beneficial and 90 per cent of the growers of the Buffalo market were interested. Alfred Locker, Milwaukee, reported the per- centage plan there was very success- ful. Growers now pay one per cent on gross sales and retailers two per cent on purchases. Milwaukee will join the association, and will likely add to their percentage. Walter J. Pilcher, St. Louis, report- ed the local association had 90 per cent of growers enrolled who were paying one-half per cent on gross sales; 50 per cent of the retailers paid one per cent. They raised and spent $7,000 last year for publicity. George C. Moyse spoke of the benefits already obtained by the New England associa- tion of Boston, of which he is secre- tary, which had taken up co-operative buying and was saving one-third of the cost of such articles as carnation wire, by the ton: manure, by the car- load; tankage and other fertilizers by the ton. Seventy-five carloads of manure and 25 tons of dried blood had been distributed. Secretary Ammann said the percent- age plan was perfectly feasible and practical and now in operation in sev- eral cities; there was no more need of experimenting. Chicago is collecting $50,000 a year. In some localties, there had been no assessments or per- centages on out-of-town shipments, but these were coming, as returns had been very satisfactory everywhere. Milwaukee ships half its flowers, so growers there pay one-half per cent. Chicago growers pay $8 per thousand square feet of glass. There should and will be local district organizations in every locality. The Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association is doing good work in getting the retailers In line. Under the voluntary plan of 138 The American Florist. Feb. 5, collections for publicity, men with small places had paid as much as $200 a year, while growers with a million feet of glass, had given nothing. The most equitable method was percentages on sales. Thomas Roland said there was no longer any opposition to the general movement of organization. Personal- ly, he believed, it is the most vital matter; nothing worth while has ever been accomplished without organiza- tion. It was thought first, to tax glass area, as being the easier way; no going into private business. But the percentage in sales plan is now seen to be the best; one cent on every dollar's worth of business is Very small and no one will ever miss it. This movement is not to make money, but to conserve what you have. It is a duty we owe to those who are com- ing after us. We must help and not expect the retailers to spend for us. There were the primitive days when stock was peddled. Now we go to market, sell what we can. and then sit down and mourn. Let us get the system going the country over, and everybody will be astonished with re- sults, i in Constitution Adopted. The constitution and by-laws were then taken up and amendments made. It was voted that this meeting was to be recognized as the first meeting of the organization. There was con- siderable discussion over the various clauses of the constitution and by-laws, which Mr. Ammann said could not be made perfect today, and would likely have to be amended many times. After the various changes were made, the revised constitution was adopted as a. whole. Otto H. Amling. secretary of the Commercial Flower Growers' Associa- tion, Chicago, in a communication, proposed that a uniform scale of judg- ing plants and cut flowers be adopted. This was referred to a committee to formulate such a scale for the use of local district bodies. Secretary Ammann read a letter, which he had sent to the national coal commission, protesting against prof- iteering and irregular prices on coal, for which he was given a vote of thanks. President Keimel then read his ad- dress, a very excellent paper, full of suggestions on the good of the organ- ization. Treasurer Wallace R. Pierson reported a balance in the treasury of $1,545.45', all borrowed money. Twenty- nine men had volunteered to advance $100 each at the Cleveland meeting for preliminary expenses of the organiza- tion. Twenty-two of these men had sent in their checks. All of this money will be returned as soon as possible from incoming dues. Buffalo was first in payment of dues. Secretary Stroh turning over a check for their first collections of $90.13. Election of Officers. The election of officers was then taken up and resulted as follows : W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., president; James W. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., vice-president; J. F. Ammann. Ed- wardsville, 111., secretary; Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., treasurer. Directors : To serve three years — E. Allan Peirce. Waltham, Mass.: Earl Mann, Richmond, Ind. ; Joseph Kohout, Chicago. To serve two years — J. S. Wilson. Des Moines, la.; W. J. Pilcher, St. Louis, Mo. To serve one year — Thomas Roland. Nahant, Mass.; F. H. Traendly, New York. Hartford, Conn., was unanimously chosen as the place of the next con- vention, to be held in conjunction with the American Carnation Society con- vention and exhibition, and also the exhibition of the American Rose So- ciety, the date to be announced later. Wallace R. Pierson, Earl Mann and Carl Hagenburger, were appointed a W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111. President Ntitional Flower Growers' Associate J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. Secretary National Flower Growers' Association. committee to secure and submit de- signs for gold, silver and bronze medals and certificates of merit, to be offered by the national or local dis- trict bodies for competition, as they find it desirable to offer same; also to prepare a scale for judging plants. Local district growers' associations. Secretary Ammann said, consisting of 25 members or even less, became auto- matically members of the national body as soon as they began paying in 25 per cent of their collected percent- ages. One of the important matters that would interest all growers, that of a uniform system of grading stock, would, he thought, be taken up soon and perfected. The meeting then adjourned to meet in Hartford in January, 1922. President Keimel's Address. Last August, you conferred the honor upon me of electing me the first president of this new organization. Since that time, I have tried to prove myself worthy of this high trust. The work of organizing locals in the differ- ent sections of the country has fallen upon our secretary, J. F. Ammann, and how well he succeeded, we all know. There are now six local dis- tricts fully organized and represented at this our first meeting : Chicago, St. Louis, New England. Buffalo. Cleveland and Mid-West. At the time of calling this meeting, our secretary gave a general outline of work before us at this time, but I would like to call your attention to what I consider the main object of this society, and that is, to put our business on an equal plane with other up-to-date busi- ness organizations, and we can only accomplish this through thorough co- operation and national advertising, keeping our product continually in the mind of the public. In the last three years, through the publicity bureau of the Society of American Florists, much has been accomplished, and it is the duty of men on the producing end to carry this work on and put it on a solid footing. To do this it will be neces- sary for us to set aside a small part of our earnings for this purpose. There is now a plan started in several cities, by which the grower is assessed a small percentage of his gross re- ceipts, and the retail florist a per- centage on his purchases. In most cases 75 per cent of the amount so collected is used for local advertising for the benefit of the retail florist, and 25 per cent is used for national pub- licity for the benefit of all. To date. I believe this assessment to the retail florists affect only the local people in the city where such assessment is made, and as at least 50 per cent of the stock usually sold through the wholesale houses of such cities is' shipped out, it has been considered equivalent to assessing the grower half the amount of the retail florist. This is the plan now in effect in Mil- waukee and Chicago, and I believe, expected to be adopted in some of the other large cities of the country. I would recommend that this plan be started wherever possible through the local districts of the National Flower Growers' Association, and the plan be so changed that the assessment be levied on all retail purchases, local and shipping, and the grower be as- sessed the same percentage on his gross receipts; 75 per cent of the amount so collected, to be used locally for advertising, and the other 25 per cent turned over to the National Flower Growers' Association, who will use it in addition to such funds as will be collected from growers not contributing through the assessment plan, and sums collected through other sources in financing the national pub- licity. If this plan is worked out, there is no doubt that in a few years, the association will be as strong, and do as much good for the growers, as the Florist' Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation is doing at present for the retail florists. Yale University made a canvass among the leading advertisers in the following industries, in order to learn what percentage of their total sales 1921, The American Florist. 139 American carnation society's exhibition, Washington, A Partial View of the Show. JANUARY 26-27, 1921. was being used for advertising-, and this is what they found : Automobiles 3.3% Automobile accessories 4.2% Food products 4.6% Fountain pens 5.3% Building materials 3.4% Office supplies 5.19! Optical goods 7.3% Paints and varnishes 4.0% Candies and chewing gum 8.1% The last item appeals to us as a factor in determining what we ought to expend. If it takes 8.1 per cent appropriation to sell candy, what should we do to advertise flowers'' Or, shall we call it merchandising and marketing flowers? Such a plan will naturally induce the grower to pay more attention to his accounts, and this opens another field for this association, by helping its members in working up a uniform system of bookkeeping, whereby a cost system can be worked out to show if his business is run at a profit or loss, and in this way help to overcome un- fair competition. Speaking of unfair competition, a district organization sent into the national office the fol- lowing : "At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Western New York dis- trict of the National Flower Growers' Association, the matter of bulb auc- tions in New York was discussed. Many of our members, being assured that no bulbs would be shipped to this country from Holland, except such as were ordered in advance, bought their supplies of Dutch bulbs, and con- tracted to pay for them at the high price quoted by the bulb salesmen in the spring. Now, in spite of these assurances, millions of bulbs which England refused to accept at the ex- orbitant prices are being thrown on the the American market. This exposes our growers who bought surplus bulbs which are being sold far below the con- tract prices. Our association wishes to register a protest against this situation, and urge the national association to take drastic action to prevent the tepetition of this situation. We would also request the national association to investigate and determine the source of these bulbs which are being thrown upon the market and publish this information through the member- ship, so that they may refuse to pay the high price in cases where there has been misrepresentation." Another district local sent the fol- lowing' : "This organization would welcome from you some suggestions as to the correct methods for taking inventory in greenhouses from the viewpoint .of income tax. The question also arises as to the proper rate of depreciation on iron-frame and wood construction, and the correct method of accounting for it. It is suggested that the na- tional association make a study of this problem with the idea of devising a simple and standardized system of accounting, adapted to the needs of the small grower. If it should prove feas- able. a set of blanks might be pre- pared which would, when filled in from day to day, give the grower the in- formation he needs regarding his own business. This information is sadly lacking in most establishments and its absence is the cause of many of our difficulties." These are some things for your at- tention at this meeting. Besides this, there are for your consideration some suggestions of changes in the consti- tution and by-laws which your officers thought advisable. The question of dues on assessment is a very import- ant one, and the proper and just plan should be worked out at this gathering. Possibly Article 8 should be changed, so that all members contributing their share through the assessment plan, be relieved of any further dues. Secretary Ammann's Report. To the offcers and delegates of the National Flower Growers' Association : The list of regularly elected dele- gates from the districts permanently organized is as follows : Chicago dis- trict — Joseph Kohout, August Poehl- mann, Henry Wehrmann, George Ball and Otto H. Amling. New England district — Samuel J. Goddard, William Sim and George G. Moyse. St. Louis district — W. A. Amling and W. A. Rowe. Western New York district — W. J. Palmer and H. B. Brookins. Mid-West district — Jas. S. Wilson. Cleveland district — Carl Hagenburger. Since the organization meeting at Cleveland last August, your secretary has visited the following cities with a view of organizing district locals : Indianapolis, Baltimore, New York, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Council Bluffs, Springfield, O., Spring- field, 111., and Milwaukee. The follow- ing districts are now permanently or- ganized with membership as follows : Chicago, 110; New England, 49; St. Louis., 36; Western New York, 27; Cleveland, 10, and Mid-West, 18, mafc ing a tota-1 membership of 250. Dis- tricts that should yet be organized are as follows : New York, Philadel- phia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Kansas City, with probably two in the far west and two more in the south, so with what we now have, there is a possibility of making about IS districts in all. With this data at hand, we. should readily be able to decide whether or 140 The American Florist. Feb. 5. not there will be enough districts in the whole country to make that form of organization more practical than the plan of one large organization with individual membership. Your secretary has always maintained that the plan of organizing in units or dis- tricts is the better one. First of all, for the reason that through a district organization, the membership will be more accessible and easier to get in touch with than through one individ- ual organization. Secondly, that the data or census of our business can be more easily acquired through district organizations than otherwise, and thirdly, it brings the members into closer co-operation so that they may take up anv matter pertaining to local conditions. As we are about to take final action at this meeting on the adoption of the constitution and by-laws, we should give the above much consideration. The question also arises as to whether or not w-e should attempt, in the near future, to undertake anything more than the work of further completing more district organizations, gathering the census from those districts already organized, and national advertising. There are, no doubt, many other im- portant matters that are of vital in- terest to the members of our organ- ization, and it will no doubt be well to take note of any problems that the members feel this organization should give attention to for further consider- ation. I wish to state furth»-- that while the securing of memberships to this organization, and the perfecting of district locals has been and is pro- gressing rather slowly, I do not feel at all discouraged, for I realized from the beginning that the task was not an easy one. It requires a great deal of hard work and a considerable amount of patience. It is, however, far better to build slowly and surely, than to build so fast that it may not be safe. There is considerable expense in- curred in organizing a local district, as it often requires several trips, be- sides a lot of time spent in corres- pondence, and often even then organ- izations soon slumber for want of live leadership and have to be revived again. I believe a good live, young man as a field worker, who could stay in a given district say for two weeks at a time, would be a «:reat asset to the progress of our work. This, I am aware, all means additional expense. I feel, however, that if we expect this movement to make the progress it should, we must put more cash into it. You cannot build anything on wind. Each local district should bear a portion of this initial expense, with a fixed sum guaranteed before the field is entered by the national organizer. You will note from the financial statement that no monies have as yet been paid into the national association by any of the districts. The cost of getting most of these districts organ- ized has been paid out of the advanced loans from the few public spirited men named herein. This money should be paid back as soon as possible and the districts should be prompt in send- ing in the quarterly payment of their pro rata dues to the national associa- tion so these obligations may be met. Your secretary has no further rec- ommendations to make at this time, except that the directors elected at this meeting should immediately con- vene after its adjournment and formu- late a plan for future work. Financial Report. The following have subscribed and paid into this association as a tem- porary loan as follows : Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn.J 100.00 Thomas Roland. Nahant, Mass 100.00 A. M. Henshaw. New York 100.00 E. Allen Pierce. Waltham, Mass.... 100 00 Robert Simpson. Clifton. N. J 100.00 W. A. Rowe. Kirkwood. Mo 100.00 C. E. DeWever. Webster Groves. Mo. 100.00 W. D. Howard, Milford. Mass. President-Elect American CarnatioD Society. Ernest Saunders, Lewiston, Me. American run. :m ion Society Judge. Phillip Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich.. 100.00 J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb 100.00 .1. S. Wilson. Des Moines. la 100.00 10. <;. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind 100.00 Guv Bate, Cleveland. 100.00 Herbert Bate, Cleveland. 100.00 Carl Hasenburfrer, West Meritor, O. 100. 00 Adolph Poehlmann. Morton Grove. 111. 100.00 David J. Scott. Corfu, N. Y 100.00 H. B. Brookins, Orchard Park. N. Y. 100.00 S. J. Goddard. Framineham, Mass. 100.00 Wm. J. Hembreiker. Springfield. 111. 100.00 Walter Amling. Pana, 111 100.00 A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y .". 100.00 Walter J. Reimels, Woodhaven. N. Y. 100.00 The following vouchers have been drawn on and paid by the treasurer : Paid by voucher No. 1 % 7.60 Paid by voucher No. 2 4.00 Paid by voucher No. 3 656.66 Paid by voucher No. 4 376.35 Paid by voucher No. 6 356.76 $1,480.29 leaving a total balance of $799.74 on hand. American Carnation Society. The thirtieth annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation society, brief announcement of the opening of which appeared in last week's issue, page 89, held at Wash- ington, D. C, proved a well attended and interesting gathering, with a large and varied display of very fine blooms. The modern facilities offered by the large hotels of the present day for con- ventions or trade organizations afford splendid accommodations for the dele- gates and for holding exhibitions and meetings under the same roof, thereby greatly expediting their business. The sessions of the society were held in large parlors on the first floor of the New Willard hotel, the first meeting being" called to order by President Charles W. Johnson at 8 :30 p. m. on Wednesday. On behalf of the city and the Florists club of Washington, an enthusiastic welcome was extended by Wm. F. Gude, which was replied to on behalf of the society by Theo. Dorner. President Johnson then read his address, which was full of suggestions for the welfare and progress of the society. He was listened to with close attention, his various points making a good impression on his audience, Secretap' A. F. J. Baur then read his annual 'report, which stated the mem- bership to be 34S, 253 of which were also members of the Society of Amer- ican Florists. F. E. Dorner, treasurer, also presented his report, which showed the funds of the society to be well invested. Expenditures were being kept on the safe side, although the high cost of printing schedules and other necessary stationery had been a severe strain. In the report of the committee on grading ' carnation flowers it was stated they had found it verv difficult to adopt a scale, as conditions dif- fered in various parts of the country and so had nothing definite to offer. Ch aimian C. S. Strout, of the com- mittee on patenting new varieties of carnations, presented the following report. "Your committee was asked to report as to the need and advisability of seeking a patent on plants and new varieties of flowers. After carefully studying the matter, ft was the feeling of carnation growers and introducers of new sorts, that we report, that at present no necessity exists, and there is no general desire for this action. C. D. Strotxt, A. M. CAMPtiFLI., W. A. ROLAND. Wallace R. Pierson told of how a firm of nurserymen were controlling a new variety of apple by only selling to purchasers who signed a contract agreeing not to propagate. A suit in court to enforce this contract had resulted favorably in one instance and damages of $2,000 were awarded, which Mr. Pierson said was the next thing to a patent. The report of committee on sched- ules for the national flower show in Cleveland, O., proposed as principal prizes for general display of carna- 1921. The American Florist. 141 tions, first, a medal and $300; second, $200; third, $100. Prizes for arranged baskets were $100, $75 and $50. Alto- gether, an appropriation of $2000 was asked for. The report was referred to the board of directors. W. F. Gude here asked permission to invite the members of the City Club, who were club. H. W. Sheppard. Cincinnati, O., made a strolls' plea for the Ohio city, where he assured the members, the society would be well cared for, and where the same triple alliance pro- posed for Hartford could be carried out. He was ably seconded by J. C. Murphy of the same city. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY'S EXHI Carnation Morning Glow, Exhibited BITION, WASHINGTON, D. C, JAN. 26 27. by R. P. Pe-erson, Cincinnati, O. holding- a meeting on the same floor as the exhibition, to view the display which was freely granted. Secretary Baur called attention to the increased expenses of the society, and proposed that the annual dues of $2, be increased to $3, which was unan- imously agreed to. As this required a change in section 4 of the constitu- tion, and could not be put in force until next year, Secretary Baur was in- structed to ask that members in their loyalty pay this amount beginning with the present date. The secretary read a telegram from John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, regretting his inability to be present, and wishing the society success in its exhibition and deliberations. A proposition was offered that the Society of American Florists be asked to appoint judges to pass on miscel- laneous exhibits, other than carna- tions, that might be placed on display at the annual show of the society. This was ordered placed on file. Wallace R. Pierson, when the city for holding the convention of 1922 was under discussion, made a proposition, which in its entirety, may develop into a midwinter exhibition of great impor- tance. He had invitations from the florists club of the city of Hartford, Conn., also from the mayor, board of trade, hotel men and others. He also proposed that the National Flower Growers' Association b'e in- vited to hold its annual meeting in Hartford, and that the American Rose society be asked to at the same time, stage an exhibition of cttt roses, the exhibitions and meetings to extend over a period of three days, and so scheduled, that one will not in the least interfere with the other. He was ably seconded by S. J. Goddard and the president of the Hartford Florists' Nominations for officers to serve for the ensuing year were then made. For president, W. D. Howard. Milford, Mass., was placed in nomination. Nominations for vice-president were deferred until the selection of the con- vention city for next year. For secretary, the present incumbent incumbent A. F. J. Baur. Indianapolis, Ind., who has served the society so long and efficiently was again nom- inated. For treasurer. F. E. Domer, Lafayette, Ind.. was elected to succeed himself. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., was nominated for director. Nominations for judges resulted in Samuel J. Goddard. Framingham, Mass., and Jos. H. Hill, Richmond, Ind,, being named to succeed themselves on the board. Wallace R. Pierson was also nominated and only allowed his name to stand on condition that no one was to vote for him. George Asmus, Chicago, then made a strong plea for a hearty co-operation of the society in the next national flower show in Cleveland, which was to be the greatest floral exhibition the world had ever seen. Charles S. Strout said, that if the western carnation growers would do their part there would be no trouble about the east as was seen in the present exhibitions, when with but two or three excep- tions, all exhibitions were eastern or middle states growers. W. D. Howard, then gave an inter- esting talk on "Sterilization of Carna- tion Soil,'' which was published in full in last weeks issue. In the interesting discussion which followed, E. H. Croninger, Allentown, Pa., stated that he had used the same soil for carnations for 10 years. He spaded the soil in the houses up roughly and left it exposed to the sun to do the sterilizing during middle of summer for six weeks. All plants are field grown, where they get so vigorous and strong that he never shaded the glass when first planted inside and seldom loses any, as they take hold at once. William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., has used the same soil for five years. His are all ground beds with board sides, one foot in height. He changes his beds immediately after Memorial day. The top soil is taken off to a depth of | four inches. It really is six inches be- low the level when first made up, as during the season it settles two inches. With the top soil off, a three-inch coat- ing of manure is put on and dug in to the depth of IS inches, turning up the subsoil to the top. Some of the soil in the houses has been grown in continu- ously for 20 years, and with the addi- tion of manure, is still giving good re- sults. Mr. Sim's carnations are all grown inside, rooted cuttings being Mr ' ^ffi » » vtiB^ \HHflfig k %cl - AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, WASHINGTON, D. C, JAN. 26-27. Carnation Thos. C. Joy, New White, Exhibited by Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. 142 The American Florist. Feb. 5, planted direct from cutting' bench into ground beds, about three itiches apart. He makes room for these by throwing' out, after the holidays, red, varieties. When the time comes to plant for the season, his young stock is well estab- lished, with fine strong' rootgrowth, which when transformed, makes a splendid summer growth, commencing to flower early and producing- flowers with long- stems. Here is no stem rot or other ailments that the field grown stock is heir to. The last job on the place every night before the men go, is to give all the plants a good syringing. Alfred M. Campbell, Strafford, Pa., had tried soil a second year this sea- son, but never would again. His stock is. grown on raised benches. He be- lieved fresh virgin soil to be the best; that the work in cost of sterilizing would be at least half that of putting on new soil. Make up your mind to change and then "Out, In, Done." ' Fred B. Dorner stated that indoor growing in the nest was a failure as the weather was too hot. Mr. Sims thought plenty of water would over- come this condition; twice a day regu- larly would not hurt. Carl Hagen- burger, Mentor, O., believes in thorough watering, citing instances where an apparent excess had pro- duced wonderful results, even curing mildew. Elmer Weaver. Ronks, Pa., had used the Skinner system for watering his carnations with goods results. J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la., said he had tried soil the second year, steril- ized by sun, which was satisfactory to him Production has averaged 17 good flowers to square foot of beach space, half of the cut being in March, April and May. This was thought by growers present to be a good yield. Mr. Sims forces 100,000 plants in a number of varieties, set out eight inches apart, and has an average of 15 flowers to a plant, cutting from August to June. Chas. S. Strout, run- ning his houses 12 months in the year, averages 30 flowers to the square foot of bench space. One White variety had yielded 41 flowers to the square foot. A. M. Campbell stated a square foot of bench space to be the only equitable way in which to determine or com- pare returns. Most growers were born optimistic and only saw things as they ■wanted to see them, not as they ac- tually were. How long a carnation bud will take to mature caused some discussion. Secretary Baur said when the forma- tion was of such size as to be called a bud, it would open out in from six to eight weeks in midwinter, but in spring would come along much more rapidly. Charles P. Mueller's excellent paper on "How to Increase the Crop for Mother's Day" brought out a lively discussion, the general opinion being it might be a help to the grower- retailer, but not for those who shipped to market. There would be too many flowers sacrificed before and after, while the extra crop gained was not of high grade. The report of the judges on the vari- ous exhibits was then read and ac- cepted. The convention then adjourned at 11 a. m. to meet Thursday at 9 a. m. THUBSDAY'S PROCEEDINGS The Thursday morning session did not get under way until 10 a. m., when President Johnson called the meeting to order. The committee appointed to study the president's address, reported it to be an able paper and thought fa- vorably of the suggestion allowing the secretary mileage in official visits to Cleveland in connection with the na- tional show. The committee on the secretary's report, declared his sugges- tions very practical and recommended their adoption. Both reports were adopted. The new class of 50 blooms assorted to be added to the schedule as recommended by the secretary, was adopted. William Sim proposed a prize for 12 best blooms assorted, and backed it up with a $25 premium. This was adopted with premiums for a second by C. S. Strout. offering $15, and Coombs, the Florist. Hartford, Conn., $10, for a third. S. J. Goddard offered $25 for a vase of the best dozen Laddie, which was also adopted. The proposition of Wallace R. Pier- son, that the convention and exhibi- tion of the society be held in conjunc- tion with the National Flower Grow- ers' Association and an exhibition of the American Rose Society, was re- ferred to the board of directors with favorable recommendations. The selection of the next convention city was then voted on, and resulted as follows : Hartford, 24; Cincinnati. 7. Wallace R. Pierson thanked the members and felt sure that in addi- tion to New England they would have the support of the West and the whole country. N. C. Osborn, Hartford, was then nominated for vice-president, and there being no other candidates, was de- clared elected to the office for the en- suing year. Mr. Osborn thanked the members for the honor, and assured them of a hearty welcome to Hartford. The custom of every florist wearing a flower at all times, and particularly as a badge at conventions, was dis- cussed. S. J. Goddard saw to it that every member was immediately given a carnation for his coat. The election of judges resulted in the return of S. J. Goddard and Jos. H. Hill, whose present terms would expire with the close of the meeting. The American Carnation Society is giving $2,000 to be offered in pre- miums for their schedule at the na- tional flower show, and were asked to underwrite a portion of the list of premiums. Each donor would be given credit for the amount and the pre- mium to be offered in his name. If, however, some was not awarded, the money was to be turned into the treas- ury of the American Carnation So- ciety. The following subscriptions were then entered : Strouts. Inc., Biddeford, Me., $50. H. W. Sheppard, Cincinnati, O., $50. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, $50. W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass., $50. Dorner & Son's Co.. Lafayette, $50. Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, $50. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, $25. Coombs, Hartford, Conn., $25. Saunders. Lewistown, Me., $25. Elmer J. Weaver, Ronks, Pa., $25. C. W. Johnson. Rockford, 111., $25. Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass., $25. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn.. $25. S. S. Skidelsky. New York, $25. jfc ■*/ ^4 m jpt* VH ml ^^| k, Mm w ■ j^* Fl ^ gP } * m ^aY \ ■ ^$SJN^ j^ i 3L^_ S wenlm, ' | i :.- .... ^E^ ' ' Jm ^^^H r a \ \ i *^m ■w i SWEETHEART ROSES AND DAISIES IN ST. VALENTINE KIDDIE VASE. 1921. The American Florist 143 E. Winkler, "Wakefield, Mass., $10. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, $10. J. C. Murphy, Cincinnati, O., $15. G. E. Burton, Nashua, N. H., $25. The list was left open for subscrip- tions from other members of the so- ciety who were not present. F. Lantenschlager, Chicago, suggest- ed that the flowers on exhibition might be arranged in decorative effects the second day of the show, and the gen- eral public be invited in to see them. Chas. S. Strout thought the growers wanted to see them at their leisure the second day, compare their keep- ing qualities and other good points. Mr. Strout said he hoped the com- mittee would see. that the carnation exhibits would be given a good loca- tion in the national show, as too often they were placed back in a corner, receiving little recognition. Wm. Sim was asked to name varie- ties of carnations that would carry over for another year, but said that such a list would not be practical, as sorts varied in growth and production in all parts of the country. The convention then adjourned to meet in Hartford, January, 1922. The complete list of officers elected is as follows : W. D. Howard, Mil- ford, Mass., president; N. C. Osborn, Hartford, Conn., vice-president; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., secretary; Fred E. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., treas- urer. Judges : S. J. Goddard, Fram- ingham, Mass., and Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Director: Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. The awards in detail and list of early visitors were given in last week's issue. THE EXHIBITION. There is no question but that the display was quite a step forward over those of recent years. New England was particularly strong. Such well- known carnation specialists as Strouts, Inc., Wm. Sim, S. J. Goddard, W. D. Howard, Coombs, the Florist, and Ernest Saunders, were entered in a number of the classes with wonderful- ly fine flowers, which were the admir- ation of all who saw them. Gude Bros. Co. also staged magnificent flowers, their vases of Democracy, Mrs. C. W. Ward and Laddie being particularly fine. S. J. Goddard's en- tries were Rosalie, Happy Day, a fine red; The Dark and Laddie. A large white enamel basket, filled with 100 of his choicest Laddie, artistically arranged by Harper Hetherington, stood on a table at the entrance to the hall. It attracted great attention and was an example of what might be done with many of the large flowers that were packed so solidly together in the fibre jars. Strouts', Inc., entered White De- light, a fine variety; Maine Sunshine, Crystal White, Roslyn and Donald, all superb flowers. Wm. Sim's leaders were Fairy, White Benora, Rosalie, Rosette, Harold and Benora. This stock was fine. Coombs, the Florist, staged Eureka, Matchless, Laddie and Belle Washburn, all choice flowers. W. D. Howard exhibited choice market varieties in Mrs. C. W. Ward, Match- less, Pink Delight and Cottage Maid. Ernest Saunders staged Enchantress, Supreme, Beacon and Doris. The Joy Floral Co. exhibited their white seed- ling, a fine long-stemmed flower of purest white of good size and form and very sweet. Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, and F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., had their exhibits held up by the express companies, both arriving the second day of the ST. VALENTINE KIDDIE IN TROUBLE. show. They carried in good shape and after getting in the water, made a fine display. H. C. S. Schwartz, Central Park, exhibited three seedlings, Resolute, fine white; Siren, a large flesh pink, and Spring Glory, red. These were all promising. George Brenkert came all the way from Denver, Colo., with a light Enchantress pink seedling of good size and form. Hartze & Elder, Indianapolis, Ind., staged a rose pink seedling, No. 16, a really fine flower which looks like Mrs. C. W. Ward. R. E. Wadworth, Northboro. Mass., exhibited a seedling called Down, a flush or flaked pink, a very pretty flower. There was a vase of the Marinelli or malmaison type, very curious flowers, staged by Andrew D. Mc- Naughten, HTlverford, Pa. Dorner's seedling. No. 135-16, flesh pink, a beautifully formed flower, was shown by S. J. Goddard, who has it on trial. It looks like a comer. A new rose white sport from Sun- burst, exhibited by White Bros., Me- dina. N. Y., attracted considerable at- tention. It looks very much like Kai- serin, but is quite different. It is said to be very free. A vase of Buddleia asiatica, very well flowered, long-stemmed sprays, was exhibited by the J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, .O. Flowers of such quality should have great value 'in the cut flower market. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O., exhibited well-flowered plants of begonia and cyclamen, also cut blooms of cyclamen, all superb flowers. THE BANQUET. About eighty people sat down to the banquet in the exhibition room of the Willard Hotel at 7 p. m., Thursday. The exhibits were arranged on tables at the sides of the room, giving a fine decorative effect. The diners were seated, eight together, at round tables. After a menu served in the hotel's best style, Adolph Gude, Jr., wel- comed the visitors on behalf of the Washington Florists' Club, and ap- pointed Wm. F. Gude toastmaster, who also voiced his pleasure in having so many visitors at this time, and hoped for a banner attendance in August next. He then introduced Dr. W. Paul, assistant secretary of agriculture, who made a very pleasant address, speak- ing of the phenomenal and rapid growth of this country in the past 100 years, from ten to one hundred mil- lion. Our position as the leading na- tion of the world was still strong, but 144 The American Florist. Feb. 5, should we cease to keep to the front as exporters, we would fall as rapidly as we rose. Chicago has risen from nothing: to the fourth city in the world in 50 years, but it would fall back just as quickly if it ceased to be the cen- ter of the great grain producing coun- try of the world. The value of the food imported now exceeds our ex- ports, and if present conditions con- tinue for 15 years, we will be import- ing wheat and corn. Go home and think the matter over, as to what America is going to do. President R. Elbert, of the Wash- ington Chamber, of Commerce, was then introduced, who, after saying complimentary things of the florists and their flowers, told of the great ad- vantages of co-operative work in trade organizations, citing instances of bene- ficial results. He also urged his hear- ers to help, through their congressmen in giving the residents of Washington a voice in the management of their city. President Johnson was then called on and said the present exhibition and meeting had been one of the best it had ever been his pleasure to attend. He called for the report of the condo- lence committee which was read by Chairman C. S. Strout. The three members who had passed away were : Patrick O'Mara, C. W. Ward and Jacob Schulz. The final resolutions committee also presented its report through Chairman D. S. Ward. Adolph Gutle. vice-president of the Society of American Florists, made a short and forceful address, citing the great loss by hail of the Budlong Co., Auburn, R. I:, and the wonderful rap- idity with which the damage was re- paired. He closed with a cordial invi- tation for all to come to Washington in August and help make this the best of all conventions. J. F. Ammann emphasized the great work that had been done by the va- rious trade bodies that had been in session, day and night, for a week past, working out problems that he felt sure woul benefit the various branches of the trade. After the speaking, there was danc- ing, which brought to a fitting close the very interesting events of the week. ADDITIONAL VISITORS Fred C. Baur, Govans, Md. Mrs. Fred C. Baur, Govans, Md. Harrv Beard, Govans, Md. C. H. Cooke, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. C. H. Cooke, Baltimore, Md. John T. Coyle, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. John T. Coyle, Baltimore, Md. F. E. Cremer, Hanover, Pa. Mrs. F. E. Cremer, Hanover, Pa. James Cremer, Hanover, Pa. C. H. Cremer, Hanover, Pa. J. De Groot, Catonsville, Md. Geo. Eberle. Baltimore, Md. Wm. F. Ekas, Baltimore. Md. Miss H. J. Erzia, Boston. Henry Foster, Baltimore, Md. James Glass, Baltimore, Md. R. R. Graham, Baltimore, Md. J. B. Hannon, Catonsville, Md. Miss M. Hannon. Catonsville, Md. Miss Barbara Hellenthal, Columbus. J. S. Henrickson, Flowerfield, N. T. Mrs. J. S. Hendrickson, Flowerfield. Paul Huebner, Philadelphia. W. J. Johnson, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. W. J. Johnson, Baltimore, Md. Miss Isabella Johnson. Baltimore W. B. Lessing, Coin, Pa. T. W. Libby, Biddeford, Me. Geo. C. McCallum, Pittsburgh, Pa. Isaac H. Moss, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Isaac H. Moss, Baltimore, Md. Oscar Pochler, West Hoboken, N. J. H. K. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. E. Stevenson, Towson, Md. C. S. Strout, Biddeford, Me. Mrs. C. S. Strout, Biddeford, Me. W. J. Teipe, Catonsville. Md. R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. David S. Ward, Queens, N. Y. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, Cleveland, O. American Rose Society. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. An interesting meeting of the execu- tive committee of the American Rose Society was held at the Citv Club, Philadelphia, Pa., January 28, 1921, the members present being Messrs. Pyle, Pennock, Boyd, McFarland, Mills, Simpson and Pierson. In the absence of John C. Wister, the secretary, Mr. Pennock acted as, secretary pro tem. J. Horace McFarland, editor of the Rose Annual, stated the book would go to press about February 15, with the idea of sending it out about March 10. A very admirable arrangement was entered into with the department of agriculture for the dissemination of the Dr. Van Fleet roses, through the American Rose Society. Wallace R. Pierson, chairman of the committee on commercial cut rose in- terests, stated he would be glad to add to the number of his committee, which was thoroughly approved, and is working toward getting a fine show- The late Chas. Mlllang. ing of roses at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society show in Boston, April G-10. It is hoped that all growers within reach oi Boston will exhibit what they can in the way of roses, and assist not only the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, but the American Rose Society. It is planned at this show to have a public meeting, where there will be speakers, and per- haps moving pictures, illustrating some of the up-to-date establishments of the country. It was decided to co-operate with the Missouri Botanical Garden in the establishment of a rose test garden in St. Louis, Mo. The contemplated trip of the Amer- ican Rose Society to visit Portland. Ore., in June, 1922. to dedicate the Roseway which is now being built in that city, was brought up and there was a discussion of the itinerary. The prospect was that it will be one of the events not only in rose history, but in the horticultural world as well, and all who can, should take this trip. Full details will be given the trade in due time, as to the cost and the contemplated stops on the way out and return. S. S. Pennock, Sec'y pro. tem. ROSTON SHOW. The American Rose Society has ac- cepted the invitation extended it by _ the Massachusetts Horticultural Society to cooperate with it in its big spring show, which is to be held in Horticultural hall, April 6-10. 1921. The following schedule has been pre- pared by the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society and this excellent sched- ule should bring out a very fine display of roses, both in pot plants and cut flower exhibits : Plant* ■ Roses. — Rose Garden. Display of rose plants, any and all classes. Appropriate ac- cessories permitted. Artistic arrangement and general effect to be considered in mak- ing awards, two prizes — Society's Cold Medal and $1,000.00, Appleton Gold MedaJ and $500.00. Display of rose plants, any or all classes, arranged for effect, not to exceed 260 sq. ft., two prizes — $200.00 — $100.00. Arbor arrangement of climbing roses, two prizes — $100.00 — $50.00. Arch arrangement of climbing roBes. two prizes — $76.00— $40.00. Twelve specimens of climbing roses, not less than six varieties, two prizes — $150.00 — $75.00. Six specimens climbing roses, not less than three varieties, two prizes — $76.00 — $40.00. Three specimens climbing roses, distinct varieties, two prizes — $40.00 — $20.00. Bed of roses, not to exceed 60 sq. ft, two prizes — $75.00 — $40.00. Display of Dwarf Polyantha roses, two prizes — $76.00 — $40.00. Display of hybrid perpetual roses, two prizes — $50.00 — $26.00. Hybrid tea roses, arranged for effect In a bed, 60 sq. ft., two prizes — $60.00 — $26.00 Cat Flowers. Collection of cut blooms to cover 300 sq. ft, to be staged on Friday of the exhibi- tion, three prizes— $600.00— $300.00— $200.00. Fifty blooms American Beauty, two prizes — $35.00 — $20.00. Fifty blooms Mrs. Aaron Ward — $20.00 — $10.00. Fifty blooms Mme. Butterfly — $26.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Crusader — $26.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Mrs. Charles Russell — $26.09 —$12.00. Fifty blooms Francis Scott Key — $26.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Double White Killarney — $25.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Frank Dunlop — $26.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Hadley — $26.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Ophelia— $26.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Pilgrim — $25.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms Rose Premier — $25.00 - — $12 00. Fifty blooms any other white variety — $26.00— $12.00. Fifty blooms any other pink variety — $25.00 — $12.00. Fifty blooms any other red variety — $26.00 — $12.00. Special Prizes, The American Rose Society medals and certificates for novelties, are aa follows : A gold medal is offered for the best new rose not yet disseminated, whether of do- mestic or foreign origin; exhibits are to be judged by the official scale of the society, and no gold medal is to be awarded to any rose scoring less than 96 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. Max Schllng gold medal, for the best 26 blooms of any undlssemlnated pink rose. A. N. Pierson, Inc., gold medal, for the best 25 blooms of any undlssemlnated red rose. S. S. Pennock gold medal, for the best 26 blooms of any undlssemlnated white or yel- low rose. It is further ordered that the com- plete scores of all the entries in the competition be filed with the secretary of the society before the award of any medal is confirmed. All entries are to be made to the secretary of the Massachusetta Horti- cultural Society, Wm. P. Rich, Horti- cultural hall. Boston. This schedule will reappear at a later date in the trade press with class numbers added. The American Rose Society, throngh its committee on commercial cut flower interests, appeals to you for. your sup- port. Special premiums will be wel- come additions, and may be sent direct to the chairman of this committee, who will see that due ..recognition and publicity are given. Arrangements for a meeting of the American Rose Society are being made by the secretary. 1921. The American Florist, 145 The show is April 6-10. The date for staging' cut flowers will be in the final schedule of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, which their secretary will supply upon application 'and will also be announced later in the trade papers. Wallace R. Pierson, Chairman. War. J. Keimel. James Heacock. Thomas Roland. Robert Simpson. jos. h. hill. mas schling H. O. May. S. S. Pennock. Henrt Penn. Committee on commercial cut flower interests, American Rose Society. St. Valentine's Day. February 14 should be one of the best business days on the florists' calendar. It is the day of days when flowers reign supreme. Its motive is love and sentiment. It is Sweethearts' day, when old loves are revived and new ones find expression. There are sweethearts everywhere. Cupid, the little son of Venus, is on the job all the time. Position in life is nothing to him; in either cottage or castle he roams at will, welcome, always wel- come. St. Valentine's day is a golden op- portunity to all florists who are pre- pared to make the most of it. Pew, very few of the trade, realize the im- portance or the possibilities of the business that can be built up on the motive of the anniversary. February 14 presents the opportunity for estab- lishing a universal custom of recog- nition of the sentiment of the day with flowers. There are so many of the trade, who, because the demand is not forced upon them, see nothing in the observance of the day, make comparatively little or no effort to ad- vertise or feature it in any way, thus allowing hundreds of dollars' worth of business to lie dormant that could be theirs almost for the asking. In the great majority of stores, there should be more intensive and better or more wide-awake business methods, particulary in working up and attract- ing new business. It is safe to say that half the stores depend almost entirely on funeral flowers, and care or strive for little else. With very little effort, they could widen their field and great- ly increase their business by displays of seasonable plants and flowers that are suitable for the constantly recur- ring events of life. Suggestions lead to sales, and there could be no better opportunity to try out such a selling campaign than is offered in the ap- proaching St. Valentine's day. Start in right now by featuring the event in every possible way. SERVICE BUREAU HELPS. The S. A. F. national publicity cam- paign has done wonders in working up the trade to the possibilities of window and store display, which is further .augmented !by the splendid work of their Florists' Publicity Ser- vice Bureau, whose Mothers' day and St. Valentine's posters, posterettes and folders have accomplished so much in arousing interest in these events. Their St. Valentine broadside for this season is full of suggestions with various methods interesting the pub- lic. Their fine poster which depicts a crying cupid, out in a snowstorm, with, the inscription, "Don't leave Cupid out in the Cold," is very artistic, and with the national slogan beneath, tells the story at a glance. The posterette, a miniature of the posters, is splen- didly effective in that it can be at- tached to every piece of mail or pack- age of any kind that is sent from the store, carrying its story wherever it goes. Their folder, with its illustra- tions, suggestions and fine text, print- ed with the name of the firm sending it out, should be wonderfully effective in results. All these helps are fur- nished at such a trifling cost, that they should be used in every store in the land. Do not wait another day. Get these St. Valentine boosters on display at once. Feature the day in every possible way and the results will astonish you. Electros of well- illustrated one and two-column cuts, for local newspaper advertising, are also furnished, as are the slides for the movies, all of which afford splen- did publicity. With a strong campaign going along these lines, there should be planning and preparation for a varied stock. of plants and cut flowers to meet the created demand. One of the most satisfactory plants to handle at this time is Primula malacoides. This is now available in several shades of color from pure white to a bright rosy pink. With its abundance of bloom on plants in four-inch pots, it makes up into very salable baskets and pans which, when decorated with mat cov- erings, ribbons, St. Valentine hearts and inscriptions, are most appropriate for the day. Pots of daffodils, freesia. cyclamens and pans of hyacinths and tulips, are now in full flower, and when nicely decorated, are good stock to carry. All of these are made so much more attractive by a little decoration. If only with white paper drawn up around the pot, and tied with a slender tasseled cord the color of the flower, or just a piece of colored tape, it gives them all a dressed-up appear- ance that adds much more to their value than the slight cost of the ma- terial. Medium-sized baskets filled with foliage and flowering plants for those who desire to pay a little more, are well worth while. The supply houses are always on hand with novelties for filling with cut flowers. The St. Valentine kiddies have been very popular the past few years and are still, in new designs, in good demand. Very pretty and artistic bisque or china figures of cupids and other miniature figures in front of a vase for flowers are offered this year. These are rather expensive, but are ornamental and always useful as flower receivers at all times. Small vase baskets in great variety, filled with all sweet peas, violets short roses, calendulas, daffodils, pan- sies, etc., and given a Valentine touch with ribbons, arrows, hearts and the like, will be found good sellers. There is always a demand for cor- sages in which short roses, sweet peas, violets, cattleyas and lily of the val- ley play a prominent part. A sample or two of these always on hand., rib- boned up, will help their sale and at possibly a better price than the cus- tomer was expecting to pay. This is a good time to push the "wear-a-flow- er-campaign," Almost every gentle- man will want one for his coat, while the oftener they are worn for any such dress occasion, the easier it will be to make this the universal custom. the window. For at least two weeks, there should be an elaborate display of St. Valen- tine's day specialties in the window. Nothing need go to waste, as ribbons and heart and arrow decorations need not be on all the articles displayed. Chiffon and ribbon can be given a touch of the spirit of the day by means of the small gummed hearts in various sizes. These can be stuck on at intervals with very pretty effect. Gilt hearts, arrows and inscriptions are also decorative and appropriate. A table or two in the store, ar- ranged with some baskets and other novelties, a few of them filled, are sure to receive favorable attention. Large red hearts, with "February 14," printed in the center, about the store and window, are decorative and sug- gestive. TABLE DECORATIONS. There are always a number of din- ners and receptions, at which the dec- orations are more or less elaborate. Red or pink are the popular colors. A large, hollow, red or outline heart, or two entwined, with an arrow across the center, is a good round-table cen- terpiece. A plateau of ferns, on which are two raised hearts, facing eacli end of the table, is a good design. A tall, slender vase rising from the center, filled with red carnations or roses, is an addition when conditions warrant such elaboration. Corsages should be laid at each lady's plate with bouton- nieres for the gentlemen. A plateau formed of corsages, each tied with a narrow ribbon leading to, and attached to the lady's place card, are distributed as the guests are about to leave the table, by each lady drawing hers from the center by the ribbon. The Late Charles Millang. Charles Millang, one of the best known wholesale florists of New York, died January 28 in the Flushing hospi- tal, age 57 years. He suffered a ner- vous breakdown about two years ago, and though he recovered sufficiently to at times be at his place of business, he had within the past year been steadily failing. The death of his only daughter, seven months ago, was a severe shock to one in his weakened condition. About two months ago he, accompanied by his wife, went to Cali- fornia in search of health, returning two weeks before his death, in a criti- cal condition. Charles Millang's father was a Bel- gian florist and landscape gardener, who settled in Bayside, now a part of New York, many years ago. The in- clinations and environments of the sons, led them to be early interested in horticultural pursuits, Charles hav- ing spent practically all of his adult years in the wholesale business. He was genial and made many friends. He had been a member of the New York Florists' Club for 28 years. He was also a member of the Masonic and other fraternal orders. Surviving him are his wife, three brothers, Frank, Joseph and August, three sis- ters, and a number of nietces and nephews. A. F. F. Carlyle, III. — Wm. Dumbeck has added one house to his establishment and will increase production. Rutherford, N. J. — Rudolph F. De- planta, an expert in forestry, 56 years old, committed suicide January 30. Rock Island. III. — H. H. Hensley, pioneer florist of this city, has moved to a new location. 1928 Third avenue. Auburn, Ala. — There is no prospect of rebuilding the large agricultural plant, destroyed by fire last October, until 1924, when the legislature will pass on an appropriation for that pur- pose. Reading, Pa. — The Reading Florists' Association has elected the following officers for 1921 : Harry C. Huesman, president; Jacob C. Bauder, vice-presi- dent; Wilbert N. Abel, secretary- treasurer. Cromwell, Conn. — A N. Pierson. Inc., are putting in large quantities of coal at about pre-war cost, under $3.00 at the Pennsylvania mines. This means long storage before using, and some loss of interest. 146 The American Florist. Feb. 5, TheAmerican Florist Established 1886. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us cliange of address always Bend 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 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. National Flower Crowers' Ass'n 137 — Epoch-making meeting at capital .... 137 — Percentage plan discussed 137 — Constitution adopted 138 — Election of officers 13S — President Keimel'a address 138 — W. J.' Keimel (portrait) 138 — J. F. Ammann (portrait) 138 — 'Secretary Ammann's report 139 American Carnation Society (illus.) . . . .140 — W. D. Howard (portrait) 140 — Ernest Saunders (portrait) 140 — The banquet 143 American Rose Society 144 St. Valentine's day (illus.) 146 The late Charles Millang 145 Personal 146 Sweet Pea Annual 146 Moss standards 146 Canna roots • 146 Glass 146 Tennessee State Hort. Society 146 Dahlias versus roses 146 Pittsburgh 148 Boston 148 St. Louis 160 Chicago 152 Toledo 156 Kansas City 156 Columbus 157 Minnesota State Florists'" Ass'n 158 Philadelphia 162 New York ■ 162 New York flower show 162 Providence 165 The seed trade 172 — Tariff hearings 172 — Philadelphia seed trade 173 — New York seed trade 173 The nursery trade 176 — Illinois State Nurserymen's Ass'n 176 — New England Nurserymen's Ass'n.... 176 Market gardeners 178 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 178 — Garden tractors 17fi The artistic decorative appearance given to the front of the store by tubbed evergreens and the pavement window box, is worth many times the cost. Nothing catches the eye so quickly as this form of decoration. Coal. — Vice-President Reid of the Peabody Coal Co.. Chicago, testifying before the senate committee, said un- der the Calder bill, the coal industry cannot live. He asserted that "steam coal was selling at $1.25 a ton in every jobbers' yard in Chicago." St. Valentine's Day business should be pushed from now on. Do not wait for the last week. The Florists' Pub- licity Service Bureau has mapped out a splendid campaign. Their cupid folders, posters, stamps, movie slides and newspaper cuts are wonderfully effective in design and text. The more you do for Valentine's day, the greater your return. Start in today. Sweet Pea Annual. We are in receipt of the Sweet Pea Annual of the National Sweet Pea So- ciety of England, for the year 1921, con- taining much valuable information and interesting papers. The secretary is H. D. Tigwell, Harrow View, Green- ford, Middlesex. Moss Standards. Agitation has been started by promi- nent firms dealing in sphagnum moss asking that some organization in the trade fix a dry weight and standard size of burlapped bale and refuse to buy any other size or reduced weight below such standards. This is a move in the right direction, but who will follow it? . Canna Roots. Ed. American florist: When all eyes have been cut from canna roots, will such roots produce eyes and make stock? G. C. We have never tried it, but to be sure of your stock, I would advise that you leave one or two eyes on the roots to produce the growth. tilass. All hand window glass factories in the Pittsburgh district have ended op- erating periods and are closed. The shutdown may continue" eight or ten weeks. The National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers Hvill meet in Pittsburgh, February 8. to arrange the next working- period. Wage reductions will be considered at a Cleveland conference before that date. The output of window glass facto- ries last year was around eight mil- lion boxes and any sort of a building revival will result in a shortage. Prices have held firm for 20 months. Personal. The many friends of W. E. Wallace and wife, of Dunstable, Eng.. will re- gret to learn their proposed visit to the United States may be deferred on account of the latter's illness. Tennessee State Horticultural Society. The Tennessee State Horticultural Society and the Tennessee State Nur- serymen's Association held the center of interest in Nashville. January 25-27. This was the sixteenth annual conven- tion and was highly successful. The attendance was very fine, show-in g' good appreciation of the work of both, about 175 being present. A large dele- gation came from all parts of the state, including representatives from the University of Tennessee, who spoke on various matters pertaining to the sub- jects in hand. G. M. Bently. secretary- treasurer of the societies, reported them to be in good financial condition. Among others present from a distance were George C. Stancher. Auburn. Ala.: Henry P. Corwith. Saluda. N. C; F. D. Garrison, field agent of the Ten- nessee Horticultural Society, to whom much credit is due for his intelligent handling of many details and who was responsible for the beautiful display at the state fair last fall: Dr. John W. Roberts. United States department of agriculture. Washington. D. C: Henry M. Dunalp. Savoy. 111.: Gabe M. Weil. Cincinnati. O.; Chas. S. Brown, agri- cultural statistician. Little Rock. Ark.: E. H. Favor. Chicago: E. A. Lake, nomologist, Washington. D. C: George E. Muriell. Washington. D. C: W. F. Bohlender. Tippecanoe City. O.: Paul C. Lindley. Pomona. N. C: C. P. Dadant. Hamilton. 111.: J. J. Wilder. Wavcross. Ga.: W. R. Walling. Hardin. Mont.: Prof. H. W. Wilson. Madison. Wis.: T. B. Paddock. Ames. Iowa. A noted speaker present was Ex-Governor B. W. Harper. Newport. Tenn. There was a very beautiful exhibi- tion of apples, attractively displayed. among the varieties being the Rome Beauty. Red Winesap. Paragon. Stay- man. Chicago. Delicious. Yates and Golden Delicious. James Craig, of the Rose Cliff Fruit Farm. Inc.. Waynes- boro. Va.. made a most wonderful display. On Wednesday, when the nursery- men had their session, there was a fine display of all kinds of fruit trees, and ornamental shrubs and everything in- cluded in this class of plants. There was also a good exhibition of all kinds of insecticides, fungicides and instruc- tive talks as to how to apply them. The social feature of the convention was emphasized by a "get-together" bannuet Tuesday evening, at the Her- mitage hotel, and a "smoker." Wednes- day night. M. C. D. Dahlias Versus Roses. Ed. American Florist : In an interview with Edward Reid. Philadelphia. Pa., published in your is- sue of January 22. page 66, he proposes as a plan to solve the short-stemmed rose problem at Christmas and other times, that all wholesalers join in an agreement to discontinue dahlia sales after October 10, in order that the rose man could have the field to himself. I, for one. cannot see but that the dahlia grower has as much right to his living as the producer of roses. We cannot all grow roses, but we nearly all grow dahlias, and at the rate dahlia culture is increasing, . in a few years there will be as many, if not more, growing dahlias than there are at present growing roses, especially if the interest grows as rapidly in the next few years as it has within the last four. Does the writer think that because he does not like dahlias, that all the rest of the wholesale trade are in sym- pathy with him? If he will only look around, he will find that a number of wholesalers who did not previously handle dahlia blooms, are now dispos- ing of them successfully, and there will be more as soon as there are growers supplying first quality flowers. The customers are being educated up to the dahlia beautiful. What would have been the result the past fall, if his theory had been carried out. as there was apparently a dearth of roses, car- nations, chrysanthemums, etc.. until after the date he mentions, and the re- tailers would have had to turn down a number of orders if it had not been for the helping dahlia crop? If the roses alone had been in the field, nobody ex- cept a millionaire could have had flow- ers. What does it matter if there are two kinds of flowers on the market in quantities. The retailer is apt to se- lect those that suit his trade, and a combination of roses and dahlias to show to his customer is more ant to help the sale of both rather than weaken. I do not think that the writer of the article in question has visited a good display of dahlias, either growing or in some first-class show or up-to- date florist window. Another thing, unless roses get cheaper, some enter- prising greenhouse man will be - ipt to select dahlia varieties that will grow and bloom under glass and grow dah- lias the year around, as I believe they can be grown and produced cheaper than roses. Be easy, brother. The world is wide, and there is room lor all the rose and dahlia growers, and remember that the blooms are not alto- gether a by-product, as there are now a number that are growing them for the flowers alone, and will sell the by- product: the roots, only when they have a surplus. Richard Vincent. Jr., Pres.. American Dahlia Society. 1921. The American Florist. 147 are Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societi requested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meeting.] Cincinnati. O., February 7, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society at 532 Race street. Alex Ostendarp, secretary. 14 E. Third street, Cincinnati. Davenport, la,, February 10. 8 p. m. — ■ Tri-Citv Florists' Club at members' homes. William Knees, -secretary, Moline, 111. Hartford, Conn,, February 11, 8 p. m. — Connecticut Horticultural Society at County building. S. H. Deming, secretary. Hart- ford. Hartford. Conn., February 8, 8 p. m. — Hartford Florists' Club. No stated place of meeting. George Marchant, secretary, 13 Huntington street. Hartford. Knoxville, Tenn., February 8, 7:30 p. m. — Knoxville Florists' Society at members' place of business. Robert E. Mapes, secre- tary, box 116. Knoxville. La Crosse. Wis., February 11, 8 p. m. — Associated Florists of La Crosse at The Flower Shop. L. E. Metcalf, secretary, 501 Main street. La Crosse. Lenox, Mass., February 9, 8 p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society at Town Hall. Hy, Heeremans, secretary, Lenox. Louisville. Ky„ February 9, 8 p. m. — The Kentucky Society of Florists at T. M. Hall. Joseph Ebele. secretary, Lou illf. Madison, X. J., February 9, 8 p. m. — Norris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society at Masonic hall. Edward Reagan, secretary, Morristown. -Newark, N, J., February 10, 8 p. m. — Essex County Florists' Club at Rover's hall. Murphy. secretary. 181 Clinton X. »w London, Conn., February 10. 8 p. m. — New London Horticultural Society at Municipal building, State street. Stanley Jordan, secretary, Harkners' estate. Water- ford. Conn. Newport, R, I., February 10, 7:30 p. m. — Newport Horticultural Society at Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. Webber, sec- retary, Nellville. R. I. New York, February 10. 7:30 p. m. — The New York Florists' Club at Engineering building. S3 W. 39th street. John Young, secretary, 43 W. 18th street. New York. New York. February 9. 8:30 p. m. — Greek American Florists' Association at 119 E. 23d street. Spiros Sakas, secretary. 260 Third avenue. New York. New York. February 12. 4:30 p. m. — Horticultural Society of New York at American Museum of Natural History. Geo. V. Nash, secretary. N. Y. Botanical Garden. Bronx Park. New York. Poughkeepsie, X. \\, February 9, 2 p. m. — Duchess County Horticultural Society at Fallkill building. Theo. H. DeGroff. secre- tary. Hyde Park. N. Y. Rochester, X. Y.. February 11, 8 p m. — Rochester Florists' Association at 95 E. Main street. Irving W. Briggs. secretary. Rochester. Seattle, Wash., February 8. 8 p. m. Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building Thos. Wylie, secretary, Hollv street. Seattle. St. Louis. Mo., February 10. 2 p. m, — St. Louis Florists' Club. No stated place of meeting. J. J. Beneke. secretary. 3648 Humphrey street, St. Louis. Wants,ForSaIe,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.75 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are tobeniailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — An experienced gar- dener to have charge of medium size range, house, lawn, shrubbery and kitchen garden. References required. State nationality, age, experience and number in family. J. M. Overton, 901 Stahlman Bldg.. Nashville, Tenn. For Sale — Flower and fruit farm: 12 acres: eight-room house: large barn: S.000 clumps of peonies. On St. Joseph river and Lincoln highway. For par- ticulars address Alva Cathcart. Bristol. Ind. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesmar desires position in high class flower shop it Chicag3. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. Managing Salesman For flower store in the middle west. State age, wages and experience. Key 539, care American Florist. FOR SALE Three houses. 22,000 feet of glass, practically new, rebulbed this year; hot water heat; 7-room house; iy 3 acres land: located at Wilmette, 111., , 14 miles north of Chicago. FRANK FELKE, R. F. D. 4, Box 1 58, ELKHART, INS. FOR SAI^B Used hot water heating boilers in urst-claas condition ready for Immediate shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500 ft. glass, price $50 1 Cottage, will heat 1600ft. glass, •• .... 60 1 Niagara, will heat 18C0 ft. glass, " ... 70 1 Niagara, will heat 2500 ft. glass, " 110 1 Spence. will heat 3000 ft. glass, " .... 140 Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wants. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransomville, New York I^oi* 8ale IVi in. pipe, 8«e per ft.: 140 roof bars, 13 ft. 6 in. long, l^c per ft.; 34 ventilators for five glass 16x24. $1.75 each, with hinges; two venti- lating machines for cable, 87.00 each: 15 boxes 16x24 in. double glass. «5.90 per box. We also have some smaller sizes of glass. E. HUSTON & CO. SISTERSVItLE, - WEST VIRGINIA For Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEI6LER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. For Sale Good second-hand ice box cheap. Big bargain. Key XX, Care American Florist. I FOR SALE ! 16 1 24 glass, per box 86.00 ! \\% in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 | 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame , each 2.60 | Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting {heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot .06 Ventilating arras, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each . . ... .10 Garland iron gutters, per foot .40 PETER REINBERG i 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO gW.V.V.V.V.ViVVjV ■iViVjVJig OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels | of leaf 2&x5J< inches p FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on |g g! gummed paper; vour card, etc., in ^ g b.ack and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. % j in red. Prices: Per 500, M.50; per 1000, || m $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of |§ £ leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. ^ | AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | m 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO B iv.v.v.v.v.v.wv.v.w.VKl: Home Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO ***4"i":«******************'H , ****.f**********4.****4.****4.4.+ 148 The American Florist. Feb. 5, Pittsburgh. BETTER SUPPLY AND FAIR DEMAND. From all appearances, with the ex- ception of roses, the extreme shortage that has prevailed since the first of the year is over. Clearances have been good, and it has been possible to fill orders," something that has not been done for some time. The demand has not been extra heavy, and. with the exception of an occasional funeral order, there does not seem to be much doing. American Beauties are still off crop, while there has been an in- crease in the supply of the other varie- ties. Premier and Columbia have the call, with Butterfly and Ophelia close seconds. Double White Killarney, Pink Killarney, My Maryland, Hilda. Richmond, Sunburst and Mrs. Aaron Ward are among the arrivals. The carnation supply is on the increase and prices are somewhat easier. Easter lilies and callas are in light supply and clean up daily. Bulbous stock is in heavy suppy, and includes narcissi, Paper Whites. Golden Spur and tulips, both single and double. Sweet peas are now a factor, and the quality is of the best. Is is to be hoped that there will be a good supply for Valentine day. Freesia is in heavy supply, and is hard to dispose of. Lily of the val- ley is in good supply and moves freely. Violets are hard to sell at any price. Orchids go slowly and price concessions have to be made at times. Calendulas, mignonette and baby primroses are slow, and the week end finds many of them carried over. Heather finds a ready market, as something different and while at first glance the price seems high, when you consider the uses it can be put to, and how it makes up in basket work, the price is reasonable. NOTES. Nick Harris, of Harris Bros., has returned from a 14 months' visit to his old home in Greece. Mr. Harris says, that while it was nice to renew old acquaintances, that conditions in Eu- rope are terrible, and that the dissatis- fied in this country, do not know when they are well off. John C. Walley, greenhouse foreman for the McCallum Company, and Ed. Blind, of the Blind Floral Company, were among those from the Pittsburgh district who attended the carnation convention at Washington, T>. C. The Retail Florists' Association of the Pittsburgh district will hold its monthly meeting February 3, at the Seventh avenue hotel, at which time advertising for Valentine day will be taken lip. Both the McCallum Company and the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company are featuring cut heather from Cali- fornia, and have found a ready market for it. E. C. T. LIMITED SUPPLY AND WEAK DEMAND. Business at the markets this week has been rather on the dull side. The quantity of stock arriving has been limited, but lack of business has kept prices reasonable. Roses and carna- tions have been leaders, and even they have moved sluggishly. Bulbous flowers are increasing in quantity daily and clean up fairly well. Tulips made their first appearance this week and sold at eight cents. Lilies are coming in, about the same quantity as a week ago, with no change in price. Marguerites, pansies and other offerings are still scarce and hold their price, owing to that factor. The stores out of town, for the most part, report a very quiet business. Nothing is moving in the cut flower line and the only business they are getting is fun- eral work. Burpee's Sweet peas There is always a ready demand for good Sweet Peas. Well grown flowers realize most remunerative prices, and it is doubtful if any other crop will bring the florist greater profits, considering the outlay for stock and the ease with which the crop is handled. To ensure flowers of highest quality and at a time before the market is glutted with ordinary stock, the seed should be sown during January or February in pots. Start them in a cool house or even a cold frame, and so have first-class sturdy plants for setting out in the open field early in April. This method will give you flowers in late May, and much superior to those sown directly in the open. When ordering ask for our leaflet on Sweet Pea culture. The House of Burpee is recognized the world over as American headquarters for Sweet Peas. Burpee's Sweet Peas are grown and developed on Floradale Farms, our California seed ranch, and our strains are unsurpassed for high-class quality and "trueness" to type and color. Good Sweet Pea seed is scarce this season, due to short crops, and as our stocks of some varieties are limited, we suggest early ordering. The following list includes only such varieties as we know to be of value for market work. For fuller descriptions and classified list of all varieties, including many novelties now offered for the first time, write for Burpee's Annual which is sent free upon request. Elegance. Agricola. BLUSH. Blush pink. White, flushed lilac. LIGHT PINK. Daisybud. A rich color. Flfrida Pearson. A flue pink. Cis Wright. Pink on cream. CREAM-PINK. Margaret Atlee. Deep pink on cream. Mrs. Routzahn. Buff-pink. ORANGE-SCARLET. The President. Dazzling orange-Bcarlet. CERISE. Illuminator. Rich cerise-salmon. Fiery Gross. Bright orange-cerise. CRIMSCN. King Edward. Deep crimson. BLUE. Wedgwood. Deep azure-blue. Blue Monarch. Dark blue self. SALMON. Barbara. Salmon- orange. Stirling Stent. Deep salmon. SALMON-PINK. Beryl. Sort salmon-pink. Lilian. Pale salmon-pink. Doris Usher. Salmon-pink on cream. DEEP PINK. Countess Spencer. Soft rose-pink. Hercules. Rich pink. Hawlmark Pink. Bright salmon-pink Annie Bownass. Salmon-pink. ROSE. George Herbert. Rosy carmine. Rosabelle. Large rose self. LAVENDER. Margaret Madison. Azure-blue. Orchid. Lavender pink. Florence Nightingale Rosy lavender Don Alvar. Silvery blue. MAUVE. The Lady Eveline. Rosy mauve. PURPLE. Royal Purple. Ricb, warm purple. PICOTEE EDGED. Dainty. White, edged rose-pink. Cherub. Cream, edged bright rose. PINK AND WHITE. Blanche Ferry Spencer. Rosy standard, pink wings. Mrs. Cuttlbertson. Rose-pink standard, wings white. Burpee's Early* or Long=Season Spencer Sweet Peas To anticipate the blooming season of the Summer- flowering type, we recom- mend using the Winter, or Early-flowering varieties in the same manner; they will give you flowers two to three weeks earlier, thus considerably prolonging the season. The best varieties for this purpose are included in the following: Improved Snowstorm. Imm< Loveliness. Soft pink. Pink Beauty. Rose-pink on w Daybreak. Rose- pink on crea Illumination. Salmon-cerise. Princess. Lavender-mauve. ■ pure white. Blue Bird. Blue self. Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine. 5. Early King. Rich crimson. Early Fairy. Cream, suffused apricot. Yarrawa. Rose-pink and cream. Daintiness. White, edged rose. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed. Growers Philadelphia. 1921. The American Florist 149 ASTERS New Giant Non-Lateral New Introductions of Exceptional Merit. Several years ago an American Specialist in Aster culture under- took a certain series of crosses to obtain a tall growing Non-Lateral strain of Asters, and this season we are offering for your consider- ation the perfected results of his work. By crossing the tall growing non-lateral American Beauty with some of the finer types of the Crego class, an Aster with the type of Crego and Peony flowers and with a non-lateral branching stem was secured. These Asters attain a height of some three feet and the long stems are surmounted by flowers of ultra refined Crego and Peony Flowered types. The size of the flowers is phenomenal. The fact that these Asters are without laterals causes aa unbroken sap flow from the base to the one flower at the terminal, thereby accounting for their immense size. The flowers can be cut with in- dividual stems ranging from eighteen inches to two feet in length. The blossoms of the Crego Type are large, fluffy and not unlike the general make-up of a refined type of Japanese Chrys- anthemum. Above Shows a Typical Flower of New Giant Non-Lateral Aster Crego-Type. CREGO TYPE Peach Blossom Pink. A superb Aster with blossoms of he m>3t ultra-refined Crego type, the petals being beautifully wisced and interlaced, borne singly on rigid, upright stems. The plants attain a height of two and a half to three feet. Unlike the ordinary Crego Asters this variety throws few or no laterals. Blossoms of enormous size. Splendid for cutting purposes. Dark Rose. A tall growing variety, in color a deep rich rose. Flowers of enormous size, wavy in outline. An ideal Aster regarded from any point of view. Light Blue. An exact replica of Peach Blossom as regards form, size and character of growth, with an exquisite tone of color. Purple. Price any of above, per trade pkt., $2.00; per )i oz., $2.50. A. HENDERSON & CO., PEONY FLOWERED TYPE Peach Blossom Pink. This new Aster differs from the Crego type in the fact that the petals instead of being curled and wavy like are regular in their outline, more or less after the style of a gigantic flower of the old Victoria Class. Light Blue. An exceptionally good "Cutflower Blue." Price any of above, per trade pkt., $1.00; per i| oz., $2.50. SPECIAL OFFER One Trade Packet Each of these Six Grand New Asters For $ 5.00 Or U oz. each for 13.50 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago The tenth annual meeting of the New England Nurserymen's Ass'n was held at the American house, January 26-27. John K. M. L. Farquhar, chair- man of the legislative committee, gave a very .interesting talk on the work accomplished on quarantine of nursery stock. He also said the federal horti- cultural board does not consider the European corn borer as serious as was first supposed. C. R. Burr spoke on business conditions, which he says are much improved over a year ago. He says nursery stock will not go down in price, owing to the limited supply, and no stock to be had from France or Holland. Officers elected were : J. K. M. L. Farquhar, president; E. F. Coe, vice-president; L. A. Robinson, secretary; V. A. Vanicek, treasurer; S. A. Hoyt. D. W. Dow and H. N. Chase, executive committee. The choice of the place for next year's meeting is left to the executive com- mittee. Harry N. Kelley, for 15 years lo- cated at Pemberton square, died Janu- ary 27. He was for a number of years connected with J. Newman & Son of this city. Mr. Kelley was one of the best known men in the city, both in and out of the trade, and will certainly be missed by his many friends. He was a member of several fraternal organizations. E. T. S. Evansviixe, Ind. ■ — The William Blackman Floral Co. will go back to the growing of Bride roses, and has secured 2,000 plants, which will be housed in its greenhouses here in the near future. VIOLET CORSAGE A Special for Valentine's. A large ready-to-wear corsage of double violets and leaves, tied with violet cord, stem wrapped with foil — looks real, will sell on sight. Packed one to a box. Price, each $0.60 Half dozen for 2.75 One dozen for 6.00 LOTS OF OTHER NOVELTIES Get our complete price Hat. It's free. Geo* H. Angermueller Co., 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist token writing 150 The American Florist. Feb. xYSO CARTON Co** ?&&- cORQN^ FL °W E R boxes ^tyy, Representatives: M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DIXON CO. 1526 Blake St. Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St. Dallas, Texas For Violets and Corsages , S ' Ze , „ . Per 100 7x4x4 2-mch Top $5.00 10 x 6 x 5^ 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 5*< ™"n n «•« B6 x 8 x 5 2-inch Top 16.20 St. Louis, Mo. BRISK DEMAND EXPECTED Due to the mild weather, the supply of all bulbous plants will be affected, causing' a serious shortage of flowers for Easter. Roses and carnations are still leading the market. The best varieties of roses such as Premier, Columbia, Russell, Butterfly. Ward and Killarneys are scarce, and are bringing wholesale from $10 to $35 a hundred, according to the length of stem. They are retailing at from $3 to $15 a dozen and up, according to variety. Carnations are plentiful and the stock is in excellent condition. They are wholesaling at $10 to $12 per hundred, and retailing at $2 and $3 per dozen according to quality. Sweet peas are plentiful and bring from $1 to $3 per dozen "wholesale, and from $1 to $2.50 per bunch re- tail. Narcissi and freesia are offered at $6 per hundred, and from $1.50 to $2 a dozen retail. There are some fine jonquills on the market and the demand for them is good. They wholesale at 12y 2 cents each, and re- tail at $2.50 to $3 per dozen. Calen- dulas of exceptional size and quality are coming in large quantities and are offered at $3 to $5 per hundred, whole- sale. They bring $2.50 to $3 per dozen, retail. There is a limited supply of California violets to be had at 75 cents per hundred wholesale. They are bring- ing 35 to 40 cents a bunch, retail. Calla lilies are scarce at 15 to 30 cents each, wholesale, and $6 to $8 per dozen retail. Lilium Harrisii are wholesaling nt 20 cents each and retailing for $6 a dozen. A limited supply of Roman hyacinths are offered at $5 per hun- dred wholesale. Lily of the valley is plentiful and is bringing $12 per hun- dred wholesale, and $3 per dozen Petail. A decrease in the supply of lily of the valley is expected next week. There is a good supply of orchids coming Home Office and Factory^ 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 The sizes given here are carried in stock, in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices auoted herewith are f . o. b. Chicago, When printing is wanted there will be a cbarge of $9.00 per color for printing 500, $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Border printing and em bossing will becharged for as lime work in accordance with the amount of work involved. For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope. . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope . . . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope . . . . 7.25 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope . . . . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 30.25 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . 63.75 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.55 in now, and the demand is rushing. They sell from $9 to $18 per dozen wholesale, according to size and va- riety. They are offered at from $3 to $3.'50 each retail. Sbme very fine tulips of the common type are now coming in and the demand is excep- tional as is usually the case with the first cut flowers of the bulbous type. There are no Darwin tulips on the market yet. Gardenias and hyacinths are not to be had at any price. Cycla- men and cherries are still seen in many of the windows. Snapdragons are to be had at a few establish- ments. Many willows are used in combination with other plants. Speci- men plants of tulips are to be had from 50 cents up. depending upon the size of the pots and the number of flowers contained. Greens, asparagus plumosa, is selling for 50 to 75 cents a bunch. Spren- geri is bringing 50 cents a bunch. The plumosa is scarce this week. Ferns are bringing $4 per 1,000. It may be said of this city that the public in general is playing the waiting game and is doing comparatively little buying due to the unusually high prices of flowers. It is predicted that when prices take a slump, trade will pick up. Funeral work comprises three-fourths of the floral business in St. Louis at the present time. NOTES. The second annual flower show of the St. Louis Garden club will be held in the floral display house in the Missouri botanical garden, on May 21- 22, 1921. This show, which is pri- marily for local exhibitors, embraces amateurs, professional gardeners and commercial men within a radius of 25 miles of St. Louis. The premium list will be out this week and will be in the hands of the various whole- salers for the benefit of the commer- cial men. The cash prizes for com- New Colors in Gladiolus Are you acquainted with my Gladi- olus Primulinus varieties? Nothing is more elegant and beautiful than my Gladiolus Primulinus, with their ar- tistically arranged flowers and their oriental colors. And nothing is more bright and brilliant than my Gladi- olus Chautauqua Red. Catalogue, including Iris and Peonies, free on request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields C. Zeestraten, Prop. BEMUS POINT, NEW YORK mercial men will be on the same basis as those of the previous show. Presi- dent M. Duggar would like the com- mercial men to have their schedules filled out promptly and in the hands of the committee as soon as possible. Mrs. James L. Drummond of 4339 Pershing avenue is chairman of en- tries. At the last meeting- of the St. Louis Association of Gardeners, which was held January 30, 1921, it was decided there should be two meetings a month during the spring, because a series of instructive lectures is to be presented at this time. The next regular meeting of this association will take place Feb- ruary 2, 1921, at the Forest Park municipal \greenhouise. Herman Schwartz will continue his interesting lecture on "Insects." At the last meeting he took up the topic of, "When a Bug is not a Bug." There were 35 members present at the meet- ing and much information was gather- ed by all. The St. Louis Florists' Club will hold 1921. The American Florist. 151 BALL'S WHITE ASTER A SPHERE OF PURE WHITE PETALS □ f thi; ctly '"pHE seed x type— the | ideal of a perf in 1921 for the hrst time. In the Fall of 1908, George J specialist, selected a plant amo Asters on which the flowers we that from eight to ten flowers c the following year. It has been grown and the seed splendid Giant Aster of the Late Br f twelve years' selection to dev f flawle olfe Ball, Sweet Pea and Aster g his Late Branching White j solidly double, so much so ly fifty seedlings were grown efully selected every ice. In I 9 18, thr An exceptionally good m; always sold for 50% more MR. GEORGE BALL, Glen Ellyn, 111. Dear Sir — We feel impelled to tell you the high praise White Asters. In addition to its magnificent form, it also best sellers that we have to offer. We take great pleasure in private growing as it is superior to any White Aster. Very e-quarters of an acre netted $2,320. rket helped, but this variety has han ordinary White Asters. between the Royal and Late Branching types, filling in between the early and late glut of flowers. It grows to a medium height with full, distinctively centered blossoms, ideally formed for long distance shipping. The seed of this Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary varieties. It is sold in ^4 -ounce packets, containing about 4000 seeds, at $3.00 per trade packet. Chicago. November 9th, 1920. that we have received from our customers has the advantage of being an excellent keepe recommending this variety to anyone for eithi truly yours, THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS" ASSOCIATION. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Mew York ■-uiuiii Jiiiiiiimimiinimiimiimiiii hhiiiiiiiiihii^ Trie Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. an official meeting at the offices of the H. J. Berning Wholesale Floral Co., on Thursday, February 10, 1921. A carnation exhibit and miscellaneous flower show will be held in connection with this meeting. All persons or mem- bers having floral oddities are asked to bring them, and all commercial men are asked to contribute. H. J. Berning and wife of the well known wholesale floral establishment of this city are out of town on a pleasure tour through the southern states. They expect to return within the next two weeks. Visitors : Morris Levine of the Morris Levine Floral Co. of New York was calling upon the trade this past week. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is selling large numbers of carna- tions, sweet peas and narcissi. An unusual amount of funeral work and minor decorations has been sold by Mullanphy Floral Co. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. reports a big business in their section of the city. The F. C. Webb Floral Co. reports a large demand for their specimen plants of tulips. The Bourdet Floral Co. have in- creased their orders for specimen pot plants. R. D. M. Schenectady, n. Y. — William C. Eger, a well-known florist of this city, died January 3, age 66 years. Latjraviixe, Md. — Robert M. Kemp, age 74 years, a pioneer florist of this section, died at his home here, recently. Baltimore, Md. — J. W. Perry, of the S. S. Pennock Co.'s local force, was married January 16 to Miss Lillian Hoffman. Washington, D. C. — Adolph B. Gude, of Gude Bros. Co, v and son of Adolphus Gude. has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce in this city. 152 The American Florist. Feb. 5, We will have a nice cut of Roses For Valentine's Day Our Roses Are the Finest in This Market Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. PRICE LIST Subject to Market Changes RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long- $30.00 to $35.00 Good Length 25.00 Medium 20.00 Short 10.00 to 15 JO COLUMBIA Fancy Long $30.00 to $35.00 Good Length 25.00 Medium 2Q.00 Short 10.00 to 15.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $30.00 to $35.00 Good" Length 25.00 Medium 2J.00 Short 10.00 to L5.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $25.00 to $30.00 Medium 16.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 OPHELIA Long $20.00 to $25.00 .Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 1QJ0 SUNBURST Long $20.00 to $25.00 .Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 10.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $20.00 to $25.00 Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 10.00 ASSORTED ROSES —OUR SELECTION— Including some Russell. Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $12.00 to $15.00. Fancy Ferns, per 1J00 $4.50 Adiantum, per 100 1.5Q Snrenceri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100 3.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL. 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gregsrs Station, 111, NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays. Chicago. SUPPLY IS INCREASING. The supply of stock is steadily in- creasing-- and while there is plenty to go around for almost all the orders a few brisk days would make quite a change in the market condition, and some items be found scarce. American Beauty roses are in good demand and the same holds true for Columbia, Premier and Mrs. Chas. Russell. There is- a good call for Milady, Butterfly, Montrose, "Victor, Golden Rule, Sun- burst, Ward, Ophelia, Double White Killarney, White Killarney, Cecile Brun- ner' and Nesbit. Roses are more plen- tiful than they have been and prices are not so high, but there is no great surplus to speak of, while at times the market has been cleaned up complete- ly the past week. Carnations are more plentiful and some fine stock is to be had especially Laddie and Ward. Prices are considerably lower on carn- ations but fancy stock continues to command good prices. Sweet peas are arriving in splendid condition and fancy long stemmed stock is in brisk demand at high prices with the shorter grades cleaning up nicely. Freesia are having a good call and the variety Purity is exceptionally fine this season. Colored freesia are obtainable at a few of the stores but the supply is limited. Tulips and Jonquils are more plentiful and are selling nicely. Orchids are to be had in fair sized quantities and there is plenty of lily of the valley to go around. Violets are in good supply and in good demand. Lilies are good property and so are callas. Stevia, mignonette, Paper White narcissus, daisies, pansies, calendulas, Romans, heather and euphorbia are included in the offering's. The city demand has been very quiet the past week and the shipping trade has not been as brisk as it might be. Green goods are in *air supply. Cyclamens, primrose? tulips and jonquils are the principal offerings in plants and are seen prom- inently featured in many of the store windows. Stock promises to be in good supply for St, Valentine's day, but U will be well to place orders in advance so as to protect oneself against a heavy demand. Do it now. NOTES. The Everette R. Peacock Co. is mail- ing its new seed catalogue this week. This firm's retail cut flower depart- ment under the able management of The Meyer Florists' threads are the long- est and strongest in the world and are used by the leading retailers and growers through- out the world. Be sure and get the Meyer brand and yon will always get the best. Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Herbert Stone has closed a very suc- cessful year. The total sales for 1920 show a 75 per cent increase over 1919 and 50 per cent for the holidays. The sales so far this month are very en- couraging, and preparations are now under way to handle what Mr. Stone believes will be a record Valentine trade. W21. The American Florist. 153 Let Your Valentine Orders Say It With Budlong Flowers They will satisfy the most critical buyers. RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink. Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, HYACINTHS, VALLEY, EREESIA Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Paper Whites, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Stevia 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., STL. CHICAGO Prices As Low As Others. Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty HTSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARK CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Mention the American Florist when writing A. Ij. Vaughan & Co. have secured a four-year lease on their present quarters at 161 North Wabash ave- nue, and will install a new ice-box as soon a.s possible. This firm was well pleased with its January business, the sales for the first 19 days showing- a wonderful increase over the same period of 1920. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a good supply of orchids and lily of the valley, and will be in heavy crop with both for St. Valentine's day. Roses are arriving in splendid condition here, and the same holds true for carnations. Paul Klingsporn is back on the job at the Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation store after attending several important trade meetings at Washing- ton, D. C. 154 The American Florist. Feb. 5, Valentine Flowers Large supply of Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Violets, Stevia, Valley, Jonquils, Paper Whites, Lilies, Calendulas and all other miscellaneous seasonable stock including a complete line of Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ROSES * CARNATIONS WIETOR BROS., In All the Leading Varieties 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago The Woman's National Farm and Garden Association announces an ex- hibition at the Art Institute, March S to April H. The east wing will be given over to the combined exhibits of architecture, applied arts, and land- scape and garden design. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best designed gardens, particulars of which can be obtained from the association at 10 North Wabash avenue, room 172S. At Kennicott Bros. Co., the demand is very strong for American Beauty roses, which are none too plentiful in this market and have commanded good prices all season. H. B. Ken- nicott is expected home from Florida this week, Bassett & Washburn are in good crop witli roses and report a strong demand for same. They have had a good steady cut all season and have taken splendid care of all their regular customers. The A. L. Randall Co.'s fixture de- partment is having a good demand for its work cabinet now on display at the store. It is to tire retail store what the kitchen cabinet is to the home. Zeeh & Mann report a strong de- mand for fancy sweet peas, which have been in good supply with them, also lilies, which are good property. Peter Reinberg and N. J. Wietor are expected home this week from Florida, where they spent the past few weeks with their wives. John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling ' and Paul Weiss, accompanied by their wives, have returned from a \ i :-. i L to California. The Joseph Foerster Co. is handling fancy sweet peas in quantity, in addi- tion to its usual fine line of stock. Tom Rogers, of the Weiland-Risch , Co., is on the sick list. Harry Singlet- is the proud father of a baby girl. A DISTINCT NOVELTY for Retail Florists WINTER LILAC NOW Winter Lilac (botanically termed Buddleia Asiatica) as a cut flower is a distinct novelty on the Chicago Market. Unsurpassed for bridal work, table decorations, baskets and corsages. Exceptionally choice bunches. $1.50 and $2.00 earh. Grown for KENNICOTT Sole distributors, Ry R J. WINDLER, Rose Grower and Specialist in Novelty Cut Flowers. BROS. CO. 1921. The American Florist. 155 P V V '*• "** V *i* *»* V t Roses * Carnations Buy Direct from the Grow Choice stock in all the leading commercial varieties. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short ...' 10.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 . Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short ..." 10.00 to 12.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Special $25.00 Select $18.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 10.00 i Specials . . : $20.00 ^Select $12. 00 to 15.00 10.00 Klllarney Brilliant. Killarney f Medium White Klllarney J Short :.oo PREMIER Per 100 Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 1200 ROSES. Ol'H SELECTION' $10.00 $ 8.00 to 10.00 Carnations Sweet Peas 4.00 3.00 to Violets 1.50 to 2.00 Jonquils S.00 to 10.00 Tulips S.00 to 12.00 Adinntum 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.50 Galax, bronze and green, per 1.000. 2.00 Leueothoe Sprays 100 Smilax, per dozen strings 4.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY IIIJlllHlllllllltllllllllillUllllIlllli l PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist t I 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO *********************************************** Valentine Specials FANCY SWEET PEAS IN QUANTITY $2.00 to $4.00 per lOO. Double Violets Cream of the Rhinebeck Crop. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Home- Grown Orchids FANCY STOCK at $18 00 per dozen. 50 or 100 lots at $1.25 each. Lily of the Valley Plenty for Everyone. $6 00 to $8.00 per 100. Large Supply of Spring Flowers TOLIPS, $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. JONQUILS, $8.00 to $12.00 per 100. FREESIA PURITY, $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. Roses and Carnations in Qiantity to Meet Any Demand. You Can Dspend Upon Us for Your Valentine Supply. A, I- RANDALL CO. Wabash Ave. and Lake St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 15ft The American Florist. Feb. 5, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E „ A C & N H N Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Harry Smyth of the Ernest Wien- hoeber Co., underwent an operation at St. Luke's hospital, January 27. He is doing nicely at this writing and his friends are hoping for a speedy re- covery. Ransom E. Kennicott, chief forester of the forest preserve, is showing views of the bridle paths and other interesting features of the new park system. " The Ernest Wienhoeber Co. had sev- eral large orders for the Uihlein fu- neral, one of which called for a casket cover of orchids and lily of the valley. The J. A. Budlong Co. is handling a good supply of bulbous stock in addition to its regular line including fancy tulips. Robert Blake left January 27, for Toungstown, O., where he has accepted a position with Ryan & Culver of that city. Ed. Goldstein, representing Vaughn's Seed Store, is back from a western business trip. Visitors : J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; J. J. Kar- ins, representing H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia; J. P. McCarthy, repre- senting M. Rice Co., Philadelphia; Blaine Wilcox, Council Bluffs, Iowa; W. A. Rowe, Kirkwood, Mo. Kansas City, Mo. BKISK DEMAND AT EEDUCED PRICES. Stock showed plentifully the past week, with improved quality, and there seems to be a return to pre-war prices. Roses were about the same as before, and could be obtained at eight cents and up, wholesale. Carna- tions showed improved quality, and were being wholesaled at 8 and 10 cents. Sweet peas were more plenti- ful and of good quality and selling for $3 per 100, wholesale. A liberal supply of stevia and white narcissi were placed on the market, making a fine filler. The tulip and jonquil offering was very limited. Pot plants axe selling well, and in a number of cases, are taking the place of cut flowers. NOTES. Lambert Chandler of the Elmhurst Gardens, has but recently entered the florist business, and will carry a good supply for Valentine and Easter trade. S. Bryson Ayers, of Independence, is cutting a large supply of sweet peas and reports that very few buds are dropping. A brisk Valentine and Easter trade is looked forward to by Arthur Newell, who states that business now is very good. E. G. Bunyar, of Independence, suf- ered considerable loss in spring bed- ding stock, due to a leak in an oil pipe line. W. J. Barnes reports a good trade in hospital and funeral work, and says pot plants have a good demand. A fine supply of roses is being cut by T. J. Noll & Co. E. J. B. Toledo, 0. JANUAEY BUSINESS GOOD. The current demand in the flower shops is surprisingly good when all the present conditions are analyzed. Other lines of business are deader than the proverbial door nail, and it is only by tremendous advertising of slashing price reductions that they can provoke any response at all. Florists had looked for a decided slump .in this month, but were agreeably surprised. Of course, it might be better, but no complaint can be made as long as there is no decided decrease over the same period last year when the "influenza" epidemic helped materially. The big item in this month's trade has been \ the call for funeral work, with the usual number of wedding decorations thrown in. The auto show held last week helped as florists received good orders for booth decorations. Cut flowers, since the holidays, have been rather scarce and high priced. The dark weather has not helped the situation. Roses, particularly the shorter stemmed grades, have been hard to obtain. Sweet peas are in- creasing in quantity and enjoy a brisk sale. Carnations are gradually im- proving in form and numbers, while calendulas are of fair quality. Daffo- dils are good stock. NOTES. Schramm Brothers' greenhouses are beginning to reflect the spirit of Easter, having a fine representation of hyacinths, daffodils, narcissi, be- gonia, primroses and cyclamen. Frank M. Schramm is very optimistic re- garding the business outlook and states that if florists will plug for trade, advertise consistently and give dollar for dollar value in flowers and service, they have nothing to fear and every- thing to gain. Max Spanner has given an interest in his Madison avenue flower shop to Max Zaller, his nephew, who for some years has been selling on the road for Mi-. Spanner. He is a hustler, pro- gressive, and should prove a valuable aid in developing the business. Mrs. Earl Metz, wife of Earl Metz, of Metz & Bateman, and Mrs. Frank M. Schramm, wife of Frank Schramm, of Schramm Brothers, have completely recovered from their recent illness, necessitating a sojourn at the hospital. The Helmer flower shop has a nifty St. Valentine's day window display, in the shape of a monster heart and other suitable novelties. Business here has been as good as could be expected according to Jacob Helmer. St. Valentine's day is in the offing, and prospects at the present time are bright for a lively trade. Florists here are already advertising with, posters and window displays. The stock of Mrs. J. B. Freeman, who died recently, has been appraised by Frank M. Schramm and J. L. Schiller, and the store will probably be sold in the near future. A, C. K. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long; 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 Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas Tuh "ps Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 157 CUT FLOWERS Order Now for Valentine's Day Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Jonquils, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Stevia, Mignonette, Daisies, Pansies, Romans, and a complete line of Greens 5 ir jffliGwn $ <:<> NOT ! INI C. PHONES' CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48734- CENTRAL 257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago & WHOLESALE -GP2WEPS *f CtJT FL9WEBS** PLANTS \h 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 CHICAGO Heavy Supply Cut Flowers FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Everything you need of the finest quality obtainable in this market. ■y g^ nr« | f* p For Your Accommodation we shall be open on Sunday, February 13, with i^^-r I I vL" ,B j f u ll li ne f stock for quick shipmenc on your telegraph or telephone orders. Columbus, 0. BETTER TONE IN MARKET. There is a better tone shown in the flower business in central Ohio. All local florists report an increase in busi- ness, with the public buying in larger quantities. The rule that has been followed since the holidays to buy in small orders, is giving way to larger ones and to more liberality. All of the florists are encouraged over the outlook, and are making preparations for a good pre-Easter trade. Funeral work has been especially heavy, and I that has helped out to a large degree. I There is also a larger number of parties, receptions and weddings and the florist is benefitting accordingly. On the whole, there is a decided im- provement, and it is believed that the worst of the slump is now over. Loose flowers are selling fairly well, and the same is true of corsages. Saturdays are beginning to be better as trade days and orders are coming in along old-time lines. Roses and carnations are still the big features, although violets and narcissi are also selling well. Both single and double violets Sph Vaughan's Seed Siore d.£fnUHl Chicago fi New York Single Bales or Carlots Moss are in good supply and the quality is excellent. Spring flowers are begin- ning to appear in the market and buying is lively. They include jon- quils, freesias, narcissi, both yellow and white, sweet peas and Roman hyacinths. Prices are holding up firm- 158 The American Florist. Feb. 5, The Florists 9 Supply House of America OUR NEW CATALOGUE a veritable Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies is now ready. It is full of pictures and Newly Adjusted Prices that are most advantageous. We specialize in Novelties for Valentine's Day, Washing- ton's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day and Easter. Brighten up your stock with a line of these up-to-date attractive features. Let us add your name to .our mailing list. II. Baycrsdorfcr & Co. 1129-33 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Factory. 709 First Avenue, New York City. Telephone Vanderbilt 4976. One of Our Valentine Novelties. WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., Efft'ftZe 4 . 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. ERNE & C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO, ILL. ly at the levels maintained during the past few weeks, and there are no in- dications of cheaper stock. The lack of sunshine is having its effect in mak- ing seasonable flowers rather scarce. Steps to organize a new florist club here are being taken and a preliminary meeting will be called soon to dis- cuss plans of organization. The leaders in the movement to revive the club are T. .T. Ludwig and Walter Stephans. Walter A. Jones, of the R. W. Jones Glass Co., was called to Los Angeles, Calif., recently, because of the seri- ous illness of his mother. J. W. L. . Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Minnesota State Florists' Association. Tha Minnesota State Florists' Asso- ciation will hold a banciuet at the St. Paul Athletic Club, February 17. 1921. Mention the American Florist when writing which seems to be an opportune time for a get-together meeting of Minne- sota florists. The executive committee has directed Secretary Le Roy Cady to extend a very cordial invitation to florists to be present on this occasion. Among others who have been asked to attend arc : J. F. Ammann. Edwards- ville. 111.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; J J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; Thos. Ro- 727/7/7 Mention the American Florist when writing land, Nahant. Mass.; George Asmus, Chicago; W. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. ; Albert Pochelon, Detroit. Mich.; Philip Breitmever, Detroit, Mich.; E.G. Hill. Richmond, Ind.; J. K. M. L. Far- quhai', Boston, Mass.; Michael Bar- ker, Chicago; A. T. De La Mare, New York; E. I. Farrington, Boston, Mass.; H. B. Howard Chicago; 1931. The American Florist. 159 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLIMCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER BOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1078 Uention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., ,-ffPgi Wabash Ave., and lake St. £*MMgh E ggg n ggg CHICAGO, ILL. g££ggj3 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WfllAND-RlSCttCbl FLOWER GROWERS TtLEPHONe |PJ UWIDICU k\IC CMllCAGG amwss 04 lUIAMall AVE. illimos- Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburnt, Columbia, Russell. Milady, White Killarney and Kil- tarney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price list, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch M.75 14-tnch *3.00 12-inch 2.25 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value (or the money in the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 28 DETaorr, n M°icH. st Mention the American Florist when writing VltoMe flower Madjrts Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 4.00® 12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell . 10.00 @ 40.00 Butterfly 10.00® 40.00 Columbia 10.00 ft 40.00 Dunlop 10.00® 40.00 Premier 10.00® 40.00 Hoosic-r Beauty ...10.00® 40.00 Killarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. . 6.00® 2B.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00@ 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 12.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Jonquils 8.00® 10.00 Romans 4.00® 8.00 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Stevla 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® IS. 00 Cypripedlums, per doz.... 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 8.00® 12.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Perns per 1.000 4.60 Galax per 1.000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3.00® 5.00 Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smilax. case 6.00 Boxwood. 35c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writinc FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago I™ IRaedlein Basket Co. | 713 Milwaukee Avenue | CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS 1 Write for Catalog and Prices. SiuiiiiitiiuiMUiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiii miimiiiiiiiiliiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimimiiiiimL Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 160 The American Florist. Feb.- 5, Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiim iiiiiiMiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiuiiiiU [ Mignonette | i i 1 Exceptionally well grown | I stock, very heavy spikes. Some | I of our growers specialize in | 1 this item and they are cutting | I very freely at this time. We always have good MijJ- | | nonette on hand. I gardenias; 1 show very good quality. This | | is the time of the season to | | handle them. They are in- 1 expensive and the flowers are | | perfect. \ | Can ship on receipt of your | | telegram. 1 (The Leo Niessen Co.) 1201 Race Street 1 PHILADELPHIA, - PA. f I Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | Nm r""" 1 iiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiniiuiiiniuuumiiiiJ? Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. STOCK MORE PLENTIFUL. Supply and demand have been about equal the past week, a smart demand early, a slow up in the middle and a good cleanup on Friday and Saturday. Prices have gone off a trifle, but for the most part have been maintained very well. Carnations are the quan- tity stock, as are sweet peas, both of which are offered freely in all the houses. Roses are still shy, particu- larly in the medium to short-stemmed grades. Premier has certainly proved itself this season, its fine large flower, good foliage and stem making it a favorite with all buyers. American Beauties are leaders in price, they are slowing' up a bit and quite a number of bullheads are seen in the jars. Callas are increasing: there are, how- ever, too many twisted and crippled flowers. Accordion pleats are no orna- ment to the calla; it is that smooth, graceful contour that is admired. Eas- ter lilies are a trifle scarce; there is quite a lot of weak,, short-stemmed stock, due, the men who grow them say. to the poor quality of the bulbs, while the successful men declare it is all in the culture. There are more Golden Spur and quite a few batches just coming in; prices as yet rule high, but are a bit shaky. There are several grades of calendula. Only about ten per cent of the stock are specials; there are too many short- stemmed single flowers. Preesia is now in full crop, some growers doing this flower much better than the aver- age. The best bring as high as $12 per hundred. "Violets, while plentiful, sell up fairly close, New York doubles are seeking an outlet here. Snapdragon is a trifle more plentiful: it will soon be one of the quantity stocks. Mign- EDWARD RBID 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. iiiitiiitiiiiiutiiiiiiittiiiiiiitiiJtiiiiiiiiTtiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiuriiriJiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiHiiuitiifiiitiii VlioMe Hover Markets Boston, Fee. 2. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty .. 12. 00@150.00 Russell ■ 10.00 Dunlop 8.00® 30.00 Pilgrim 8.00® 30.00 Crusader 8.00® 36.00 White Killarney .. 8.00® 26.00 Ward 8.00® 25.00 Maryland 8.00® 20.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 8.00® 30.00 Hadley 10.00® 36.00 Ophelia 8.00® 30.00 Premier 8.00® 35.00 Victoria' 8.00® 25.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs. per bch.. .60® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.50 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 12.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 20.00 Longiflorum Lilies 25.00 Pansies 3.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus 4.00® 6.00 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 75® 1.25 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Callas 3.00® 4.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies 1.00(3) 1.50 Jonquils 8.00® 10.00 Fressias 8.00® 10.00 Violets 1.60® 2.00 Cypripediums 4.00 Stevia, per bch 50® .76 Marguerites 3.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.00 (SI 6-00 Heather, per bch 1.50® 7.60 Buffalo, Feb. 2. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 8.00® 12.00 White Killarney ..10.00® 16.00 " Dbl. Wht. KtllarneylO.OO® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 16.00 Maryland 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 12.00® 30.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Russell 10.00® 20.00 Premier 12.00® 25.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 16.00® 26.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Preesias 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 7.00® 8.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Soleil D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 ■ Violets 1.25® 1.50 White Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Yellow Tulips 6.00® 8.00 onetle is hard to move. Many florists have no use for it because they do not know how to use it. A large whole- saler stated that growers could add considerably to their returns if they would take more care in preparing their stock for market. Roses, carna- tions, sweet peas, calendulas and many other flowers, if bunched with care would,, not only carry better, but present a much more inviting ap- pearance when offered for sale. Sweet peas should not be bunched as they are picked. When gathered they should be placed in water for a while, and then bunched by some one who knows how to put them together nicely, all flowers facing one way. In such bunching, the shorter-stemmed stock is worked off with the long, the flowers are sold by the bunch, rather than by count, although all bunches contain twenty-five sprays. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when 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 writing Per 100 () 30.00 p 30.00 p 30.00 p 30.00 P 30.00 p 30.00 i) 30.00 P 30.00 p 30.00 ) 6.00 !> 8.00 j' 20.00 3.60 1.60 W 6.00 Cincinnati, Pee. 2. Roses, Premier 10.00 ( Russell 10.001 Columbia- 10.00 ( Butterfly 10.001 White Killarney ...10.00( Pink Killarney 10.001 Sunburst 10.00 1 " Mrs. Aaron Ward. . .10.001 Ophelia 10.001 Baby Doll 4.008 Carnations 6.00 1 Easter Lilies 16.00 1 Ferns, per 1,000 G'alax, per 1,000 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. Smilax, per string 15' Snapdragons 10.00 < Violets 1.00S Primulas, bunch Jonquils 8.00 Romans 6.00 1 EQUALIZING PSICES. A good judge of the market is of the opinion that special and long stemmed roses, with the exception of American Beauties, as compared with the short and medium grades, are priced entirely too high. The short to medium lengths sold at from 10 to 25 cents, while the long stemmed in two grades were priced from 35 to 75 cents. If 20 per cent were added to the bottom figures, and the same ratio lopped off the top. the trade would be greatly benefited and the general public have little ground for complaint as to holi- day prices. It takes as long to grow a Mrs. Ward, with a 12-inch stem, as an lS-inch Columbia, yet it will not bring more than half the price. Mrs. Ward, while a beautiful rose, and one that has undeniably made a place for itself, is being dropped by growers be- cause there is much more money in Premier, Columbia and other large- flowered varieties. CLUB MEETING. The February meeting Wednesday last, was most interesting. Nelson Mayhew of the Chamber of Commerce. 1921, The American Florist. 161 nOLTON & HINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.P0LLW0RTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1809-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing gave a fine address on optimism, showing conditions to be safe and dis- trust, only a state of mind. Ella Grant Wilson gave a splendid talk on finer education in selling flowers, illustrated with photos and sample newspaper stories. W. R. Nicholson spoke of cooperative publicity campaigns that have had great results. The exhibition tables contained fine roses and carna- tions. NOTES. Wm. Kleinheinz and John Koons visited the exhibition of the American Carnation Society in Washington on Thursday last, and declared it one of the best in recent years. Eugene Weiss also stopped over to see the show. Mr. Weiss is on his way to Florida, and may extend his trip to the Panama Canal. Other Philadelphia visitors Were : Alfred M. Campbell, E. J. Fan- court, S. S. Pennock and James W. Heacock. Mr. Heacock also attended the meeting of the National Flower Growers' Association, where he had the honor to be elected vice-president. A grower in commenting on the daf- fodil stock, looks to see it as hard to move, as was the Paper White narcis- sus some time back. He believes there was a great deal of bulb stock dumped on the market late in the fall, at buy- ers' prices, the flowers of which will soon be on the market in quantity. Th'e dahlia growers are getting after Edward Reid. "Of course they do not like such comment," said Mr. Reid. "but if they had the greenhouses and the other fellows, the dahlias, it would suit them to a T." Choice roses, sweet peas and cattleyas are features of this week's stock. Growers of lilac should in some way manage to get a lot of foliage to green up and fill out their bunches of twelve flowers. The naked stems add very lit- tle to the beauty of the bloom, in fact, detract not a little. Berger Bros, are handling very high- ly colored Ophelia: they are almost as deep as Butterfly. John Welsh Young Is the grower. Carnations and Easter lilies are also features. Virtor Groshens is sending very fhoice Mrs. Russell to the Leo Nies- GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses Phone Main 1345. P. O. Box 60S. 444-446 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ( tiiiiiiiMiitinimiiiiiinniniiuitinnnninriiinitiiiiTfMiiMiirrnfiiifitHiiiiiijiiiiiiimniiiinmk" VlioMe Rover M&rKets Philadelphia, Feb. Roses, Beauty, special ....75 fancy 20. Mrs. Clias. Russell.. 20 Killarney 15 Hadley 25 Sunburst 20. Wards 15. Ophelia 20. Columbia . . 25 Adlantum 1 Asparagus, bunches Asparagus Strings Calendulas 6 Cattley Easter Lily of Smilax Snapdragons, per doz 1 Mignonette 6 Violets Callas 20 et Pe i Spur Daffodils Pittsburgh, Feb. Beauty, spl., per doz fey., per doz Kil No. 1, per doz ney Maryland " Sunburst 8 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6. " Russell 15, Columbia 12, Ophelia 10. Hilda 8. " Premier 15. Madam Butterfly ...12. Carnations 8. Cattleyas. each Cypripedium, per doz Easter Lilies Perns, per 1.000 Galax, per 1,000 Plumosus, per bunch Sprengerl, per bunch Calendulas 3 Sweet Peas 2 Narcissus Paper Whites... Yellow Violets 1. Baby Primroses 'Smilax, per doz. strings... Jonquils Valley 8, Pussy Willow Tulips 6. Preesias 8. 00@100.00 00® 60.00 00@ 50.00 .00® 25.00 00® 60.00 00® 30.00 00® 25.00 00® 30.00 00® 40.00 00® 40.00 00® 1.60 .60 .76® 1.00 .00® 8.00 00® 10.00 .75(5) 1.00 .00® 26.00 00® 12.00 36 .60® 2.00 .00® 8.00 75® 1.00 .00® 35.00 .50® 4.00 00® 12.00 00® 12.00 Per 100 12.00 9.00 7.60 6.00 00® 20.00 00® 20.00 00® 20.00 00® 16.00 00® 40.00 00® 36.00 00® 26.00 00® 20.00 00® 40.00 00® 30.00 00® 10.00 1.50 6.00 26.00 4.00 2.00 .50 .60 00® 4.00 00® 4.00 6.00 10.00 00® 1.60 1.60 4.00 10.00 00® 10.00 sen Co. American Beauty roses, fine white lilac and cattleyas are leading specialties here. The sympathy of the trade is ex- tended to Benny Gibbs in the death of his mother the past week. J. Otto Thilow and G. A. Strohlein, of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., are in Porto Rico on vacation. K. :0 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 8 00 Lilac, per bch 1.50® 2.50 Acacias, cut. per bch 3.00® 5.00 Narcissus Paper White, doz. .25® .60 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs, per doz 50® Callas. rer doz 1.50tf dnz strin Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® Violets 35 @ Stevia, 6 bchs Dasies. yellow 3.00® Iris, per doz 3.00® Tulips, per doz 30® Mignonette, per doz 75® .. .50® 4.00 2 50 3.00 .75 1.00 4.00 4.00 Wallflowers Buddlii Freesia per doz per doz .60® Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 2«th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Watkins Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bonvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass'n. J. J. COAN, lac. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 6891 Watkins Vf V L 31 and 43 W 18th St., NCW lOlK 4422 Telephones 4423 Watkiru D. J. Pappu, Pre*. United Cut Flower Co,, ■■•■ WHOLESALERS 111 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE j |m J WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Blag 1 ., 6th Av. and "W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising 1 . 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 ol Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for Illus- trated catalog of Gram isd Florals' Stsfsta, 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Afenfton the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to Sullivan Bros, ft Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK Novelties Roses All Seasonable Flowers 164 The American Florist. Feb. 5; to be keen, some magnificent displays, such as were never seen at any previ- ous show, may be expected. The class carries an appropriation of $4,000 for award, and a special sweepstakes prize of $500, in addition for the ex- hibit judged to be the most meritori- ous of all in the class. Staging of these exhibits will be made on the first day of the exhibition. One or two novelty classes are fea- tured this year. There is a class for "a bird bath, with a planting- arrange- ment at base not to exceed three feet in 'diameter." This class, which is open to all, does not appear in the official final schedule, but is an extra, the prize for which is offered by the Garden Club of America. Another extra class is to be known as the "window box class." This also is an open class, and should particularly at- tract florists. The public generally should be interested in window boxes, especially that portion of it having house fronts but no gardens. It has been arranged that the window boxes staged in this class be given the ut- most prominence; in fact, it is practi- cally decided to place them upon the ledges about the stairways of the principal entrance. A third extra fea- ture is one, which, for want of a better name just now may be called the "back yard garden," although "fore- court garden" might be just as appro- priate. This display will be of the "before and after" character, showing conditions with and without a garden. Specially painted backgrounds will be relied on for effect in this case, one of them supplemented with a real garden planting. Florists having novelties in the way of roses, carnations, sweet peas, or any other flowers are urged to make stagings in the classes provided. Many hundreds of florists from all sections of the country make a point of visit- ing this show and will be interested in such stagings. The classes for decorated tables are confined to private and amateur grow- ers. This year there is to be a com- petition on each day of the show, ex- cepting the last. The tea garden will again be a lead- ing feature, and in it, various social functions have been planned to take place. This year the garden will be located at the western end of the main floor. With the tea garden location thus changed, desirable space becomes available for trade exhibits on the second floor, Lexington avenue front. At previous shows, many would-be exhibitors have expressed desires for locations in this section of the build- ing, which is easily approached and in many respects fully as desirable as some of the locations on the main floor. The trade section of the show will be quite as extensive as that of any previous show, if not more so. Most of the "regulars" are in the list of exhibitors, and there are several new- comers. The American Dahlia Society has taken quarters where dahlia en- thusiasts can gather, and the Women's National Farm and Garden Associa- tion will similarly have quarters "wherein to meet its members 'and friends. Those who have taken space in the trade exhibition are extremely optimistic as to the attendance at the show, the drastic changes made in the general layout of the exhibition being such as to insure something different from what has gone before. The fol- lowing are among the exhibitors who have already reserved space in the trade section : THE EXHIBITORS A. T. Boddington Co., Inc., New York; Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; Schloss Bros. Ribbons, Inc., New York; Max Schling, Inc., New While the firm name has changed. the name of our florist- Iboxes remains the same — Bulis Florist- Boxes. These boxes come to you knocked down flat and occupy little space. They may be reshipped many times. The corners of the covers clasp like a glove and hold tight. The sides of the boxes are held in position by "fish- hook" fasteners while being filled. No glue or tools needed. Write "Gay- lord" for prices. Well-filled warehouses containing boxes in stock sizes, and our location at the Terminal Yards in St. Louis, the commercial center of the country, make "Gaylord" the logical headquar- ters for corrugated boxes. Let "Gay- lord" figure on your requirements for stock or special made-to-order boxes. Robert Gaylord, Inc. Dept. "N" Mo. State Life Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Branch Offices: York; Chas. H. Totty Co., Inc., Madi- son, N. J.; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn.; Roman J. Irwin, New York; F. R. Pierson, Tarry town, N. Y.; Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., New- burg-, N. Y.; George L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I.; W. F. Leary, New Rochelle, N. Y.; J. C. Kraus. Cast Stone Works, New York; Lord & Burn- ham Co - ., Irvington, N. Y.; I. J. String- ham, Glen Cove, N. Y.; Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Paterson, N. J.; S. P. Townsend Co., Orange, N. J.; A. T. De La Mare Co., New York; Hitchings Co., Elizabeth, N. J.; Fulper Pottery Co., Flemington, N. J.; C. H. Allender, New York; Doubleday, Page & Co.. Garden City, N. Y. ; Maurice Fuld. Inc., New York; Ideal Power Lawn Mower Co., Lansing, Mich.; R. & J. Farquhar, Boston, Mass.; The Davey Tree Ex- pert Co., Kent, O.; B.Hammond Tracy Wenham. Mass.; The Cloche Co., New York; The Skinner Irrigation Co./ Troy, O. : The Florists' Exchange, New York; H. B. Marinelli, Montvale, N. J.; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago- New York; Bartlett Tree Expert Co.. Stamford, Conn.; Hartmann-Sanders Co., New York; Quality Brands Co., Cleveland, O., T. E. Nevins, New York; Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago; L. J. Reuter Co., Boston, Mass.; Pontiac Lawn Mower Co., Detroit, Mich.; Cook & Swan Co., New York; Campbell Irri- gation Co., Woodbury. N. J.; W. C. Duckham, Madison, N. J.; Henshaw Floral Co., Supply Dept., New York; Niagara Sprayer Co., New York: W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York; Women's National Farm & Garden Association, New York; Mrs. J. Van Rensallaer 1921. The American Florist. 165 CHICAGO CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers We have pleased you in the past Remember us in the future. Satisfactory service guaranteed. All orders placed for Valentine's Day will be given the personal atten- tion of the managers in charge. We Are On The Job Night and Day. ISTS Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. Southeast Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. | !l!l!lli:ill!!l!llllllli!llllll!!|l|ill!l!ll!l!!llll!!il!llttUi[li £$$3S$$$$S393$5$ 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. We are located in the heart of Chicago, and make all deliveries in the city and suburbs Cramer, New York: Excello Manufac- turing Co., Cleveland, O.; W. S. Daniels, New York; Garden Chemical Co., New York; E. Gillett, New York; A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass.; American Dahlia Society, New York: Runlite Co., Ithaca, N. Y. ; National As- sociation of Gardeners, New York; Gardener's Chronicle, New York; E. F. Hodgson Co., Boston-New York; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.; Werth- eimer Co., New York; Russin & Co., New York; John G. Scheepers, Inc., New York; International Garden Club. New York; W. F. Kasting Co., Buf- falo, N. Y. ; and Rosedale Nurseries, Tarrytown, N. Y. i John Young, Sec'y. Providence, R. I. AMPLE SUPPLY EXCEEDS DEMAND. Trade during the past week has been good but the supply exceeds the demand. Pot plants, including tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, are making their appearance and sell on sight. Roses are still up in price. Carna- tions are good but prices have been low during the week, several growers having extra cuts and could not dis- pose of all of them to advantage. Hugo DeWilt has sold his green- houses to Mr. Butler and after an ex- tended vacation will engage in forestry and landscape gardening. The Colonial Flower Shop is mak- ing a fine display of orchids in its windows. H. A. T. "Windsor. Ont. — Charles R. Tuson, well known florist of this city, who served as mayor for one term, is again a candidate for the office at the com- ing election. Decatur. III. — R. A. Simmen. of La Salle, has taken a half interest in the Andrew Peterson establishment, but will remain at his present location until a manager is employed or his business there d'-- x>sed of. 166 The American Florist. Feb. 5, 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. MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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 Diat. Bell ph. 2189 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. -^5*^ Begerow's < ^^ > 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,lnc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and pi Main. at attention. Phones 270-271 Vention the American Florist when writing ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Flowers and Service Mention the American Florist when writing BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F\ T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. . | S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Aode. jod service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries i n BuIialu,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Member! of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Mai s n tore- Lewis Ave Cor. Hanctck St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Florist. °-L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL (Members F. T. D.) 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 Tad ties lor shipping Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C Louise Flower Shop Conneetictit Ave. at N. St.. ?f. W. Miss Louise W. Dougherty. Proprietress Phoned— Franklin 3579. 3841. 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. EYRBS FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET 192 1. The American Florist. 167 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 ! ^&d£ FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Beat Facilities In the Cltj Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders tor Chicago^ All orders rarpfullv filled '^HICA**- GEORGE ASMUS.Mgf. Wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of florists' Te'.etrracb Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, SSKKfl?' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FlOWerS DtllYBiCd Anywneii. Phone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Kansas City, Mo. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street VVc Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Flowers in the City. We Please the People. Home Phone: Main 3652 Bell Phone: Main 1084 Mention the American Florist when icriting New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago H. N. BRUNS 3040 West Madison St , Chicago T elegraph, Telephone and Mall Orders Given Fiorrpt £rd Careful Attention Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Q r |-lfli)E A».RAN(,n TO DUlVtR FLO- CITIES AT HOME. AMD ABROAD AN0 l OH AIL. LEAVING V OR ARRIVING *- STEAMSHIPS ' I'BOM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. PROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. February T. FROM BALTIMORE. Manhattan, I. M. M. Nines lLondon-Hainburs I A Hi.-, GUI February 8. ;ird-Anchor Line I Londo February !). FROM BALTIMORE, Zvldvk. Holland - America Line (Rotterdam). FROM NEW ORLEANS, Isabella. Porto Porto Rico Line (San Juan-Ponce) February 10. Drottningholm. Swedish - American Line (Gothenburg). Londonier, Belgisin Line (Antwerp). Meissonier, Belgian Line (Havre-Rouen). February 11. Cabo-Creux, Ybarra Line (Barcelona-Mar- seille). February 12. FROM BOSTON, Caledonian. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Maryland, 1. M. M. Lin-., (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Wathena, I. M. M. Lines I Antwerp-Hamburg). FROM NEW ORLEANS, Nevisian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Galahad, I. M, M. Lines (Glasgow). Ryndam, Holland-America Line (Rotter- Vasconia. Ounard-Anehor Line (Liverpool). Coamo, Porto Rico Line (San Juan-Ponce). Itelgic. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Valacia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). T.apland. I. M. M. Lines (London). Montana. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). WARK, I. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 30 East Randolph Street Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. lention the American Florist when writing MADISON STo OHXCA©© Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. HLEX. S. GEORGE <^^s_>v (Not Incorporated) 5itom.l? FLORAL ARTIST florid) 423-125 Richmond Terrace ^-~ — (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders lor flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. Oak Park, III. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 168 The American Florist. Feb. 5, 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. ,££#£2? NewRochell^N.Y.M^s KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWers Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. 15 onS?Hi« 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 For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly 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 Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists* Telegraph 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 LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Fining Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. T. — Byres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. T. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — 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 — H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madison St. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exch. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central ^Floral Co., B'way. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Greenville, S. C. — Rodgers 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. __ Memphis. Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami, Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's, Incorporated. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nur. Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New Rochelle, N. Y. — New Tork Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David. Clarke's Sons. New York — Evans. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J.- — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. 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. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- eet 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. Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. WICHITA, Kansas ^arr" W. H. CULP & COMPANY 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. Washington, D. C. — Blackistone. Inc. Washington, D. C. — Ceo. 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. — Littlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 169 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. BUNYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists Phones: Rhinelander 107-420—775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS & CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W, Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT IXOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1562-1653 Colnmbna. Mention the American 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 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear* of most exclut ve residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraphic orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing ^=m BARB 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members 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 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mall or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when toriting 170 The American Florist. Feb. 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. Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Aveim . Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florisf Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Elorls-te* Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Order* In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing IVIOLCTS Mention the American Florist when writing Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Order* 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 Washington, D. C. BUCKISTONE,i«c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Go,, ■» 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Riverdale. members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing iiiiiii|i|illli|ijill!iiiBnam Mention the American Florist when writing I Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 last Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. %mmnniniiniii!]iuuiiii)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiPiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,i»c. v. t. d. 799 p ark Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist wh en writing J. W. RODGERS Elk.' BDiidins. Dn v+an fl 4 South Jefferson Street. UajlUIlj *J. Telegraph order, for Dayton will recelT. our immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 171 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. Los Angeles, Calif."™™? £ O.CSAAKE § FLORIST jj We Solicit Telegraph Orders. ■C Regular Trade Discount 5 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. ■pie Park 8. E. CUIUS, frmltnl 1 lOlCll V-0. C. P. NElMAN, Secretin. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McOee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BJUIMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Micllicran Orders will be eare- iTinnigan uaiT aaca fOT by HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florist, of Grand Rapid.. Chicago rar DETROIT Central Floral Co. If 2 N St te CHICAGO 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best service In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Fl orist, Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T. D. Seattle-Rosaia Bros. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST ^^eTuSdU.^" CLEVELAND 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 WASHINGTON D. C. 1214 r STNW WASMINQTOKOa Glides* Members of Florists' Talegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250.000 Square Feet of Modern Gliu, First-class stock and service. Usual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho. Members of Florist.' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray. 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rodgers Flower Shop Ottaray Hotel, GREENVILLE, S. (J. Member of Florist.' Telegraph Delivery. hEaIPof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town or city within 150 miles of Newark. Telephone Market 484 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Souses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER IV. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta, Flowers delivered In City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK, N. Y. 644 Lexington Ave., near 56th St. E VA N S FLOWERS CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg. Pa. Night and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. 172 The American Florist. Feb. 5, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. J' nes, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston. Mass, Counsel. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21. 192.. The nominal price of bags at Chi- cago. February 2, was $32.00. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park. N. Y., says business is opening- up well. Large lots of lily of the valley pips arriving at New York this week were sold for freig-ht and duty. Grass and clover seed tariff hearings, paragraph 595, will be held at Wash- ington, D. C, February 11-12. Some seedsmen - are omitting cata- logues this season, others presenting their offers through local newspapers. Rochester, N. Y. — Considerable damage resulted from fire recently at the establishment of Cushman & Co. Visited New York : J. C. Vaughan, Chicago: Ed. Reynolds, Crawfords- ville, Ind.; Chas. P. Guelf, Cambridge, N. Y. J. Chas. McCullough and family, Cincinnati, O., and A. T. Ferrell and wife, Saginaw, Mich., are at Palm Beach, Fla. The Department of Agriculture re- port on the misbranding of red top seed is out with the names of 33 offending firms. New Orleans, La. — The J. Steck- ler Seed Co. says that January busi- ness is much better than that of last year. Visited Chicago : J. S. Michael of the Sioux City Seed Co., Sioux City, la.; Carl Chesmore, of the Chesmore Seed Co., St. Joseph, Mo. Washington, D. C. — It is certain that alfalfa seed growers will be heard in an appeal for a duty on this article, now on the free list. What about sunflower? Is it a flower? Richmond, Va. — T. W. Wood & Sons report trade quite satisfactory, and they are looking forward to a good spring business, notwithstand- ing the low prices at which cotton and tobacco were marketed. Baltimore, Md. — It is estimated the total amount of unsecured creditors of J. Bolgiano & Son, in bankruptcy, will not exceed $750,000, and of this amount $550,000 in claims have elected to take stock in the new corporation. The^S. S. Rotterdam, which arrived at New York, January 19, brought nine additional bulb men, making a total now in this country of 219 accord- ing to a party, who keeps a record of these doings. Some people figure that it is costing the Dutchmen $250,000 to book the American business. Tariff Hearings. In last week's issue, page 124, we gave condensed report of the views presented in the tariff hearings at Washington, D. C, by J. C. Vaughan, of VanghaiVs Seed Store, Chicago and New York, chairman of the American Seed Trade Association customs and tariff committee, Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., F. P. Lilly, of the Chas. H. Lilly Co., Seattle, Wash., and the representatives of the Society of American Florists, Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, and J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. We now re- produce Mr. White's statement in full, as follows : kirby b. white on garden seed tariff. "D. M. Ferry & Co. are large growers of garden seeds in the United States; also we are large importers of garden seeds that can be grown satisfactorily and economically abroad. We protest aginst making import duties on gar- den seeds high enough to enable Amer- ican growers to continue to realize war prices. For example, a tariff of 27 cents per pound is desired by Puget Sound cabbage seed farmers. The Un- derwood tariff rate is six cents per pound; the Payne Law rate was eight cents per pound; the Dingley rate (ad valorem) averaged about five cents per pound. It is alleged that the present difficulty of Puget Sound growers to secure orders is due to the possibility of importing low priced seeds, and that a high duty is needed to enable the American farmers to restore prices of 1918. We believe, on the contrary, that the present slump in demand for cab- bage seed is not due to foreign compe- tition, but to abnormal production in America, resulting from the over-stim- ulation of war prices. "A duty of seven and three-quarters cents per pound has been requested on spinach seed. The rate is now one cent per pound. Spinach seed was never grown in this country on a large scale before the war. The normal price abroad is from five cents to ten cents per pound. The price charged by Wash- ington growers durinjj the war was 35 cents per .pound. "We submit that if an increase to four and one-half times the present duty on cabbage seed and seven and three-quarters times the duty on spin- ach seed succeeded in maintaining war prices on these two items, the tax on the consumer would be out of all pro- portion to the benefit derived by the grower. The tariff on garden seeds might be increased 50 per cent without much protest. An increase of 400 to 700 per cent, we submit, is going too far. Under present tariff rates, or rates slightly higher, the seed growing industry in the United States has de- veloped along normal lines. Such items as can be produced here profitably be- Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California cause of climatic advantages, will con- tinue to be produced. Such items as normally ought to be grown in Europe, because of peculiarities of climate, or for other reasons, might well be per- mitted to be grown there fpv our use. If America is to market its surplus abroad, Europe must have goods to offer us in exchange. We can think of no commodities that might be ad- mitted into this country more advan- tageously than those things which we cannot economically produce." FARWELL P. LILLY'S ARGUMENT. A continuation of specific rates of duty on seeds, and increases in the rates on a number of varieties, was asked by Farwell P. Lilly, who in addition to his own firm, appeared in behalf of the Skagit Valley Seed Growers' Association, the Abling Seed Farms, Inc., and the Puget Sound Seed Growers' Association. "Our industry is already feeling seriously the effects of competition from the seed growers of Germany, Holland, France, England, Denmark, Sweden and Japan," Mr. Lilly told the committee, and is appealing for an in- crease in the tariff rates on garden seeds over the rates carried in the present laws. "We are facing active competition from abroad, a competi- tion which has been increasing stead- ily since the war. Today. Japan is reaching out for the seed trade of the United States. They point out that with the cheap labor, they can grow seed at a lower cost than any other country in the world. "Washington is one of the largest producers of garden seeds in the United States. During the war we, like other industries, needed no pro- tective duty, but since trade with Eu- rope has been resumed, our old com- petitors have been making heavy in- roads into the American market, while Japanese competition has never abated. Importations of garden seed are increasing rapidly and American production is correspondingly declin- ing. "We urge these changes in rates, in the belief that they are necessary to preserve the seed-growing industry of the state of Washington, one of our chief agricultual industries, as well as the industry in other states. Without this measure of protection, the seed growers of Germany, Holland, Den- mark, France, England, Sweden and Japan, and their agents, will be able Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers ol Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. B„ ^ ^ 1 ^ __ Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. § Cl *§ | Q || Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parslet, (,'elert, Endive, Salsift and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IT! P a II V, lllC. 1921. The American Florist. 173 Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES ' Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon , Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Offloe and Warehouse FREMONT, NEB. Growing Station, ROCKY FORD, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing J. G. ROBINSON SEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbe loupe. Watermelon, Squash and Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Se a, Canta- Pumpkin d Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing to continue using the United States as the dumping- ground for their seed, produced at a far less cost than the cost of prouction in the United States, and they can further, by taking ad- vantage of the difference in exchange, continue to undersell the American growers in the American market, at a large profit to themselves, and at the expense of a legitimate American industry." Philadelphia Seed Trade. Manager Clark, of H. A. Dreer's flower seed department, reports early buying very encouraging, being far ahead of last year. All seedsmen's catalogues are out earlier this season, which coupled with favorable weather, has started flower lovers to thinking of their gardens. The florist trade is also on the job," many large orders having been placed. European staples in flower seeds are slow in arriving. Lobelia, which growers like to get in early, is not yet available and others are anxiously awaited. C. W. Gloeckner. manager of the flower seed department of the Henry F. Michell Co., finds a very strong de- mand, and earlier this year, for all kinds of florists' seeds. A large force is now at work in this department with a total of 125 employes in the building. The annexation of the ad- joining building, which the firm now also occupies, has greatly increased facilities. W. Atlee Burpee & Co. report good early business with orders of increased size. This firm's catalogue carried an offer of 10 per cent for January and February orders. New York Seed Trade. Arthur C. Nellis, formerly known among the seedsmen of this city, in connection with what was called the New York Market Gardener's Associ- ation, died suddenly in Flower hospital on January 26, following an operation for hernia. He was 62 years old and had made his home at West New Brighton, Staten Island. The grass seed dealers here, as well as elsewhere, have suffered heavy losses from the decline in prices of grasses and clovers. Frank Woodruff and wife are win- tering in Florida. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout America. Office: Cambridge, New York CO* WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS3s= — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" CALIFORNIA EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N.J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnril Pnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. mMIUIH, Ulinfl . I Return Envelopes j I Catalogue Envelopes | Seed Packets I Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. ! FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. ritiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiimmmiiii LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY GEORGE R. PEDBICE & SON PEDRIOKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant. Tomato, Okra, As- parfltcus. Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Eeans, Cabbage, Cauliflower. Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS lUllllHUliiiir,::' . iiMiiinilllltlllli^ Lily of the) Valley Pips) EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION | Size GERMAN "LUBECR" PIPS 1 Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application. | J.M.THORBURN&CO. | 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY ! GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed moomsdale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century in producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal- Contract grrowera 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. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and VegetableSeeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience. All Seasonable Varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City 174 The American Florist. Feb. 5, Worth of 1STERS from 2 pounds of PAKRO SEED New Braunfels, Texas, January 9, 1921 The Seedtape Co., Newark, N. J.: Dear Sirs:— Please send me prices on Aster and other flower seeds. The seeds I got Jrom you last year did flne, and I want more of your seed. I shipped over $400.00 worth of flowers from 2 lbs. of your Aster Seed. Yours truly, H. C. Locke, Florist. Let us quote on your requirements. All Leading Varieties Flowers and Vegetables. Best quality. Attractive prices. Send for list today. AMERICAN SEED & SEEDTAPE GO. NEWARK, N. J. For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send yonr inquiries to HURST & SON 15% Houndsditch LONDON, ■ . ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House. 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROT, OAI,. WHOLESALE 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 L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALLFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN seeds $4.00 I 10,000 seeds $36.00 seeds.., 19.00 I 25,000 seeds 85.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED seeds $1.50 | '10,000 seeds $12.60 25. (Mill ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Blush Pink . Tr. Pkt. ..$0.25 $1.00 . . .26 1.00 Dark Blue 26 1.00 Light Blue ... .25 1.00 Rose Pink White Mixed pkt. Oz. .$0.25 $1.00 . .25 1.00 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Tr. Pkt. Oz. Lavender $0.40 $2.26 Purple 40 2.25 Rose Pink 40 2.25 Shell Pink 40 2.25 White 40 2.25 Mixed 40 2.00 Oz. PETUNIA Tr. Pkt. Graiidiflora fringed $0.50 .... California Giants 50 .... Monstrosa (Michell's) 1.00 Dwarf Inimitable 50 $1.50 Rosy Morn 50 2.00 Double Fringed Mixed, Per 500 seeds, $1.25; $2.00 per 1000 seeds. PHLOX DRCMMONDII Tr. Pkt. Oz. Dwarf Cecily $0.50 $1.75 Fireball 40 2.00 Snowball 40 2.00 Choice Mixed 40 2.00 SALVL4. America or Globe of Fire Bonfire Zurich Splendens Tr. Pkt. $0.50 VERBENAS Mammoth Fancy Blue. . Mammoth Fancy Pink. . . Mammoth Fancy Scarlet. Mammoth Fancy Striped Mammoth Fancy White. . Mammoth Fancy Mixed . .30 $4.00 2.50 4.00 1.50 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.25 VINCA Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alba $0.15 $0.75 Alba Pura 15 .75 Rosea 15 .75 Mixed 15 .60 Also all other Seasonable Seeds. Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List — It's Free. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., &$£ l &, Philadelphia, Pa. DE GRAAFF BROS., Ltd. (Inc. with S. A. Van Konynenhurg & Co.) N00RDWYK, HOLLAND Hyacinths, Tulips, Iris, Daffodils, Crocus, Etc. Novelties and Seedlings a Specialty! K EL WAY'S SEED CATALOGUE TOR 1921 has been posted. Get your copy and keep it for reference. All inquiries will receive prompt attention. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, England 1921. The American Florist. 175 Lily of the Valley For Easter NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. | Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 600 X $35.00 per 1000 * 20.00 per 500 * * I carry over 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make !|! shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. * If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. $8.00 per 250 T 4.00 per 100 * * * * H. N. BRUNS, 3032=42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. i LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chioaeo. Deover, To- ronto aud New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T. R. BEGONIA bulbs ; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAFFIA, natural and colored; VALLEY PIPS, Dutch and German type: Rosa Multiflora JAPONIC A Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 1921. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO, VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of (all list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Canary Seed==="MeI=0=Dee" Brand Composed of proper proportions of Canary, Millet, Sweet Rape and Poppy Seed. Price: 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. Wholesalers Get 25% Off These Prices. Put It in your store and watch the sales. Samples sent on request. NEW YORK BIRD FOOD CO., 150 Nassau St., NEW YORK CITY Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 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. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips. Growing- Crops Given Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODOER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago jiiiiimiiiiiimiimimimiiiiiimiimimirmiimiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiimiiimillllllllini | DUTCH BULBS ] (Standard Bulb Company [ 1 BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. 176 The American Florist. Feb. 5, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louiiiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Caahraan, Owatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1931. Ottawa, III. — Lohr Bros., florists, of West Ottawa, have purchased land which will be used for nursery purposes. Newport, R. I. — V. A. Vanieck, of the Rhode Island Nurseries^, left for Europe recently, and will be abroad until April 1. New York. — Dr. Whitman H. Jordan, for 25 years a director of the Geneva agricultural experiment station, has tendered his resignation. Illinois State Nurserymen's Association. The next meeting- of the Illinois State Nurserymen's Association will be held at the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, February 9-10. The interesting pro- gramme includes addresses and papers as follows : Address of President A. M. Augustine, Normal; "Activities of the Bureau of Plant Industry," by P. A. Glenn. Urbana; "Readjustment and the Nurseries," by Miles Bryant, Princeton; "Selling Understocks to Farmers and Fruit Growers," by Lloyd Stark, Louisiana, Mo.: "Not Re- adjustment but Expansion," by M. Mierisch, Glenview; "Making ail In- come Report," by W. F. Kramp. Chi- cago; "Value of the U. S. A. Bureau of Plant Industry to Nurserymen;" Dr. K. F. Kellerman, Washington, D. C; "Nursery Spraying," Prof. W. S. Brock. ITrbana. New England Nurserymen's Association. The New England Nurserymen's As- sociation held its annual meeting at the American House, Boston, Mass., January 25-27, the sessions being well attended and an interesting pro- gramme presented. The following offi- cers were elected to serve during the ensuing year: J. K. M. L. Farquhar, president; E. F. Coe, vice-president; S. A. Robinson, secretary; V. A. Vani- cek, treasurer. Executive committee : Stephen Hoyt, D. Webster Dow and Homer N. Chase. Six names were added to the membership list. NEW ARBORETUM PROPOSED. A resolution for the establishment of a botanical garden and arboretum of not less than 1,000 acres, near Washington, D. C. for the purpose of growing and classifying all varieties of trees and plants available for Amer- ican horticulturists, was passed unan- imously. The association voted also to instruct its members to write their respective senators and congressmen urging them to exert their influence in . having congress furnish a fund for the maintenance and development of such an arboretum. The need of nursery training in schools and colleges as a factor in the promotion of the business, was out- lined by Professor Frank A. Waugh of the Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege, who admitted, however, that prac- tical experience is, in the last analysis, the best teacher. For this reason he suggested a system whereby students could be placed in nurseries and thus learn the relationship between the theoretical and the practical, while still in the apprenticeship class. Eu- ropean horticulturists, he said, have devised a similar plan with beneficial results, both to the students and to the horticulturists themselves. . MARKET WELL SUPPLIED. Bulbous stock, such as hyacinths, tulips, daffodils and narcissi, are crowding the market at present. Yel- low marguerites, freesia, pansies, my- osotis, cornflowers and sweet peas are in great demand. Choice pussy wil- lows are coming in at the present time and retail at $1.50 per dozen. Carnations are good in quality but the supply is limited. Roses are excellent. Lily of the valley is so abundant that it reminds one of pre-war days. Tran- sient trade has been fair, but there ^imimuiuiiuiuililimiltilliii i> mi! !i:t! uniuiHiii i ii:::!mi; (Peach Trees] | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | | 60,000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted ! 1 W. T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio | R(1lllMlltll1lll1IIIUIIIIII1tlllIII11linillllllllllIllllllllll1ll1lllllll1IIIIIIIllM1lll11ll1llll.^ Mention the American Florist when writing Myrobalan Seedling Stocks Grown in California, U. S. A. Can book orders for immediate delivery, in 5/9 and 4/6 ra/m grades. No. 1 stock, fine for bench grafting or lining out to bud. Gregory Bros. Nursery Go. MARYSVILLE, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. The CjoNES CO Robert Pyle. Pres. Anl.Wintzer,Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings, $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid for 50c. SURP'US Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's* Choice 8tock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings. Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000.0U0 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New. rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., %l Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS — LARGEST GROWERS' IN AMERICA E EBB E'BHBEEIEIE'E BBS ESQ 3 53 23? . : J3EE>SSE New Seed Just Received Ampelopsis Veitchii : Pkt 10c Oz 40c Lb J Clematis Paniculata | Trade Pkt 10c m Lb $4.00 Trade Pkt 10c OZ. 40c Lb $3.00 Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store new york iSHhMSESESSSH^IhIsJH^ 1921. The American Florist. 177 CALADIUMS The kind with real sound center shoots. 7 inch 100, $ 4.50 1000, $ 40.00 5 7- 9 inch 9-11 inch TUBEROSES 7.50 14.00 70 OO 125.00 ICO 1000 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 In ... $2.75 $25.00 Dwarf excelsior Peail, 1st size, 4-6 in.... 4.00 35 00 Variegated Leaved, single 3.75 32.50 Well cured, free frcm rot. too 1000 Albino, early single white $3.75 $32.50 Armstrorg's Ever Blooming 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 GLADIOLUS Grown on our own farms from our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded, True to Name. 1000 America. First $27. uO America, Medium 22.00 Chicago Whlce, First 35.00 Chicago White, Meol-im 30.00 Haliy, F.rst 40.00 Haiiy, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25 00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 2O.0O Mrs. F. Pend eton, First SO 00 Mrs. F. Pei dleion, Meolum. 45.00 Write for special prices en Planting Stock in Black Bu Diets and first two sizes of White Bulblets SPRING TRADE LIST READY. 1000 Niagara, First $45.00 Niagara, Medium 40. « O Mad Monneret, First 3 .OO Mad. Monneret, Medium 25.00 Sihwaben, First 60.00 senwoben, Medium 5voo Peace, First 45 00 Florist Mixed. First 25.00 Ralnb>w Mixed, First 4".0O Standard Mx d, Firs' 22.00 Standard MAiJ.W \1CL 1UU Fragrans, three-year-old $100.00 per 100 CH0R1ZEMA, 3H-'n. pots at 35.0O per 100 Best French and German Varieties of Hydrangeas Ready lor Shipment Now. Pot-Grown. 454-ln $3S.OOperiOO 6«-In S 75.00 per 100 5and5'.-in 45.00 per 100 7-ln 100.00 per 100 6-in 50.00 per 100 Cash with Order, Please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, iiiSlSSSlKft Mention the American Florist when writing Wm. K. Harris 65th St. and Springfield Ave, WEST PHILADELPHIA, - - PA. Wholesale Grower of Blooming and Decora tive Plants. Bird's Nest and Polypodium Ferns, Cyclamen, Primula Malacoides, Etc., are es- pecially fine. Price list on application. CYOI/AMEN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2H in. Cyclamen, at 810.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 8,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at 820.00 and 825.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in Cyclamen, at »4n.oo per ion. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, "K?" 178 The American Florist. Feb. 5, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, 0., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Eapids Mich., Treas. Potato and onion prices remain quiet. SlNOLA, Mexico is shipping carloads of tomatoes to the west. Tomatoes are coming to New York from the Canary Islands. THE establishment of central mar- kets for perishable food products in all large cities, ard the setting up of a federal licensing system applicable to all dealers in such foods at such mar- kets, is proposed by the federal trade commission in its annual report to congress. It is declared federal action is necessary to avoid unfair and waste- ful practices, with consequent effect on prices. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, February 1. — Cucumbers, 2-dozen box, $6.00 to $7.50; celery, square crate, $1.25 to $1.50; leaf let- tuce, per tomato box, 30 to 35 cents; tomatoes, per 10-pound box, $2.50 to $3.50; radishes, dozen bunches, $1.00 to $1.25. New York, January 31. — Celery, per dozen stalks, 15 to 75 cents; cucum- bers, per dozen $4.00 to $4.50; mush- rooms, $1.00 to $1.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 45 cents; lettuce, per 4-dozen box, $2.00 to $3.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $7.00. Garden Tractors. At the recent convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, at Columbus, O., probably ■the most interesting exhibit was the garden tractor. Where a few years ago only one machine was on the mar- ket, .a half dozen types were shown at this meeting. Interesting is the divided opinion of the growers upon this subject. Some are enthusiastic in regard to the merits of the new ma- chines, while others absolutely con- demn them. Still a third party of growers believe these tractors are still in their experimental stage, and that while at present they hardly fill the bill, they will evently come out refined. There is no doubt whatever that two factors enter into this case; one, the man himself, and the other, the condi- tions under which the machine has to be used. This includes both the crop and the soil conditions. Where a large acreage of wheel-hoe crops are man- aged, and soil conditions are right, the tractor no doubt will soon pay. But in mixed market gardening, under present conditions, it is doubtful if we would advise everyone to buy a tractor. Our next door neighbor bought one, used it two hours and set it aside for good. In our own operations, we have from year to year so reduced wheel-hoe crops to correspond with the short- ened supply of labor that at present it would hardly pay us to use a trac- tor for wheel-hoe work. Personally, we have always felt that most garden tractors fill neither bill quite well — they are defective as wheel- hoes and also as horse machines. If we could dispense with our horses en- tirely, things would be different. But since we have taken the horses off the road entirely, we find that our teams are idle one-half of the time, and yet we must have them. Then why should we increase our investment still more, and thereby reduce the working hours of our horses, to a point where the horses become a burden? For rapid and thorough work in heavy crops we have yet seen nothing to beat a good team and a Planet, Jr.. two-row pivot wheel cultivator. Finally, can we find help able to handle and care for a garden tractor, or must the boss do the cultivating himself? These are all serious questions, and anyone in this line of work should consider carefully in which direction Kis interests lie. A large grower of root crops told us : "My tractor is worth five men to me." Marketman. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pages, 5x7, with 36 Illustrations, by F. L, Yeaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Bos- well, N. M. Cloth Bound, $1.00 American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago rjHiimuiiniHiin ■ mi iiimimimmmiMiimlmmiiniinimmimiiiiimimiiniit- I Robert Craig Co. I j HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants I | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. 1 tlHimimniimimimimimiiiimmililiiiiimimimiiiliHimiiiiimmiliiiMjiiiiMlfi Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CANNA8 Good strong plump roots, 'I to 3 eves, Souv. de Ant Crozy, Indiana, 3c; Yel- low King Humbert, Wintzer's Colossal, 4c. Will exchange for Geraniums or R, Carnations. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 inch pots good strong average sized plants at $3.< per 100. GERANIUMS 'Our Specialty) Null, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud, Good short jointed plants from 2 inch pots, at 83.50 per 100; 835.1 per luOO. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, a$zW:$:y. Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Grower of GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPES, CANNAS and all kinds of Bedding Plants by the hundreds- of thousands. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the-American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery " " Per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 }4--in $ 5.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker, Pride of New Castle 10.00 Carolina Lucerna 15.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5-in., $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 2 % -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2 V z -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides. Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni 5.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 5-in. pot plants, $40.00 per 100; 6-in., $60.00 per 100; 8-in„ heavy, $1.50 each. Genistas, a grand block of 5-in. pot stock 40.00 Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2% -in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3 -in. pots 20.00 Roses, special grade for pots, long tops, well ripened, 2-yr. field grown. Excelsa and White Dorothy 35.00 Tausendschon 45.00 Baby Rambler, 2-yr. field grown, No. 1 grade, lighter than our XX grade, but good for 5-in. pots 40.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 1921. The American Florist. 179 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE AI/TERN ANTHERA S . Alternantheras. Aura Nana, flne bushy 2-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash please. Imme- diate delivery. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year, with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. Ardisia Crenulata Rubra, 2-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Cash with order. Quick delivery. FRUITLAND NURSERIES, Augusta, Ga. ASPARAGUS. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1.000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Tuberous rooted. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cov- er page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co.,' 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Begonias. Prima Donna, 4-in., extra strong,' ready for 6-in„ to make room, $25.00 per 100. JOPLIN GREENHOUSE CO.. 2002 Bird St., Joplin, Mo. Begonias, Metallica, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. AH bulbs are first class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own cultures of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. Cannas. Good strong, plump roots. 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. W Coles. Kokomo, Ind. CARNATIONS. Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Maine Sunshine, fine yellow. . $15.00 $120.00 Harvester, splendid white and a free bloomer 16.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 16.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 45.00 Morning Glow 7.00 65.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36-00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 35.00 Rose-pink Enchantress ... 4.00 36.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Rosalia \ 6.00 60.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 46.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 6.00 45.00 Belle Washburn 6.00 46.0.0 Aviator 6.00 36.00 Herald 6.00 40.00 Beacon 5.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 66.00 Crystal White 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 Matchless 4.00 35.H0 White Perfection 4.60 40.00 Send Tour Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St., Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,000 Aviator $4.00 $36.00 Enchantress 4. 00 35.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 36.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best, 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress... 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $46.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Aviator 4. 60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS. CARNATIONS— NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS _ 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $6.00 $46 00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 6.00 46 00 Aviator 4.50 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40 00 Matchless 4.00 36i00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons will be ready to ship February 16. This vari- ety commences to bloom October 1, and will continue three months producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N.Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Colun well-grown plants, Cash with order, boygan, Wisconsin. bian mixture. Strong, 3-in., $10.00 per 100. MATTHEWSON'S. She- Cinerarias. Fine strain of good colors. 4-inch.. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLO- RAL CO.. Denver, Colo. COLEUS. Coleus. Best bedding kinds, 2-inch pots, $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS, Cedar Falls, Iowa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: „ Per 100 From 2%-in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessaiy rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute, Indiana. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About If 180 The American Florist. Feb. 5, CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, Extra heavy plants, well In bloom. 5% off for cash with order. 4-inch $0.30 each 5-inch 60 each 6-inch 75 each Packing charges included. DAVIS FLORAL COMPANY Davenport. Iowa Cyclamen plants, dark colors, no white, strong, sturdy plants, 4-ln., $40.00 to $50.00 per 100; 6-ln.. $76.00 per 100. All ready for shift to larger pots. Packing free in paper pots, securely cleated. PETER PEARSON. 6732-6748 Gunnison St.. Chicago. Cyclamen, assorted. All leading varie- ties. German strain. 2-ln.. $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000. Ready for delivery about March 1. Cash with order. MATTHEW- SON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. Cyclamen for one week only. 2U-ln.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. 3-in., $20.00 and $25.00; 4-ln., $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivlsa. 2-in., ready for 3 or 4-ln.. $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle- FERNS. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2%-in.. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000. Macawli. 2\4-in„ $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 668-670 Wash- ington St., Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Palnesville, O. Ferns, Macawli. Fine plantB from bed, ready for 4-inch at 30c each and ready for 6-Inch at 50c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan. Wisconsin. Ferns. 6-ln., $1.00; 8-ln., $1.50 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 6-ln., $1.60; 6-ln., $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris, 66th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Ferns, Verona. Elegant plants, 4-inch. 25c each; 6-lnch, 60c each; extra strong, 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. R. Vin- cent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. BoBton Ferns, good strong, bushy stock, 6-in.. at 60c Add 5 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL. CO.. Davenport. lo. Ferns, Srnithii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 6-inch, 76c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan. Wis. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2% -In., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns. $1.60 per 1000. Cash. H. BLAU- VELT. Florist. Pontoosuc Lake. Plttsfleld. Mass. Green and bronze galax leaves, $1.66, postage prepaid. F. H. HILL, Highland, Macon Co., N. C. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner, .Ricard, Polte- vlne and Viaud. Good short Jointed plants. 2-ln.. $3.50 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N, Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Good retail colors, well branched. Strong 3-ln. ready for 4-in., $10.00 per 100. JOPLIN GREENHOUSE CO., Joplin. Mo. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. F. D. 8. Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Ebertus. Thomas T. Kent. Mrs. H. E Bothln. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalogue showing some of out varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfleld. California- Gladiolus primulinus with artistically ar- ranged flowers and beautiful oriental col- ors. .Catalogue free upon request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields, Bemus Point, Home Grown Stock Greally 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. HYDRANGEAS. Very fine stock; well established. 4-ln., 10 inches high, 1 heavy stem, Otaska. Gen. Vibraye. $22.00 per 100. Packing free. PETER PEARSON, 6736 Gunnison St., Chi- cago. LILY OP THE VALIiEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from 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 of the Valley, new crop. London Market strain. 1.000 pips. $33.00; case (2.600 pips), $80.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. LYCOPODIUM. Four-pound sample package of my high- grade dyed and prepared Lycopodium will be sent postpaid anywhere in the United States upon receipt of $1.80. JOHN PER- MAN, Catawba. Wis. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all klnda, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit. N. J. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dieners* Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias In existence. Ruffled Monster seed in separate colors, pink, red, varie- gated, white, red with black center pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh, pink frilled, (Pearl of Kentfleld). purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package, 60c. Catalogues wtll be sent free on re- quest. Write for It today. Mr. W. 1. Ferguson, Smiths Falls, On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd. 1919, writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year." Mr. Rudolph Nagel. Lancaster. Pa., under date of Dec. 14th. 1919, writes us: "I had. 'last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO., INC., Kentfleld. California. PANSIES. Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimardeau mixed; large flowering and choice colors. Prepaid by mail, special delivery, $4.00 per 1,000; $17.00 per 6,000. F. DANLEY. Ma- comb, 111. PRIMULAS. Primula Malacoldes Townsendii, 3-in.. $15.00 per 100. Ready to put In 4-in- I'rimula Obconica Giganteum. Our own strain that cannot be surpassed. 3-in., $16.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver. Colo. Primula obconica, 2% -in., good, strong plants at $6.0# per 100; $65.00 per 1.000; 4-in. at 25c: 6-in. at 60c; 6-in. at 76c; Mala- coldes. 2Vi-ln., $6.00 per 100. HENRf SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich Primula obconicas, Grandiflora, Rosea and Kermesina Gig. Rosea and Kermesina. 2%- in„ $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. PETER PEARSON. 6732-6748 Gunnison St.. Chicago. PRIVET. Privet. Iboilum privet, hardy hybrid; cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years. 2-3 ft., $2.60 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft., $1.00 each: summer frame cuttings, 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co., Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven, Conn. ROSES. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS I Order Bench Rose Plants Now I Big Demand I Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $150.00 Milady Bench Plants 16.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Floriat 169 No. State St. Chicago. 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1921. The American Florist. 181 ROSES FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder I Own-root Btock ready for immediate de- livery, $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1,000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison. N. J. Roses. Dorothy Perkins and Excelsa, 2-year field-grown, extra long tops, staked and ripened, $36 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle, O. Roses. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particulars write A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. SEEDS. THE DIENER TOMATO your tomato yield one hundred Ii per cent by raising the new DIENER TOMATO. 30-40 tons of ripe fruit to the acre. This tomato was raised last year all over the United States and Canada with the greatest satisfaction. As smooth as an apple and of a magnifi- cent dark red color. Single tomatoes weigh up to 3 lbs. each. The flesh is more solid than that of any other tomato. The fruit contains very little seed and is solidly filled out. This tomato is free of the acid taste, and for dehydrating, catsup and canning is the best tomato in existence today. The DIENER TOMATO is blight-resist- ing as well as drought-resisting. It will not crack from the rain and will not rot while lying on the ground in wet weather. This tomato will grow in almost any kind of soil and it commences to ripen the first part of August. It is the greatest novelty in the tomato line, and it will soon crowd out the present varieties from the market by its far su- perior qualities. Price of the DIENER TOMATO SEED: Sample pkg., 25c; on»-quarter of an acre pkg., 60c: one acre pkg., $1.50. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfield Marin Co.. Calif. DAHLIA SEED. This seed Is raised from the most up-to- date dahlias in existence. No place in the world have dahlias been brought up to such perfection as they have been around San Francisco. This mixture contains all colors and types of peony, cactus and decorative varieties. The seed we sent out in pre- vious years was highly praised by all who raised dahlias from It; but this seed Is far superior to what we have sent out in pre- vious years. The seedlings will commence to flower two months after sowing and al- most a month earlier than plants raised from bulbs. Price, $0.60 per package. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfield Marin County, Calif. DRACAENA INDIVISA, the true Cordy- line Australia narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 6,000 seeds. $1.00; pound. $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Asparagus plumosus. New crop. 1,000 seeds, $1.25; 6,000 seeds. $6.00; 10,000 seeds, $10.00. Asparagus Sprengerl, 1,000 seeds, $1.00; 6.000 seeds, $4.50; 10,000 seeds. $8.00. a. B. JOHNSON, 1609 Morton street, Alameda, Calif. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michel] Co.. 616-618 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Ampelopeis Veitchii and Clematis Paniculata; new; just received. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McOill & Co.. wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds, Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport. Eng. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin: sweet. flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. t£ S YOU CAN MOVfc Them QUICK IN A REftOV REFERENCE ftD. OEPARTMEIfT Seed growers for the trade. Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford. Conn. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. Januuiy or early February delnery, per 1.000, $4.00; later delivery cheaper. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties and 'prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son. Langport, Eng. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St.. Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France. Seeds. Renowned specialties: remarkable novelties: postpaid catalogues. JH. PA- QUET. grower, Magnan, NICE, (France). 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., Carpinterla. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Slmcn & 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. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. Double June Hefko, rooted cuttings, $16 per 100; $126 per 1000; 2 ft- In.. $17 per 100. T. D. Hetko. Marshfleld, Wis. VINCAS. Vlncas. variegated. 3Vi-ln.. $16.00 per 100. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, Iowa. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg. Mass. Canary Seed — "Mel-O-Dee" Brand. Com- posed of proper proportions of canary, millet, sweet rape and poppy seed. 13c per package: $4.68 per case of 36 packages. New York Bird Food Co., 150 Nassau St.. New York. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.76; 12-in . $2.26: 14-in„ $3.00; 16-in.. $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 2S4-66 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread Is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer. Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half » century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle, O. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 66lh ana Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Neetf In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it 182 The American Florist. Feb. 5, MISCELLANEOUS 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8,60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. "Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000, 90c. postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa, Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Sellgman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St., New York. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight and well rooted. W. T. Mitchell & Son, Beverly, O. FERTILIZERS Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica, N. T f CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000; 3,000 for SI. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, {4.00 per 100 lbs., 16c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gunnison St.. Chicago. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co., Dept. K, 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. 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. 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., Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh. Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed Keller. 122 W. 26th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. 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. 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, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $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. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesvllle, O. Red pots, hanging baskets,- lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery, Idaville, Ind. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. LABELS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K-, Ne«- 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.. Chlcasc Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Dolansky-McDonald Co.. 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. George A., Pekin, 111. Lecakes C. & Bros., New York. Mackie. 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. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T„ Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reid. Edward,. Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan Bros. & Co.. New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. 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. Wittbold. Geo. Co., 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. 183 POUIIRY MANURE r S-LLVfcRI2.ll. Iremier Brand Erst Among Fertilizers Poultry Manure is acknowledged by agriculturists, horticulturists and garden- ers as Nature's Most Efficient Fer- tilizer. It contains more nitrogen, or its equivalent, Ammonia, more available Phosphoric Acid, or its equivalent. Bone Phosphate of Lime, and more Water Soluble Potash than any other manure. It supplies the most plant food in soluble and readily available form. Premier Pulverized Poultry Manure is super- ior to all other manurial fertilizers because of its high analysis and its improved condition as pre- pared by our Special Process. The raw prod- uct is subjected to an intense heat, which elim- inates all surplus moisture and kills every noxious seed germ. It is finally pulverized for easy and even distribution and application. It is organic and stimulates bacterial action. This Wonderful Product is especially adapted for the production of Flowers, Lawns, Fruits and Vegetables. It has all the excellent qualities desired and none that are objectionable, and it Produces Results. Write at once for our interesting fertilizer litera- ture, samples and quotations. All Free. POULTRY FEED COMPANY Dept. K, 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, II!. Mention the American Florist when writing Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive ear and true, became both bevels are oa the tame tide. Can't twist and biealc the glass in driving. Galvan* Ized and will sot rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootherslilce^ It, Order from your dealers Of direct from as. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. HENBT A. DREEB.I 714 Chestnut StTMtVS Fblbdolphln. Mention the American Florist wht Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets, Lann Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. SO. ZANESvTLLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 800 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when ivriting John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ELL. Mention the American Florist when writing WkenVbu Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We' 11 Be There lord,*, fiqrnhamjg. Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S9N, Manufacturers ot Red Pots Before buying write for prloai 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK Ploristts' Supplies: "We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists 1 Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing dard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and aoft scale. PUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel other woi and Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing: to do business with EurODe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog; or other evidence that they belong: to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OP «H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS, ENGLAND. 184 The American Plorist. Feb. 5, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 184 •\lleu J K lt-3 Alpha Floral Co.... 165 Americ'nBulb < o.... 1 Am s icao Sstd & Se.d Tape co 174 AmliDKEC -lo 159 AcdcrsoD S A ...... 166 Areermueller G H Co 149 Apbine vlfg Co 18* Aoollo Flow--r- : boD.t67 Atlantic Grass Seed Co 1 7 3 Baer Julius '71 Barnard vv W Co. ..175 BarnesWJ 168 Bassett&Wsshburn 152 Baumer Aug 171 Baum's Home ol Flowers 168 Baur Window Glass Co. .IV Bayer.dorferH&Co.l!8 Bees Lid 166 Beaerow's 1^6 Berber Bros. 160 BernioR H G 160 Blackistnne Inc .170 Bodeer J &Soos Co. 175 Bohannon Flo Co. ..166 Br am ley & ^on 166 Braslan Seed Gi Co .172 Breitmeyc's I Sons 170 BrennorEdward.... 161 Broadway Florist 169 Brown A J -eed i o .172 Brown Bag Filling Machine Lo 173 Brnns H N 167 17^ Brvin Alonzo J ... 178 BodlongCo] A 153 Bunyard 1<9 BoroeeWA r o 148 California Flo-ists ..1'8 Cnl shanTI& o.. 1«4 Central Floral Co.. ..171 Chir|es"arry. ..162 Chau o\.q ia Flower Fl Id l c Chicauo C«rtnn Co.. 150 Chicago Flower Growers <\ssn 157 Clark F. BSeed Co. 171 Clarke's Sons D 169 Clay »Son II! Coan J 1 161 Co'rs WW 17S Co-ard » lonea^n. 176 Congress Fi'w'rShp '67 Cooke (ieo H 170 Cowee W J HI Cov » C Seed Co.. 175 Cr-lgRoht r V& Culp WH&Co.... 168 Donker Fred A ....1'6 Da'ds^H-" 169 DefVnaff B-os f* Dietsch \ » To IV DolanskyMcDonald Co 163 Dominion FloraTo. fn Dome- F^Pr.nsr.o.l'R Dr-yle & Booth '62 DreorU <\ 183 1g 4 Dunl'-p lohn W. ..'. uf, Dwel'e-Koiser Co. IM Fb'eCha'leo IrV Fdwa-H.Fold'gBox '8< E1m Citv NursCo...1 1 '; Erne& Co 1=8 Fvans 171 Ev"« F'or»iCo I'o Exofc GirdenB 166 FyresHT 1C6 Fallon Florist in Flelschman 1 _ Fo-rst-r r n T „ a , M Foley Orpenhouse Mfg r TV Ford M C 1(,t Ford William P K3 Fox's <6« Frauenfe'rler C 1« Frev & F"»» '6« Fromert " R .. m Onc-p- I M f\> ICfi Ga'l"rd"o^prtT D c .'64 Gpo-ge Vox S 167 Giblin & Co Ill GnattOveCoTbe...151 Godioeau R & M....175 Goldstein 1 163 GoihamFrinterylnc.llI Grake'ow Chas H .171 MrandRapidsFloCo.H8 Gregoiy Bros Nurs Co 176 Grimm & Gorly 163 Gross be rg-Tyler- Fiinerman Co. ...159 GudeBres. 171 Hibermehl'sSonsJJ 166 Hardest? &Co 170 Harris Wm K 177 HartGeoB 163 Hart Henrv 169 Haven Seed Co 175 Hayes 1'ene 17 n Heinl John G &Son 17" Henderson A&i'o.. I 149 Hende'son Lewis... 168 Hentr&Nash 162 Hess& Swoboda....168 Hes=ion 169 Hews& '~o A H 1«3 Hill DNursCo.... 176 Hogewoning % Sons. 17^ Hollyw od Gardns..168 Holm & Olson. .168 Holtonft HunkelCo.16i Port a dve tiser ... 183 Wort Trade I' urnal.184 Houghton Gorney Flower Shoo 166 HurB Edgar F 173 Hurst ft Son 174 IckesBrnnnMUl Co IV Idlewi'd Greenhs. ...1 7 1 lahn Hneo '67 Johnson » Chronis 1'3 J^nes WR & Co... IV Joy Floral Co 170 Kast'nv- W F Co.... I KellerPott'yi"oGeo..1n3 Keller Sons I B 166 Kelwav &Son 17» Kennicott Bros Co. 154 KervaoCoThe 163 KesslerWm 161 Knttmi'le' A. .169 rCrneachell Bros Co. 1" Krochteo John 1 C 9 Knhi R«» A .1"7 Lagarde& c p°elman 175 LindrethSeedCo.,.171 Lnnge * 165 LangF!oe>Nnr«Co.16« I.pcak»sr&Bro... 162 Litt'efie'd Florist.. ..170 Lord »Burnham'"o.1«1 Louis» FlowrShoP.. 166 McfallumCo 1ndr« B'os '60 Matthews CnWG ..170 IvTotthewson's 167 Meconi Ponl ... ..161 Memnhis F'ora' Co. 16Q Mernl-e Ri-»ge Mors 170 Mey»rJor.nC Florist Th-e'd I'p-ks . .152 Mirhig»n Cut Flower Fxehanee 1 c 9 Mirh»ll HenrvFCo .174 Mi'lnriplos A 16' Mi"er A L '75 MiMo. Flora' f!o 171 Mitche'loi c on WT 175 Moninppr IC Co ...1« MnrraT5=miiel. .ri Ne.dlnger JosG Co. .161 Newel' \ 171 N V P.i-d "nod "o .'75 N V Cut Flower Ex. 1*' 1* V flo-ol r n '68 Njpcspn T pp Cn 160 rvvmoia F'o"«t... .169 Orient"' Goldfish . To. .' r ° Palmer Wm P.r.>d»m 1 R Co. ...169 P,.k floral Co . .171 Pod'ipk r. w pVSon .171 Ppnn'h" "loric, ....17" Pofp-o*-RepdPottv'S1 PMIin>R"> ..1<7 pjprrp F O '"o IV Pierson F R Co I GREENHOUSE GLASS • BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIBGE & CO. 22<« l.iillili.r St., CHICAGO. ILL. Pierson A N (Inc) ... 1 Pieters-W heeler Seed Co 172 Pikes Heak FloCo.,17i Piilsbury I L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 161 Podesta&Bildocchi.l7n PoeblmannBtosCo. . 11 Foliwortb cCCo ..161 Poly krao as Geo J.... 1^2 Potter Floral Co 171 Poultry Feed Co. ...183 1-rogitssive ClayCo,184 Pulverized Manure Co The HI Pyfer AT&Co 159 Raedlein Basket Co. 159 Randall A L Co. 155 159 Randall's FloShop..l7( Randolph & Mc- Clements 166 Rawlings F.Imer 178 Readv Reference... .179 Fee-l&Keller 181 Kttr.n i'tg House ...111 Reid Edw 16' Rein berg Geo 1 59 Reinberg Peter 155 RiceBros 161 Rice Jerome B Seed Co .173 RobinsonJCSeedCo.183 RorkWmLFIoCo .168 RodeersFl'wr Shop. 171 RodgersI W 171 Rohnert Waldo, .. .174 RosMa Bros 17' Rosery Floral Co.. ..171 RoutzahnSeedCo...175 Rusch G & Co 16' Ru^inS H 162 SaakeOC 171 SalzerSeedCoJ A..167 Sceery Edw 171 SrhHler the Florist .167 Schillo A Luro Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son.. II' Sch'ing Max .• K9 Schmidt rhas L 171 Schultheis Anton. ...177 Seligman & Stein ...158 Shaffer Geo C 170 Sharp Partridge&Co.184 sheppardH W 170 Sieprecht Geo C K3 Mmon&SonIN....l74 - ; ituatioo8& Wants. 1«7 ikidelsky SS&Co.. I Smith A vV &r ... 169 = mi'h & Co ED.. .178 Smith & Fetters Co. 11 Smhh Henry 171 Spee'mnn CI&Sons.l75 standard BulbCo....P5 Stcche' Litho ^o 177 -toirs& arrisonCo.178 Stumpp R E M 169 ^u livan Bros & Co..U3 ThorburnJ M & Co. 173 TonnerO A & L A. 1 = 8 Totty Chas H 175 Townsley Pottery... IV rraendW&Schenck.163 Traveling Wholesale Florist '62 Treoel Joseph 166 United Cut Flo Co. .161 Vaughan A L Co 157 Vaughan's Seed Store I 151 157 176 177 Vick's Sons las 173 Vincent RJr &Sons Co. I Walker F Co 171 WallerLDSeedCo.174 Weber F H 171 vVeiland & Risch...l r 9 Weir Jas 1*6 Weiss Herman 163 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 173 V'ietor Bros l c 4 Williams Mrs E A. 166 Winterson Co E F..!^ Wilthold GCo 167 'itibo'd 167 Wolf John 168 Wolfskill Bros& MorrisGo'denson 169 Woodruff «D&Sons173 Yokohama NursCo .174 Young A L&Co....162 Zech & Mann. .156 159 A CHANGE IN NAME. The popularity of Callahan Greenhouses has forced us to change our firm Dame. OurbnsinesB has far outgrown its original eonception. Hereafter the Callahan Duo- Glazed Sash Comtany will be known as T. J. CAILAHAN CO.. 55 Fourth St., Dayton, Ohio Mention the American Flortst when writing 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 3j-ineh, per ft 22c Reel of 500 ft 21c 2 Heels, luOO ft 20c ^-mch, per ft 19c Reel of 500 ft. . 18c Couplings furnished without charge. HENRY A. 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THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY nmtivi.RY. Kvni.A\n. < / >- CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO PHILADELPHIA, PA. A v / M For everlasting satisfaction in Sash Operating Device use the "ADVANCE" This machine has a universal reputation of being the strongest and neatest on the market, so whv not be among the satisfied customers of Advance Materials? Our catalog contnins some very interesting information on how we can operate the sssh and also how we can reduce your repair work to a very small item. Write today for catalog and price list. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. America is "the Prow of the Ifessel; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Sea* Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 12, 1921. No. 1706 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 Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI .50 a year; Canada. $2.50: Europe 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 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officbbs— Thomas 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. 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Hartford, Conn., January 1922. Officers: W. D. Howard, Milford, Mats., President; N. C. Osborn, Hart- ford, Conn., Vice-President; A. F. J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind-, Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers: Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, KanBas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wisteh, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibi'ion. New York, June, 1921. Officers — G. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray. Bellevue Kd., Newport, R. I.. Secretary. suniMmniHiHinuH SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Sweet Peas. A bed or bench of sweet Deas sown at this time will produce a nice crop of flowers in spring- when the winter- blooming: plants are nearly through flowering and the blooms beginning to grow small and before any outside caj) be had. The newer Spencers make splendid varieties to plant at this time and, while they will not bloom as early as the winter flowering varieties, yet will flower before the warm summer weather, and the beautifully formed flowers make a welcome change. Se- lect a bench with plenty of head room, for these easily grow to a height of six or eight feet under favorable con- ditions. The seed can be sown six inches apart in rows, with about three feet between rows, and lightly cov- ered. It is just as well to sow two or three seeds together, and when they begin to grow, thin out to one plant. The beds must be watered sparingly until the plants are large enough to twine on the supports for they damp off easily, even when five or six inches high, if over-watered. As soon as the tendrils on the vines appear provide some support for them to twine upon and keep the plants growing erect throughout their culture, or crooked stems and worthless flowers will be the result. A cool house is far better for these plants than one having a warm temperature. Aphis is often trouble- some in growing sweet peas, and a spray is far better with these plants than fumigation. Chrysanthemum Stock. This is the time to look over the chrysanthemum stock to see how the cuttings are breaking. There may be some varieties that are not throwing as many cuttings as they should, or some that are not in good health and there are yet some growers that have stock plants for sale, so where from either cause it looks as if the supply mig-ht not be sufficient, new stock should be purchased at once. Where the stock plants are in good health ■mBiHJiiBijaiunauninnniNivnviiBaaTTWS but there are not enough to furnish the requisite number of cuttings, the early cuttings may be taken and rooted and these grown in flats until it is time to propagate the plants for blooming, and cuttings made from these. There are also some varieties of which good cuttings can be procured at this time, but after the first growths are removed do not break satisfac- torily These should surely be taken now and grown on in flats. Notable as one of this class is Miss Virginia Poehlmann. and some varieties, such as President Roosevelt, are short-jointed and slow in their growth, so early cut- tings are preferred. It is a good time now to look the stock over and be sure of good plants and enough of them for another season. Stocks. The demand for flowers at MemoriaF day is in many cases for bunches or sprays to lay upon the graves of the departed relatives and friends, and as much show as can be made is often the object, therefore the grower must have a quantity of what are called the cheaper flowers, and stocks are one of the best at this time, for they are large and prominent, make up well in bouquets or sprays, and are quickly and easily grown. The seed should be sown early in February to be sure to have them in flower by the end of May. The seed germinates quickly and as soon as large enough should be potted. Many grow them in flats, but to have them early pot culture is bet- ter, for they do not receive such a se- vere shock when transplanted in the benches. The planting in the benches should be done in the month of March and the plants can be grown in two ways, to the single spike which will produce a much larger, handsome bloom, or eight to 10 lateral spikes. The former method allows of planting from three to four inches apart, while in the latter the plants should be set eight to nine inches each way. Grow- ing the latter way. that is. to eight or 10 spikes, is the culture most often 186 The American Florist. Feb. 12, practiced, and in order to cause the plant to branch as soon as the termi- nal flower forms it is rubbed out. and the laterals will grow at once. To have have these laterals in bloom for Me- morial dav the terminal bud should show by the last of April, which will allow about four weeks for the growth of the laterals and the finishing of the bloom. Constant fumigation will be necessary to keep the plants clean of aphis, which very ' rapidly accumulate on the succulent growth unless kept in check. Begonias of Lorraine Type. For the large plants for next win- ter's flowering we are placing the cut- tings in the propagating bench now. The plants were selected before Christ- mas and strong, healthy specimens taken for propagation. The flowers were removed and the plants given a warm location that the best vigor might be maintained. Any leaf show- ing blemish is discarded, only clean healthy leaves being used from which to raise the young stock. A warm propagating bed is chosen for these plants and the stems are inserted in the sand deep enough so that about half an inch of the leaf is below the surface. Thev are kept moist and warm until they are rooted, when they are potted in 2V 2 -inch pots and placed in a warm house and shifted along as required. This may seem a trifle early by many growers to start the propa- gating of these plants, but there is always demand for some large speci- mens and fine leaves are obtainable at this time and they root easily during January and February when the propa- gating bench is warm. The plants will require considerable care and attention during the heated spell of July and August, but with plenty of ventilation and a light shade, they are easily kept moving and make fine plants for the holidays. President Lewis Edward Hitz. STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA Lewis Edward Hitz, Madison, Ind., recently elected president of the State Florists' Association of Indiana, was born in that city in 1S68, his father having built the first greenhouse on the site of the present range in IS*-. L. E. Hitz purchased the establishment soon after becoming of age. and under his capable management the business has enjoved a splendid growth. In ad- dition to this establishment, Mr. Hitz is president of the North Madison Flo- ral Co., located in a suburb of the city, is a director of the Springdale Ceme- tery Association, and has been its su- perintendent for 14 years. He is also a director of the Mite Building Asso- ciation and the Madison Chautauqua, is much interested in church work and prominent in fraternal organizations. . He is a life member of the Society of American Florists and the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Herkimer. N. Y. — William D. Snell, who conducts a range on Park avenue, has purchased the establishment of Mrs. John O. Graham at Little Falls, which he will continue. La Porte. Ind. — Ove Gnatt, of the Ove Gnatt Co.. Inc.. who is in Europe with his family on a combined busi- ness and pleasure trip, was scheduled to sail for home February 4. New Orleans, La. — Plans for a flower show in April, with a lecture on "Evergreens." by , Professor R. S. Cocks, are being made by the New Or- leans Garden Society. W. J. Caserta Jr., is secretary nf the organization. Society of American Florists. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Draft of the report and recommendations presented to the board of directors at its meeting in Washington. D. C. January 24- 25, 1921. To the Officers and Members of the Executive Board of the Society of American Florists. Gentlemen : — We. the undersigned members of the national publicity committee, beg leave to present the following report with recommenda- tions : We have just closed the third year of the work of carrying on national advertising, and as you are aware, are now entering upon the last year of our original four-year subscription L E. Hitz, Madison, Ind. President State Florists' Association of Indiana. pledges, after which all of the first year individual pledges will have to be renewed, or some other plan de- vised for raising a fund to further carry on this work. There are yet, of course, quite a number of individual subscriptions made later on this same plan that will continue in effect at least until some other plan is devised and adopted. So far, this plan has served its purpose well, even though not so equitably as it should, and has proved quite successful in spite of precedents to the contrary. In the three years just past, the total amount of $131,050.08 has been collected, and of this sum $113,361.91 has been paid out for advertising space in such magazines as the Satur- day Evening Post, Collier's Weekly, American Magazine, Century, Scrib- ner's, Munsey's. Everybody's, Life, Hearst, Judge, Scientific American, Atlantic Monthly, Literary Digest. Review of Reviews. Outlook, Har- per's, World's Work. Sunset. Inde- pendent. Red Book, Metropolitan. McLean's Magazine, Leslie's and Ar- gosy, and the balance. $17,094.77. has been expended for office work and all other expense in carrying on the cam- paign. These figures show that about 80% per cent of this entire sum has been spent in actual advertising, and about 13% per cent in the entire man- agement of the campaign. Not a bad showing at all, do we think. These figures are not given by the committee for their own glorification, but rather for " the subscribers' information, and against unjust criticism. We believe there is no longer a doubt in the mind of any member of the Society of American Florists as to the value of national advertising. There can be no doubt that the effects of this campaign are being manifested, from the way our wonderful slogan. "Say it with Flowers,"' is being dis- played everywhere and the great bene- fit it has been to the trade. Now. the question arises, "Are we to re- trench or press on for still greater achievements?" Your committee has given the mat- ter of a more equitable and just plan for collecting the funds for future work much consideration and, we must confess, with a great deal of ap- prehension. However, since the first movement of organizing allied trade associations for the purpose of carry- ing on local co-operative advertising, we have watched carefully its prog- ress, and while there are, as yet, only a few cities working on this plan, it has proven very successful in every instance. So we have come to the conclusion that it is the one equitable plan through which each individual and every branch of the trade justly bears its proportionate share of the expenses. We are not unmindful of the fact, also, that by all the laws of merchan- dising, and by many precedents already at hand, the producer is. and primarily should be, the national ad- vertiser of his product, which in our case, it would be, of course, the growers. Now, since the growers in every city where local co-operative advertising is being carried out on the percentage plan through the allied trade associations, are contributing members of these associations, we deem it perfectly right and proper that a certain per cent of such funds collected be put into national adver- tising as is being already done by some of these allied trade associations. Hence, we recommend : First, that 25 per cent of all moneys collected by such allied trade associations be paid into the National Flower Growers' Association. Second, that the National Flower Growers' Association then be- come responsible for financing the campaign for national advertising, adding to the amounts turned over to them by the allied trade organizations such additional sums as they can acquire through their membership by an assessment on glass area, from those growers who are not associated with allied trade organizations, and from individual subscriptions avail- able from supply, material, bulb and other firms, benefiting from the progress of our trade. Third, that the campaign of national advertising be managed and carried on as heretofore by a publicity committee, provided for by the constitution and by-laws of the Society of American Florists, with the recommendation that the presi- dents, in making appointments to said committee, always keep in mind the three branches of our trade, so a fair representation of each will always be on the committee. We also recom- mend that an advisory board be created consisting of the president of each allied trade organization for co- operative advertising, it being the duty of this board to meet once a year in joint session with the pub- licity committee of the Society of American Florists, preferably during the national convention, for the pur- pose of considering and planning 1921. The American Florist. 187 Frank H. Traendly, New York. W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee, Wis. Joseph Kohout, Libertyv.lle, III. Director. Director. SOME MORE OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. Portraits of President Keimel and Secretary Ammann Appeared in Issue of February 5. 188 The American Florist. Feb. 12, future campaigns for national adver- tising:. We might state further, that this plan was discussed with many of the leading men of all the auxiliary trade organizations, both growers, whole- salers, and retailers, and all are heartily in accord with such a plan. It has also met the unanimous ap- proval of your publicity committee. This will, of course, mean that allied trade associations similar to those already working so successfully in Chicago, Milwaukee, and other cities, should be organized in every city where there is a flower market, giving all the retailers, wholesalers and growers an opportunity to become members thereof by setting aside a. small per cent of their total business for co-operative advertising, and we recommend an equitable assessment plan as follows : The grower to pay one per cent on his receipts. The retailer to pay one per cent on his purchases of plants, cut flowers and greens. The wholesaler to pay one per cent on his receipts from commissions; all to be divided as follows : Seventy-five per cent of same to be used locally and twenty-five per cent nationally. To make this plan entirely equitable, an assessment of one per cent should be made on all stock going through commission houses, whether used locally or shipped out. All wholesale plant and cut flower growers should apply this one per cent on all stock sold by them direct, as well, to make it absolutely uniform. In the case of growers not adjacent to a large market, or who sell their own product, either wholesale or re- tail, they could allot their proportion- ate share on a glass area basis by be- coming members of some district growers' organization. We are not at all unmindful of the great assistance that has been given to national publicity from its origina- tion by the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association, and we have every confidence that this great body of re- tailers will continue to be one of the liberal contributors to our funds, and to the cause as well, for with the live trade journal, the F. T. D. News, now at their disposal, they can be- come great educators for the cause. It may be well to state that this plan has not yet been submitted to the National Flower Growers' Association, and we have no assurance that this organization will be willing to take upon itself the responsibility of financ- ing- the national advertising campaign. All the officers and active workers in their ranks, who have knowledge of this proposed plan, are heartily in accord with it. If, however, the grow- ers in convention here this week do not care to approve this plan, there is no doubt in the minds of any of the members of this committee, but what the Society of American Florists can continue to handle the finances on this plan better than heretofore, provided the allied trades will do their part. The principal reasons for getting the National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation to take over the financial end. is to create a greater interest among the growers, who by virtue of then- branch of the business as producers, should be the leaders in national ad- vertising, and also to encourage closer co-operation among them for the bene- fit of the whole trade, and at the same time make the Society of American Florists a supervising medium rather than a collector, We further suggest that some uni- form emblem, in the form of an em- bossed sticker, should be adopted and given to all members of allied trade associations, and other contributors, to use on their stationery, recognizing them as supporting this campaign. We respectfully submit all this for your careful consideration, and recom- mend that if in the opinion of your honorable body the plan is a just and equitable one, that after your action thereon, it be submitted to the Society of American Florists members in ses- sion at the annual convention next August in this city, for their approval and adoption. Henry Pe.\\\. George Asmus; Wallace R. Piekson, c. c. pollwoktii, Thomas Roland. John young, J. J. Hess, I. F. AJIMA5S, Draft of the report and recommenda- tions presented to the board of direc- tors at its meeting in Washington, D. C, January 24-25, 1921. J. F. AMMAN N'S REMARKS. "In presenting this future plan, the committee urges subscribers to the na- tional publicity fund to continue the payment of all pledges promptly, for until this plan is more generally adopt- ed, we shall have to rely on the indi- vidual subscribers very largely to help carry on the campaign. "On behalf of the committee, Mr. President. I wish to supplement this report with a few remarks. In so do- ing', however, I wish it to be clearly understood that any reference herein made to work having been done by me, should be clearly understood to be with the sanction and advice of the committee as a whole, and therefore, to the committee as a whole, should be given the credit rather than to any individual. We do not claim this plan will be perfect. Neither do we want it understood that the work as started and carried on the past three years will cease unless the above plan is adopted. What the committee is really striving for, is to rebuild on a new plan, with a better foundation, so fur- ther additions may be added without danger to the original structure. "The committee has, of course, made mistakes. Why not? It is only those who do things, who make mistakes, but as a whole, good judgment has prevailed. We have had much valu- able advice from among the member- ship of the Society of American Florists at large and the able council CORSAGE BOUQUET OF CATTLEYAS, LILY OF THE VALLEY AND VIOLETS. wui. The American Florist. 189 of the officers, besides having: at all times at least some members on the advertising thoroughly by reason of their own personal activity in the same. Personally, I have been in this work for two years; first as ex-officio member of the committee by virtue of my office as president of the society for one year, and the last year, a member of the committee by appointment. Dur- ing- this time, I believe I can frankly state that I have made a careful study of the situation as it exists in the vari- ous communities, and I have come to the firm conclusion, that there is a prevailing sentiment most everywhere in favor of the allied trade plan for co- operative advertising. "It is, by far, the most equitable plan that has yet been tried, not only in our own trade, but in that of many others, and based upon the percentage as recommended in this report, a vast sum could be raised with very little effort and no sacrifice on the part of anyone. For, after all, the total in- vestment by all the combined branches of our trade in advertising would be less than 3 per cent on the volume of business done' and this would include both local and national co-opertive ad- vertising. This, gentlemen. I feel sure you will all agree, is an insignificantly small sum as compared to what other lines of business are investing in ad- vertising: so, therefore, the plan is equitable, it is reasonable, and it is workable beyond any question of doubt. "If you men here in session, as rep- resentatives of the great national body of our allied trade organizations, will put your stamp of approval upon it, and with that action, recommend to the society, in session here next sum- mer, their approval and adoption, and then if our national society will in- struct and empower its officers to de- vise ways and means for organizing these allied trade organizations for the purpose of co-operative advertising in every flower market center in the United States and in Canada as well (if they choose to join with us), then the great society will have committed an act that will mean for greater progress of floriculture within the next decade than we have made in all the past, for the day of production of American ornamental horticultural products is no longer a question. This is being advanced by leaps and bounds. The one great duty, as I see it, that is left open for American floriculturists is that of disseminating information direct to the people with reference to the benefits and usages of these prod- ucts by judicious advertising. "According to the latest report from Bradstreet, 84 per cent of the commer- cial failures last year were firms that did not advertise. We can no longer, gentlemen, afford to stay out of the educational programme for this nation. Our wares are a part of the products that make for better homes, better lives, better citizens, and higher ideals, and so I feel that it is not only our duty to continue our campaign for publicity, but we must with all earn- estness and determination strive to increase and multiply it. "In conclusion, let me plead with you, gentlemen, not to let your en- thusiasm for this plan cause you to act too hastily, but let us rather give it careful consideration and discuss it from every angle. Amend and revise it if found necessary, in order to make it absolutely just and fair to everyone concerned, so that when we do present CORSAGE BOUQUET OF VIOLETS AND SWEET PEAS. it, if you so choose, to the member- ship at large for their adoption and approval, we can also without any hesitation endorse it individually as well as recommend it to the organiza- tions and communities that we here represent. So that we may repeat with a verse from the pen of the poet, Edgar A. Guest, as follows : Be- it little or much that you win on earth. Let it have the stamp of your own good worth ; Be able to say of each treasure line. I have worked for this and the thins; is Be willing' to toil anil be willing to give And honor shall follow you while you live, For there's none so mean on this globe as he Who looks to another t.. pay his fee. Winter. Not only is her velvet dress of leaf and hloon and grass. Where whispered enileuces caress the lilies a they pass, The forest of the north Is fair— there comes n change or time That makes less sweet the northland nil' o forest less sublime. We love he:- for her brighter days when ga. Then shall we love her iess mer bloom — Applaud her in her gala (li- ber gloom? heart, I pray among my not such a friend Whose oft expressed after! of summer end. Who loves me for the garb I we:i my word, my song, And yet whose feet wall, otliern own feet go wrong. x id leave her In ds there dwells nils when days laugh, mj as, forest, N'ay, forest. I would have them lo T love thee — for earth beneath and sky above, more fair than bloom or tree. For sky above and earth beneath, the greater things that are. Nor hold more dear the fragile wreath than fixed and shining star. forest, more than for thy green or for thy barb of bole, 1 love thee for thy peace serene, thy great. unchanging soul, The solemn beauty of thy ways, ' whate'er the season be. ror 1 shall have my wintertime, my time of chill and snow, Nor harp shall sing nor words shall rime nor golden sunlight glow. Then would I have such friends to stand beside me in the night To hold me close with friendship's hand and lead me to the l.'cht. 190 The American Florist. Feb. 12, THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted )>y Robt. Kift. Fhlla., Pa. Corsages. At all seasons of the year, but par- ticularly during the winter months, when the social functions are at their height, there is a demand for flowers to be worn at the corsage. This is a feature of the business that can be made of much greater importance, through co-operation of the trade through publicity, and a constant dis- play in the flower shops at all times of seasonable flowers, in made up cor- sages for personal wear. Every addi- tional corsage that is sold, helps to establish the custom of wearing flow- ers, which can be made general for the promenade, theatre and all social gatherings. A strong objection, which can and must be overcome, is to re- move all danger of injury to the dress. There are a number of shields made for the purpose which are, in the main, satisfactory. They should be water- proof, as frequently it is thought best to wrap the handle or stems of the flowers with wet paper and foil, to re- tain their freshness as long as possible. Several thicknesses of wax paper, neatly folded to a fan shape, of a size that will be concealed by the flowers, makes a good substitute for the more expensive and prepared shield. There is an elaborate line of ribbons in Nos. 5, 7 and 9, that, when artistically tied and placed, add very much to any corsage bouquet. Made up ties in great variety ready for immediate use are supplied by all ribbon dealers, and while a trifle more expensive than the plain ribbon, are economical, there being no waste as is , often the case - when ribbon is hurriedly cut for the purpose. The matter of pins is impor- tant. There are a number of lengths, all with more or less ornamental heads, differing in design and color to suit all floral combinations. The first choice for the high class corsage cluster is the cattleya, three to six flowers being sufficient for most demands. They are also much used in combination with other flowers, lily of the valley, lilac, gardenias, sweetheart roses and primula Forbesi having the preference. An artistic arrangement to be worn at the shoulder is made with three cattleyas in tandem or single row., Farleyense or glory fern is the best green to be used with orchids, al- though many prefer the Mexican ivy on account of its lasting qualities. Violets, while always popular, have suffered in the competition of the cat- tleya, gardenia and the orchid-flower- ing sweet pea. Their being offered in bunches, ready at once to put on, is a great factor in their sale. The addi- tion of a couple of cattleyas or gar- denias or a few sprays of lily of the valley makes them more attractive Long stemmed gardenias, with their glossy green foliage, loosely arranged and tied with a two-toned green and white ribbon, are suitable for almost any costume. Perhaps the most pop- ular of all flowers for the corsage are the orchid sweet peas, these have such grace of form, dainty exquisite color- ings and delightful fragrance, and as they can be sold at a price that meets most purses, they are a first choice with many buyers. Lily of the valley was at one time very popular for the corsage and is coming back again. Sweetheart and Mrs. Ward roses are first choice with many. The pansy has its friends and adds variety, as does the forget-me- not, this latter being in great favor at St. Valentine's day. The arrangement of all such com- binations should be light and graceful; flowers should not be covered up with one another or concealed with their foliage or additional ferns. Next Week in the Flower Shop. There are signs of an increasing supply of flowers, more carnations, sweet peas, violets and other small flowers. Roses are also offered more freely. Every retailer should now do his utmost to keep the stock moving and prevent accumulation. Moderate priced vase baskets filled with stock that is most plentiful, make very sala- ble items. Sample boxes artistically arranged, displayed in the window are also attractive and can be replaced as soon as sold. There should always be something in the window that stands out prominently. An arrangement of flowers in striking color effect, is to fill a deep blue basket with calendulas and tie with a ribbon the same shade as the basket. It will be noticed at once. A gilt basket filled with yellow flowers labelled "for the golden wedding," will be a drawing card. A silver basket filled with white or blush roses or other flowers of similar color marked, "for the twenty-fifth anniversary," Is sure to interest many people. VALENTINES. Your valentine window should now be standing in all its glory. There is not one-tenth the business done for this important event that is possible, if the whole trade got back of the movement and made of it the flower day that it should be. The inspiring motives of the day are love and senti- ment, with which flowers are insep- arably connected. People should be educated to the fact, not only that plants and flowers make their best valentines, but that the custom of sending valentines should be universal to old sweethearts, young sweethearts, to mother and sister, in fact to all whom it is a pleasure to show atten- tion. There are many novelties offered each year by the supply houses, which when filled with flowers are quite at- tractive. Many baskets, hampers, hats and other receptacles, as well as flower bowls and vases, when filled, can be ornamented with hearts, arrows and ribbons, and make useful as well as sentimental presents for the day. The heart-shaped box in several sizes for various corsages is one of the best sellers. One /arge retailer makes a specialty of corsages of violets, push- ing these to the exclusion of every- thing else. They are made more elab- orate with the addition of cattleyas, gardenias or lily of the valley, if de- sired. But the well-made corsage of just violets with fine ribbons is his CORSAGE BOUQUET OF CALENDULAS. 1921. The American Florist. 191 just violets with fine ribbons is his great feature for the day. These are in heart-shaped boxes plain and satin placed in heart-shaped boxes, plain and satin covered, many of them hand painted, and when filled and finished there is no question as to their purpose, and they are sure to be highly prized by every recipient. St. Valentine's day business comes to him who works for and invites it, like all other branches of the trade. It presents a great open- ing to the man who is ready to take advantage of its opportunities. Daffodils are now at their height, they are a favorite with all buyers, being true harbingers of spring. There are many decorative ways in which their sale can be increased. Small vase baskets to hold a dozen, when tied with a ribbon bow are attractive for a small gift. Small, shallow flower bowls filled with a dozen sprays are ideal. Stone ware, in their dark greens, and many other quaint and odd-shaped vases, when filled with these flowers present a very artistic appearance. Pussy willow sprays ar- range very well with them, as do freesia and mignonette. SPRING FLOWERS. Now is a good time to feature boxes of spring flowers. Daffodils, sweet peas, freesia, forget-me-nots and dais- ies, with a few sprays of pussy wil- lows will, when tastefully arranged in boxes and topped off with pansies, pre- sent an appearance that is very tempt- ing to the average flower buyer. Sweet peas of themselves make a pretty, showy box and as they are now plenti- ful, are good flowers to feature. There is now available a good assortment of flowering plants and pans of bulb stock that are, when dressed up, very suita- ble as gifts. Nothing is more showy than Primula malacoides, which with its great wealth of bloom is now at its height. There is still a supply of cyclamen and they are easily obtained now with plenty of flowers. Freesia in pots and pans is popular with many. Hyacinths, tulips and daffodils in pots and pans are showy and spring-like, and meet with ready sale. A plentiful use of pussy willow spray stock in the pots gives a touch of spring that is well worth while. The pots should be decorated with some if the many coverings, such as wicker open work designs, crepe paper or mats, or just plain white paper. They can be tied with tape, silk or fibre ribbon or small tasselled cords, contrasting- of a color such as pink with blue, brown with green or red with white. These decor- ative features may take a little time, but they add so much to the appear- ance of the flowers, that an advanced price is readily obtained and their sale quickened. Aggressive Business Methods. The man who really wants a job, does not sit down and wait for it to come along, but gets busy at once, try- ing out every prospect, until by his energy and persistence^ he meets with success. The man in business should be alike active and alert, with always something in reserve to meet and com- bat the first indication of stagnation. He must be eternally after his custo- mers and the public generally to in- terest and attract them to his store, which, with its inviting window dis- plays, well arranged interior, stock of superior quality and up-to-the-minute service, will merit and secure their patronage. New York Spring Show. march 14-20, 1921. Already, entries in the competitive section of the New York spring show are coming along, and the committee are very optimistic as to the outcome. The only regret coming from the prep- arations, and it is shared by manage- ment and exhibitors alike, is that this is to be the last show- of any kind to be held in the Grand Central palace, as the building thereafter is to be given over entirely to commercial pur- poses. The many advantages pre- sented in the use of this building have contributed not a little to the success of the entire series of flower shows held under its roof, and the commit- tee aims to make the forthcoming show- one such as will be remembered as the best of all. The matter of suitable quarters for subsequent shows is al- ready a subject of grave concern for all interested in the progress of flori- culture in America. If a little additional support by growers, both commercial and private, is forthcoming, it is believed that the idea of the "biggest show ever" will be the result. Developments of the past week indicate that the support asked will materialize. Some exhibits quite unusual in character, yet com- mercially pointing the way to welcome innovations, are promised, among them a display of standard trained speci- mens of the old Marechal Niel and Gloire de Dijon roses, wonderfully in- teresting to all visitors old enough to remember these favorites in the hey- day of their popularity, as well as to the younger among us who have never seen them. Other resurrected favor- ites in the flower world will also be seen. It has been suggested that there are florists who could, at little or no ex- pense, lay out beds of pansies or ger- aniums, in sizes to prove attractive, and without any loss commercially in regard to the stock exhibited. In this connection it is well to remember that meritorious exhibits not provided for in the official schedule of prizes will be suitably recognized. Very many of the smaller classes could be better filled than they have been in former years. Carnation growers particularly are re- minded that better displays of carna- tions would serve not a little to create new interest in these flowers, the pou- ularity of which some are ready to declare is waning. Let not the mere prospect of winning a prize govern the preparation of an exhibit, the pride of showing the best and adding to the glory of the show should be sufficient, and, surely, every grower should be interested in having his especial line well represented among the exhibits. Rose and sweet pea growers should also give a thought to this suggestion, and the growers of miscellaneous flow- ers, such as mignonette, wallflowers. 192 The American Florist. Feb. 12, myosotis, antirrhinums and the like, should bear in mind that the more prominent these subjects are kept in the public eye, the better for the busi- ness. Intending exhibitors should note the following changes in and omissions from the staging days listed on page 28 of the final schedule : Carnations, commercial growers, Nos. 260-268, March 16. Cut roses, private growers, Nos. 85- 1)5, are to be staged Tuesday. March 15 instead of Monday, the 14th. Orchid plants, private growers, classes should read Nos. 73-78, instead of 23-78. Cut roses, commercial growers, Nos. 229-244, are to be staged March 15. Display of cut roses, commercial growers, class No. 245, are to be staged Thursday, March 13, instead of Tues- day, the 15th. Added to the commercial rose classes, to be staged March 15, are the following prizes : Class 228—50 Mrs. Prank W. Dun- lop, two prizes— ,$3O.0O-$20.O0. Class 228A — 50 Pilgrim, two prizes— *30.00-$20.00. Interest in the trade section of the show seems to be increasing with the approach of the opening date of the exhibition. The opening of the large section on the second floor, Lexington avenue front, made possible through the transference of the tea garden quarters to the Other end of the build- ing, has appealed to many who were too late to secure space on the main floor, and as the elevators are all in this section, direct approach is to be Had, and every aisle on the floor will have throngs of visitors. There is every indication that the limited re- maining space available will be re- served many days in advance of the opening day, consequently it will be well for those who still have thoughts of exhibiting to look over the lists of exhibitors published in the trade pa- pers and make immediate reservation. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITORS. The following additional exhibitors are announced : Amer. Seed Tape Co., Newark, N. J. A. D. Granger & Co., garden trac- tors, New York. Lewis & Valentine, Roslyn, N. Y. Fruit Growers' Support Co., New- York. Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co.. garden .shears. New York. Kervan Co., New York. H. C. Dodge & Co., garden tractors, New York. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., New York,. Wm. P. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. M. Adler, New York. John Young, Sec'y. Chicago Bulb Forcers' Association. A meeting of the principal forcers tit Dutch bulbs in and around Chicago was held at the Randolph hotel on the afternoon of February 3, 1SM1. This meeting resulted in the forma- tion of the Chicago Bulb Forcers' As- sociation. After a lengthy discussion of the problems that now confront the florists engaged in this particular branch of the floral industry, the opinion prevailed that it was unwise to place orders at this time for next year's crop of bulbs, due to the un- settled conditions generally and the apparent unprofitableness of growing and forcing this commodity, compar- ing prices now asked for the bulbs and the possible returns a year hence. judging by present market conditions. The general belief was that it was not wise to place orders under the present terms of the Dutch houses. It was stated that some bulb salesmen had quoted prices of 50 per cent less than a year ago, but even this figure was not believed to be low enough to warrant the placing of orders, at least not if the purchaser has to assume all the responsibility. Every one present expressed himself as thoroughly dis- satisfied with the present situation, both as to returns for those flowers that are marketable and the large per- centage of blind bulbs from which nothing is realized. The unjust method of using America as a dumping ground for surpluses after Dutch representa- tives have filled their order books with American orders given at high prices, was severely condemned. The meeting was addressed by Lang'ler, representing Van Waveren & Sons of Holland, whose remarks were greatly appreciated. He gave some interesting information as to the possi- bilities of saving on freight and for- warding charges. Many questions were asked Mr. Lang'ler. particularly pertaining to the cause of tulips com- ing blind. No definite reason could be assigned that would account for this trouble, but several theories were advanced. This brought on a discus- sion as to the advisability of rerouting shipments. The consensus of opinion was that the bulb situation is at present so serious that unless the Dutch houses see the necessity of getting the bulbs to the forcer in good condition, the forcers for self preservation will have to pe- tition the powers that be to place the few remaining bulbs that are now admitted in the same class as those prohibited. This, the first meeting, was well attended by an enthusiastic body of men who firmly believe we can devise means of relieving some of the dis- agreeable features of the bulb forcing business. H. D. Schiller, Sec'y. Sea Shore Florists' Association. The Sea Shore Florists' Association held its second annual meeting at As- bury Park. N. J., on February 2. There was an interesting discussion on what the association stands for and how to improve it. The following offi- cers were elected for the coming year : John Kennedy, president; Fred Han- an, vice-president; Walter Lindhardt. secretary; N. Butterback, correspond- ing secretary and George Gregory, treasurer. The elections for the exec- utive committee included G. Lode- man. Frank Erbe, Anton Matrowsky. Louis Cheatout and Miss Balstan. M. BUTTERBACK, Cor. Sec'y. r. VALENTINE BASKET, orated With Valentine Kibbn 1921. The American Florist. 193 San Francisco, Calif. SCARCITY OP STOCK CREATES DEMAND. There has been a decided slump in business here during the past few weeks, but it is not going to last very long as conditions are showing im- provement. There has been a great scarcity of stock of every description and retailers say they have never seen such a short supply of stock arriving, as is the case now. Roses have been at a premium. There are practically no American Beauties on the market. Mrs. Chas. Russell is bringing $7.50 to $8 per bunch. Ophelia $5 to $6 a bunch and good reds even higher prices, not- withstanding the present slump in business. Carnations sell for $12 per 100 for the ordinary varieties. They are still very scarce and high. Lily of the valley is a little more plentiful this week but gardenias are in short supply at $3 per dozen. The only flow- er that has been plentiful during the past few weeks is the cattleya. Of these there has been heavy receipts of excellent stock. There has been no change in prices however. Sweet peas are arriving in small lots and clean up quickly at $3 per dozen bunches. Daffodils are arriving in larger num- bers. Last week this stock brought $6 per 100 and prices are being well maintained, as the out of town de- mand is strong. Paper White narcissus have been bringing $1.50 per 100. Ro- man hyacinths have shown much im- provement in quality and are largely sought by buyers. Tulips in pans are coming in freely this week and meet- ing with as ready sale as pot plants. Violets have shown improvement and are more plentiful again. Acacia Bail- eyana is being handled in large quanti- ties by all the stores. Cut cyclamens proved very useful during the short- age of other small flowers. Asparagus has been very scarce, with very little increase of late. The fern situation is a little easier with a strong demand. Very few good flowering plants are being offered, although the azalea family is fairly well represented. Az- alea Hinodigiri is coming in and is as popular as in former seasons. NOTES The Retail Florists' Association held a special meeting here on January 12. The committee on Sunday closing re- ported that all stores with a few ex- ceptions are observing the wishes of the association to remain closed. It was also voted to change the regular meeting date to the first Wednesday in each month. On January 18, the committee of 10 appointed by the president met with the San Francisco advertising club, when the association became affiliated with the Better Busi- ness Bureau of the advertising club. President Albert O. Stein called a spe- cial meeting of the association Janu- ary 19. John A. Carbone is growing 5,000 cattleyas in his large orchid range near Berkeley this year. Eight houses are devoted to gardenias and he has a fine stock of laelias, oncidiums, odontoglossums and phalaenopis. Mr. Carbone is of the opinion that the last named orchid will be a thing of the past, unless the tariff on this flower is raised. A shipment of hybrid cattle- yas recently received by him from England were considerably damaged. All stock in this vicinity is in fine shape. The first banquet of the Retail Flo- rists' Association will be held on Feb- ruary 5. P. Vincent Matraia is in charge of the arangements and is be- ing assisted by Chas. W. Brown and Phil Benedetti. Mrs. R. E. Darbee, who is a shipper of cut flowers and proprietor of a re- tail store, says she does not remember when flowers were as scarce as they ST. VALENTINE BASKET. Four-Inch Cyclamen With Valentine Trin are today. She reports the shipping demand as good. Vincent Matraia president of the Art Floral Company, left for Los Angeles and Santa Barbara where he expects to buy a car of kentias for his store. B. M. Joseph's store has some fine pans of tulips which are in great favor. In spite of the rose scarcity a fine display is maintained at this store. The pot grown daffodils that are being displayed by Podesta & Bal- dochhi are being much admired and the demand for same is excellent. Walter K. Lewis of Los Angeles, who is with the Art Floral Company, is spending a few days here during the absence of P. V. Matraia. J. McConnell has opened up a store at 430 Hayes street and is carying an excellent quantity of flowers and plants. The Dahlia Society of California will hold a meeting this week to elect of- ficers and directors for the coming year Angelo J. Rossi of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., was relected president of the Downtown Association. J. J. O'Connor says business has been excellent at his store, especially funeral work. Robt. Newcomb of the Burlington Willow Ware Co., is calling on the trade here. Emile Serveau, who has been sick, at his home in Redwood City, is much improved. Robert Bordeneau of the Serveau store is confined to his home by illness. James T. Lynch. St. Louis, Mo. DEMAND CONTINUES STEADY The weather experienced here has been exceptionally mild during the past week and has to a certain de- gree affected the trade. There is fear of a bad shortage of Easter flowering plants due entirely to the weather. The spring flowers now coming onto the market are the leading sellers 194 The American Florist. Feb. 12, with roses and carnations next in lead. Such varieties of roses as the Premier, Columbia, Russell, Butterfly, Ward, and Killarney are in prominence. The supply is good and the demand con- stant and exceptionally heavy. Lead- ing varieties are bringing ten cents for short stems to 45 cents for long stems, wholesale, and from $3 to $15 per dozen, retail, according to variety and quality. Carnations are plentiful but the demand is good. They are wholesaling from five to ten cents each, according to quality, and re- tailing from $2 to $3 per dozen. There is a limited supply of fine Laddie carnations on the market. These are wholesaling at 15 cents each. Jonquils are to be had in abundance at $10 to $12.50 per hun- dred, wholesale. They retail at $2.50 to $3 a dozen and are seen in nearly all florists windows. Narcissi, both yellow and white, are plentiful at from six to eight cents each, whole- sale, and $1.50 per dozen, retail. A limited quantity of extra fancy sweet peas is offered at $4 per hundred, wholesale. Good calendulas are scarce this week and are hard to find at any price. Freesia is plentiful at six cents a stalk, wholesale, and $1.50 to $2 per dozen, retail. The demand is good. Lilium Harrisii is plentiful and selling well and is offered at 15 to 20 cents each, wholesale, and at $6 per dozen, retail. Lily of the valley is not plentiful but the price is unchanged. There are a few home grown violets on the market but no California grown stock. Stevia is in great de- mand and the supply is limited. It ' brings $2 per hundred wholesale. There is a very limited supply of- callas on the market, practically all of which are used for funeral work. They are offered at from 20 to 25 cents each, wholesale, and $5 to $6 per dozen retail. Unusually fine Darwin tulips are selling for 15 cents apiece wholesale. Tulips of the more common varieties are wholesaling for eig - ht to ten cents each and pot tulip plants are retailing from 50 cents up- ward, depending upon the number of plants in a pot. Orchids are coming in now in large quantities and the de- mand is great. Cattleyas are selling from $1.50 to $2 a flower, wholesale, and retailing from $3 to $3.50 each. There are very few cypripediums on the market. There are a few snap- dragons, but their quality is unusually poor; the demand, however, is good. Cyclamen plants are retailing from $4 to $6, according to size and color. Willows are only sold at retail stores when used with other plants and are wholesaling from $5 to $6 per hun- dred. Greens are scarce this week due to extensive decorations being carried on here. Asparagus plumosus is bring- ing from 50 to 60 cents a bunch and Sprengeri the same. Ferns are selling for $4 per thousand. Galax is plen- tiful at $2 per thousand. Leucothoe is limited and brings $1 per hundred. It has been predicted that prices will take a slump during the coming week and as a consequence business will pick up greatly. NOTES. Fred C Weber has an attractive "Dutch Window" this week, the prin- cipal feature being a Dutch wind- mill run by a stream of water. Tulips, primroses, cyclamens, cherries and foliage plants are cleverly combined with the arrangement. W. A. Eowe, of Kirkwood, Mo., ar- rived home from a recent trip to Washington, D. C, where he attended the National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation convention. Mr. Rowe states that the trip was a most successful and enjoyable one. The Gardners' Association held an official meeting February 2, at the Forest Park municipal greenhouses. Herman Schwarz continued his inter- esting lecture on "Insects." Street merchants are handling a good quality of roses, carnations, nar- cissi and violets. Due to the mild weather, they are much patronized. Scruggs, Vandervoot & Barney have completed extensive decorations for the automobile show; quantities of smilax and plumosa are used. H. G. Berning and wife have re- turned after a two weeks' pleasure trip to New Orleans and points in Florida. The daughter of Mrs. Eggling, of the Eggling Floral Co., died at her home February 5, after an extended illness. Judging from the amount of his stock on the market, W. G. Rowe, of Kirkwood, must And business good. The H. G. Berning Floral Co. is dis- posing of a quantity of roses, carna- tions and narcissi. Grimm & Gorley are doing an un- usually large funeral business. Visitors : Strauss, representing the Wortheimer Floral Co., of Philadel- phia,. Pa.; Walter Amling, of Pana, 111. R. D. M. Toledo, 0. BUSINESS SLACKS CONSIDERABLY. Last week witnessed quite a sub- stantial slackening of business, due principally to less demand for funeral work. But Valentine day ought to stir things up a bit and from then until Easter, the demand should gradu- ally increase. Spring flowers are be- ginning to make their appearance in greater quantities and help make the flower shops bright and attractive. Jonquils, freesias, sweet peas, hya- cinths, and yellow and white narcissi, are in good supply and enjoy a brisk sale. Bulbous stock in pots is excel- lent for this season and fills in well for those buyers who want something appropriate to send to, hospitals and to their sick friends. ' The weather continues cloudy with now and then a bright day to relieve the monotony. NOTES. The most important happening of the past week was the purchase by Wm. Peniger of the flower shop con- ducted for many years by Mrs. J. B. Freeman. She died suddenly some time ago and since her husband, Walter Crause, was an accountant, and did not wish to continue the business, it was offered for sale. Mr. Feniger has conducted a store on Adams street for some years. Miss Lucille Rice will have charge of the store and it will be known as the Central Flower Store. The Navarre Flower Shop has ar- ranged a very attractive Valentine day window that is drawing a lot of favorable attention. Mr. Navarre states that he expects a good busi- ness for this day. At Henry Miller's greenhouse, crops of carnations are constantly improv- ing in quantity and quality. There should be an adequate supply for Valentine day and St. Patrick's. William Krueger is cutting some excellent sweet peas these days and his roses are always good stock. He is optimistic over business for the coming year. The A. E. Warning flower shop on Broadway has been making excellent progress and reports a heavy demand for flowers of all kinds. A. C. K. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, WASHINGTON, D. C, JAN. 86-27. S. J. Goddard's Prize ISasket of 100 Laddie Arranged by Harper Hetherington. 1921. The American Florist. 195 OBITUARY. John Patrick Mallon. John Patrick Mallon, head of James Mallon's Sons, one of the oldest retail firms of Brooklyn, N. Y., died sud- denly of acute indigestion at his resi- dence, 125 St. Mark's avenue, on Feb- ruary 6. His passing away was, under the attending events, an extremely painful shock to his family and a large circle of friends. On the morn- ing of February 5, he attended the wedding, at St. Augustine's church, of his only daughter, Marie Jeanette, to Alphonse Girard Ring. He was not feeling well in the afternoon, but no serious result was anticipated, a change for the worse taking place in the night. John P. Mallon was born GO years ago in a house that stood at the cor- ner of Fulton and Willoughby streets, Brooklyn. His father, James Mallon, who died 14 years ago, had a store at that location, and when they removed about two years ago, the firm had been on that corner for 62 years. At the time of their removal on account of the demolition of the building, Mr. Mallon remarked to the writer : "I feel like being turned out of my home." Both the deceased and his father had been active in democratic politics and in the days when Hugh McLaugh- lin was a boss, the old store was a resort for the faithful. Mr. Mallon had been president of the Juanita Democratic Club of Brooklyn and a member of the Association of Old Brooklynites. He was genial and companionable and could give and take jokes. He is survived by his wife, the daughter above mentioned, one son, Harry C. Mallon, who con- ducts the business now located on Smith street, and one sister, Mrs. M. A. Piggot. His funeral was held at St. Augustine's church on the morning of February 9 with a solemn high mass. A. F. F. Thomas Boothe De Forest. Thomas Boothe De Forest, secretary to the Lord & Burnham Company, greenhouse builders of New York and Irvington-on-Hudson, died at the Dobbs Ferry hospital on February 6. after a month's illness of intestinal disorders. He was born at Derby, Conn., about 38 years ago. Practically all of his business career had been with the above mentioned company, having served there for about twenty years. Mr. De Forest was well known and popular in the horticultural trades, being a life member of both the Soci- ety of American Florists and the New York Florists' Club, and had frequent- ly held important committee appoint- ments in the Club. About eifht years ago he married a daughter of W. A. Burnham, who, with three children, survives him, also his father, Henry S. De Forest, well known in the trade: his mother, three sisters and one broth- er. Funeral services were held at the residence of W. A. Burnham, Irving- ton-on-Hudson, on February 8. A. F. F. Max M. Smith. Max M. Smith, veteran florist and well-known resident of Portland. Ore., for the last 33 years, died February 1, at his home, 872 Sandy boulevard, fol- lowing a short illness. Mr. Smith was born in Robinsburv. Germany, August 27, 1866. He came to Port- land thirty-three years ago and was engaged in the wholesale florist busi- ness for many years. In 1906 he op- ened a retail store at 150 Third street. Five years ago Mr. Smith moved his florist's shop to the present location, 141% Sixth street. A year to the day before his death Mr. Smith disposed of his interest in his shop to Thomas C. Luke and retired from active par- ticipation in the business. Mr. Smith was active in the Rose City and Latir- elhurst clubs and prior to his retire- ment was a member of the Rotary club. He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Helen E. Smith. G. A. Sellethln. G. A. Sellethin, a well-known flor- ist and landscape gardener of Niles. Mich., died there, January 28, age 70 years. He had been in failing health since last November. Upon coming to the United States from Germany in 1881, Mr. Sellethin, for many years made Winona, Minn., his residence. He afterward lived in Milwaukee and Chi- cago. For the past five years Mr. Sellethin had been employed by the Michigan Central Railway as florist and land- scape gardener, having followed this pursuit previously. He was highly thought of in railroad and floral circles, and was a member of the Masonic and Oddfellow fraternities. Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Becker and Mrs. John Heist, and one son, Albert. Albany, N. Y. DECIDED DROP IN BUSINESS. Since January 1 business with the local florists has dropped markedly. A trolley strike from January 29 to February 8 helped also to depress all classes of business. The wholesale prices of roses and carnations have dropped 59 per cent since the end of January. Daffodils and bulbous stock are coming into the market in quantity. NOTES. Two greenhouses owned by George E. Nagengast have been torn down. Mr. Nagengast plans in the spring to build two new houses on a lot at the northwest corner of Washington and Main avenues that he purchased a few years ago. He has built lately on this lot two greenhouses, and the new ones, each 25 feet by 100 feet, will be built alongside them. The houses will be devoted to general stock. A visit to his place a few days ago dis- closed as fine and thrifty a lot of prim- roses, hydrangeas, lilium gigantum. tulips and other Easter stock as one would wish to see. A moth that ap- peared in greenhouses in this section the past few years is giving Mr. Na- gengast and other growers considera- ble trouble. The insect is kept in sub- jugation with fumigations of hydro- cyanic gas at regular intervals. At the recent meeting of the Albany County Market Gardeners' Associa- tion, George Curran, of West Albany, was chosen president. Others elected to serve with him are : L. H. Myers. Selkirk, vice-president: T. Harvey Holmes, William Noeckel, Water- Emerick, West Albany, treasurer; di- rectors for three years, T. Harvey Holmes. William Noeckel of Water- vliet, William Brown and John Law- ton, Slingerland, and Thomas H. Holmes, Albany: directors for two years, Louis Selig, Schenectady, and Benjamin Klink, Albany. The mem- bers pooled $2,S00 to purchase baskets and supplies, and subscribed $110 for the stock of the Grange League fed- eration exchange. Secretary Schaefer of the Florists' Club, died here on the morning of Feb- ruary 5. Mr. Schaefer was taken to the hospital on February 1, seriously ill with paralysis. His wife and two grown sons survive. Mr. Schaefer had served as secretary of the Florists' Club since January 1, 1920. On account of the serious illness of the secretary, Louis H. Schaefer, the Florists' Club held only a brief meet- ing on the night of February 3, Nine- teen members were present, and they decided to have a flower show on the night of March 17. R. D. Kansas City, Mo. MARKET LIGHT BUT QUALITY IMPROVED. Market conditions have changed but very little over last week as stock is still scarce and high, but the quality showed some improvement, especially in the color. Roses were wholesaling a very few at eight cents and some few for 10, 12 and 15 cents, but the large portion ran 20 cents and up. Car- nations marked an increase and at the end of the week went as low as six cents wholesale, the lowest for months. Sweet peas were more plentiful and naturally took a big part in the week. Paper White narcissi were plentiful and good, bringing five to six cents. Jonquils, hyacinths and tulips are making their appearance on the mar- ket but are none too plentiful, and what few are here sell on sight. Pot plants of cyclamens, cinerarias, prim- roses and begonias are very good and plentiful, and are moving fast, owing to the scarcity of cut stock. The way they are going will find some growers short at Valentine's and Easter. NOTES. On February 5 the Florists' club held its meeting at the Kansas City "Wholesale Cut Flower store and was well attended. The principal business of the evening was the discussion of the following resolutions, final action on them being deferred until the next meeting of the club : PUBLICITY FUND RESOLUTIONS. To the members of the Florists' Club: Your committee consisting of the officers and trustees appointed at the December meeting to formulate a plan to raise funds to be used in local and national publicity advertising respectfully submit the follow- ing resolutions for your consideration: 1. That a guarantee fund consisting of one-half of one per cent on the gross sales of each contributor be raised by the re- tail and wholesale florists of Kansas City. Missouri, and Kansas City. Kansas, and the growers of cut Mowers and plants who grow and sell their products within these cities, and the growers of cut flowers and plants who ship to or bring their products to this market. 2. That the name of this fund shall be Kansas City Florists* Publicity Fund. ::. That the fund is to be used solely for the purpose of promoting the sale of cut flowers and plants here and vicinity, and a certain, part of it is to be set aside for national publicity advertising. 4. That the moneys so guaranteed and collected shall be turned over and deposited to the Florists' publicity fund, and laid out on order of the advertising committee by check only, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the president of the club. 6. That an advertising committee be ap- pointed who will have in charge the mat- ter of properly using and proportioning the fund collected for local and national ad- vertising purposes. li. That the advertising committee con- sist of two growers: three retail florists; and two wholesale florists, who are members of the club in good standing. 7. That this committee be appointed by the president and confirmed by the mem- bers, following tlie adoption of these reso- lutions, to serve for the first period until the regular meeting of the club in October. 1921, and thereafter at the regular meeting in October of each year to serve for one year or until their successors are duly ap- pointed. 8. That the committee shall make a de- tailed report to the club at least once in every six months of the moneys collected and expended. 9. That these resolutions are not to be binding unless at least 75 per cent of each paragraph one shall contribute to the fund. 10. That the contributions to this fund be for one year, based on the gross saies- of the previous year, and shall be laid to the club in 12 equal monthly payments in advance. 11. That these resolutions can be amended at any regular meeting of the club by a two-thirds vote of the members ■ present who are contributors to the fund, provided such amendment is presented in writing and read at the previous meeting. E. J. B. 196 The American Florist. Feb. 12, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us ohange of address always Bend 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 opuuons of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 4M s. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 53 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 185 — Sweet peas 185 — Chrysanthemum stock 185 — Stocks 185 — Begonias of Lorraine Type 186 President Lewis Edward Hitz 186 Society of American Florists 186 Officers National Flower Growers' Ass'n.187 Winter 189 The retail trade 1 (illus.) 190 — Corsages 190 — Next week in the flower shop 190 . New York spring show 191 Chicago Bulb Forcers' Associatoin 192 Sea Shore Florists' Association 192 San Francisco, Calif 193 St. Louis, Mo 194 Toledo. 194 Obituary 195 ■ — John Patrick Mallon 195 — Thomas Boothe De Forest 195 ■ — Max M. Smith 195 — G. A. Sellethin 195 Albany, N. T 195 Kansas City, Mo 195 Plant quarantine No. 37.. 196 American Rose Society 196 Billboard restrictions in Massachusetts. 196 Floriculture at Cornell University 196 Pittsburgh 198 Detroit 198 Boston 200 Chicago 202 Columbus, O 207 Milwaukee, Wis 207 Indianapolis, Ind 207 Philadelphia 210 New York 212 Minneapolis, Minn 212 Market gardeners 224 — Greenhouse tomatoes 224 The nursery trade ' 226 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Ass'n 226 — Ohio Nurserymen's Ass'n 226 The seed trade 220 — Southern trade 220 — Grasses and clover seeds 220 — Wing receivership 220 — California seed crops 221 Market gardeners 224 — Tomato sources and shipments 224 Cannas are reported moving- slow. Remember your old sweetheart, send her a floral valentine. Paper White narcissus bulbs are producing- more flowers than usual this season. President Peter Reinberg, of the Chicago Forest Preserve Committee, says sparrows in that city were build- ing' their nests February 9. Manager George Asmus of Schil- ler's, Chicago, says St. Valentine's day should be thoroughly advertised every year well in advance of the oc- casion. J. W. Koning, a Holland bulb deal- er, says he and other dealers would be quite willing to contribute as a body to the Society of American Florists' publicity fund in the interest of their specialties. Mr. Koning is a member of the firm of Baartman & Koning, of Sassenheim. Personal. Eugene Dailledouze and A. L. Miller, New York, are in Florida. The co-operative buying possibilities of the National Flower Growers' As- sociation, and its great saving, has been abundantly demonstrated in the Boston district branch, where fertiliz- ers, carnation wire, and various sup- plies bought in large quantities has saved the members at least 25 per cent over individual purchases. Plant Quarantine No. 3?. RHODODENDRON AND AZALEA IMPORTS. The federal horticultural board held an important conference February 1 at the department of agriculture on the subject of the importation of Rhodo- dendron ponticum and Azalea pontica seedlings to be used as stocks for grafting. It was represented that such seedlings were not available in the United States, and could not be grown from seed to a grafting size in this country within a period of two or prob- ably three years, and that unless such seedlings could be imported, these plants would be absolutely unavailable to the American market for this period. In view of this situation, the board has indicated that it will issue special permits for the importation of seedlings of three years' growth, or under, of these two plants for the period terminating June 1, 1922. It is expected that after that time it will be possible to supply further needs from home grown stock. This action was taken as a result of this confer- ence and is supported by the unani- mous request of the Ornamental Growers' Association, representing the principal growers of hardy ornamen- tals in the United States, and with the distinct understanding, -which was agreed to by this society, that this action would not be taken as a prece- dent for demands of similar entry of seedlings or lining-out stocks of other ornamentals. The entry of these plants under special permit will be surround- ed with the same safeguards which apply to other special permits issued under the quarantine. C. D. Marlatt Chairman, Federal Horticultural Board. American Rose Society. Harry O. May having resigned the treasurership of the society, Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. X, has been ap- pointed to fill the unexpired term. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION The following request has been re- ceived from the E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind., for registration of a rose, and this has been approved by the Rose Registration committee. Unless objections are received within three weeks from the date of this publication, the registration will be- come permanent. The name of the rose is Hill's America and it is in the H. T. class. It is a cross between Rose Premier and Hoosier Beauty. The description of the plant is as follows : Habit of plant — Strong. large grow- er, thornless. Character of foliage — Dark in color, large. Freedom of growth — Very free. Flower — Immense. Color — Rose Pink. Form — Pointed bud, finely finished, long. Fragrance and bud — June fragrance. Freedom of bloom and lasting qual- ity — Extra good. The rose is somewhat similar to Columbia, but is different' in bud, much longer and superior, for the fol- lowing- reasons : On account of form of bud and color, which is intermediate between Columbia and Rose Premier. John C. Wister, Secy. Billboard Restrictions in Massachusetts. Billboards and all other forms of outdoor advertising on trees, rocks, fences or poles bordering on highways or within 300 feet of any park, park- way, playground or public building, are expressly prohibited under regulations issued January 1 by the division of the state department of public works. Billboards now located within the com monwealth, in any way conflicting with the new ruling, must be removed on or before July 1, 1921. Where per- missible, authority will be granted for the placing of billboards u Jon payment of a fee of $2. Floriculture at Cornell University. The lectures given by practical flo- rists to the regular and short course students in the department of floricul- ture at Cornell university, Ithaca, N. Y., during the past semester have been especially valuable. The lecturers were E. G. Hill, Richmond. Ind., on "Roses;" John E. Lager, Summit, N. J., on "Or- chids;" S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia, Pa., "Wholesaling Flowers and Plants," and H. P. Knoble, Cleveland, O., on "Retailing." The viewpoint of such practical men gives the students an insight into the business of flori- culture that they can get in no other way, and the splendid spirit of co-op- eration shown by the florists in the educational work is appreciated by the college. Farmers week is from Feb- ruary 14-1S, when the following lec- tures and demonstrations will be given by the department of floriculture. There will also be an exhibit of the student's work in arrangement of plant baskets, corsages, bridal and other bouquets, and table decorations, given on February 16 and 17 under the direction of E. A. Slattery, of W. J. Palmer & Son, Buffalo, N. Y. Owing to the fact that Farmers' -week so near- ly approaches St. Valentine's Day, there will be no meeting of the New York Federation of Horticultural So- cieties and Floral Clubs, but a cordial invitation is extended to all florists to come to Cornell and enjoy the lec- tures given not alone by the depart- ment of floriculture but by all other departments in the college. PROGRAMME FOR FARMERS' WEEK. Tuesday, February 15. "House Plants and Their Care," Miss L. A. Minns. "Control of Insects on House Plants," Prof. N. D. Leonard. "Bulbs," H. A. Pratt. "Outdoor Roses," Dr. A. C. Beal. "Planting and Protecting Roses," S. C. Hubbard. AVednesday, February 16. "Some Principles of Flower Arrangement," Prof. E. A. White. "Color as a Factor in Flower Arrange- ment." Miss L. A. Minns. "Japanese Flower Arrangement," Miss Kichi Harada, New York. "Lecture-demonstration on Methods of Flower Arrangement," Max Scllling. New York. Thursday. February 17. "Garden Material," Miss L A. Minns. "California G'ardens and their Flowers," Dr. A. C. Beal. "Diseases of Garden Flowers." Dr. L. M. Massey. "The Iris." John C. Wister, president American Iris Society. Germantown, Pa. Friday, February 15. "Dahlias," B. C. Vick, secretary, Amer- ican Dahlia Society, New York. "Asters," Dr. A. C. Beal. "Rock Garden Plants, — Illustrated." Mon- tague Free, Brooklyn, N. Y. "Demonstration of Methods of Plant Propagation, Soil Preparation, Methods of Potting and Repotting Plants and Winter Protection of Roses," by members of the staff of the department of floriculture. 1921. The American Florist. 197 Club Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., February 14, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Royal Arcanum hall. Robt. T. Pater- son, secretary, 934 E. Preston street. Balti- more. Columbus, O., February 14, 8 p. m. — Columbus Florists' Association at the Neil house. E. A. Munk, secretary, 19 S. High street. Columbus. Helena, Mont., February 19, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Nurserymen's Association of Montana. E. A. Calmettes. secretary. Helena. Lake Geneva, Wis. — February 19, 8 p. m. ■ — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association at Horticultural hall. Geo. Bainbridge, secretary, Lake Geneva. Lancaster, Prf., February 17, 7:30 p. m. — Lancaster County Florists' Association at Chamber of Commerce. A. M. Herr, sec- retary, Lancaster. New Orleans, La., February 13, 2 p. m. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association at 6001 Rampart street. John Parr, secre- tary, 4639 N. Rampart street. New Orleans. New York, February 14, 7:30 p. m. — The New York Florists' Club at Engineering building, 33 W. 39th street. John Young, secretary. 43 W. 18th street. New York. Philadelphia, February 15, 3:30 p. m. — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at New Century drawing room. David Rust, secre- tary, 606 Finance building, Philadelphia. Portland, Ore., February 15. 8 p. m. — Oregon Floral Society at Masonic temple. F. A. "Van Kirk, secretary, 64 E. 68th street, Portland. Springfield, O., February 14, 7:30 p. m. — Springfield Florists' Club at member's place of business. Arthur Leedle, secretary, Springfield. St. Louis, Mo., February 14, 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. Oscar Ruff, secretary, 3119 S. Grand avenue. St. Louis. Tarrytown, N. Y., February 16, 8 p. m. — ■ Tarrytown Horticultural Society at Cor- poration building. H. W. Neubrand. secre- tary, Tarrytown. Toronto. Out.. February 15, 8 p. m. — G'ardeners' and Florists' Association at St. George's hall, Elm street. Alex. Simpson, secretary, 87 Grosvenor, Toronto. Toronto, Ont.. February 14, 8 p. m.— Toronto Retail Florists' Club at Dunlop's hall. H. W. James, secretary, 10 Adelaide street, west, Toronto. 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. For Sale — Greenhouse 22x24 feet or will sell rafters and glass separate. Glass 16x18 inches. No reasonable of- fer refused. Address. MAT. KOSTKA, 5437 W. 25th St., Cicero, 111. For Sale — Flower and fruit farm; 12 acres; eight-room house; large barn; 8,000 clumps of peonies. On St. Joseph river and Lincoln highway. For par- ticulars address Alva Cathcart, Bristol, Ind. Help Wanted — An experienced gar- dener to have charge of medium size range, house, lawn, shrubbery and kitchen garden. References required. State nationality, age, experience and number in family. J. M. Overton, 901 Stahlman Bldg., Nashville, Tenn. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Help Wanted Salesman for a Toledo, O,, retail store. Good wages. Key 543, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. Managing Salesman For flower store in the middle west. State age, wages and experience. Key 539, care American Florist. FOR SALE Three houses. 22,000 feet of glass, practically new, rebulbed this year; hot water heat; 7-room house; 1J4 acres land; located at Wiltnette, 111., 14 miles north of Chicago. FRANK FELKE, R. F. D. 4, BOX 158, ELKHART, IND. FOR SAI^E Used hot water heating boilers in first-class condition ready for immediate shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500 ft. glass, price $ 50 1 Cottage, will heat 1600 ft. glass. '• .... 60 1 Niagara, will heat 18(0 ft glass, " .... 70 1 Niagara, will heat2500ft glass, " .... 110 1 Spence, will heat 3000 ft. glass, " 140 Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wants. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransomville. New York FOR SALE. 140 roof bars, 13 ft. 8 in. long, \%a per foot; 230 ft. purlins, 2c per foot; 2 ventilating ma- chines, S7.00 each; 100 hangerB for ventilating pipe, 10c each; 100 rods cables for same, 10c each; 40 purlin clamps: 75 pair galvanized hinges, 15c; 3,000 ft. m in. pipe; some 1-in. pipe; l&-in. globe valves; 2%-in. Mower pots. We have some glass, 16x24, 16x22. 16x20. 16x18, 16x 16. 16x12, 16x10, 14x20. 12x16 and 10x12, all double strength. This material is first-class. E. HUjION a CO., Sistersville, W. Va Por Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEI6LER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. For Sale Good second-hand ice box cheap. Big bargain. Key XX, Care American Florist. |FOR SALE ; 16 x 24 glass, per box 86.00 W A in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 I 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with I frame, each 2.50 | Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 ; Shafting (light), per foot .00 Ventilating arms, each 25 Ventilating hangers, each 10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 PETER REINBERG ; 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO iiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiMiiiiuimiimniuiimiiiiiiiiiiiuii 1 OFFICIAL S A. F. M I Shipping Labels" FOR CUT FLOWERS: in tw.o colors on g m giimtned paper; your card, etc., in s| .» biae-k and leaf adopt.-d l.v the S. A. F. 3 g inred. Pri.-es: IVr 500, $4.50; per 1000, m j^ $6 50. Samples on request. Electro of ^ leaf, postpaid. S3 00. Cash with order. ^ | AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I M 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO B I* V "I" V V "J* *i* "i Home-Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO t K. 9. .9. .«-■»-_■_••■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ». A. .». .«. .». _». .». .»..». _». .». A rTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWTTTTTTT 198 The American Florist. Feb. 12, a»t:e>r BALL'S WHITE. Ball's White Queen Of Market. The standard early flowering type. White, Rose, Scarlet, Light Blue, Purple, Crimson, Dark Blue, Lavender, Flesh. Each of the above, trade pkt., 15c; H oz., 30c; oz., $1.00; lb., $12.00. Mixed, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 80c; lb., $ 10.00. The Royal (The Early Flowering Branching type). Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of the Market, it follows that variety very closely. White, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Lavender and Purple. Trade pkt., 25c; '4 oz., 40c; oz., $1.40. For complete list of Asters, see our Spring Florists' Catalogue. / We feel impelled to tell you the high praise that we have received / from our customers concerning your White Asters. In addition to its I magnificent form, it also has the advantage of being an excellent keeper and one of the best sellers that we have to offer. We take great pleasure in recommending this variety to anyone for either commercial or private growing as it is superior to any White Aster. Very truly yours, THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. The flowering season comes between the Royal and Late Branching types, filling in between the early and late glut of flowers. It grows to a medium height, with full, distinctively centered blossoms, ideally formed for long distance shipping'. The seed of this Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary varie- ties. It is sold in Vi ounce packets, containing about 4,1)00 seeds, at $3.0© per trade packet. VERBENA Mammoth, Mixed ] White. Extra choic ' Purple shades Pink shades Defiance. Brilliant scarlet, true Firefly. Brilliant scarlet, white eye Hybrida Gigantea. A mixture of a new giant strain in which red shades with a large white eye predominate Trade Pkt. $10.00 $0.15 $t Trade Pkt. Oz. Violet with white eye $0.20 $1.20 Auricula-flowered, mixed 15 .80 Vanghan'B Best Mixed Verbenas. This is un- questionably the best strain of Verbena seed in existence. It is composed of the best strains and colors of the Mammoth type, the Mayflower, the best European in- troductions of last year, all grown sepa- rately and mixed in the right proportion- Trade pkt., 25c; V* ox.. 50c; o»„ $2.00; 2 oz.. $3.50. For Other Flower Seeds See Our "Book for Florists." Chicago V A UGH AIM'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Detroit, Mich. BUSINESS SLUGGISH. By unanimous consent business dur- ing the past week has been very unsat- isfactory and conditions at present hold out no encouragement for im- provement soon. With about a hun- dred thousand wage earners without work and no immediate prospects for the restoration of the auto and other idle industries starting up, we can not reasonably expect flower shops to be active. Then, too, to make matters still more discouraging, the florists oc- cupy the anomalous position of main- taining the highest prices ever before experienced In the history of the trade, while all other stores are actively ad- vertising a reduction of from 25 to 50 and even in some cases, 60 per cent reduction on their mer- chandise. It was hoped the early days of February would bring some relief from the high prices exacted by the growers and wholesalers, but little in that respect was realized. Carnations and even poor ones brought as high as eighteen dollars a hundred, and roses of medium grade, were as high and even higher than at the so-called "influenza" period a year ago. True, there seems to be no great surplus of cut flowers to date, but the season and local conditions demand immediate ad- justment of prices to meet the views and the purchasing power of our pros- pective buyers. The club meeting at Hotel Statler Wednesday evening, February 2, brought out a small but representative gathering. Those in attendance em- braced the three divisions of the trade — growers, wholesalers and retailers. President John H. Warncke called the members' attention to an abuse by the wholesalers selling to the general pub- lic to the detriment of the retailers, who are their support throughout the whole year. This even, at first of lit- tle importance, has, it is alleged, grown to proportions that prompted the adop- tion of a resolution condemning the unfair practice and requesting the three local wholesalers to hereafter de- sist. It is hoped this implied warning will be sufficient to stop the growing evil. Visitors : Robert Greenlaw and Mar- tin Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. Mil- ler, Chicago, and Julius Dilloff. New York. J. F. S. Pittsburgh. MARKET ACTIVE WITH MEDIUM SUPPLY There has been no marked change noted in market conditions here dur- ing the past week, no big increase in supply and no decrease in demand; in fact a happy medium has prevailed that with few exceptions has kept the market pretty well cleaned up all week, with no noticeable surplus at any time. Bulb stock is more plenti- ful with the result that prices have declined somewhat on roses and car- nations, but at that, prices are high enough so that the grower can realize a profit. The supply of roses remains about the same as it has been for several weeks. What looked like it might develop into a glut of carna- tions last week has turned out this week to be a shortage. The supply of Easter lilies is on the increase, but they are still short of the demand and prices remain firm, which also holds good of calla lilies. There are not nearly so many Paper White narcissi seen. Jonquils and tulips are in heav- ier supply and meet with a good de- mand. Freesia has been in oversup- ply and at times hard to move, but by the week end most of it was cleaned up at good prices. The supply of sweet peas remains about the same, with daily clearances. The quality is good and prices average from $2 to $4 per 100 wholesale. Some of the best lily of the valley seen here in years is coming in daily, Violets have been in better demand than for some time, and with most of the stores featuring them it should not be long until they are as popular as they used to be. The supply of orchids is equal to all demands. Scotch heather has become quite a factor. NOTES The Florists' and Gardners' Club held its regular monthly meeting on February 1. Sheridan of the McCallum Co. entertained with some of his ex- periences in France, Belgium and England. Cornelius Colyn, Jr., of C. Colyn & Sons, Coorhout, Holland, was the guest of the club. After the reg- ular meeting the election of officers for the coming year was held with the following results : John C. Bar- nett, president; John C. Walley, vice- president; Carl Becherer, secretary and treasurer, and J. J. Costof, assis- tant secretary. The executive com- mittee will consist of the following: John Rheineman, Augustus Friskorn and Julius W. Ludwig. The Retail Florists' Association held their regular monthly meeting and dinner February 3. During the ab- sence of President Harper, Vice-Pres- ident Scheaff was in the chair. An appropriation of $1,500 was made to carry on newspaper advertising for 1921, and it was also voted to incor- porate the association. The McCallum Co. have re-leased the building they now occupy «at 137 Seventh street for a long term of years and in addition have rented the three story building next door, which will be used for additional work rooms for the decorative department. The A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co. are again featuring the week-end dol- lar box. Visitors : Paul Klingsporn, the Chi- cago Flower Growers Association, Chi- cago; Frank Adgate, Warren. O. ; Wm. G. Jones, Dubois, Pa.; H. W. Girton, Ridgeway, Pa.; Wm. N. Gra- ham and C. E. Gunton, Bradford, Pa. E. C. T. 1921. The American Florist. 199 ^^■iitiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifta^^ I It will pay you to read the letters below from well-known authorities | 1 Mr. Gladiolus Grower: | No doubt you know the Kunderd Gladiolus = and that never before have I had a surplus to 1 offer to the trade. These new Gladioli have j| grown so rapidly in popular favor that even now, s these "dull times," I can only spare stock of a 5 limited number of kinds to a few = growers. Last year I sold over j| $53,000.00 worth of bulbs and this § year the sales will probably nearly = reach this amount if not more, and = if not for the "dull times," would i have reached $80,000.00 to $100,- | 000.00. All this business has been § LV.i -— •' built up in 10 years and before s Gladioli became as popular as now. i The Gladiolus is fast becoming by = far the most popular of all summer = flowering bulbs (or plants), and rightly so, both |j as a garden ornament and as a cut flower. Too M many growers are still growing the more com- |§ mon kinds and not keeping up with the finer = new things, and are thus losing the best returns. = Many of our best growers have bnilt up in this way. 3 Some growers make the mistake not to bay new kinds of 5 bulbs or plants when searce, because while yet scarce the = prices are high. The large quantity which can be grown = from a new variety in a few years makes the first cost com- =§ paratively insignificant. The increase in stock is always far = more rapid than the decrease in price for years, and if you 25 wait till the price is cheap, you find you have something = which is too cheap by then to grow profitably. A peony = plant will double in quantity each year, an Iris will increase =J four times a year and a not very rapidly increasing gladiolus EJ would under favorable conditions multiply by ten each year. =j Xow take your pencil and a piece of paper and see what this pj means for a period of five or ten years. of bulb growers in Florida wrote me De- =5 "Your wonderful introductions need no praise from us — they EE are in a class by themselves. "We have tried many varieties of = other growers, and have gone as far West as California, thinking = perhaps that bulbs from there would do well in our climate, but = most of these have found their way into our Mixture." Another grower from Ann Arbor, Mich.. January 4 (this =J year) in a letter, writes: = "You certainlv have marvellous varieties and I should like to 5E see you take down the bars and flood the whole world with their = beauty, making them accessible to the poorest, who really need == them most, as well as to the more wealthy. Personally. I should = like nothing better than to run the most of my business into = your varieties." = ha the == to work up ok from, and don't bulb costs Gladiolus the finest in lot only that but good good. I sincerely think you the world without any exception. And money makers for the grower. I grow many varieties originated by you including all vour Olorvs and have made money on all of them. I have Norton and Mary Fennell which are hard to beat. Purple fflory is a "beaut." On receipt of above, 1 wrote Mr. Zeestraten that I would like to use his letter for this advertisement to show other growers \vh:M can be done. He replied as follows: Dear Sir: East Bridgewater, Mass., Jan. 10. 1021. Yours to hand and you can use anything out of my letter you may see fit. Yes. Mr. Kunderd, I think your Gladiolus wonder- ful and as a grower know them to be line money makers. I have sold over 10,000 young bulbs of Norton alone this year, be- sides its bulblots at $59.00 per quart. Next year after I have paid for my farm, I am going to get d be one of the first to have i right in buying only the best Bxpensive when it is good. We nd found it very profitable, and years ago I started here with- ind now I own a little place in Mansfield and have a line 50-acre farm here with good buildings, and almost all paid. I made enough on "Norton," "Orange Glory" and "Mary Fennell" to pay over one-half of this place. So vou see what Kunderd's varieties have done for me. I am sure I will make good in a few years on the "Marie Kunderd." I must not forget "T.ily white." Last spring I bought bulblets of it from Mr. Meader for $150.00. This fall I sold a fine lot of voung bulbs from it, but have a nice lot of young stock left for myself. Respectfully yours (Signed) only new v arieties from you, ai something i for sale. You ai because a p lant bulb is never always did this y in Holland i I am doing the no now. Four out a cent s ind onl; y a few bulbs John Zeestraten. = More than a dozen testimonials like the above come in my mail weekly. Now Mr. Qrower, would it not be = = good business for you to grow gladioli that bring such praise and such demand? There is always a surplus of = 5 common kinds, but never enough to meet the demand for good varieties. If you are a grower, you need this stock g = and if you are a beginner, you cannot afford to start without it. Take advantage of this opportunity, as I do | = not expect to offer a surplus to the trade next season. Write me a list of what you can use and I will make you =j = an attractive inducement on wholesale lots. 'j<>i»iit. A. E. KUNDERD | The Originator of ihe Fuffled Gladiolus and R/w **7 Prkclion Inrl II 5 A I | manyjothers of the World's Finest Varieties. DUX 0#, VJUM1C11, 1UU., \J . iJ. r*. | imiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiii mini mini urn mi m mimmm imiiiii huh mi i immmmiimmmmimiiiiiiimmiimmmimnf 200 The American Florist. Feb. 12, LARGE-FLOWERING GANNAS IN THE BETTER VARIETIES Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name King Humbert Wintzers Colossal The President Hungaria Most popular of all. Bronze leaf orange scarlet flower. Bright scarlet flowers with green foliage, an extra fine variety. The best Canna of recent in- troduction. Has all the good qualities of Firebird, together with perfectly healthy foliage. Immense trusses of large xed Large trusses of beautiful rose pink flowers, one of best pink varieties. Per 100 Per 1000 $5.50 $50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $5.50 $50.00 Per Doz. Per 100 $3.00 $20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $5.50 $50.00 General Doz. 100 AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red, green foliage, 5 feet $0.60 $3.75 A. BOUVIER Rich velvety red, green foliage, 5 feet 60 3.75 BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age, 4 feet 65 4.00 CHAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage. 4% feet 60 3.75 CRIMSON BEDDER. Intense crimson, green foliage, 3V 2 feet 65 4.00 DAVID HARUM. Red. dark bronze foliage, 3Vs feet 65 4.00 DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. Crimson ma- roon, green foliage, 4 feet ;... .65 4.00 EOANDALE. Currant red. bronze foliage. 4 feet 65 4 00 FIREBIRD. Scarlet red, green foliage, 4 feet 1.35 9.00 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 5 feet 60 3.75 GUSTAV GUMPPER. The ideal yellow va- riety, green foliage, 3% feet 75 4.50 GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red, green foliage, 4V 3 feet 65 4.00 GLADIOFLORA. Crimson with irregular edge of gold 65 4.00 HUNGARIA. Rich geranium pink, green fol- iage, 3 % feet 85 5.50 KING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage. 4 % feet 85 5.50 KATE F. DEEMER. Oriole yellow, turkey red at base, 4 feet 65 4.00 LOUISIANA. Bright scarlet, green foliage. 7 feet 60 3.75 A. HENDERSON & List of Cannas 1000 $32.50 32.50 35.00 32.50 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 80.00 32.50 40.00 35.00 35.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 32.50 Doz. METEOR. Scarlet, green foliage, 4% feet.. $0.75 MONT BLANC. Almost white, green foliage. 3V 2 feet • .70 MME. CROZY. Scarlet with orange yellow border, green foliage, 3 feet 65 PENNSYLVANIA. Vermilion scarlet, green foliage, 6 feet 60 PELLAR OF FIRE. Brilliant red. green foli- feet. PANAMA. Rich orange, red bordered broad edge of golden yellow, green ith .65 4.50 4.00 3.76 4.00 40.00 35.00 32.60 36.00 foli feet. QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Rich pomegranate. red bordered with golden yellow, green foliage, 3% feet 65 ROSEA GIGANTEA. Rich rose pink, green foliage, 3 >A feet 85 RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage. 4Vz feet 60 SOUV. D'A. CROZY. Crimson, with gold band, green foliage. 4 feet 65 THE PRESIDENT. The best canna of recent introduction, immense trusses of large red flowers 3.00 VENUS. Rose pink, green foliage, 4 feet 65 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet. green foliage, 5 feet 85 WYOMING. Orange chrome, bronze foliage. 6 % feet 65 YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Golden yellow. spotted red, green foliage. iMs feet 85 4.00 36.00 4.00 6.00 3.75 4.00 5.60 4.00 5.50 35.00 65.00 32.50 35.00 35.00 50.00 35.00 50.00 CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. IIUIIMIIISUIIIIIIUIUIUIIU ,...:■,■,.::■ r^fmEit!-.! ! ':> liifisUbfirtl'i MHIM HUM! ii!Fll!> i,ml!l[l(l>isru-yilf rit!iiHi (!Jf Ulitrillliii li."0(il , iftlil mUh'mti' iiflifi IhifM i ■■ ' I m -M I Tlie Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllfl imiiiii lllltllim t miiiiilllliimiillllimuuHliniliuuiliailllllM mil tin miiimmiliiiitimiiifiiiiiiiii iiiiinminiinimiiuiiiniiniiiiiiunn . Mention the American Florist when writing Boston. FALLING OFF IN BUSINESS Business this week has been very dull, especially so on cut flower trade. All the retail stores in town report a considerable falling- off of business compared with a year ago. The prices on stock of all kinds are only fifty per cent of what they were last year. Bulbs are now arriving- in larg-e quan- tities which also force prices down to the lowest mark seen since the chrys- anthemum season. Roses are now coming- on crop again with very little demand for fancy stock. The medium grades clean up fairly well and the fancy varieties are moved with diffi- culty. Sweet peas move slowly, the very best at $3 a hundred. Pansies are still rather scarce and hold to their prices fairly well. Orchids are more plentiful, very fine trianae are arriving, also laelias, cypripediums and oncidium. Carnations have been com- ing greatly in excess of the demand. Top price on the fancy ones is $6 a hundred. NOTES The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held their annual banquet and ball on February 3, at Horticultural hall. There were about 400 present. W. H. Judd introduced A. C. Burrage, who delivered a short address. Thomas Roland and W. W. Craig also spoke. The Florist Association held their monthly meeting on February 1, at the City club. The meeting was opened by President B. Letson. The principal speaker was H. E. Pink- ham, Lynn. Louis Cohen of the New England Florists' Supply Co. was tendered a reception by 25 of his friends on Feb- ruary 3. He is to be married soon to Miss Freidman of Roxbury. E. F. S. VIOLET CORSAGE A Special for Valentine's. A large ready-to-wear corsage of double violets and leaves, tied with violet cord, stem wrapped with foil — looks real, will sell on sight. Packed one to a box. Price, each $0.60 Half dozen for 2.75 One dozen for 6.00 LOTS OF OTHER NOVELTIES Get our complete price list. It's free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 201 CO^NAFl^WER BOXES Representatives: M. E. CHAPIN fi 516 Fifth Avenue l New York City ! j, T. A. DDCON CO. \ 1526 Blake St. Nfc Denver, Colorado \ T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas For Violets and fnr/ TMC/^rvl TMT \l ***** 2-inch Top 7.65 5% DISCOUNT 14x10x8 2-inch Top 12.60 ' For Cut Flowers <*« WITH ORDER 18x5x3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 The prices quoted herewith are f.o.b. Chicago 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 When printing is wanted there will be a 24 X 5 X 3^ 9 -inch Top 7*70 char se of J9.00 per color for printing 500. 24x8x4 2-inch Top.'!!! '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. KX80 J12,0 ° per color for printine 100 °- 28x8x4 2-inch Top 12.10 Border printing and emhnssioswillbecharged 28 X 8 X 5 2-inch Top 13.05 for as time work in accordance with the amount 30 x 5 x 3^a 2-ir>"Ii "'w n»5 of work involved. B6x8x5 2-inch Top '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'! 16.20 '1> '■'•' '' .'""' '^^SSSy Home Office ■ ~^~~ \*£i^ HwalftSas? and Factorv WW 4433 Ogden Ave. / CHICAGO yS Telephone WfP > Lawndale 906 For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope. . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope . . . 7.25 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope. . . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 30.25 32 x 32 x S Telescope. . . 63.75 36 x 10 x .5 Telescope. . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope . . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.55 Burpee's Asters Asters are growing in popularity with the American people every year and good, full-cen- tered flowers on long stems bring prices which guarantee profits. Burpee's Aster seed is grown in those sections of the United States which produce the finest seed. Our stocks are true to type; every care is exercised to keep them free from off -colors and yellow centers. They will produce the largest and finest flowers on the longest stems. QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS The earliest of all cutting Asters. Universally planted for first crop. Vi oz. ox. Vi lb, 1680 Crimson 40c 91.16 ?3.7«l 1581 Lavender 40c 1.20 3.83 1652 Shell-Pink ....45c 1.35 4.48 1653 Rose-Pink 45c 1.35 4.45 L684 Purple 40c 1.15 3.70 16S6 Dark Blue 40c 1.20 3.85 1687 White 40c 1.20 3.8.1 168S Light Blue 43c 1.35 4.4.1 KING ASTERS A fine iil-.seil double flowers row petals. Vi ox. ox. 615 Crimson 50c $1.45 615a Lavender ..... .50c 1.45 616 Pink 50c 1.45 617 Rose 50c 1.45 618 White 50c 1.45 619 Violet 50c 1.55 VI lb. $4.90 4.00 4.90 4.00 4.00 5.20 EARLY BRANCHING ROYAL ASTERS The first flowers appear just as Queen of the Market has finished blooming'. Of straight. upright growth, 2 feet high. Vi ox. ox. Vi lb. 1636 Lavender 50c ¥1.45 $4.00 1637 Shell-Pink 50c 1.45 4.00 163S Purple 45c 1.35 4.60 1639 White 50c 1.50 5.05 1641 Rose-Pink 50c 1.50 5.05 CREGO'S GIANT ASTERS Large flowers with loose, elegant- ly curled petals, filling the season between the Royal Asters and Amer- ican Branching. Vi ox. ox. Vi lb. Shell-Pink 40c 91.20 $4.00 1609 1610 1611 1612 Purple 40c Lavender 40c Rose-Fink 40c Crimson 40c White 40c 1.15 3.70 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 3.S5 4.00 4.00 4.00 AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING Extensively used to fill in th before the Chrysanthemums into the market. Flowers of size and fully double. Vi ox. ox. 1571 Azure-Blue . . . ,40c $1.15 1575 Lavender 40c 1.15 1579 Shell-Pink 40c 1.20 15S1 Purple 40c 1.10 1584 Rose-Pink 40c 1.15 15S6 White 40c 1.15 Vk lb. *:i.70 3.70 4.00 3.50 3.70 BURPEE'S BEAUTY ASTERS The latest of all asters. Of strong- growth, blooming after the Amer- ican Late Branching % Vi ox. ox. ox. 1629 September Beauty .45c 85c 92.70 1632 Lavender Reautv. ,45c S5c 2.70 1633 American Beauty.. 30c 55c 1.75 1634 Purple Beauty 40c 75. • 2.40 ^W. JVtlee Burpee Co., Seed. Growers Philadelphia. 202 The American Florist. Feb. 12, We will have a nice cut of Roses All Through February Our Roses Are the Finest in This Market Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chances In Effect February 15. RUSSELL Fancy Long- $2c Good Length Medium Short Per 100 .00 to $30.00 2J)..00 16.00 S.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long- $25.00 to $30.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium 16.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $25.00 to $30.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium 16.00 Short 10.00 to 12.1)0 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $25.00 Medium $16.00 to 20.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 OPHELIA Long $20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short ..^ 8.00 to 10.00 SUNBURST Long $20.00 Medium $12. 00 to 16.00 Short 8.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $16.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 Short S.00 to 10.00 ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION— Including some Russell, Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $10.00 to $15.00. Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 . $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum, per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100 3.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gresgrs Station, 111, NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays. Chicago. STOCK IS MORE PLENTIFUL. Stock is more plentiful at this writ- ing but has been cleaning up nicely right along at good prices. American Beauty roses are in strong demand and command good figures. Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell, Columbia and Premier are having a good call and so are Milady, Butter- fly, Victor, Montrose. Golden Rule, Sun- burst, Ward, Ophelia. Double White Kilarney, White Killarney, Cecile Brunner and Nesbit. Roses have held their own surprisingly well consider- ing the increased supply, and while prices have weakened considerably at times, it was only for a short period, and while they have not been equal to the high ones the early part of last month, they are more reasonable and will probably be lower from now on. Orchids and lily of the valley had a good call the past few days, owing to the heavy demand for wedding work just before Lent. Sweet peas are mov- ing nicely and violets are being dis- posed of as fast as they arrive. Car- nations are in larger supply and have dropped considerably in price the past week. Freesia. Paper White narcissi. jonquils and tuilps are in hetter supply and more reasonable in price. Lily of the Valley appear to be clean- ing up regularly and the same holds true for callas. Mignonette, daisies, pansies. calendulas. Roman hya- cinths, heather and euphorbia, are to be had, together with all other miscel- laneous seasonable stock. The out-of- town demand has been very good the past week and the city buying has been heavier. Blooming plants play an important part in the window displays of many of the retail stores, especially tulips, jonquils, cyclamens and prim- roses. Some of the stores are making attractive window displays for Valen- tine's day and those who have not al- ready arranged for their supply of stock for this occasion should do so immediately. VALENTINE WINDOW DISPLAYS. The retail florists are making a strong bid for the Valentine business this year by making very effective and attractive window displays, some of which are already . completed while others merely are in the course of con- struction. Special heart-shaped bas- kets, boxes and vases occupy a promi- nent part in the arrangements with I'jB'iEST l'ri THE,' WORLD jprtWlifelrtEyERlJTriPEADJCa ';■; i : LOW ELL, MASS!/ ' '.' ' wmllllMiwMi The Meyer Florists' threads are the long- est and strongest in the world and are used by the leading retailers and growers through- out the world. Be sure and get the Meyer brand and you will always get the best. Manufactured by the John C. Meyer Thread Works, Lowell, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing a touch of originality here and there to break the monotony. The Society of American Florists' window post- er is prominently placed in some part of the window and has at- tracted a great deal of attention mem. The Valentine kiddie vase is ;i sure seller and so are the special 1921. The American Florist. 203 Lei Your Valentine Orders Say It With Budlong Flowers They will satisfy the most critical buyers. RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, HYACINTHS, VALLEY, FREESIA Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Paper Whites, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Stevia and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adianturn, 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. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., SSL 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 rely upon order WE ABB CLOSED ALL. DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. at us receiving- such benefits Mention the American Florist when writing heart-shaped vases placed on the mar- ket for the first time this season. Mangel has a fine window in the Palmer House and so has the Alpha Floral Co. and M. Poletsos on East Adams street. Fleischman will he on deck before the end of the week and so will the Bohannon Floral Co., A. Lange, George Wienhoeber, Central Floral Co., and others. Schiller is making' an extensive display at both stores and many others are doing the same. The day is being boomed stronger than ever. NOTES A large representation of the con- signors of Kennicott Bros. Co. attend- ed a meeting of the stockholders and directors. February 5, to select their officers for the ensuing year, get a report of its business condition and 204 The American Florist. Feb. IS. Quality Cut Flowers You always secure the best when you place your orders with us. Try us on Roses, Carnations, Tulips, Violets, Sweet Peas, Freesias, Valley, Jonquils, Paper Whites, Stevia, Lilies, Calendulas, etc. Complete line of Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ROSES § CARNATIONS WIETOR BROS., In All the Leading Varieties 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago to discuss the policy of the firm for the new year. From the figures pre- sented, an increase in sales of $112,- i)lf>.74 was shown over the previous year. January of 1921 has shown a 20.2 per cent increase for the same period last year, including- 15.4 per cent increase of city purchases and the shipping" trade was increased 4.8 per cent. H. B. Kennicott, president; J. B. Pollworth, secretary; B. P. Ellis, treasurer and office manager, were elected. Joseph Kohout was elected chairman of the governing- board for all the consignors and R. J. Windier and Edward Assa. as representatives of the interest of the grower stockhold- ers, with J. E. Pollworth as secretary and manager. H. B. Kennicott, who succeeded his father, has the satis- faction of seeing the business increase .'J15 per cent in four years. Market rents, expensive city deliveries and methods of commission accounting brought on considerable comment for the growers' consideration. Bassett & Washburn have renewed their lease on their store at 178 North Wabash avenue for three years, start- ing May 1. Mr. Washburn is recover- ing from a touch of the grip. Miss Netchert of the office force is on the sick list. Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, re- turned February 6 from a business and pleasure trip to New Orleans, "La., where all the florists report business as good. He attended the races and witnessed the funeral service of a French naval officer while there. Tom Rogers is back on the job at the Weiland-Risch Co. after being confined to the Post Graduate hos- pital for a week. A. L. Randall, wife and daughter. Grace, have returned from a pleasant visit at Palm Beach, Fla. A. Henderson & Co. are-, showing a fine line of cyclamen plants. OUR DUTY EVERY ROSE that is grown, EVERY CARNATION that is produced, has a definite value. OUR DUTY is to sell these highly perishable products within the shortest time at such variation of prices as are created by the inflexible law of Supply and Demand. ROSES and CARNA- TIONS must be sold each day of the year so as to equal in the end a general average sales price to allow for the grower a reasonable mar- gin of profit above the cost of production. OUR DUTY is to make SALES PRICES so inviting to stimulate the RETAIL DEALER to BUY MORE — to satisfy the grower to PRODUCE MORE and facilitate such distribution at a maximum of satisfaction. "WHY OF COURSE." Kennicott Bros. Co. 174 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO "Principal location in tlie market" H. li. KENNICOTT, President J. P.. POLLWORTH, Secretary and Mai 1921. The American Florist 205 * * + * * »_.».-»- 1 ■ if, ,TiiTiiTiifiifiifnTiiTnTi«Ti«TiiTi«TiA«f>A«T>AA •--•--•--T t f t T it iTnTnTiifiiTnTiiTnTiiTnTnTnTnTiiTt ['tTttVTI'ttTtVvTvTVttTtTTT t'l* W WWT WW V V *V V V V V V * "*" Roses * Carnations Choice stock in all the leading commercial varieties. CURRENT PRICE LIST Buy Direct from the Grow £HIIItlllllllltllllllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllllll I MRS. CHAS. RUSSKLL Per 100 Specials $40.00 e Fancy 35.00 1 Select $20.00 to 30.00 i Medium 15.00 to 18.00 1 Short ...' 10.00 to 12.00 I COLUMBIA i Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 = Select $20.00 to 30.00 i Medium 15.00 to 18.00 = Short ..." 10.00 to 12.00 I SUNBURST. OPHELIA E Special $25.00 E Select $18.00 to $20.00 E Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 10.00 1 Klllarney Brillinnt. . T Specials . $20.00 LSelect . Killnrney f Medium White Killarney J Short .. .$12.00 to 15.00 10.00 8.00 Subject to Change Without Notice PREMIER Per 100 Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $10.00 Carnations $ 8.00 to 10.00 Sweet Peas 3.00 to 4.00 Violets 1.50 to 2.00 Jonquils S.00 to 10.00 Tulips S.00 to 12.00 Aflian turn 2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Ferns, per 1,000 $4.50 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. 2.00 Leucothoe Sprays 1.00 Smilax, per dozen strings 4.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK BILLED ACCORDINGLY PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist { 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO I WH9LESALE -GDgWEPS ^ CUT FL°WEPS*« PLANTS Ig 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 CHICAGO Heavy Supply Cut Flowers FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Everything you need of the finest quality obtainable in this market. |Uf|T|f»p BM For Your Accommodation we shall be open on Sunday, February 13, with '"^^ * IvL a f u j] ij ne f stock for quick shipment on your telegraph or telephone orders. X. J. Wietor and Peter Reinberg are back from a trip to Florida. Mr. Reinberg- smiled when asked about being- groomed for mayor. Some of the strongest republicans would vote for him notwithstanding- the fact that he is one of the leading- local demo- crats. Poehlmann- Bros. Co. is filling a large number of orders for orchids, of which they have an exceptionally heavy and fine supply. Valentine day orders are numerous and the demand promises to be greater than in previous years. A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s lease on its pres- ent establishment at 164 North Wa- bash avenue, has a trifle more than two years to run, so they are not wor- rying about moving or an increase in rental the first of May. Mangel, the Palmer House florist, is always on the lookout for a chance to beautify his already magnificent store. His window displays are backed with silk draperies, giving the entire show- ing a harmonious blending of colors. The J. A. Budlong Co. is pleased with the amount of business that it did during- 1020 when the total sales showed a wonderful increase over those of 1910. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is pleased with business this week and are expecting a heavy late demand for Valentine's day. The Van Buren Floral Co. had a big decoration for the opening of the new Canton Tea room last week at Van Buren and Wabash avenue. The American Bulb Co. reports good business in all its specialties, including- cannas. Allan Humason is back from a southern business trip. 206 The American Florist. Feb. 12, CUT FLOWERS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Late orders will be given immediate attention. Stock is more plentiful with us so place your order here. Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Jonquils, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Stevia, Mignonette, Daisies, Pansies, Romans, and a complete line of Greens mMmmmm $ w ==§*=^i#^g ^ = NOT INC. _> < ^: <6§>t3$£=F= PHONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-7S4-CENTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Ronsley. 17 East Jackson boulevard, has secured a 15-year lease on the store and basement at 320 South Wa- bash avenue at the annual rental of approximately $13,500. He has built up a good trade at his present loca- tion and was forced to secure larger quarters which he expects to occupy about May 1. The new store will probably give him more square feet of floor space than anyone else in the loop and will be fitted out in keeping with its surroundings. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report the early demand for Valentine day as very encouraging. Stock is in good supply here but is cleaning up nicely each day. Vauglhan's Seed Store is mailing their retail catalogue this week. Visitors : Martin Reukauf, repre- senting H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phila- delphia, Pa.; Robert Greenlaw, repre- senting S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Chicago Florists' Club. On account of the close proximity of St. Valentine's day , an adjourned meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club took the place of the regular meeting, the principal features of which were an exhibition of novelties and a dance at the Hotel Randolph, February 3. There was a good attendance, and some excellent displays of cut flowers were made. The dance was a big success, reflecting great credit on the good-of-the-club committee. Especially noteworthy in the floral display was a fine display of cattleyas, from Poehlmann Bros. Co. President Kohout occupied the chair at the short business session when F. R. Kilner, 508 S. Dearborn street, and A. F. Thai, Lakeside building, were elected to membership. James Morton of the garden committee, submitted a report stating that there appeared to be no need of his committee this year. In view of the fact that this work is now being carried on by the National Garden Bureau, of which Leonard H. Vaughan, a member of the Club, is chairman, a resolution was adopted, discontinuing the committee. Chairman M. C. Wright of the com- mittee on President Kohout's inaug- ural address, submitted the following report : "This committee approves President Kohout's desire to bring the local trade organizations closer to- gether so that they may accomplish their various objects with greater har- mony and economy. The committee recommends that the trustees of the Florists' Club be requested to confer with the executives of the other trade bodies, and outline a plan of reorgan- ization, such plan of reorganization then to be submitted to the members of the Florists' Club for their ap- proval." The out-of-town visitors included James S. Wilson, Des Moines, Iowa; George Blackmail and wife, Evans- ville. Ind. : Messrs. Rieman and Elder, Indianapolis. Ind.; Frank Kuehne and wife, Lake Forest. John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling Co., entertained the members with an interesting account of his recent Cali- fornia trip. EXHIBITION KEPOBT Judges George Asmus and Michael Fink reported on novelties as follows : "We And a very fine collection of sea- sonable novelties from the Poehlmann Bros. Co., several of which are orig- inal and were given honorable men- tion. The A. L. Randall Co. also ex- hibited several St. Valentine novel- ties." Judges James S. Wilson, Albert Erickson and James Morton presented the following on the exhibits of cut flowers and plants : "Poehlmann Bros. Co, exceptionally fine vases of C. W. Ward. Matchless and Nebraska carnations, lily of the valley, extensive exhibits of Cattleya Trianae, showing thirty different shades of color in 100 blooms, one plant seedling cattleya six years old, also seedling six weeks old, so small a glass had to be used to see it, and one vase Joy's seedling carnation, scoring 89 points, highly commended. "Richmond Greenhouse Co., Rich- mond, Ind., one vase each Laddie. Topsy (crimson) and yellow seedling- carnations. "John Eitel & Sons. Greencastle, Ind., one vase Leona carnations, sal- mon sport of Enchantress Supreme. Flowers in such condition it could not be judged; looks promising. "Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis, Ind., seedling carnation No. 16, scored 91 points. Club certificate recommended. "R. J. Windier, honorable mention for well grown sprays of white bud- dleia exhibited by the Kennicott Bros. Co." Grand Rapids, Mich. — Articles of incorporation have been filed by Henry Smith, Floyd Heisel and F. L. Robin- son, for the Henrv Smith Floral Co. It is stated the capital is $200,000. Mt. Clemens, Mich. — Eight green- houses, owned by Arthur von Bevers- ley, were recently purchased by Her- man Klagge. They have a frontage of 233 feet and he is planning to restock them. Lexincton, Ky. — Tobacco growers of this state at n meeting held here re- cently voted to cut out the 1921 to- bacco crop and suspend all sales of the 1920 crop until May 1. Thirty-five counties approved th_e proposal to elim- inate the 1921 crop, while three were against it. 1921. The American Florist. 207 YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M 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. Columbus, 0. ACTIVE BUYING IN ALL LINES. A better feeling in florists' circles in Columbus has developed recently. Buy- ing- is more active, although orders are still smaller than was the case during the same period last year. But on the other hand, there is a larger number of orders, and as a result, the volume of business done by the flor- ists will average up very satisfactorily. Parties are still numerous and that is a source of demand for corsages and loose flowers. There has been a good- ly number of funerals also, and all florists have benefited as a result. The public is showing a disposition to buy more generally and the slump is now believed to be over and things are on the upward grade. Roses and car- nations are the best features in the local trade. Some demand for violets and spring flowers is reported. Roses are of excellent quality and sell from $4' to $8 per dozen. The price of car- nations is unchanged. Violets, both single and double, are selling briskly and the supply is better. Jonquils, ; freesias, narcissi, both yellow and white, sweet peas and Roman hya- cinths, are selling quite well. Pot plants are still in good demand and the trade appears to be increasing as the spring approaches. Florists are preparing for St. Valentine's day .which is the signal for a good demand. As it comes on Monday trade is expected to appear on the preceding Saturday. The authorized capital of the Rocky River Greenhouse Co., of Cleveland, O., has been increased from $25,000 to $75,000 by papers recently filed with the secretary of state. A most interesting annual meeting of the Ohio Horticultural Society was held last week at the Ohio State univer- sity in connection with Farmers' week. A number of talks were made and offi- cers for the coming year were elected as follows : C. A. Bingham, Cleveland, president; W. D. Kampf, Coolville, vice-president; R. B. Cruickshank, Ohio State university, secretary; Paul Thayer, Wooster, treasurer, and Frame C. Brown, Westerville, member of the executive committee. J. W. 1/. Milwaukee, Wis. STOCK PLENTIFUL While stock was plentiful the fore- part of last week, things took a change after Wednesday, ending, however, in a satisfactory manner. As the days grow longer, the supply increases, and there will be no short- age for some time to come, except probably for the flower holidays. NOTES The meeting of the Florists' club on February 3 was well attended, Presi- dent F. Gutermuth presiding. Alfred Locker who attended the convention of the National Flower Growers' As- sociation, in Washington, gave infor- mation of the proceedings. William R. Schroeder brought up the matter of the higher assesed value on his greenhouses claiming an increase of 50 per cent. It will be taken up at the next meeting. The president then appointed the fol- lowing committees for 1921 : State Fair — H. V. Hunkel, August F. Kell- ner and H. R. Welke; entertainment — Walter Halliday, Paul C. Menger and C. E. Dettman. The Retail Florists' Association was organized at a meeting held January 25, at the Blatz hotel. The following officers were elected : Harold Baum- garten, president; C. Dettman, vice- president; A. Leidiger, secretary and Miss Mary Skinner, treasurer. The funeral of Mrs. Henry Uihlein on February 2, created quite a de- mand for numerous large and beau- tiful floral offerings. J. M. Fox & Co. furnished the casket blanket which consisted of orchids, lily of the valley and double violets. Robert C. Zepnick, prominent south side retailer, gained considerable prominence in the Sunday press Feb- ruary 6, as president of the Bay View Advancement Association, being ac- companied with his photograph. The directors of the Publicity As- sociation held a meeting on February 1, at which time plans and appropri- ations for the month of February were made. The Courteen Seed Co.'s loss by wa- ter and fire on January 25, was con- siderable.- C. Kamp has been confined to his home for several days due to an acci- dent. C. C. Pollworth returned from his eastern trip February 4. E. O. Indianapolis, Ind. JANUARY BUSINESS GOOD. From the standpoint of both retail- ers and growers, the situation in In- dianapolis is good. Reports from both branches show that January was an exceptionally good month, and that February is starting off well. Growers have been well satisfied with the weather, there having been plenty of sunshine during the past few weeks that has aided growing. The flowers being grown are selling well, particu- larly roses and carnations. Pot plants are having a good call and cut flowers have had a steady demand. Cuttings are being sold, according to growers, in a greater quantity than during De- cember and the early part of January. NOTES. A protest has been registered by the State Florists' Association of Indiana against a bill now in the legislature to change the state flower from a carna- tion to a tulip. The state association bases its protest on the fact that the tulip would be available for use only a short period in the year, while car- nations can be purchased at any time and for any occasion. The state or- 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas Tulips Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 208 The American Florist. Feb. 12, p , - , - > - ,^.T.T^^T.^T.^.^.T.T.T.^.T.T.^.T. * L ^3 naE^s^sss^ncggssB The Florists 9 Supply House of America Washington's Birthday Novelties CHERRIES, per gross, $1.50 Paper Novelty with cap for flowers, $15.00 per 100 Corsage Ribbons and Shields HORTY RIBBON Beautiful luster. All colors. 1 inch 754c per yard 4 inch 20c per yard 2 inch I2V2C per yard 6 inch 25c per yard BOUQUET HOLDERS All colors. 3 inch $4.60 per doz. For Bridal work. 6 inch, $1.76 each; 8 inch, $2.60 each. CHIFFON SHIELDS Per doz $2.76 Per 100 $22.00 CELLULOID SHIELDS Per 100 $5.00 PINS Fancy, 013 6 inch, $1.50 012 3% inch, $1.26 VIOLET HEADS 3 inch, $3.00; 3^ inoh, $3.60; 4 inch, $4.00; & inch, $5.00 per 1000. SILVER DEPOSIT HEADS Per gross $7.60 Let us send you our new illustrated Catalogue, a postal card will bring it. II. BAYERSDOREER A CO., 1129-33 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York City. Telephone Vanderbilt 4976. -SS2 /.'.■/.'.'.'.nr : SSSSgESSSSSSSSSSg -^^ ■ -^ ■ -S.S.S.^^ ' - ' -S.t.^T.'l^ g' WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., SEnES 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. F RNE A C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street, -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO, ILL. ganization also went on record as fa- voring the bill advocating more money for the state educational institutions, because it will give Purdue University sufficient funds to install a course in floriculture. Baur & Steinkamp have issued then- new catalogue and report that sales of the new red. Edna, the white. Har- vester, and the yellow, Maine Sun- shine, cuttings are picking' up per- ceptibly. The company also is intro- ducing two new chrysanthemums. Thanksgiving Pink and Glorious, an- other pink bloom. Ed J. Baur attended the meeting of the American Carnation Society at Washington, recently. John Hartje and Walter Bertermann also attended the meeting. The last will and testament of the late John G. Heinl, a Terre Haute flor- ist, was filed recently for probate in Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Mention the American Florist when writing the office of Probate Commissioner Miller. The will names Mary M. Heinl as executrix, and Fred L. Heinl as ad- ministrator of the estate. C. F. Coffey, who was a visitor re- cently, says the gradual resumption of industrial activity in Kokomo, Ind., is helping business. Retail florists of this city will soon launch a co-operative advertising cam- farm Mention the American Florist when writing paign to boost business for St. Valen- tine's day. Visitors: L. E. Hitz, Madison: H. D. Brown and Lawrenz Greene, of Purdue University; Harry White, North Manchester; Lynn Barnaby, Columbus; W. H. Cassairt and Edwin Morner. Shelbyville; Glenn E. Moore and J. G. Turner, Rushville. E. B. 1921, The American Florist. 209 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 HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I,. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., ■WITT I Wabash Ave., and lake St. *m mQ ta&~, gBB Chicago, ill. 6MBB3 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing ¥%iiMD-Risciire»» Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. F.IHIIIIIIIIIIIIIllliltHI !i!!!!l!!!l!S^!l ii It 1 1 n E i UH ! f 1 1 1 iU I i J J I II J1 1 1! 1 1(1 1 i M I III 1 1 18 J1«N( I 111 I lli i*y ill IIMUSM I PitUf III iNiUHH ! t ID ! ! 1 5 UfU IH J I i i i IN 1 ! M SS M i I M IIH* I ?«li l».Hli!*:;rj£SI3 ViioMe Hover M&rKete Boston, Feb. 9. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty.. 8.00@100.00 " - Russell 6.00® 25.00 Dunlop 6.00® 25.00 Pilgrim 6.00@ 26.00 Crusader 6.00® 25.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 20.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 25.00 Hadley 6.00® 30.00 Ophelia 6.00® 25.00 Premier 6.00-® 25.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.50 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.60® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 10.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00 Lily of the Valley , 16.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00 Pansies 3.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 4.00® 5.00 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz ,2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 75® 1.26 Sweet Peas 2.00 @ 4.00 Callas 3.00® 4.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies 1-00 Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Freesias 6.00® 8.00 Violets 1-50 Cypripediums 4.00 Stevia, per bch .76 Marguerites 3.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.00 <3> 5.00 Heather, per bch 1.50® 7.50 Tulips 8-00 Buffalo, Pee. 9. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 8.00® 12.00 White Killarney ..10.00® 16.00 Dbl. Wht. KillarneylO.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 16.00 Maryland 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 12.00 ©30.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Russell 10.00® 20.00 Premier 12.00® 26.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 16.00® 26.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 16. 00® 20.00 Freesias 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 6.00® 7.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Solell D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Violets 1.25® 1.60 White Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Yellow Tulips 6.00® 8.00 past week. Freesia appears to be hard to move and there seems to be an extra lot of it about. Very good mig-nonette is seen, but it is a bit sluggish. Calendulas sell up fairly well. Lily of the valley and cattleyas are both just a little in excess of the demand. They will have their innings next week for Valentine's day. Snap- dragon is coming in slowly, but it will soon be a factor. Sweet peas are a quantity stock, but there is a demand that takes them all at about last week's prices. The quality is fine. Asparagus is scarce, and while there is any local greenhouse stock, the southern shipments are handicapped but the past week all grades have sold up close at top figures and there was not enough to go around. A whole- saler in speaking on the advent of the Daffodil Golden Spur said there was Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Berger Bros. 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 writing Cincinnati, Feb. 9. Per 100 Roses, Premier 10.00® 30.00 Russell 10.00® 30.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Butterfly 10.00® 30.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 30.00 Pink Killarney 10.00® 30.00 Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 10.00® 30.00 " Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.60 Calax, per 1,000 1.60 Leucothoe. per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax. per string 16® .25 Snapdragons 10.00® 16.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Primulas, bunch .60 Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Romans 6.00® 8.00 no occasion for the sudden and heavy- decline of the past week. It came on about January 25, opening at $1.50 per dozen, then on January. 31 dropped to $10 per hundred, which price it held for one day. and then fell to $8 and with one grower underselling the other forcing stock on the market for which there was already a good de- mand until the price dropped to below five cents. He declared that if they had all been in the hands of one firm the price would have been eight cents and there would have, been just as many sold. The wholesaler further stated that the only men who would make any money out of bulbous stock this year were the foreign growers w r ho got exorbitant prices for their products. February 7. — The market opened with a brisk demand and there was a good supply of all classes of stock, at last week's closing prices. READJUSTMENTS. There is no question but the public are beginning to object to the high prices particularly of the choicer roses. Specials have been forced down 1921. The American Florist. 211 HOLTON 4 WOO. CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.P0LLW0RTH CO. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE house; of merit JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 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 when writing from $35 to $20 per hundred in the past two weeks, only very choice stock commanding: $25, with extra length Hadleys and Russells at $35 per hun- dred. Stock is likely to increase rap- idly in the next month and there will have to be numerous price reactions to keep it moving:. Plants will also have to reach a lower level. All inter- ests will of course get all they can or all they think they can, which is dif- ferent. Plants and flowers are worth what they will bring: and in many in- stances quite a little more if the sales- man, be he grower or wholesaler, has the backbone to hold out for it. NOTES. Frank Ross, who returned last week from Porto Rico, reports Robert Craig to be in good health and spirits. His palm nursery looks very promising. He has three acres of fine soil, so near San Juan that v ° has advantage of city water when necessary. Several thousands of arecas and other palms are already set out as are also dra- cenas and aspidistras. M. J. Callahan is getting bravely over his recent disastrous fire, business going on as usual in the store and greenhouse, which were only smoke- stained. Repairs to the dwelling are well under way and in another month the rooms will be ready for occupancy. The Leo Neissen Co. are featuring Valentine's day, having a poster in every window on both 12th and Race Sts. Business is reported good both in and out-of-town. Extra fine mig- nonette, gardenias and cattleyas are features of their stock. The Joseph Heacock Co. are much pleased with the new rose Pilgrim; it has all the earmarks of a variety that is profitable alike to both grower and retailer. George Cook, who helped build ships for the Emergency Fleet corporation, is now with the Philadelphia Whole- sale Florists' Exchange. Easter rambler roses are seen in splendid form with the Robert Craig Co.. Norwood. Hydrangeas are also showing up well. GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box SOS. 444-446 Milwaukee Street, ""' "'""""'iiimiiiiiimimiimmiiMiimmimiimnnnmmit, ,, imuiuimmimiiiuiiiii Philadelphia, Feb. 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 76.00@100.00 fancy 20.00® 60.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. .20.00® 60.00 Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Hadley 26.00® 60.00 Sunburst 20.00® 30.00 Wards 8.00® 20.00 Ophelia 12.00® 25.00 Columbia :15.00@ 40.00 Premier 15.00® 35.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus Strings 76® 1.00 Calendulas 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Cattleyas 75® 1.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Smllax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Callas 20.00© 35.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 4.00 Freesia 4.00® 6.00 Golden Spur Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Pittsburgh, Feb. 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 12.00 " fey., per doz. 9.00 ex.. per doz. 7.60 No. 1. per doz. 6.00 Killarney 8.00® 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 15.00 Russell 16.00® 40.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00® 26.00 Hilda 8.00® 20.00 Premier 16.00® 40.00 Madam Butterfly ...12.00® 30.00 Carnations 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas, each 1.50 Cyprlpedium, per doz 6.00 Easter Lilies 26.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus. per bunch .60 Sprengerl, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Narcissus Paper Whites... 6.00 Yellow 10.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Baby Primroses 1.60 Smllax, per doz. strings. . . 4.00 Jonquils 10.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 Pussy Willow 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 10.00 Freesias 8.00® 10.00 Iris 15.00 Heather 1.00® 9.00 Berger Bros, are strong with all kinds of bulbous stock. High grade carnations and choice sweet peas are also features. Wesley Clark, who left the S. S. Pennock Co., to engage in war work, came back to his old position last week. K. £iimiiNHT[iHiiimiiiniiiiiM[iiiinimiiiiMiiiiiiii!iimiiijimiimiimiiiinniiiiniB% I THE McCALLUM CO. I 1 Manufacturers— Importers I 1 FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1 I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. | I CLEVELAND DETROIT I I CINCINNATI SAN JUAN, P. B. | : innujHJinuiU!ii[iliii|[li!iiinimiiiHiiiijmiimimiit]iimimiuniinjitiiiiiiinm 1 l 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, Feb. 9. Per 100 Roses, Premier 8.00® 35.00 Columbia 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Killarney .". 4.00® 12.60 White Killarney .. 6.00® 16.00 Russell 8.00® 35.00 "Ward 5.00®' 10.00 Sunburst 5.00® 15.00 Calendulas 3.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddies 15.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Valley 10.00® 12.6.0 Boxwood, per lb.. .36: 60 lbs., per lb .26 Narcissus 6.00 Yellow Narcissus 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 10.00 Sweet Peas 1.O0® 4.00 Smilax. per string .20 Leucothoe .75 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.60 " bronze, per 1,000... 1.50 Carnations, short 6.00® 6.00 Carnations, fancy 8.00® 10.00 Stevia, per bunch 60® .75 Violets 50® 1.00 Freesias 6.00® 10.00 Callas 10.00® 26.00 Jonquils 10.00 Milwaukee, Feb. 9. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. Kill'n'y 8.00® 20.00 Ward 10.00® 18.00 Premier 12.00® 35.00 Ophelia 10.00® 25.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 Hoosier Beauty ....10.00® 25.00 Lilies, per doz 2.00® 2.50 Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Orchids, per doz 12.00® 15.00 Stevia 4.00® 5.00 Sweet Peas 3.00® 4.00 Violets 1.50® 2.50 Paper Whites 5.00® 8.00 Narcissus, Yellow 5.00® 8.00 Calendulas 6.00® 8.00 Rubrums 10.00® 18.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Callas, per doz 3.00 212 The American Florist. Feb. 12, New York. STEADY SUPPLY WITH LOWER PRICES. There was no great change in the cut-flower situation during the past week, but there was a general weak- ening in prices. The supply of bulbous stock kept increasing and while meet- ing a fair demand, it did to a certain extent, crowd the other stocks. There was nu scarcity of any stock and all that the buyers had to do was to choose that which was the most suit- able for their line of customers. It cannot be said that up to this writing, any quantity of good, fresh stock has sold cheap, but as freshness in cut flowers is soon lost, the left-overs must, to put it in an old-fashioned way, take "pot luck.'' The comparatively light supply of American Beauty roses that has been arriving this winter has kept up the prices on the best of them and it is unlikely that there will be any noteworthy change while the sea- son lasts. Columbia has had a great vogue and is most in evidence in this market, but there has of late seemed to be a reaction in favor of Ophelia and Premier. February 7. — With clear and mild weather the supply of stock is in- creasing, with prices on the decline. The usual Monday morning trade is fairly active, but the outlook is for a quiet week. NOTES. In his book. "Russia in the Shadows," recently published by the George H. Doran Company, H. G. Wells writes that "there are perhaps a dozen shops still open in Petrograd. There is a government crockery shop, where I bought a plate or so as a souvenir, for 700 or 800 rubles each, and there are a few flower shops. It is a wonderful fact, I think, that in this city, in which most of the shrink- ing population is already nearly starving, and hardly any one pos- sesses a second suit of clothes or more than a single change of worn and patched linen, flowers cean be and are still bought and sold. For 5,000 rubles, which is about six shillings eightpence at the current rate of ex- change, one can get a very pleasing bunch of big chrysanthemums." The committee on arangements for the ball of the Greek-American Flor- ists' Association as well as the otti- cers. are working hard to make the af- fair a great success. An orchestra of •50 pieces has' been engaged, and pre- ceding the dance, there will be a high grade vaudeville entertainment. James T. Caparell is president of the asso- ciation; George Hanges, vice-president; James Soteriades, treasurer; S. D. Sakus, secretary, and G. Cotsonas, as- sistant secretary. A number of leading growers of New York and New Jersey that ship to this market, attended a meeting February 11, which was held at the Engineer- ing building, 2l> West 39th street. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the organization of all growers in con- nection with the forming of the Allied Florists' Trade Association of New York. Frederick Donaho, formerly in the retail business in this city, died on February 2, age 70 years. He was the father of the late William H. Donaho, who was well known in the trade of this city and Boston. Edward Brenner, a popular whole- saler of the 18th street market, was married to Miss Ida Black of Rocka- way Park, on Februray 0. The cere- mony took place in the Rockaway Park temple. The trade has been grieved to learn of t'he sudden passing away of John Mallon, one of the best known florists of Brooklyn, and Thomas B. DeForest. of the Lord & Burnham Co. DON'T MISS THE Fourteenth Annual Ball OF THE Greek=American Florists' Ass'n AT THE Hotel Commodore New York On Wednesday Evening March 2, 1921 Mention the American Florist xohen writing W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cat Orchids, Asparagus Plumosng Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Mamaroneck, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Arthur Herrington, who will super- intend the spring flower show, is now a frequent visitor to Secretary Young's office and they agree that it is going to be a great show. William Spillett, formerly employed by Thomas Young. Jr., at his Bound Brook, N. J., range, is now in charge of the Clement Moore estate, Hacken- sack, X. J. Harry Charles, who, on account of a Are in the building, had to remove for a time to another store, is now re-established at the old stand. The new firm of Doyle & Booth, 121 West 28th street, have made a good start and are getting a good share of business. From the number of St. Valentine's day posters one sees, there should be a good business if advertising helps. A. F. F. Minneapolis, Minn. STOCK SELLING WELL It cannot be said that business is as good as at the same time last year, but the demand has been sufficient to dispose of the supply on hand. Con- siderable bulb stock is coming in. Hyacinths, jonquils and tulips are ar- riving in quantity and with February 14 near at hand, a record-breaking day is expected. With extensive adver- tising', the florist can make Valentine's day one of the best in the year.. Julius and Lenhart Vasatka have purchased the retail store and green- house owned by Thomas H. Hall, who ^W^ guunumiiifiiiiimiuiuiiti Hmmn miiiinmnfm nmmnii uuiumv |C. Lecakes&Bro. Wholesale Dealer* In I Evergreens and i Florists' Supplies! i Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Moss and | Leucothoe Sprays, Our Specialty 1 35 West 18th St., New York Telephone Watkins 2315 ^JIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIimilllJIIIUimiMIIIIJIMilNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIII HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Joseph A. WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 65 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Geo. J. Polykranas WHOLESALE FLORIST in "The World's Largest Flower Market" 43 West 18th St., New York Telephone: 2264 Wntklns had been in the trade for fifteen years. A successful future is hoped for the Vasatka brothers, in their new ven- ture. E. J. L, 1921. The American Florist. 213 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and 3.68 Watkins NEW YORK CITY DoIansky=McDonald Co. wholesale Florists. 31-43 W. 18th St., New York Orchids a Specialty. Novelties of All Kinds. Consignments Solicited. Reports Daily Checks Weekly Telephone Chelsea 8282. William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Will kins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses. Violets. Carnations. Valley. Lilies. Etc. 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins S00 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FIOWERS IN THE CITY. the st In Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 60S Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 19th St., NEW YORK Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Kentlon the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Florist In the New Market. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Established 1887 All consignments receive our special attention. WoMe Hover M&rKets New York, Feb. 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 10.00 @126. 00 Mdm. Butterfly ... 8.00® 30.00 Pilgrim 8.00® 25.00 Crusader 10.00 (a) 50.00 Hadley 8.00@ 50.00 Dunlop 10.00® 30.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00® 26.00 Columbia 8.00® 25.00 White killarney... 6.00® 20.00 Aaron Ward 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Mrs. Chas. Ruseli.10.00® 35.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.60®- 2.00 Asp. Plumosus. per bch 26® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 50® .75 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 5.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 25.00® 75.00 Gardenias, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 20.00 5.00® 16.00 f the Valley 2.00® 5.00 Per bch 1.50® 2.50 " s. cut. per bch 3.00® 4.00 >us. Paper White, doz. .25® .40 jus, Majors and Spurs, doz 25®) .60 per doz 1.60® 4.00 smilax, doz. strings 2.00® 2.60 Snapdragons, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Violets 36® .75 Stevia, 6 bchs i 00 Dasies. yellow 3.00 ® 4.00 per doz 3.00(s Lily Calla Rubr Tulips, per Tulips, Darwin, per Mignonette, per doz Wallflowers, per doz TJuddliea, per dozen. Fieesia. per doz .26® 1.50® .75® .60® Frank H. Traenaly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale florists and Cut Flower Exchange 486 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. HERMAN WEISS 121 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 Florists' Protective Ass'n. J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 5891 Watkins »T V U 31 and 43 W 18th St., NCW iOlK Telephones 4423 Watkins D. J. Pappu, Pre*. United Gut Flower Co., '»«■ WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE) { fj^ J W ATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. Y. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Gnu and FlorisU' SsppSo. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist token writing CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to Sullivan Bros. & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Novelties Roses All Seasonable Flowers 214 The American Florist. Feb. 12, 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. .-nircwmiirmiiiiiiiHiiiiiiii mini ! CHICAGO limillllllllllllllllllllllll i i "n mi lllllin i mil mi" iiiiiiiiiimmniMi iiiiiiiiiiinii i iimimmmmimimiin iiiiiiin h The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO | Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Northwest Corner Wabash Are. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. ii | iitiiitniiiininiiiiiiiiiiiuini iiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiuiuiiuiiiiiuiiiitnui mini niiiiiimiiiiiiiiiminnn MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FliORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELAMI EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. .jcor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of V. T. D. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street An dev-ion service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt d eliveries in BuffalO.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Memberi of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Ma store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Toronto, Can. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Florist. Only the Beat ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney ** Flower Shop ** UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Brstfacil ties lorshipping Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St.. N. W. • Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3579. 3841, 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1921. The American Florist. 215 DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS I /ill 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 f/ tfi&M FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the Cit> Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago % All orders carefully filled i tJ5^~^JsonSt: under the supervision ot • .chicaS^- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memoer of Florists' Teleeraob Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, SffiSSS?' Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FlOWtlS DellYCrtd AnywhCU. Phone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. 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 Phone; Main 3652 Bell Phone: Main 1034 Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago H. N. BRUNS 3040 West Madison St., Chicago Telegraph, Telephone and Mall Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. February 15. FROM BOSTON. Booral, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). FROM GALVESTON, Huronian. I. XI. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND. Vennonia. Cunard - Anchor Line (London). FROM BOSTON. Caledonian. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Bolmen. Swedish-American Line (Sweden- Finland). Chicago, French Line (Havre). February 16. Adriatic, I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). February 17. FROM PORTLAND. Turcoman, I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). FROM BALTIMORE, Soestdylc, Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). France. French Line (Havre). Valacia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). February 18. FROM BALTIMORE, Kenbane Head. I. M. M. Lines (Ireland). February 19. FROM BALTIMORE, Irishman, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg-Bremen). FROM NEW ORLEANS, Montoso. Porto Rico Line (San Juan). FROM NORFOLK, Soestdyk, Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Maartensdyk, Holland-America Line (Rotterdam). Columbia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). Eastern Sea. I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). Finland, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Mesaba. I. M. M. Lines (London). New Amsterdam, Holland-America Line (Rotterdam). Welshman. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Street Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO 30 East Randolph Street Member of Florists' Telegraph Delive 3&*S W„ MADISON ST. CHICAGO Staten Island, N. Y. '■" ZILEX. S. GEORGE y^^v^^v (Not Incorporated) kuiorml? FLORAL ARTIST OflorisM 423.425 Richmond Terrace ^"-^-^ (V. M. C.) 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. Oak Park, III. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 216 The American florist. Feb. 12, 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 1 908. New York Floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. NewRochelle,N.Y., Cor. Manor House Square KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. JzowkRS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. " Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farniiffl SI. teoW?^ 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 For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist ivhen writing 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. Member of Florists' Telegraph 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 LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Byres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker'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. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Bohannon Flower Stop. Chicago — H. N. Bruns. 3040 W.' Madison St. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exch. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton O. — J, W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Greenville, S. C. — Rodgers Flower Shop. 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. Knoxville, Tenn. — Baum's Home of Flowers. La Crosse, Wis. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami. Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's, Incorporated. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. Newark. N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans. La. — Metairle 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 — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David. Clarke's Sons. New York — Evans. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. Gf. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. 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. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We All orders for any place in theTwinCities 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. Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890 Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph ordera. WICHITA, Kansas ^i'IST' W. H. CULP & COMPANY Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosala 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— Du nlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide Washington, D. C. — Blacklstone, Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita. Kan.— W. H. Culp & Co. Worcester, Mass.— Littlefleld. Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower S Yonkers, N. Y.— New York Floral Cn 1921. The American Florist. 217 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. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS D U 1^1 I f\ l\ U • Hi _ TT \9 l\ l\ « Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. 7 ^* 7 Summer Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists , "ggfe. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS A CO.) 8799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled ' Phonea 15S2-1S53 Colnmbus Mention the American 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 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue in the Heart of most exclusive residential flection. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraphic orders. Regular trade discount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 1 BARB 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century 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 oitles receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Hranch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Ordera by Mall or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when writing 218 The American Florist. Feb. 12, 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. Best Flowers Best Service Detroit, Mich. JohoBreitmeyer'sSoflS Oornr Broadway and Gratiol Avians. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvsry Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. r.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing Bend Telegraph, Telephone or Hall Orders for florist'* servloe !■ 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 Washington, D. C. dLACKISTONE,i«c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. 6. Matthews Co., '»■ 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 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 nl i:l ;iti. \\: rin UN ■•in in: nI in lunn WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing ^ouiiDuiiiiiiiiiujniiiniHiiitiinnfflniiiiimiuuiuiuiBiiiiiuniiiiiJisu I Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. I 150 last Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 5 ^BnniraniniiimiwiiuiiiiiiiNiiii iiinnimiiiiiiiiiimiinmimwiiii&w Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc. f. T. d. 799 park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to tbe HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGERS Eiks' Banding;. riflvtnn fl 4 South Jefferson Street. UdY UM1. V*. Telegraph orders for Dayton will recelv. our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL/S Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 219 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Los Angeles, Calif, ^^awuvj % O. C. SAAKE £ FLORIST % We Solicit Telegraph Orders. 5 Regular Trade Discount. S 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention tfte American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Order* Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing I Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS \ '< Mall and Telegraph orders oaref ally filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park Floral Co. I. LOUIS, I. P. NEIMAH. S«r ■ ■ I W\ ! W\ Finest floral studio Seattle-Rosaia Bros. m^~d EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST —ESSEEE*". CLEVELAND 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 WASHINGTON D. C. iJl.r 3TNW Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass, First-class stock and service. UBual discount. We reach the whole of Utah and to Central part of Nevada and Idaho. Members of Florist.' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray. 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliver*, Mention the American Florist when writing Rodgers Flower Shop Ottaray Hotel, GREENVILLE, S. C Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. hEUFPof Newark. N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Telephone Market 484 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES WBIHPlHSp iBtllli 89 South Main St. "TJp-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing St Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. EL Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Flowers delivered In City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK, N. Y. 644 Lexington Ave., near 56th St. E VAN S FLOWERS F. E. Evans, over 20 years experience in the retail florist business in New York City. CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Nigtit and day service in all Central Pennsylvania, 220 The American Florist. Feb. 12, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N. J., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, has re- turned from the east. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., is leaving this week for California. Cleveland, O. — C. E. Kendel says the business in poultry and poultry supplies grows better every year. Gra-ss and clover seed tariff hear- ings, paragraph 595, will be held at Washington, D. C, February 12. Some seedmen are quoting well be- low contract prices for the garden seed business of public institutions. Burpee's catalogue offers 10 per cent discount (in vegetable and flower seeds) on orders placed in January and February. Milwaukee, Wis. — In the big eleva- tor fire here, January 25, the nearby establishment of the Courteen Seed Co. was damaged some $5,000. I. W. Scott & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., are well located on two streets and have their extensive premises in fine shape for the spring business. Newark, N. J. — J. J. Wilson, of the J. J. Wilson Seed Co., reports early orders from private estates along the coast better than for two seasons past. Visited New York: L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gil- roy, Calif.; C. R. Kimberlin, of the Kimberlin Seed Co., San Jose, Calif. Moorestown, N. J. — Francis C. Stokes, of the Stokes Seed Farms Co., is reported to have given the seed business a vacation while he is honey- mooning. Norfolk, Va. — Edgar S. Bryan, for- merly with the I>. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa., is now on the sales force of the Williams Seed Co., covering the southern states. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry J. Cheney has been appointed chairman of a committee for standardizing the prices of seeds and fertilizers pur- chased through farm bureau organiza- tions. Chinese narcissus bulb cost will be increased, as the American legation at Pekin advises that a sur-tax of 10 per cent of duty will be applied to all goods entering or leaving China on or after March 12. Louisville, Kr, — Wood, Stubbs & Co. say mail orders are more numer- ous than last year, but smaller in money value, due to declining prices. They feel gratified over the outlook and think that, as a whole, conditions are very satisfactory. Southern Trade. H. G. Hastings, of the H. G. Has- tings Co., Atlanta, Ga., writes Febru- ary 1, as follows : "We have just completed our records for January, and we find that we have received only a few less than 5,000 more seed orders than for January, 1920, which we consider a very fine showing under all the circumstances. The orders show a lower average per order than a year ago, but this is due to the fact that one year ago orders for field seeds of various kinds were active, while this year the orders for field seed items are conspicuous by their The Late Wm. J. Fosgate. (See Obituary, Issue of January 29, Page 99. ) absence. As the field seed items, how- ever, are low margin goods we do not consider ourselves hurt very much by the lack of them, as we had not bought field seeds in any considerable quantity with the expectation of sell- ing this year." Grasses and Clover Seeds. There was little or no change from the previous week in the tone of the seed markets during the week ending January 29. Some declines took place, particularly in red clover, and not many seed prices could be considered as being firm. Most seedsmen are willing to shade their prices in order to make a sale. The local demand for red and alsike clover has been good in Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of -»■ • High Grade /fcj SEED Gilroy, California many cities but carload buyers , at dis- tant points are still deferring their purchases until prices settle and an outlet for the seed is seen. Arrivals of 750,000 lbs. of red clover seed from France were reported at New York during the week. French and German exporters continue to lower their prices in order to stimu- late trade with this country. Because of the present exchange rate, these European countries can obtain con- siderably more for seed exported to the United States than for that sold at home. A report dated January 5 from Hamburg, Germany, states that the market on red clover was some- what stronger because of reported American purchases. Red clover was then quoted at $15 to $19 per 100 lbs. but since has declined several dollars, probably because of the falling off in orders received from this country. An Italian correspondent wrote on January 12 that the farmers in Italy were still holding their red clover and alfalfa seed. Comparatively few of them are selling at prices similar to those being paid to growers in the United States. Unless prices to growers decline in Italy soon, little export business to this country is ex- pected by the Italian exporters. Alfalfa prices are steady in most cities and in a few are quoted about 50c per 100 lbs. higher than a week ago. Approximately 20,000 lbs. were exported to Germany. Prices for grass seeds were fairly well maintained. During the week about 160,000 lbs. of timothy, 50,000 lbs. of Kentucky bluegrass, and 30,000 lbs. of meadow fescue were exported from Baltimore and 35,000 lbs. of red- top from New York. During the cal- endar year 1920 timothy exports amounted to 13,522,134 lbs., according to figures recently compiled by the Department of Commerce. Wing Receivership. Darius J. Burnham of Mechanics- burg, O., has been appointed receiver for the Wing Seed Co., of that city, upon the application of Charles B. Wing, president and general manager. The liabilities of the concern are esti- mated at $200,000. The application for the receiver was filed after the Central Bank of Mechanicsburg had taken judgment on a claim for $14,937. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. B~l ^ ^ 1 ^ — - Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. F ffl J* I (j II Onion, Lettuce, Carrot. Parsnit, Parsley, Celert, Endive, Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 P a II V « I II C. 1921. The American Florist. 221 Western Seed & Irrigation Go, WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Musk melon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Offloe and Warehouse, Growing Station, frkmont. neb. rocky ford, colo. — the: — J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. California Seed Crops. The L. D. "Waller Seed Co.. Guada- lupe, advised as follows last month. : "Apparently mother nature is trying: to compensate for our scanty rainfall during; the past three seasons. The wind-up of our harvest has been inter- rupted by three inches of rain to date, which is twice the amount received up to this time last year. Let us hope this difference is maintained for the balance of our rainy season. Needless to say these early rains have greatly delayed delivery of a few items which were harvested late in the season. "Sweet pea planting for the crop of 1921 is nearly completed, and certain varieties of flower seeds will soon fol- low. We are planning on a normal acreage of all seed crops, contract or- ders are coming in rapidly, and all signs indicate a healthy condition of the flower seed business." Catalogues Received. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., seeds; James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. T., garden and flower seeds; Barteldes Seed Co.. Lawrence, Kan., seeds; Everette R. Peacock Co., Chicago, seeds; Geo. T. Tait & Sons, Norfolk, Va., seeds; Williams Seed Co. v Norfolk, Va., seeds; H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Valentine and Easter novelties; Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Huntsville, Ala., nursery stock (surplus list); L E. Williams, Exeter, N. H., nursery stock; Sonder- egger Nurseries & Seed House, Bea- trice, Neb., nursery stock and seeds; Chautauqua Flowerfleld Co., Bemus Point, N. Y., gladiolus and other bulbs: State Nursery & Seed Co., Hel- ena, Mont., seeds, plants and bulbs; Coles Seed Store, Pella, la., seeds, plants and bulbs. Hurst & Son, London, Eng., trade list seeds; Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng., wholesale seeds. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover, at principal points of distribution, January 29," 1921, as given by the Government Market Reporter of February 5, 1921 : Kv. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York ...$7.75 $26.50 $13.50 $20.00 Baltimore ... 7.46 26.00 13.50 21.00 Richmond ... 9.20 29.00 16.00 23.30 Buffalo 7.60 26.75 14.76 21.00 Toledo 6.75 28.60 16.00 19.75 Louisville .... 8.00 26.60 14.00 23.00 Chicago 7.00 26.25 12.25 20.00 Minneapolis .. 7.00 27.00 14.00 20.25 St. Louis 7.16 27.00 13.00 20.60 Kansas City.. 7.00 25.00 14.00 20.00 Denver 8.60 30.00 17.50 22.76 Salt Lake City 7.00 28.00 15.00 19.00 Seattle 9.00 33.00 21.00 23.00 Average for the United States same date 1920 $15.00 $29.70 $21.25 $59.40 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout America. office: Cambridge, New York r. o. m© amu m. ©Ok = . WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 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 222 The American Florist. Feb. 12, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, . • ENGLAND 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REFUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY, OAI,. wholesale: 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 L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICB Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALDFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beeta, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. 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, CALD70RNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSTTS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN seeds $ 4.00 | 10,000 seeds $36.00 seeds 19.00 I 25,000 seeds 85.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED seeds $1-60 I 10,000 seeds $12.50 6.76 I 125,000 seeds 28.76 ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. Blush Pink $0.26 $1.00 Crimson 25 1.00 Dark Blue 25 1.00 Light Blue ... .26 1.00 Rose Pink White Mixed pkt. Oz. .$0.25 $1.00 . .26 1.00 . .20 .75 ASTER, EARLY ROYAI Lavender Purple Rose Pink Shell Pink White Mixed PETUNIA Grandlflora fringed BRANCHING Tr. Pkt. Oz. ...$0.40 $2.25 . . . .40 2.26 . . . .40 '2.26 . . . .40 2.25 . . . .40 2.26 . . . .40 2.00 Tr. Pkt. Oz. ...$0.50 Dwarf Inii Rosy Morn Double Fri Per 500 seeds. PHLOX DRUMMON'DII Dwarf Cecily Fireball Snowball Choice Mixed J2.00 per 1000 Tr. Pkt. Oz .$0.50 $1.75 SALVL4 Tr. Pkt. America or Globe of Fire. .$0.50 Bonfire 40 Zurich 60 Splendens 25 $4.00 2.60 4.00 1.50 VERBENAS Tr. Pkt. Mammoth Fancy Blue. . Mammoth Fancy Pink. . . Mammoth Fancy Scarlet. Mammoth Fancy Striped Mammoth Fancy White. . Mammoth Fancy Mixed. 1.75 1.76 1.75 1.75 1.76 1.26 VINCA Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alba $0.16 $0.75 Alba Pura 16 .76 Rosea 15 .76 Mixed 16 .60 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List — It's Free. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., fi£5 l &, Philadelphia, Pa. DE GRUFF BROS., Ltd. (Inc. with S. A. Van Konynenburg & Co.) N00RDWYK, HOLLAND Hyacinths. Tulips, Iris, Daffodils, Crocus, Etc. novelties and Seedlings a Specialty! K EL WAY'S SEED CATALOGUE FOR 1921 has been' posted. Get your copy and keep it for reference. All inquiries will receive prompt attention. KELWAY & SON, se m. Langport, England 1921. The American Florist. 223 ********************* Lily of the Valley For Easter NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. | Broiis' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand { f $36.00 per 1000 $10.00 per 250 $30.00 per 1000 $8.00 per 260 ± ? 20.00 per 500 5.00 per 100 | 16.00 per 600 4.00.... per 100 •$ * I carry oyer 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make |! shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. * If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. j If. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. * LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicaeo Denver. To- ronto and New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New Yor«. For Immediate Shipment. T.R. BEGONIA bulbs; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAFFIA, natural and colored: VALLEY PIPS, Dutch and German type: Rosa Multiflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 1921. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZABN 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 Canary Seed==="Mel=0=Dee" Brand Composed of proper proportions of Canary, Millet, Sweet Rape and Poppy Seed. Price: 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. Wholesalers Get 25% Off These Prices. Put It In your store and watch ihe sales. Samples sent on request. NEW YORK BIRD FOOD CO., 150 Nassau St., NEW YORK CITY Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties Mr Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 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. Clarke, Box S43, San Jose, Calif. NewGolors in Gladiolus Are you acquainted with my Gladi- olus Primulinus varieties? Nothing is more elegant and beautiful than my Gladiolus Primulinus, with their ar- tistically arranged flowers and their oriental colors. And nothing is more bright and brilliant than my Gladi- olus Chautauqua Red. Catalogue, including Iris and Peonies, free on request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields C. Zeestraten, Prop. BEMUS POINT, NEW YORK GENISTAS (Sure Thing For Early Easter.) Extra fine specimen plants, 7-in. pots, 25 in. to 30 in. tall 20 in to 30 in. spread, $3 00 to S3.50 each. WM. K. HARRIS, 55th an d Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pa jniniiumm milium mm mmiimimiimimimiimiimiiiuiiii| | DUTCH BULBS ( [Standard Bulb Company] 1 BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. ^uiiiiiiiiiuimniimiiiiminiimiiiiimiiiiiiimmumimimiiimiiiiimiimmiiiiiC 224 The American Florist. Feb. 12, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Dooley, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Tomato shippers are urged to do better grading. At Corpus Christi, Tex., thrip is be- ginning to work in some of the onion fields. About seven ears weekly of toma- toes and green beans are moving from Ft. Lauderdale section, Florida. Lettuce acreage in Beaufort county, South Carolina, has increased about 20 per cent, movement possibly 800 cars. Broccoli shipments from central Cal- ifornia are beginning, movement local- ly estimated at 400 cars of the black variety. "Wisconsin holdings of cabbage are said to aggregate 500 to 700 cars. Thousands of tons went to waste in the fields. The acreage of beets and carrots in Hidalgo county, Texas, is reported three times that of last year, spinach acreage increased 50 per cent. Carl Plowatt known as the "onion king," says that pungent vegetable has a "powerful kick." Perhaps so have the neighbors of him who overindulges in it. Chicago.- — The tercentenary of the planting of the first potato in the United States will be held next De- cember, according to Dr. Berthold Laufer, curator of anthropology at Field Museum here. Strawberry acreage in Columbus county, North Carolina, is reported in- creased 10 per cent, the plantings look- ing well with little or no commercial fertilizer. Present plantings are for the spring of 1922 crop. The crop in Pen- der county is also reported satisfactory and acreage increased 10 per cent. Tomato Sources and Shipments. Nearly 63 per cent of the carloads of tomatoes received for consumption at the New York, Philadelphia, Washing- ton, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis and Kansas City markets came from the four early shipping states of Florida, Mississippi, Texas and California dur- ing the past four years, according to information compiled by the United States bureau of markets. Approx- imately 6,750 cars of tomatoes were received for consumption in 1919, as compared with 6,600 in 1918, with 7,350 in 1917, and with 8,150 cars in 1916, making a total of about 28,900 for the four-year period, and a yearly average of about 7,200 cars. This amount rep- resents about 49 per cent of the total quantity of tomatoes reported shipped to all markets each year. "Market Gardening" An elementary text boob containing 102 pagea, 5x7, with 36 Illustrations, by P. L. Yeaw. man- ager of the Oasla Farm & Orchard Co.. Boa- well, N. M. Cloth Bound. 91.00 American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago CYCLAMEN We must have room and offer for one weak. 2.500 2H in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; 890.00 per 1000. 8,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at 820.00 and $25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in. Cyclamen, at 140.00 per 100. A»k for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, ""gagg ST™ £1lllllllIlllllllIIIIIII[M[[IIUIIIIIIIIUIIIIMIIIIIIIllllllllllllllillllll[lllllll[llllllllinilII£ (Robert Craig Co.) I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants i | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. | inimiiiiinmmiuiimitiiimmimimmiiminiiiiiNiimmimiiiiiiimiiimimiiiia Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CANNA8 Good strong plump roots, 2 to 3 eyes, Souv. de Ant. Crozy, Indiana, 3c; Yel- low King Humbert, Wintzer's Colossal, 4c. Will exchange for Geraniums or R, Carnations. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 inch pots good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS 'Our Specialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevtne, Viaud. Good short jointed plauts from 2 inch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.10 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, A lTs&?: w n:y. Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Grower of GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPES, CANNAS and all kinds of Bedding Plants by the hundreds of thousands. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Domer & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Ageratum Frazerii We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraserii" to our customers that w e are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blue, a decided blue, that will be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer Fraserii" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire summer with what can easily be classed as immense truss of flowers, as many of them were over 2J4 inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an inch in diameter. The plant spread about 12 to 15 inches across. It can very easily be used with alternantheras as a border plant. , Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch , $1 .00 per doz. ; » 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz.; 10 00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery " " Per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 Vi -in $ 5.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker, Pride of New Castle 10.00 Carolina Lucerna 15.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5 -in., $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 2% -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2'/^ -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides. Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni 5.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 5-in. pot plants, $40.00 per 100; 6-in„ $60.00 per 100; 8-in., heavy, $1.50 each. Genistas, a grand block of 5-in. pot stock 40.00 Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3 -in. pots 20.00 Roses, special grade for pots, long tops, well ripened, 2-yr. field grown. Excelsa and White Dorothy 35.00 Tausendschon 45.00 Baby Rambler, 2-yr. field grown, No. 1 grade, lighter than our XX grade, but good for 5-in. pots 40.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 1921. The American Florist. 221b CALAPIUMS The kind with real sound center shoots. ion icoo 5- 7 Inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 Inch 14.00 125 00 GLADIOLUS Grown on our own farms from our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded; True to Name. 1000 ' America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Chicago White, First 35.00 Chicago White, Medium 30.00 Halley, First 40.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, First 50.00 Mrs. F. Perdleton, Medium. 45.00 Niagara, First 45.00 Niagara, Medium 40.00 GLADIOLUS (Continued) 1000 Mad Monneret, First $30.00 Mad. Monneret, Medium 25.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Peace, First 45.00 Florist Mixed, First 25.00 Rainbow Mixed, First 40.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Write for special prices on PLANTING STOCK in Black Bulblets and first two sizes of White Bulblets. TUBEROSES Well Cured; Free From Rot. 100 1000 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 2nd Size, 3-4 in $2.75 $25.00 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 1st Size, 4-6 in 4.00 35.00 Variegated Leaved, single 3.75 32.50 Albino.early single white 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE CHICAGO Spring BooK For Florists Ready. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Wholesale Florists The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Indiana GRAFTED PREMIER Ready on or Before March 1. Probably the most profitable item that a grower can plant; comes back the quickest after a crop of any cut flower variety. Fine quality grafts, $250.00 per 1000. OWN ROOT ROSES Mme. Butterfly, strong 2% inch, $200.00 per 1000. No variety more popular than this enchanting and wonderful combination of color; selling in great quantity this season. Columbia, unsurpassed among roses, $125.00 per 1000. Rose Premier, rival of Russell and American Beauty, $175.00 per 1000. Frank Dunlop, $125.00 per 1000. If our Trade List has not reached you, write for it; if not quoted above, let us know your wants. Please mention this paper. r 226 The American Florist. Feb: 12, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, uwatonna, Minn.. Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. The January issue of Parks and Recreation, the quarterly publication of the American Association of Park Superintendents, is 0U)t with many important articles for park men. Em- mett P. Griffin, East St. Louis. 111., is secretary of the association. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. The annual meeting of the Connec- ticut Nurserymen's Association is scheduled to take place February 10 at the City Club, Hartford, with an interesting programme. Ohio Nurserymen's Association The annual meeting of the Ohio Nurserymen's Association was held at the New Southern hotel. Columbus, February 3. President W. F. Bohl- ender's address and the reports of the other officers were followed by a num- ber of interesting papers and ad- dresses, including: "How May We In- terest Farmers in Growing Nursery Stock?" by J. H. Dayton; "Nursery- grown Christmas Trees Versus Forest- grown Trees,"_by H. S. Day; "Through What Medium Will the Nursery Prod- uct Reach the Consumer in the Fu- ture?" by W. B. Cole, Painesville; "What Is the Outlook for Orcharding At the Present Time?' by T. B. West. Perry; "How Can We Guard Against Overproduction At the Present Time?" by M. L/. Carr, Yellow Springs; "What is the Best and Cheapest Material a Nurseryman Can Grow for Bailing Purposes?" "Does the Sudan Grass Solve the Problem?" by Hary Kyle; "Does It Pay to Handle a Long List of Varieties?" by J. S. Burton, Cass- town; "How to Get the Best Co-opera- tion with Your Foreman," by H. Bow- den; "How is the Best Way to Handle Credits in the Nursery Business?" by J. Jenkins, Winona; "Will Prices in the Future Justify Paying Wages for Skilled Labor in Our Line as in Other Lines?" by A. R. Pickett, Clyde; "Where is the Future Supply of Our Norway Maple to Come From? Is There Any Successful Way of Produc- ing Them in This Country " by Clar- ence Siebenthaler; "Shall a Good Price Standard be Maintained in this Coun- try or shall we get Right Back to the old Methods of Throat-cutting as soon as Supply is Increased," by T. J. Dins- more, and "What Percentage of a Normal Supply of Stock will there be on the Market the Coming Spring?" by the members. Raspberry Anthracnose Control. Growers planning to start a new raspberry or blackberry patch should set out only such plants as are free from anthracnose and only on such ground as was not devoted to the grow- ing of raspberries or blackberries dur- ing the past three or five years, ad- vises H. C. Severin, professor of ento- mology at the state college and state entomologist, Brookings. S. D. Spray- ing with Bordeaux mixture. 4-4-50. will control the disease to some extent. Several thorough applications are nec- essary, however, the first just after the canes begin to grow, the second as soon as the leaves are well developed and when the shoots are about six inches high, and a third .iust before the blossoms appear. Woods Go West. L. C. Everard, of the national forest service, writes in part in Munsey's Magazine : "It is only a little more than a century and a half since the primeval forests around Pittsburgh hid the savage redskin in his ambush; now the Pittsburgher who wants to build a home goes a thousand miles to find the trees. The American frontier has traveled westward at a dizzy speed, largely because of abundance of fertile soil and of wood and water. In wake of the advancing frontier have marched the clearings in the forest. Investigation of the lumber and tim- ber situation just made by the forest service, in accordance with senate resolution, revealed that three-fifths of the original saw-timber supply of the United States is gone. About half the remainder is in the three states that border the Pacific. A good deal of the other half is in the south; and south- ern pine operators cannot see more than enough for about 15 years' opera- tions. "Legislation is needed which will permit rapid enlargement of national forests. With these measures should be combined a study of forest taxation and insurance, a survey and classifica- tion of our forest resources and a great increase in facilities for forest re- search. Of prime importance, also, are establishment of state and munici- pal forests, and state legislation pro- viding for fire-prevention, reforestation on private lands and regulation of methods of cutting." Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and or- ders for same. "We do not gTow or handle anything* else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. * O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. I/EST GROVE PENN'A. Robert Pyle, Pns. 1^ '1 Ant. Winter, Vice-Pres. 1311 Am.n I Peach Trees | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | 50,000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted W.T.MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2-ir ibolium Resembles California. Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 100 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings, $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid (or 50c. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's* Choice 8tock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings. Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B °|, Dundee, 111 EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS — LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA • "■: . . . ■ ■ ■ -■ 1 New Seed Just Received Ampelopsis Veitchii e Pkt 10c Oz 40c Lb 3 Clematis Paniculata Lb $4.00 3 Trade Pkt 10c CHICAGO Oz 40c Lb $3.00 Vaughan's Seed Store new york aiEBHEEE! - -.'aasQHiE 1921. The American Florist. 227 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE AGERATUMS. Ageratum Fraserii. An early bloomer and dwarf compact grower, 2-in., $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100; 3-in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son's Co., White Marsh, Md. AMPEIiOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year, with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS. ASTERS Asters. Burpee's. Our stocks are true to type and will produce the largest and fin- est flowers on the longest stems. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven. Conn. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS. In Bud and Bloom. Patten, (New Dark Pink Chatelaine) 2'A- inch pots. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1.000. 3-inch $15.00 per 100. Strong 4-inch pots. $25.00 per 100. Chatelaine, 2 I 4-inch. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000; 3-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; 3% -inch pots. $20.00 per 100. New Pride of Newcastle. Dark Red. Luminosa color, 2 % -inch $14.00 per 100; $130.00 per 1,000. Begonia Rex. 100 2%-inch $15.00 3% -inch 36.00 4 -inch 75.00 Metallica, Thurstonii, 2% -inch pots. $12.00 per 100. Caroline Lucerne, 2% -inch pots, $16.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York Begonias. Tuberous rooted. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cov- er page of this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Begonias. Prima Donna, 4-in., extra strong, ready for 5-in., to make room, $25.00 per 100. JOPLIN GREENHOUSE CO., 2002 Bird St., Joplin, Mo. Begonias, Metallica, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. BOXWOOD. 300,000 Boxwood edging. Suffruticosa, 5 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty: moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Htllegom, Holland Extensive own cultures of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. CANNAS. Cannas. Large-flowering in the better varieties. Fine 2 to 3-eye. plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Good strong, plump roots. 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. W Coles, Kokomo, Ind. CARNATIONS. Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester, splendid white and a free bloomer 16.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 15.00 120.00 Send for Complete Descriptibn. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 46.00 Morning Glow 7.00 66.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36-00 Pink Enchantress 6.00 36.00 Rose-pink Enchantress . . . 4.00 36.00 Miss Theo 6.00 45.00 Rosalia 6.00 50.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 46.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 5.00 45.00 Belle Washburn 6.00 46.0.0 Aviator 6.00 35.00 Herald 6.00 40.00 Beacon 5.00 4Q.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 66.00 Crystal White 5.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 Matchless 4.00 36.J10 White Perfection : . 4.50 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St., Chicago, III. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 178' N. Wabash Ave., ' Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,000 Aviator $4.00 $36.00 Enchantress 4.90 35.00- White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 36.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress.. . 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS, STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $45.00' C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $6.00 $45.00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 6.00 45.00 Aviator 4.69 40.09 White Enchantress 4.69 49.99 Matchless 4.99 36.99 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111: Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons (Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTING'S Now Ready 100 1000 White Chadwick $5.00 Golden Chadwick *. . . 5.00 Seidewitz 3,00 $25.00 Nagoya 3.00 25.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 25.00 White and Yellow Razer 3.00 25.09 Buckbee 3.00 25.00 Ready March 1 Golden Glow 3.00 25.09 Golden Queen 3.00 25.00 Early Rose 3.00 25.00 Oconto 3.00 25.00 Chieftain 3.00 26.00 Pompons Buckingham 20.09 Golden Wedding 20.00 Godfrey 20.00 Yellow Baby 20.00 Golden Climax 20.00 Lillian Dotty '. 20.09 Ready March 1 Elegant new Pompon, Hamilton Lewis. $5.00 per 100. Recognized as one of the best in Chicago wholesale cut flower market. PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 228 The American Florist. Feb. 12, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow, Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1,000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering, Single varieties. Anemones. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick White Turner Pink Chadwick Yellow Turne-- Yellow Chadwick White Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Late Pink C. H. Totty Price on all above. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000. Hamburg Late White. $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1.000. Hamburg Late Pink. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons will be ready to ship February 15. This vari- ety commences to bloom October 1, and will continue three months producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N.Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Columbian mixture. Strong, well-grown plants, 3-in., $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. She- boygan, Wisconsin. Cinerarias. Fine strain of good colors. 4-inch.. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLO- RAL CO., Denver. Colo. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100: $14.00 per 1.000, by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customer's -risk, add 15c per 100; 75c per 1,000. Golden Bedder. Verschaffeltii, Queen Victoria. Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York Coleus. Best bedding kinds, 2-inch pots, $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS, Cedar Falls, Iowa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors In the following: Per 100 From 2% -in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -In. pots 75.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen. Extra heavy plants, well In bloom. 5% off for cash with order. 4-inch $0.30 each 5-inch 50 each 6-lnch 75 each Packing charges included. DAVIS FLORAL COMPANY Davenport. Iowa Cyclamen, assorted. All leading varie- ties. German strain. 2-in., $8.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1,000. Ready for delivery about March 1. Cash with order. MATTHEW- SON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen for one week only. 2 Y* -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. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties; get our list before placing your order. LYND- HURST FARM, INC., R. F. D. No. 2, Ham- nionton, N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Mrs. Sanders and Single White. 2%-inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Boston Yellow. 2 1 A-inch, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1.000. Blue. 2-inch. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedlings. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4 3 West 18th St.. New York LOOK! MARGUERITES RIGHT FOR EASTER Extra strong, single and double white and yellow (Boston), 3-inch pots ready for 4-inch, $8 per 100; extra strong 4 V. -inch, ready for (i-inch. $20 per 100; strong 214- inch, right for panning up, $5 per 100. Cash. SEEENPORT FLOWER STORE; 329 Front St.. G'reenport. N. Y. Home Grown Stock 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. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 4-in.. $4 per 100. gany, N. Y. FERNS. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrtsii. 2»4-ln.. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000. Macawii, 2%-in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-670 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns, Macawii. Fine plants from bed, ready for 4-inch at 30c each and ready for 6-inch at 50c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan. Wisconsin. Ferns. 6-ln.. $1.00: 8-in., $1.60 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 5-in., $1.60; 6-in.. $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris, 65th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. PERNS. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Boston Ferns, good strong, bushy stock, 6-in., at 60c. Add 6 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL. CO.. Davenport, In. Ferns, Smlthii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 6-inch, 75c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan, Wis. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2% -In.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Dagger Ferns. $1.50 per 1000. This is nice stock. Cash please. H. BLAUVELT, Pittsfield, Mass. Green and bronze galax leaves, $1.65. postage prepaid. F. H. HILL, Highland, Macon Co., N. C. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Polte- vlne and Viaud. Good short Jointed plantB. 2-ln,. $3.50 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Elmer Rawllngs, Allegany, N. Y. Geraniums. Good retail colors, well branched. Strong 3-in. ready for 4-in., $10.00 per 100. JOPLIN GREENHOUSE CO., Joplln, Mo. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR, R. F. D. 8, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomaa T. Kent, Mrs. H. E. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalogue showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for It today. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfield. California. Gladiolus primulinus with artistically ar- ranged flowers and beautiful oriental col- ors. Catalogue free upon request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields. Bemus Point, N. Y. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from 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 of the Valley, new crop. London Market strain. 1,000 pips, $33.00; case (2,600 pips), $80.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. LYCOPOPIUM. Four-pound sample package of my high- grade dyed and prepared Lycopodium will be sent postpaid anywhere in the United States upon receipt of $1.00. JOHN PER- MAN. Catawba. Wis. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit. N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It, 1921. The American Florist. 229 PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dienera' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled Monster seed in separate colors, pink, red, varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh, pink frilled, (Pearl of Kentfield). purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package, 50c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr.. W. I. Ferguson, Smiths Palls, On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd. 1919, writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year." Mr. Rudolph Nagel. Lancaster, Pa., under date of Dec. 14th, 1919, writes us: "I had. last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO., INC.. Kentfield. California. PANSIES. Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimardeau mixed; large flowering and choice colors. Prepaid by mail, special delivery, $4.00 .per 1,000; $17.00 per 6,000. F. DANLEY. Ma- comb, 111. PRIMULAS. Primula Malacoides Townsendii, 3-in., $16.00 per 100. Ready to put In 4-in. Primula Obconica Giganteum. Our own strain that cannot be surpassed. 3-in., $16.00 per 100. THE PARK FLORAL. CO.. Denver. Colo. Primula obconica, 2% -in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000; 4-in. at 26c; 6-in. at 60c; 6-in. at 76c; Mala- coides. 2&-ln., $6.00 per 100. HENRT SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid; cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years, 2-3 ft., $2.60 each; 1 year, 1-2 ft., $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings, 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co., Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven, Conn. PUSSY WILLOWS Pussy Willows, nicely covered. 5c; shorts. 2c. Cash please. H. BLAOVBLT, FLO- RIST, Pittsfleld, Mass. ROSES. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demandl Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $160.00 Milady Bench Plants 16.00 140.00 Klllarney Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 19000 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist S East Randloph St. Chicago, 111. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1000 2000 White Killarney, 3-in. .$10.00 $90.00 3500 Pink Killarney, 3-in... 9.00 80.00 1100 Ophelia, 3-in 9.00 80.00 7600 Columbia, 3-in 14.00 125.00 5000 Russell, 3-in 14.00 125.00 9000 Richmond. 2%-in 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 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. Roses. Dorothy Perkins and Excelsa. 2-year field-grown, extra long tops, staked and ripened, $36 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle, O. Roses. Pilgrim. Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particulars write A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Roses. Grafted and own root. For rieties and prices see display advertisen elsewhere in this issue. The E. G. Co., Richmond, Inrt. DAHLIA SEED. This seed is raised from the most up-to- date dahlias in existence. No place in the world have dahlias been brought up to such perfection as they have been around San Francisco. This mixture contains all colors and types of peony, cactus and decorative •ieti The pr years highly praised by all who raised "dahlias from it; but this seed is far superior to what ill to flov The seedli two months after sowing and al- lonth earlier than plants raised from bulbs. Price, $0.50 per package. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfield Marin County, Calif. THE DIENER TOMATO Increase your tomato yield one hundred per cent by raising the new DIENER TOMATO. 30-40 tons of ripe fruit to the This tomato was raised last year all over the United States and Canada with the greatest satisfaction. As smooth as an apple and of a magnifi- cent dark red color. Single tomatoes weigh up to 3 lbs. each. The flesh is more solid than that of any other tomato. The fruit contains very little seed and is solidly filled out. This tomato is free of the acid taste, and for dehydrating, catsup and canning is the best tomato in existence today. The DIENER TOMATO is blight-resist- ing as well as drought-resisting. It will not crack from the rain and will not rot while lying on the ground in wet weather. This tomato will grow in almost any kind of soil and it commences to ripen the first part of August. It is the greatest novelty in the tomato line, and it will soon crowd out the present varieties from the market by its far su- perior qualities. Price of the DIENER TOMATO SEED: Sample pkg., 26c; one-quarter of an acre pkg., 50c; one acre pkg., $1.50. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfield Marin Co.. Calif. SEEDS. DRACAENA INDIVISA, the true Cordy- line Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh •eeds that will make quick-growing, Profit- able plants for you. 5,000 seeds, $1.00, pound $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Asparagus plumosus New crop 1000 seeds, $1.25; 5,000 seeds, $6.00; 10.000 seeds, $10.00. Asparagus Sprengen, 1,000 seeds. $1.00; 5.000 seeds. $4.50; 10.000 seeds. $8.00. G. B. JOHNSON, 1509 Morton street. Alameda, Calif. 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. Ampelopsis Veitchii and Clematis Paniculata; new; just received. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Asparagus plumosus nanus, seeds. New crop' perfect germination, per 1000 seeds $2 00 postpaid to the United States J KAISER. Commerce St.. Geneva. Sw.tzer- Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and w |;' erme '? n „f, e r l d and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber muskmelon. squash and P« m P£ n 1 ; PI .? w S« t - flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu cumber, musk and watermelon pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato vine seed and field corn. George R. Pearick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, notato 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. Tht Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Conn. Asparagus plumosus seed of new cr o P Tinuiiv or early February delnery. Ptr 1000 $4.00; later delivery cheaper^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. ____ Seeds Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. i and vegetable jam...., -»d highest qual- Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge. Seeds. Peas, beans, of all kinds in quantity Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion sweet peas aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in Sty Waldo Rohnert. Gllroy. 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. <-. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, t urnips R & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Renowned specialties; remarkable novelties; postpaid catalogues. JH- fA- QUET grower. Magnan, NICE. (France). Seed Lawn mixtures and field, whole- safe 6 Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co.. 46 W. Broadway, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 230 SEEDS. The American Florist. Feb. 12, Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif Seed3. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale GaHf tra 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 Silf 6 ' Henry Fish Seed Co - Carplnteria. Seed. For the wholesale trade only Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Garden Seeds All varieties. I. N. Slmcn ■ & Son, 438 Mark et Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotatlc from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS. 2V t -inch Pots 10 o iooo Nelrose $6.00 $55.00 Keystone 6 . 00 56 „„ riZS SS 6 - 00 ".00 GW rillnw 6 - 00 65 - 00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN *%T?£* 18t T h SU N <- Tork STOCKS, Lenox. Lavender, white and pink. 2H- mc h pots. $10.00 per 100. Ask for Prices of Calendulas, Bouvardias Etc. a, -,». ROMAS J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko, rooted cuttings, $16 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2 14 -In.. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko, Marshfleld, Wis! V1NCAS. t-. YlJi c J- s ^ va »egated. 3}4-in., $16.00 per 100. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, Iowa MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg. Mass. Canary Seed— "Mel-O-Dee" Brand. Com- posed of proper proportions of canary millet, sweet rape and poppy seed. 13c per package: $4.68 per case of 36 packages. New York Bird Food Co.. 150 Nassau St. New York. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in , $176- 12-in„ $2.26: 14-in., $3.00; 16-in., $4.60 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread Is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 66th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. 1.000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery. Inc.. 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000, 90c. postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utiea, N. Y. Wired toothpicks. 10.000, $2.60; 60.000, $11.00 W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Baur Window Glass CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. Springfield. Mass. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 15o for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON. 6732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co., Dept. K, 343 S. Dearborn St., 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. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. 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. Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and Inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Biackhawk St., Chi- cago. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St.. Buffalo, INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vaBes, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery. Idaville. Ind. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. LABELS, for nurserymen, and florists. Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K., Ne*r 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.. Chicaat Coan. J. J.. Inc., New York. Dolansky-McDonald Co., 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. George A., Pekin, 111. Lecakes C. & Bros.. New York. Mackie. 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. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co.. A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reid. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co.. Gust. Milwaukee, Wis. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Sullivan Bros. & Co.. New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H„ Madison. N. J. Traendiy & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. New York- United Cut Flower Co., New York. VaUKhan, A. L. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co.. Chicago. Weiss, Herman, New York. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Winterson Co., E. F.. Chicago. Wittbold. Geo. Co., 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. 231 THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .tains many chapters (covering all sides of growing, propagating. I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE.POSTPAID, $1.60 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels ate on the tame side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not tutu No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point ll patented. Noothen lite > It. Order from your dealt or direct from as. 1000,90c. postpaid. | Samples free. HEKKT A. DBEEB.I 114 Chestnut BttftS FnlUdolBhla. Mention the American Florist when writ Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets. Lawn Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. SO. ZANESYTLLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO SOU Fifth Avenue New York John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. When Ym Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There Iord,& fim-nham(o. Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago |N Boston Cleveland Toronto M& Mention the American Florist when writing ■ George Keller Pottery Co. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prloei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing ca:\ihritk;i<: NEW 7 YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 128 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORE Florists' (Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FCNGLNE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE Por 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 ATJJ Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OF «H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS. ENGLAND. 232 American Florist. Feb. 12, Index to Advertisers. MlenJK 213 Alpha Floral Co 214 Americ'n Bulb Co.... I AmlingE C Co 209 Anderson 5 A 214 Angermueller G H Co 200 AphineMfg Co 231 Apollo FlowerSbop.215 Atlantic Grass Seed Co 221 Baer Julius 219 Barnard W W Co. ..222 Barnes W J 216 Bassett&Washburn.202 Baumer Aug 219 Baum's Home of Flowers 216 Baur Window Glass Co. .IV BayersdorferH&Co .208 Bees Ltd.. 214 Beeerow's 214 Berger Bros 210 BerningH G 210 Black istone Inc 21S BodgerJ & Sons Co. 222 Bohannon Flo Co. ..214 Bramley&Son 214 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 220 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 218 BrennerEdward 213 Broadway Florist. ...217 Brown A J Seed Co. .220 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 221 Brans UN 215 223 Bryan Alonzo J.... 224 BudlongCoJ A 203 Bunyard 217 BurneeWACo ..201 California Florists... 216 Callahan TJ& Co... 232 Central Floral Co 219 Charles Harry 212 Chautauqua Flower Fields 223 Chicago Carton Co.. 201 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 205 Clark EB Seed Co.. 221 Clarke'sSons D 217 Clay&Son Ill CoanJJ 213 Coles WW 224 Conard & lones Co. 226 Congress Fl'w'rShp 215 Cooke Geo H 218 Cowee WJ Ill Coy H C Seed Co... 223 Craig Robt Co 224 Culp WH&Co 216 Danker Fred A 214 DardsChas 217 DeGraaff Bros 222 Dietsch A & Co IV Dolansky-McDonald Co 213 Dominion FloraICo..218 DornerF&SonsCo.224 Doyle & Booth 212 DreerHA 231 232 Dunlop JohnH 214 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 215 Edwards Fold'gBox . 232 Elm City NursCo...226 Erne& Co 208 Evans 219 Evans Floral Co 217 Exotic Gardens 214 EyresHG 214 Fallon Florist 219 Fleischman 2(8 Foerster Co Jos 204 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV FordM C 213 Ford William P 213 Fox's 216 Frauenfelder C 215 Frey & Frey 216 Froment H E 213 Gasser J M Co 214 George Alex S 215 Giblin & Co Ill GnattOveCoThe...200 Godineau R & M....222 Goldstein 1 213 GorhamPrinterylnc.III GrakelowChas H...219 GrandRapidsFloCo.216 Greek-American Florists' Ass'n....212 Grimm & Gorly 216 Grossberg-Tyler- FinnermanCo....209 GudeBros 219 Habermehl'sSonsJJ.214 Hardesty & Co 218 Harris Wm K 223 HartGeoB 213 Hart Henry 217 Haven Seed Co 223 Hayes Irene 218 Heinl John G&Son.218 HendersonA&Co..I 200 Henderson Lewis 216 Hentz&Nash 212 Hess & Swoboda 216 Hession 217 Hews& Co AH 231 Hill DNursCo 226 Hill EG Co 225 Hogewoning & Sons. 223 Hollywood Gardns. .216 Holm &01son 216 Holton&HunkelCo.211 Hort Advertiser 231 Hort Trade Journal. .232 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 214 Hurff Edgar F- 221 Hurst &Son 222 Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV Idlewild Greenhs 219 Jahn Hugo 215 Johnson & Chronis.,214 Jones W R& Co.... IV Joy Floral Co 218 Kastine W F Co I KellerPott'yCoGeo.,231 Keller SonsJB 214 Kelway & Son 222 Kennicott Bros Co.. 704 KervanCoThe 213 KesslerWm. 213 Kottmiller A 217 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Krachten John 209 Kuhl Geo A 224 Kunderd A E 19" Lagarde&Speelman 223 Lager & Hurrell ... .276 LandrethSeedCo...22' Lange A 215 LangFlo&NursCo.2'6 LecakesC&Bro... 212 LittlefieldFlorist....2t8 Lord SBurnhamCo .231 Louise Flowr Shop.. ?14 McCallum Co T\ McGillR r,&r ....2?1 McHutchison& Co..'"' Mackie William 213 Malandre Bros 217 Matthews Co WG ..218 Matthewson's ?1 C MeconiPaul 213 Memphis Floral Co. .217 Metaire Ridge Nurs 218 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works... .202 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 2 r 9 Michel] HenryFCo .222 MillangJosA 212 Miller A L 223 Miller Floral Co. .219 Mitchell & Son WT. 226 MoningerJC Co.... 231 Murray Samuel 219 Neidinger JosG Co. .211 NewellA 219 N Y Bird Food Co . .223 NYCutFlowerEx.213 NY Floral Co 216 Niessen Leo Co 210 Olympia Florist 217 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 209 Palmer Wm 215 Papadem J G Co. ...217 Park Floral Co 219 PedrickGR&Son .221 Pennthe Florist 218 Peters & Reed Potty231 Philips Bros 215 Pierce F O Co IV PiersonFRCo ... 1 Pierson A N (Inc) .. I GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 220 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 219 Pillsburyl L II! Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 211 Podesta&Baldocchi.218 PoeblmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....211 Polykranas Geo J 212 Potter Floral Co 219 Progressive Clay Co. 232 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 209 Raedlein Basket Co.2C9 Randall ALCo 209 Randall'sFloShop..218 Randolph & Mc- Clements 214 Rawlings Elmer 224 Ready Reference 227 Reed&Keller 231 Regan Ptg House. ..Ill Reid Edw 210 Reinberg Geo 209 Reinberg Peter 205 Rice Bros 211 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 221 RobinsonJCSeedCo.22l RockWmLFloCo..2!6 RodgersFl'wrShop.219 RodgersJW 218 Rohnert Waldo... .222 Rosaia Bros 219 Rosery Floral Co.. ..219 RoutzahnSeedCo...223 Rusch G &Co 211 RussinSH 212 SaakeOC 219 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 215 Sceery Edw 219 Schiller the Florist.. 215 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son.. Ill SchlingMax 217 Schmidt Chas L 219 Selieman & Stein ...208 Shaffer Geo r 218 Sharp Partridge&~o.232 SheppardHW 218 SieDrecht Geo C 213 Simon&SonIN....222 Situations & Wants. 197 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W &('o... 217 Smith & Co ED.... 224 Smith & Fetters Co. 219 Smith Henry 219 Speelman CJ&Sons.223 Standard BulbCo... .223 Storrs&Harrison Co. 224 StumppGE M 217 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 213 Thomson Wm & Sons 232 ThorburnJM & Co.. 221 TonnerO A & L A. 208 Totty Chas H 223 Townslev Pottery... IV Traendly&Schenck.213 Traveling Wholesale Florist 212 Trepel Joseph 214 United Cut Flo Co.. 213 Vaughan A L Co . . 206 Vaughan's Seed Store I 198 225 226 Vick's Sons las... 221 VincentRJr&Sons Co I 224 WalkerFCo 219 WallerLDSeedCo.222 WeberFH 219 Weiland& Risch...209 Weir Jas 214 Weiss Herman 213 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 221 Wietor Bros 204 Williams Mrs E A.. 214 Winterson Co E F..208 WittboldGCo 215 Wittbold 215 Wolfjohn 216 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 217 Woodruff SD & Sons221 Yokohama NursCo .222 Young A L&C0....212 Zech& Mann. ..207 2C9 THOMSON'S CELEBRATED MANURES PERFECT PLANT FOODS UNRIVALLED FOR ALL GARDEN CROPS. SOLD BY ALL SEEDSMEN OR /'ROM SOLE MAKERS. WM THOMSON fi SONS, Ld. CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND Mention the American Florist when writing CALLAHAN Cut-to-Fit Greenhouses ure designed for practical florists, large and small. Prices gladly furnished on request. T. J. CALLAHAN CO., 55 Fourth Street, DAYTON, O. A FULL LINE OF Florists' Pots Our plant at York. Pa., has made Florists' Pots for nearly ninety yeirs. We Took First Prize at Last Three Expositions Address all communications to The Progressive Gfay Company Marbridg/miiiaing. New York City Mention the American Florist when writing Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia! | of Horticulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES Price: $48.00 Sold only in complete sets AMERICAN FLORIST CO. i 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. | 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription fbr weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (International mon«y order 1 .) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING GOMPAMr BURNLEY. EJfGLANU. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ! DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 10 20in $4.95 S54.45 20 18 in 3.65 39.60 30 16 in 2.60 28.60 40 14 in 2.10 23.65 100 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 1C0 $412.50 50 12in $1.45 $16.50 $126 50 322.30 60 lOin 1.00 10.9J 85 25 220.00 70 8 in 85 8.8) 67.10 187.00 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us. and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded hoops. The four largestsizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bolts and Sapplio, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Tr^ ilmerica is "the Prow of the Vessel; there may be mere comfort Amidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Sea? Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 19, 1921. No. 1707 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3,' 1879. Published Evert Saturdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a. year; Canada, $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 83.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicbbs— Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolfhus Gude, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting will be held at Washing- ton, 1>. C, Aug., 1921. Officers: E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind., President; J. F. Ammann, Ed- wardsville. 111., Vice-President; John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., Secretary; James Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., Treasurer. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers; Philip Breitmetbr, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillbmuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.. Secretary; Wm. L. Rook, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz. Van Wert, O., President; A. P. Saunders. Cl'nton, N. Y , Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Early Annuals. During the warm days of June the carnations deteriorate very rapidly and there is often a gTeat need for some flower to take their place, and an early bench of asters is a great boon at such a time, especially for those who have a good call for funeral work. Seed planted during February and grown in pots or flats until after Easter can be then transplanted to the benches in which the Easter crops are grown and they will be in bloom at the time when most desired. A good strain of early flowering varieties, either Comet or Victoria, should be selected and with good care a paying crop is assured. A sowing of candytuft by March 1 will also produce plants that can be benched after Easter in the same' manner and a good cut for Memo- rial day be had. The strains of White Giant candytuft now offered make splendid spikes for the filling in of sprays at that great flower day There are many annuals that can be grown for early spring blooming that are greatly appreciated by the trade, among which might be mentioned calendulas, nasturtiums, scabiosa. sweet sultans and bachelor's buttons. Dahlias. The forcing of early dahlias has been practiced successfully by growers the last few years, and roots started at this time will produce flowers for Memorial day and during June. A good, deep bench, in a house not too warm, should be selected, and while the plants are great feeders in the open ground, it is better not to have the soil too rich in the houses, for the plants grow very tall inside, and with a rich soil make a strong, rampant growth, which will not bloom as early. They can be fed when the buds begin to form by giving them a mulch of half-decayed manure, which will ma- terially assist* the flo-"-°ring and will also provide a covering that will pre- vent evaporation. They will require but little attention except that long, strong stakes will be necessary to keep the plants growing erect, to which they should be firmly tied, and then disbud- ded to produce the better blooms. Any varieties of which it is desired to in- crease the stock can be planted in the house and the young growths made into cuttings, which root easily at this time. Cannas. One of the most decorative beds for summer, especially if it is of large size, is a bed of blooming cannas. for they are very showy and will bloom through- out the summer until frost cuts them down, and the varieties have been greatly improved during- the last de- cade. To make the best showing the plants should be started early enough to have good, strong stock at bedding- out time in May and June. The plants should be started by March 1 and now is the time to procure stock of varie- ties of which the grower is short or which he has not on hand. The clumps when removed from the winter storage should have all the old soil shaken off. the dried-up stalk and roots cut away. They are then cut up into small pieces and if the stock is plentiful two or three eyes can be left to each piece, but where stock is short they are cut up to single eyes, although with single eyes many weak plants will be pro- duced. Often the clumps have started into growth and where this has hap- pened the eyes should be sorted, those already started being planted together and the dormant eyes by themselves. Have boxes all ready and place an inch of soil on the bottom and then place the divisions on this closely together and cover with light, sifted soil and then water thoroughly. Keep the va- rieties separate and properly labeled, each box to contain but one variety and the name plainly marked on the box, for labels are often lost or mis- placed. Place the boxes in a warm lo- cation — where hot water beating is used they can be placed on the return 234 The American Florist. Feb. 19, pipes. In two or three weeks the plants will have made sufficient roots to be placed in 3% or 4-inch pots, when they can be grown on in a house with a temperature of 50° to 60°. In plant- ing- cannas outside it should always be remembered that they are very tender and should not be set out until all dan- ger of late frost is past. Marguerites. As the warm days of spring- ap- proach the marguerite plants will bloom profusely and those in pots will have, to a great extent, exhaased the plant food in the soil, so as to keep up the size of the flower and length of stem watering with liquid manure will be necessary. Liquid cow manure can be safely used in frequent waterings with no danger of any in.iury if the plants are in a healthy condition. The flowers should be cut daily and placed in water; they will keep much longer than if allowed to remain on the plants, where they quickly fade if not picked when the warm spring days come on. This should be prevented, for it not only gives the plant an untidy appear- ance but takes the strength of the plants and the following flowers are often much shorter in stem. A few well bloomed plants are very decora- tive at Easter, especially in churches, where they make a splendid showing. Propagation for next year's stock should now be carried on: the cuttings root easily and there are plenty to be obtained at this time. As soon as rooted they should be grown on in good soil, and to secure the best results an- other year given the best of culture. Spiraeas. The spiraeas are always a very use- ful plant at Easter, but they are classed among the cheaper plants at that time, so should be grown in such a way that they do not occupy valu- able space any more than necessary. They should be brought into a cool house by the middle of January and until the foliage begins to grow can be placed along the edsre of the walks if room is not available, but they must not be left standing in this location too long for when the leaves begin to unfold they quickly draw toward the light and a p'->ut growing to one side of the pot will be the result. So as soon as growth starts thev should be placed on the bench in full light. They can be grown quite close together for some time, but when the foliage be- gins to touch that of the plant beside it they should be spaced out and given room enough for the plants to grow shapely. Spira?as require a large quan- tity of water during their entire cul- ture, especially those that are potted in as small ■> pot as possible, which is the general custom with all growers. To make the large specimens, two or three clumps are planted in the same pot when started. These will make large plants for church decorations at Easter. If the plants are grown in a house which is to be fumigated by to- bacco smoke they should either be re- moved from the house or well covered with papers; the foliage quickly burns when subjected to tobacco smoke and the plants are blemished. Back to Hog: Raising:. When you get tired of selecting the members of Mr. Harding's Cabinet for him you might devote a little time to deciding what you will plant in your garden this Spring. Harding won't mind. — Southern Democrat, Oneonta. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Fhiln., Pa. Flower Shop on the Stage. The F. Walker Co. of Louisville, Ky., had a very unique setting of a flower shop on the stage of a motion picture house recently. The display was used in connection with a sketch, entitled "The Sign of the Rose,'' and produced by George Baban. Washington's Birthday. While there is not much to the anni- versary of the birthday of the father of his country in a floral way, it gives an opportunity to call attention to the store and its products which should not be overlooked. The story of the hatchet and cherry tree appears to be inseparable with the day and can be played for all it is worth. Twigs from the woods or real cherry branches, when decorated with leaves and cher- ries, have quite a natural look and can be used to good effect on the outside of cut flower boxes. Miniature trees from the woods that will look well in a six-inch pot when decorated with leaves and cherries are quite saleable. The pot is to be decked with crepe or other covering, and tied with a nar- row tri-color ribbon. A miniature hatchet is also a good addition. Corsages are always in demand on this day as when the theaters and movies do a record business. These, made of red and white carnations and violets and tied with tri-color ribbon, are in keeping with the day. Many other flowers will answer as well. There are many home entertainments and dinners at this time, at some of which the decorations are quite elab- orate. Where there is no central chan- delier, a good sized cherry tree well decorated with leaves and cherries, makes an appropriate center. Tall, slender vases of red and white carna- tions, or roses, rising from a plateau of violets, are suitable half centers. If the table is round, a wreath just in- side the plate line may be made on a form or built up on the table with smilax and sweet peas, or carnations. Any of the flowering plants can be given a holiday touch with tri-color ribbon, small flags, hatchets and small branches of cherries. CALENDULAS IN STONEWARE VASE. 1921. The American Florist. 235 FLOWER SHOP ON THE STAGE. The window should be made attract- ive, the central feature should be a plaster bust of Washington, decorated with a good sized flag. There are many ways In which this can be arranged, all attractive. If the bust is carefully taken care of, wrapped and put away, it can be used a number of times. All other specialties, corsages, plants, boxes of cut flowers and decorated empty boxes nicely arranged in con- nection with the central feature, will present quite a handsome window. The Lenten Season. Lent starts in early this year and while its strict observance calls a halt on all large social functions, there are a number of every-day events that call for the use of flowers with such fre- quency as to keep the wheels of the flower shop machinery moving satis- factorily. Flowers are becoming much more plentiful, some, such as sweet peas, carnations, violets, daffodils and other staples, can now be had in quan- tity, and at prices that will show a good profit on a quick turnover. The progressive retailer always strives to keep things moving. If anything like a lull sets in and business slows up a bit, he immediately gets busy with a rearrangement of his store interior and window, selects stock to be featured and puts it to the front in quantity: arranged as attractively as possible. Daffodils in pots, pans and cut, make a good stock to push at this season. These, combined with pussy willow sprays on the growing plants, and well decorated pots, are springlike and sal- able. There is a light weight but plia- ble, parchment like paper that comes in a number of shades that makes a very good cover. Cut in squares, set the pot on a saucer in the middle of the sheet and draw the paper up around the pot and tie with a tape or light tasselled cord the color of the flower. The edges of the paper will be irregular, and should extend three to four inches above the pot, or even higher with some plants. An inside sheet of a color the same as the flower will give a good decorative effect. The outside sheet should be white in most instances. A window full of these with a price card, is pretty sure to start something. The cut daffodils in small vase baskets, or in shallow bowls, or in dozens in cornucopias of waxed or white paper, are very inviting. A little direct mail advertising calling attention to a sale of spring flowers will be worth while. Sweet peas are another quantity flower that can be moved in much the same way. There are grades to suit every purse, and they can be put up and handled in many different ways. The long-stemmed stock arrange beau- tifully in tall, slender vases, and in rose bowls for table centerpieces. Sev- eral bunches look beautiful in a cut- flower box together. A drive on carna- tions, in bunches of one dozen or 25, will interest many, particularly when they can be offered at prices much below those prevailing but a short time ago. A publicity plan that is a bit ex- pensive but nearly always productive of good results, is to send to good cus- tomers or prospects, a small sample box holding a bunch of peas or a half dozen daffodils or some other flower that is to be featured. T^hese, of course, must be without blemish, and each fcox should contain the leaflet referring to the spring flower sale or display. These are just leaders or drives to stir things up and the staples, roses, orchids, violets and other standard items of stock are to be in good supply for those who will be wanting something more expensive. Small tables in the store, decorated and calling attention to every-day events, such as a "birth- day table," "when the stork comes,' "anniversary remembrances," will be found interesting to visitors and will call to mind an occasion in the near future, when they will want some such floral tokens. Such features can be run for a week once a month, as the store's interior should be changed constantly. The same display tables can be used to feature fern dishes, flower bowls, vases, baskets of cut flowers, decorated plants and many other stocks to which it is desired to call special attention. Articles displayed in this manner at each table with an explanatory card with prices will effect many sales that would not have been made if the stock had to be asked for. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The most continuous and profitable work of the retail florist is the demand for flowers for funerals. Many shops make this work their specialty, and I do not refer here to the "crepe pull- ers," who are in a class by themselves, but to a certain type of store, where no attempt at display or featuring of plants and flowers is made, in fact very little perishable stock of any kind is carried, the necessary material be- ing purchased after the order is se- cured. Certain people are not edu- cated to the use of flowers, and only buy them for funeral occasions. Such are the patrons of these stores. The legitimate, enterprising and up- to-date retailer, who caters to all branches of the business, with a good 236 The American Florist. Feb. 19, stock to meet his every-day require- ments, works tip a family trade and confidence that insures other orders, their funeral work as well. Some re- tailers in order to increase such trade, obtain membership in a number of so- cieties, hoping through the prominence gained to be able to influence a certain amount of business. Some who would not pull door bells, issue small illus- trated and well worded booklets. The designs and sprays described are such as they make to advantage and find most profitable, and graded prices are given. These booklets are mailed to fresh additions to the death announce- ments as they appear in the morn- ing and afternoon papers. When the deceased is seen to be a member of a union, lodge or society, or where the invitation is to his late fellow-em- ployes here is an opportunity for busi- ness that is thought by some to be worth looking up and which may be solicited without overstepping the bounds of propriety. Frequently a flower committee Is appointed who are glad to have suggestions and be re- lieved of the work, and quite often good orders are secured in this way. THE TEAK BOOK. In the year book should be kept a record of all kinds of anniversary oc- casions. Particularly those of the store's own customers. Weddings, birthdays, store openings, school class days, and anniversaries of death, when flowers are frequently sent to the cemeteries, are some of the important days. Much work for every week in the year may be obtained by a close follow-up sys- tem, which sees that a few days before the annual date, an anniversary cir- cular is mailed together with a letter, announcing the flowers sent for the event, birthday, etc., could be dupli- cated and given the firm's best atten- tion. Much business can be picked up in this way that would otherwise be overlooked or possibly be given else- where. Roses are now getting more plenti- ful and when they can be purchased to advantage, a special sale of the short to medium grades will make a good impression. Sweet peas are now at their best and should be recommended for all kinds of table decoration. Their exquisite form, coloring and fragrance, makes them one of the most popular of cut flowers. In their various grades, they are priced to suit all purses and there should be a. good stock on hand at all times. It is " also daffodil time and the comparatively low price at which they can be sold should Insure the stock being turned frequently. It is well to keep trace of all custom- ers, particularly those that are missed for a. while. Some slight misunder- standing may be keeping them away, and if so, it should be explained and corrected as soon as possible. A small but choice box of sweet peas or other popular flower, with compliments of the store, is sure to be well received and answered with a personal call or note of thanks. A basket or two of growing foli- age and flowering plants are sure to be admired and give a decorative effect to the store. It will soon be time to keep these to the front as Easter is not many weeks away. Frequently they are taken when cut flowers are thought too dear or on account of their lasting qualities. Are you keeping the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery service to the front? It will repay handsomely all the fea- turing you can possibly give it. It is like the rolling snowball which grows in size as it is pushed along. Many possible customers who pass your store daily would, with a knowledge of this service, come in and purchase. See to it that they are educated and enlightened. Do not slight such a good business opportunity by waiting for the other fellow to send you his orders, get busy and go after them yourself. Keep your store window brilliantly lighted and remaining on duty until 11 p. m., always display something in it that will be of interest to the passer by. Or at times with the top lights out try a spotlight on a picture frame or a choice basket or wreath. These will be sure to attract attention. A Lost Opportunity. Washington is a city of refinement, and its magnificent public buildings, monuments, broad boulevards, and parks system cannot but have an up- lifting effect in educating the citizens to a love for the beautiful. The suc- cess of its numerous and well man- aged flower shops show that there is an exceptional demand for flowers both from the residents and the large transient population many of them people of wealth who crowded the city during the social season. The recent exhibition of the Amer- ican Carnation Society, at the national capital, was a wonderful display, splen- did in variety and exceptionally fine in quality. Nothing better or perhaps as good has been seen in the past decade. There have been times in the past few years when it was said the carnation was losing its prestige and popularity; some even going so far as to wonder whether it would ever come back; it came back all right and is here to stay. Beautiful as the flowers were, how- ever, it was but a growers' exhi- bition of their best products from all parts of the country. New and old varieties were brought together for comparison. There was no at- tempt at decorative display, the flow- ers being bunched together as called for by the schedule, 50 to 100 in large fibre vases, and placed in single rows in the middle of the display tables. The judges made their awards and for the balance of the day and eve- ning they were open for inspection. All the next day they stood as origi- nally placed, in fine condition, but in splendid isolation. The growers were NEW CACTUS-FLOWERED ZINNIA. 1921. The American Florist. 237 in convention, but neither the public or the flower lovers of Washington had been invited, and this opportunity to exalt the carnation and show the perfection to which it has attained was lost. With this wealth of flowers there was a splendid opening the second day to exploit the carnation and exhibit its decorative possibilities in artistically arranged baskets, vases, and table decorations. There Is no doubt but the local florists would have been glad to lend their assistance in the tasty arrangement of flowers, given them by the growers' committee for this purpose. A most attractive exhibit was a basket containing 100 Laddie grown by S. J. Goddard, beau- tifully arranged by Harper Hethering- ton, and also an artistic vase basket, exhibited by Strout's, Inc. All such arranged exhibits could have had the name of the grower and also the deco- rator on them. Had such a one-day exhibition been well featured in the papers for a week before, together with some photographs and stories of the flower, it would have resulted in a splendid attendance and great pub- licity for the carnation as well as the flower business in the nation's capital. K. Has Our Publicity Campaign Helped TO SELL MORE FLOWERS? This was a query we would get very early in the stages of our advertising. Then came the period when our cam- paign sunk in a bit and was followed by retailers doing more advertising on their own initiative and by encourage- ment from our national campaign. The co-operative advertising in many of the cities then followed, which has kept increasing in some centres due to the efEcient manner in which they are receiving local subscriptions and where all are paying in like proportions, which of course, is the healthful way. We also note a tendency in localities were the plan is not equitable to fall off in the co-operative advertising as well as in retail florists' personal ad- vertising, due to the enthusiasm be- ing on the wane caused by the relax- ation of the co-operative advertising, which of course is the natural trend of action, one depending on the other. Have you noticed in the districts where advertising is being carried on, the in- ceased demand made for flowers, also the contrary condition where adver- tising is not put forward? Success will come only by continued and per- sistent advertising. Now, a new query comes to me every now and then, which is a healthful sign and should ordinarily be a regular thing, namely : What has become of national advertising in the magazines? How many have missed it lately and why has it not appeared the past few months? Well, the an- swer is simple. Your publicity com- mittee cannot function unless they have the money to carry on, and they prefer to wait until the funds are available and in the treasurer's ex- chequer before they can contract for magazine advertising. We will soon feel the need of its continuance, and when we do we will have to use twice the effort to get hack where we were a year ago. Phillip Brooks once said : "Be courageous. Be independent. Only remember where the true courage and independence came from." How well this reminds us of our national cam- paign. Let's see : Be courageous— we were, particularly when we entered into a campaign when the majority felt it was not the proper time. Be independent — we took a decided stand, and went ahead. Only remember where NEW SWEET PEA FLAMINGO. the true courage and independence came from. In the midst of co-opera- tive and other forms of publicity do not forget your national campaign which gave the support and lent en- thusiasm for still greater advertising among florists than ever before. Sup- port your fund and keep the ball roll- ing so that all will benefit as well as yourself. Henry Penn, Chairman. National Publicity Campaign. In Mulberry Bend. No Fifth Avenue wedding, when an American beauty married an English earl, ever brought out a bigger or more patient crowd, or a greater display of flowers than were seen recently in the Mulberry Bend neighborhood. The oc- casion was the commencement exer- cises at Columbus school. Mulberry and Bayard streets, when 130 children of Italian, Chinese and possibly a few American families received their diplo- mas. It was estimated that the floral tributes represented an outlay of more than $2,000; certainly it looked as if every florist's shop below Fourteenth street had been stripped to make the commencement a festive one. While the exercises proceeded on the fourth floor, relatives of the diplo- ma recipients waited below in the hall and outside in the street, their arms blue from the biting winds, but their faces bright with anticipation of the surprise in store for Salvatore or Sera- fina, or little Mary Foy, when they walked straight into the red and white bouquets that made the wintry street bloom like a June garden. Mulberry Bend never saw anything quite like it before. Neighbors hung out of the windows and parents made it a special holiday with a family celebration which, in many instances, continued through the evening. Cactus Candy. Lousiana has a new product. It is cactus candy. The cactus is peeled, dipped in hot syrup or molasses and coated with powdered sugar. Many cane syrups and other similar prod- ucts are common in every home in the south, so the confection is easily made. Sugar mills are also taking It up as a side product to be turned out during the slack seasons of the year.— Popular Science Monthly. 238 The American Florist. Feb. 19, WITH THE GROWERS The Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. The Joy Floral Co.'s gardens are about three miles from the city's center. As one nears the plant he sees a fine range of greenhouses of imposing ap- pearance, and gives one the realiza- tion or the success which the Joys — father, son and grandson, have accom- plished. The entire tract comprises 90 acres. Thomas H. Joy, who is married, with one son, has a pretty a perfect forest of hanging baskets, prepared for the spring market. Recently the American National bank consolidating with the Cumber- land Valley National bank and mov- ing into a splendid new building, had an opening. The Joy Floral Co. fur- nished them with any number of handsome, floral baskets, decorated birch boxes and 6,000 carnations, which were presented to visitors. An- other concern was furnished with 5,000 carnations and a large quantity of roses, at their opening. The Joy Floral Co. does all their own propagating, having a long house de- CARNATION MAINE SUNSHINE AT STROUT'S, INC., BIDDEFORD, ME. home. On the other side of the lot are the cottages of the employees, of whom there are 40. The rose range consists of five new houses, 31 by 500 feet, and an impos- ing lot filled with strong, vigorous roses. The rose houses are of steel construction. The range was com- pleted late last summer. All the new roses are grown here, Columbia, Kai- serin, Milady, Mme. Butterfly, Premier, Russell and Cecile Brunner. These houses have been continuously in bloom since they were put in and now a number of the benches have been topped for Easter. The benches are four feet wide and there are six to a house. A concrete walk will be con- structed between the greenhouses, so the extra dirt and fertilizer can be moved. The daily cut is 3,000 roses. This enables the firm to suply their Chattanooga and Atlanta stores also. The roses are of the very best grown, in size, color and foliage. Some have stems three and four feet long. In the 14 houses there are 88,000 rose plants. There is a total of 325,000 square feet of glass. Carnations occupy no little space, different houses being filled with red, pink and some with white varieties. They have a beautiful white seedling which the young men have named for their grandfather, "Thomas S. Joy," who founded the business but who has now retired. The other houses are filled with all kinds of plants needful for every purpose, and available at dif- ferent seasons of the year. One large house is devoted entirely to Easter lilies, timed to come on just at the Easter season. A perfect riot of color was in the house, where 2,000 cycla- men plants were ready for the Valen- tine trade. In other houses were hy- drangeas, baby ramblers, bulbous stock. Lorraine Begonias and sweet peas, which are now on sale, with a great demand. We must not overlook voted to the purpose. Mr. Smith, an experienced grower, has this matter in charge, while Mr. Johnson has taken care of the rose growing and Mr. Lish has supervision of the potting of plants. One of the most important features, and up to date in every par- ticular is the heating apparatus, a veritable industry in itself. Large buildings in the middle of all the glass houses have a perfect network of pipes, pulleys, valves, machines and pumps, all necessary to the business. Last summer the plant was equipped with new boilers, with a greater heat- ing capacity. A vacuum pump that works automatically, pumps their water from a never-failing well into a reservoir, from which it is conveyed to the pipes. It generally takes 125 carloads of coal to run the plant through the winter, but this winter being so mild, they needed only 80 carloads. Ten acres are reserved annually for out-of-door flowers, and sweet peas, jonquils, peonies, iris and other out- of-door plants are then in profusion. Too much cannot be said of the young men who are handling this wonderful enterprise, Messrs. Thomas H. Joy and Harold Joy. The former has charge of the store and all branches, and the younger, Harold has supervision of the growing end of the business with 40 capable men to assist him. The venerable grand- father, hale and vigorous, despite an advanced age, no longer worries with the details of the plant, but leaves it to the younger members to run, while he enjoys a well-earned respite from cares. Carnation Handicaps. Charles S. Strout, Biddeford, Me., in a talk before the Florist Club of Philadelphia at its January meeting, pointed out some of the difficulties which handicap the carnation, which flower, he stated, needs a friend at this time. The main trouble is that, as a flower, it is held to be greatly in- ferior to the rose, when as a matter of fact, it costs equally as much in expense and care to produce. In Christmas price lists sent out by high class retailers, the prices of red car- nations were so high as to be pro- hibitive, for the reason they did not want to keep in stock or handle them. City florists should remember that with four-fifths of the grower-retailers over the country, the carnation is their quantity flower, their standby for funeral sprays and loose cut flowers. There are several groups of carna- tions. Some are great producers of medium sized flowers, fine for local trade, but not good shippers. Certain varieties were croppers and late bloom- ers, and others were good until the middle of January, and then burst their calyx so badly as to be unprofit- able. Five to 10 years ago, an average price the season through of two and one-half to three cents was profitable and satisfactory. Then skilled green- house men commanded $2 per day, and coal at the boiler was $4 to $5 a ton. Now, with labor $6 per day, and coal $11 a ton, it is necessary to get an average return of $6 per hundred. Recently, in the New York market, he had seen improved methods of packing and shipping carnations, that, to him, looked very practical. Shal- low pasteboard boxes containing 150 flowers, nicely packed in layers, with CARNATION WHITE DELIGHT AT STROUT'S, INC., BIDDEFORD, ME. 1921. The American Florist. 239 paper between the rows, the stems overlapping in the center from each end and tied down with a tape over a paper pad which held all firmly in place. A number of these boxes came packed in a wooden case. All had carried very well and were sold by the box at prices that averaged 20 per cent more than the average bunched stock, over which they had the prefer- ence with all discriminating buyers. In describing his varieties on ex- hibition : Roslyn, a flaked pink sport of Matchless, and as good a producer, much the same in everything but color, improves to a deeper shade as the season advances. Lady Norcliffe, sal- mon pink, an English variety, was fine to be grown for local consumption. Thirty-five flowers to the square foot of bench space was its record with him. Snow White was a medium sized flower, very fragrant and spicy. It bore last year 41 2-3 flowers to the square foot. Peerless Pink, a large flowered type, a bright cerise, did well until the middle of January, when it burst so badly that he then threw it out and followed with snapdragons. White Delight is a steady producer, wonderful keeper and free to root. Its record is 31 to 33 flowers to the square foot. Improved Pink Ward showed no streakedness that so often mars the original variety. This and Crystal White are the parents of his fine yel- low, Maine Sunshine. Mr. Strout urged that all carnation men should mark the date of the American Carnation Society conven- tion and exhibition in Washington, January 26 and 27, and arrange their affairs so as to be able to attend and bring some of their best flowers with them. K. New York Spring Show. march 14-20. With the various promises of sup- port in the way of interesting exhibits taking' material form, all doubt is re- moved as to the success of the Spring show as far as the larger exhibits are concerned. In addition to the big ex- hibits already reported, our committee is pleased to announce an exhibit by W. R. Coe, Oyster Bay, of what will most assuredly be regarded as the most comprehensive collection of came- ras ever staged in this country, or per- haps in any other. Plants in tubs, in profusion of bloom, will be exhibited, and it is expected the number of varie- ties will be large, as the collection now- possessed by Mr. Coe includes 57 varie- ties. The collection of cut camelia blooms staged by him at the last ex- hibition was most interesting and at- tracted a large amount of attention. It was especially pleasing to the older among the public, inasmuch as they saw the blooms which, years ago, took the place of the orchids and gardenias of today, and the procuration of which was always a matter of concern to the florists of days gone by. Another exhibit expected to attract considera- ble attention will be one composed of cut material from the greenhouse of Joseph Widener of Elkins, Philadel- phia, Pa. The plan of the show, as laid out months ago, is now practically com- plete. Competition in the largest group class is likely to be very keen, entries already received assuring this. All the other group classes are well filled, and this year there is an increase In the entries for the class covering the 500 feet group of flowering plants ar- ranged for effect, orchids excluded, but CHRYSANTHEMUM SEEDLINGS. suitable accessories allowed. It was dilheult in previous years to secure two entries, but this year there are three. The prizes in this class amount to $1,000. It has been necessary this season to allot much more space than customarily for the competitive exhib- its, and the committee is greatly elated over this condition. It seems move than likely that the final show in the Grand Central palace will be the lar- gest and best ever staged on its floors. The committee is most earnest in the request made for small exhibits. Very many florists, and private growers as well, could stage a vase or two of some flower or other. Subjects such as an- tirrhinums, wallflowers, iris, myosotis, or stocks, for instance, are interesting to everybody, and the more they are seen, the better for the florist's busi- ness. The official catalogue of the exhibi- tion is well under way — it really should be called a handbook, for it is full of valuable information on horticultural matters, and is preserved as a book of reference. Available space in the trade section is growing less almost daily. Exhibitors in this section evidently ap- preciate fully the advantages presented by a class exhibition of this kind, which brings prospective customer and nurseryman or merchant into personal contact, resulting to 'the good of each. The window poster cards and the large billboard three sheets are ready, and many of the former are already dis- played in florists' windows. The man- agement will be grateful for the court- esy of proffered assistance in window displav of the poster, and will forward cards 'to all who can find a place for them in their establishments. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITORS. Additional exhibitors not previously reported are : Burlington Willow Ware Shop, Burlington, la.; Flowerfield Co., Bemus Point, N. Y.; W. H. Lutton Co., New York; Associated Motors Co., New York, and S. A. Dawson, New York. John Young. Sec'y. Turkey Awake. Mohammed VI, Sultan of Turkey, plans to establish a model farm and agricultural school, and is considering the use of American equipment throughout. Through the Constantin- ople office of the Guaranty Trust Co., of New York, he has sent to this coun- try for specifications and price lists covering up-to-date machinery and im- plements for use in agriculture and forestry. Rare Old Garden Books. In a list of old horticultural books recently offered we find the following American publications: The American p.osp Culturist, New York, 180^; The Flower harden, or Book of *'l°™frs. by Joseph Breck, New York, 18W; The New England Fruit Book, Etc., by Robt. Manning, Salem, Mass., 1844. 240 The American Florist. Feb. 19, New York Cut Flower Growers' Ass'n. At an enthusiastic meeting of cut flower growers held in the Engineering building, New York, on the afternoon of February 11, an organization was perfected and the name New York Cut Flower Growers' Associaton adopted. After some discussion it was unani- mously agreed to pay in a six months assessment on the basis of $2 per 1,000 square feet of ground space covered by glass, and that this sum be expended by the executive committee for local advertising, as soon as possible, when the conditions prevailing in the mar- ket seemed favorable. The growers, at this meeting, calling themselves the New York Cut Flower Growers' Association, for the work of the Allied Florists' Trade Association of New York, elected officers as fol- lows: F. R. Pierson, president; F. H. Traendly, vice-president; and A. M. Henshaw, secretary and treasurer. The directors elected were : Eugene Dailledouze, C. H. Totty, Wm. H. Duckham, F. B. Abrams and H. O. May. Growers representing 2,747,000 square feet of glass were present or represented as follows : F. B. Abrams, Ed. R. Asmus, W. G. Badgley, Bedford Flower Co., Briarcliff Greenhouses, L. Chevalley, L. B. Coddington, Crest- wood Greenhouses, F. S. Dean, Duck- ham-Pierson Co., Jos. Fasanella, E. W. Fengar. Chas. Fish, A. M. Henshaw, Springfield Floral Co., H. Hentz, S. Kahn, Le Cluse & Le Cluse, J. A. Manda Co., M. Matherson, H. O. May, F. L. Moore, H. L. Patthey, Geo. Peters & Sons, F. R. Pierson, Richmond Floral Co., Reimels, Wm. A. Rodman, Anthony Ruzicka, W. H. Siebrecht, Robert Simson, Wm. H. Stone, C. H. Totty, F. H. Traendly, Wm. Vert and John Wallenborn. A. F. F. San Francisco, Calif. TRADE RETURNS TO NORMAL. After two weeks of rather light busi- ness trade has again returned to nor- mal and business may be said to be quite active. It is not expected that the Lenten season will have any bad effect on business here, for in former years the demand for stock during this season has always been brisk. The shipping trade has been excellent throughout the season and at the pres- ent writing is still strong. Roses still continue to be in short supply with not enough stock arriving to fill all orders. Russell is not plentiful and stock is still held at very high figures. The limited supply coming into the market is however, of the best quality. Ophelia is also scarce with prices firm. Very little Columbia is to be had. All red varieties are in more generous sup- ply this week, but stock cleans up quickly. Cecile Brunners still con- tinue to be in short supply. A few Irish Fireflowers are to be had. Vio- lets are now very plentiful owing to the warm weather. Princess of Wales is in over supply but shipping demand keeps the stock of the Giant violet cleaned up every day. Carnations are a little more plentiful the past few weeks. Prices are being well main- tained for all standard varieties with Laddie bringing its usual high figures. Sweet peas continue to arrive in in- creasing numbers and nearly all col- ors are now available. Daffodils are coming into the market in large quan- tities. The large supply has caused a sharp drop in prices. Paper Whites are cheap and plentiful. Tulips are arriving more freely and are popular as a spring flower. Roman hyacinths are also in ample supply. Dutch hya- cinths are beginning to put in appear- ance and are being sold In made-up pans of various sizes. Cut ericas, principally Melanthera, is one of the most popular flowers this season and is being handled in large quantities by all the stores. Gardenias are in short supplv. Cattleyas are now at the peak of the season and are in heavy supply. The demand for them is very strong. There is a large cut of cypripediums in variety which find much favor in the stores. A few white chrysanthe- mums can still be found at the vari- ous establishments. The flowering bulbous stock, such as Dutch hya- cinths and tulips are now to the fore and are the most in demand at pres- ent. Very good azaleas can also be had. Cinerarias are coming in freely and add greatly to the appearance of the shops. Bostons move well as do all other nephrolepis. Acacia Mollis- sima and Baileyana is in large supply Newell C. Osborn, Hartford, Conn Vice-President American Carnation Society. and is largely used for decorative pur- poses. The demand for all green goods is excellent. Both asparagus and adiantums are scarce with not enough stock to go around. Freesias are in heavy supply but the demand is so strong that the daily cut is quickly disposed of. Colored freesias can be had in limited quantities. Lily of the valley is another scarce item. Lilium Rubrum in pots made their first ap- pearance during the week. NOTES. The regular monthly meeting of the Retail Florists' Association was held February 2. J. Kilroy, of the mem- bership committee reported that prac- tically every flower store in the city now remains closed all day Sunday. B. M. Joseph made a plea for the Far East Relief fund and the members responded generously. In the future the regular monthly meeting of the Retail Florists' Association will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at Native Sons' Hall, 414 Mason street. A feature of the last meeting of the Retail Florists Association was the vase of Kenneth S. Murray's new pink rose. This is a sport of Columbia, the color being a flesh pink. Mr. Murray says it is a more robust grower than Columbia. The flowers were of the largest size and the stem and foliage all that could be desired in a com- mercial rose. It was accorded much praise by the leading retailers, who said the color made it a decided ac- question. The first annual banquet of the Re- tail Florists' Association was held February 5. It was the largest gath- ering of the trade ever held here, 28o being in attendance. Ferrari Bros, contributed over 400 cattleyas for the tables. Angelo J. Rossi told of the aims of the association and of what had already been accomplished. Albert O. Stein, president, concluded with a short talk. The Thomas Floral Co. has pur- chased the Conservatory Flower Shop. Michael Thomas will manage both stores, and has sold his interest in the Thomas Bros, store on Polk street in order to devote his attention to the two other establishments. J. A. Axell says he is busy with his shipping trade, and that there is no slowing down in the demand for vio- lets. He hopes the rose shortage will soon be over. The Retail Florists' Association car- ried a very attractive 4-column St. Val- entine advertisement in all the local papers February 12. Visitors: Philip J. Foley and wife, Chicago. James T. Lynch. National Association of Gardeners. The National Association of Garden- ers has engaged space at the New York Spring Flower show, to be held at Grand Central palace, March 14-ZO, for a reception room and information bureau for the convenience of country estate owners. The secretary will be in attendance throughout the show to discuss any subject that may re- late to the gardener or his profession, and the engaging of efficient gardeners for country estates. A gardeners' conference under the auspices of the New England members of the association will be held at Hor- ticultural hall, Boston, on Thursday afternoon, April 7. This will be during the week of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society Spring show, and ex- hibition show of the American Rose Society. As many out-of-town gard- eners will attend this show, a large attendance is looked for at the gard- eners' conference. The 1921 convention committee ap- pointed by President Craig will meet at the association's office in New York, February 18, to organize and to dis- cuss the plans for the 1921 convention, which will be held in New York this fall. The committee is already in re- ceipt of an invitation to have the at- tendants at the convention visit some of the fine gardens on Long Island on an automobile trip, with luncheon at one of the prominent country clubs, A movement is on foot to organize a local branch of the National Associa- tion of Gardners in Nassau County (Long Island) N. Y., to promote the interest and welfare of the profession and its members in that community, by informing the country estate own- ers of the aims and purposes of the association, and by keeping them ad- vised on the activities it is engaged i n — i n brief, to establish a more con- fident relation between the gardener and his employer. Vice-President Osborn. Newell C. ©shorn, vice-president elect of the American Carnation Socie- ty, is a native of Connecticut, and has been connected with the florist business since boyhood. For over 12 years he has been employed by John Coombs, the well known grower of Hartford, Ct. Mr. Osborn is a family man, his home being at Newtonville, a suburb of Hartford. p 1921. The American Florist. 241 Pittsburgh. STOCK MOVING SLOWLT. St. Valentine's day did not cause much excitement in the local market. While there was an extra demand for small flowers suitable for corsage work, all other lines moved slowly, and with the exception of short roses, there was plenty of stock for every need. While this is written on Sunday and Valentine day is not until Monday, it is hard to tell what last minute orders will amount to. It is certain that there will be sufficient for all needs. At the present writing: there is an over-supply of bulbous stock, which keeps things in an unsettled condition. Golden Spur, Paper White narcissi and tulips are coming in faster than they can be moved to advantage. The rose situa- tion remains about the same with a daily clean-up on all arrivals; still prices have dropped on all grades. On some varieties the quality is not as good as it might be, due no doubt to the mild spring-like weather we have been having. The supply of carna- tions is on the increase, but in most cases the quality is not first class, as has been the case all season, and it is not likely that they will improve much from now on. Easter lilies are moving freely and is the one item that is hold- ing up in price. The suply of Calla lilies is small and makes no impression on the market. Supply and demand in sweet peas remain about equal with heavy arrivals daily. Violets move slowly and while Valentine day caused an increased demand, it was nothing compared to former years. Freesia. mignonette, calendula and Baby Prim- rose sell slowly. Orchids and lily of the valley are in heavier supply and are good property. NOTES. Jake Gerwig of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., has acquired local fame by figuring in the big money in a local ten pin tournament, he and his partner having carried off first place in the two men events and his team captured second place in the five men events. Morris Stein, formerly of the A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co., but of late years located in St. Paul, Minn., is vis- itig friends and relatives. Mr. Stein is thinking of locating in Chicago after his visit ends. E. C. T. Detroit, Mich. IMPROVED CONDITIONS NOTED. St. Valentine's day, looked forward to with much interest and some anxi- ety by the florists, brought an activity in business that indicated to some de- gree, at least, a restoration of im- proved conditions. Advance orders placed Friday and Saturday with many retailers led them to stock up plentifully to meet the expected de- mand that followed on Monday. A complete assortment of the season's offerings could be found in every shop, and eager buyers bought liberally at the reduced prices everywhere prevail- ing in both cut flowers and plants, the popularity of each class being pretty evenly divided. Violets, perhaps the finest ever offered here, were said by some to lead in the choice of cut flow- ers, closely followed by sweet peas, the stock of which was somewhat limited. Roses were the only item that higher prices were demanded for and these correspondingly moved slowly. Daffo- dils were popular and many were sold. Bulbous stock in pots' and pans were fine and were perhaps with most re- tailers, the leaders for the day. Some of the shops made a display of plant baskets filled with assortments of flow- ering plants and these were largely used for the more expensive effects. Baskets of cut flowers too were a feat- ure of most places and ranged from the small dainty ones to the more elab- orate examples. The weather was bright and mild and most favorable for the very satisfactory business enjoyed by nearly all the florists. RETAILERS ORGANIZE An organization of retailers has been effected with the following officers : President, W. B. Brown; secretary, Harry Breitmeyer, and treasurer, J. K. Stock. The organization will be known as the Community Flower Shops and starts off with 11 florists as members. Any retail florists is eligible to mem- bership and the initial sum of $50 is required with the application for mem- bership. This fund is primarily for the purpose of defraying the expenses connected with the weekly meetings to be held, and includes luncheon. These meetings will be held every Fri- day at noon in Harmonie hall. At the meeting of February 11, a full attendance was present and re- ports were made by committees ap- pointed at the previous meeting. Pres- ident W. B. Brown outlined the pur- poses of the newly organized body of local florists, which are : To provide a fund for newspaper publicity to be used at such times throughout the year that will be the most effective for the movement of the stock of cut flowers and plants that will in its ef- fect prevent hereafter any of the so- called "gluts" that have in the past been a loss to the growers and a detri- ment to the trade in general. In this phase of the work of the Community Flower Shops it acts substantially as the sales end of the growers and wholesalers and in no manner antag- onistic to those interests. Week end sales will be a permanent feature of the work outlined and Thursdays, Fri- days and Saturdays are designated as the week end period for special sales. The daily papers will carry advertise- ments of these sales the first of which will be held the week ending February 10, featuring a holly fern for $1.50 each. A Valentine advertise- ment is announced under the publicity plan and all the members names will appear in connection with every an- nouncement made by the Community. The funds for this feature are to be furnished pro rata by every member whose name appears and all such bills will be paid monthly, but all purchases of stock for sales will be paid for on the Friday following the sale period of the same. The purchasing committee at pres- ent is J. Klang. John Mast, Robert Jean and Louis Charvat. whose duties specifically will be to keep familiar with the available stock deemed most suitable for special sales and make the purchases and designate the distribu- tion of the stock to the different sub- scribers after the meeting determine upon the choice of such stock for the purpose of special sales. The publicity committee is headed bv A. Pochelon, with P. Papes and Walter Toepke as his associates. It is expected that nearly all of the retailers of the city will join the organization which pro- poses the elimination of any evils that may be met with and the adoption of any method deemed wise for the gen- eral advancement and improvement of the retail florists' business. NOTES. The second annual meeting and ex- hibition of the Michigan State Florists' Association will be held March 8-9. at Saginaw, and the local Armory will be used for the occasion. There are now 137 members and a strong effort will be made to have a big successful meeting and exhibition. Secretary Robert M. Plumb. Detroit, will trv to fill a chartered car with visitors from here. Big preparations, it is under- stood, are being made to entertain the visitors. Visitors : E. G. Westman. Chicago; S. S. Skidelskv, New York. J. F. S. OBITUARY. Louis H. Schaefer. Louis H. Schaefer, former secretary of the Florists' Club, of Albany, N. T., died there, age 56 years. The deceased was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., coming to Albany in 1894. Mr. Schaefer was an experienced seedsman and had learned the business from some of the oldest firms in New York. A few years ago he organized the seed house of Louis H. Schaefer & Son. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Louis and Henry. John S. Nicholas. John S. Nicholas, proprietor of the flower and fruit store at the Grand Central terminal, New York, died Feb- ruary 16, age 68 years. Mr. Nicholas was born on the Isle of Crete, coming to the United States in 1886. Begin- ning in a small way as a florist, he eventually became very successful, and was the owner of considerable real estate. He is survived by his wife and two sons, who ably assisted him in business. Albert S. McDonald, Albert S. McDonald, for more than 50 years a prominent florist of Boston, Mass., was buried from his late resi- dence in Lexington, February 13. Mr. McDonald served throughout the Civil War as a lieutenant and was a mem- ber of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is survived by his widow, one son, Arthur and a grandson, Albert F. Mc- Donald. Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club. It was a surprise to most of the members of the Florists' and Garden- ers' Club to see such a large attend- ance at the regular meeting February 1, 1921. Of course it was election night and the contest was spirited. The election resulted as follows : Pres- ident, John Barnet; Vice-President, J. C. Walley; Secretary, Carl Becherer; Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, John Costoff ; Executive committee : Augustus Friskhorn, E. C. Reineman and Julius W. Dudwig. Each of the winners gave a little speech pledging their best efforts for the good of the club. After partaking of the lunch prepared by our genial De Forest Lud- wig, we were entertained with humor- ous stories from France and England by the speaker of the evening, J. B. Sheridan, who has seen service in the great war. To put it mildly he certainly gained the attention of the club members and visitors during his speech. It was also carnation night, but the exhibits promised from novelty grow- ers, failed to arrive in time for the meeting. The McCallum Co. showed Belle Washburn; James Murphy showed Laddie, Matchless and White Wonder; John Carman displayed some splendid seedling carnations of his own raising. The E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. presented roses, Premier and Milady, which were much admired. Some splendid cyclamen were shown by John Carman and William Thomson. The visitors included : C. E. Ganton, William Jones, H. C. Girton and Wm. Graham of the Western Pennsylvania Florists' Associtaion; F. S. La Bar of the La Bar Nurseries. Stroudsburg, Pa.; C. Colyn Jr., of the firm of C. Colyn & Sons, Voorhout, Holland, and P. W. Popp of Mamaroneck, N. Y. Cakl Becherer, Sec'y. Lake Forest, III. — Greenhouses on the J. B. Moos estate were destroyed by fire recently. 242 The American Florist. Feb. 19, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription. Cnited States and Mexico, $1.50 a year: Canada ja.50; Europe and 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, v'rom the first issue The American Florist has iccepted 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 on iiiin ns of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUES 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions tor plant growers 233 —Early annuals ^« —Dahlias *|| — Marguerites |34 — Spireas ^ . The retail trade (illus.) 234 — Flower shop on the stage 234 — Washington's birthday 234 • — The Lenten season 235 — A lost opportunity 236 — Has our publicity campaign helped?.. 237 — In Mulberry bend 237 "With the growers 238 — Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn 238 Carnation handicap 238 New York spring show 238 New York Cut Flower Growers' Ass'n...240 San Francisco 240 Detroit, Mich 241 Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club.241 Pittsburgh 241 Obituary 241 — Louis H. Schaefer 241 — Albert S. McDonald 241 At Miami 242 Plant quarantine No. 37 242 Sweet pea bud drop 242 Corrections . . . . , 242 Columbus, 244 Albany, N. Y 244 Chicago 246 Cincinnati, 249 St. Louis. Mo 260 Rochester 251 Buffalo 251 Boston .252 Evansville. Ind 262 Philadelphia 254 New York 256 The seed trade 264 — Potatoes left in the field 264 — Kendel's new store (illus.) 264 — Tariff hearings 264 — Field seeds 266 — Grain and clover seed prices 266 The nursery trade 268 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Ass'n 268 — Ohio State Nurserymen's Ass'n 268 — Illinois State Nurserymen's Ass'n 268 Market gardeners 270 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 270 — Tomato fertilizer demonstration 270 Hartford, Conn 270 Nashville. Tenn 270 Of all months in the year, Curse a fair Februeer. — Old English Saying. The warm weather is said to be re- sponsible for the large quantity of Pa- per White narcissus blooms on the va- rious cut flower markets. St. Valentine business, which was expected to show some falling off on account of the day coming in Lent this year, is reported generally good. Direct mail advertising by retailers is being taken up this season to a greater extent than ever before. Most of the literature is that prepared by publishers who make a specialty of this form of publicity. At Miami. A. Schultheis, wife and daughter, Wm. Loew, Joseph Thomas and Phil Kessler. Former President Miller has returned to New York after securing some young decorative stock and a place for Mrs. Miller's vacation next winter. Plant Quarantine No. 37. PROVISIONS FOB PLANT INTRODUCTIONS In addition to the unlimited commer- cial entry which is permitted under Quarantine 37 of certain classes of plants, it is perhaps now generally un- derstood that provision is made under Regulation 14 of this quarantine for the importation of all other plants whatsoever in quantities to meet any legitimate introduction needs. In order to give a fair opportunity to secure necessary stocks for such purposes, the board will issue to all applicants dur- ing the first two-year period of the quarantine special permits for any par- ticular plant variety, new or old, un- available commercially in the United States. In other words, such permits will not be refused to late-comers be- cause permits for perhaps quantities of the plant concerned have already been issued to others. A two year period, however, would seem to be sufficient to allow practically all plant propagators opportunity to stock up with unavail- able plants. Thereafter the issuance of permits for such plants will be made absolutely dependent on a showing of need and of commercial unavailability in the United States. It should go without saying that this provision will not restrict the issuance of special per- mits for the importation of new horti- cultural creations or discoveries. This decision of the board is to cor- rect a situation which had arisen in the administration of the quarantine where permits were being refused with respect to plants for which entry had previously been authorized and it was felt that it was better to give all an opportunity for a , definite period to secure any of the plants which had once been authorized, rather than to arbitrarily stop the issuance of permits perhaps after only a few individuals had secured the plants in question, un- der the belief that sufficient stocks of these plants had already been im- ported. Importers and the public prob- ably now fully understand that impor- tation under special permits are only for reproduction purposes and the plants so imported must be kept for a period of one to five years, designated in the permit, and employed for such reproduction purpose under the control of the board and subject to such in- spection from time to time as the board may require. In this connection it may be a mat- ter of interest to state that special per- mits under Regulation 14 have been is- sued, authorizing importation of ap- proximately 5,000 different varieties of plants. Many of these varieties have been included in many different per- mits and the importation of some of them, notably in the case of bulbs and bulblets, has been authorized in very large quantities. Since the quarantine was promulgated some 650 permits have been issued for the entry for this purpose of the so-called "prohibited plants." These permits authorize the importation, if they can be found for purchase abroad, of upwards of 16,- 000,000 plants, including bulbs and bulblets, and also several hundred thousand ornamental and other plants. Importations made under these per- mits are now being successfully propa- gated and reproduced in hundreds of establishments in some 25 different states. The policy of the board and the de- partment of agriculture has been lib- eral as to the amount of plants which may be imported under these permits with the intention of giving ample op- portunity to establish reproduction en- terprises on as large a commercial scale as the market demands of this country warrant, and with the object of eliminating as rapidly as possible the dependency on foreign supplies and thus attaining the main purpose of the quarantine in greatly lessening the risk of entry of new plant pests. Sweet Pea Bud Drop. The results of our sweet pea bud drop studies this winter indicate that the lack of light causes the most of the drop. These results also indicate that the use of artificial light during periods of cloudy weather will greatly increase bloom production. In study- ing the effects of fertilizers and soil moisture on the bud drop, it was found that the buds began to drop on Jan- uary 24 during a period of dark weath- er and they all continued to do so dur- ing the cloudy period until February 8 when a 100 watt mazda light was placed above the 12 plants used in the experiment. Twelve flowers were picked from these plants on February 10 and eight more on February 12. The weather continued cloudy during this period. To check the effect of the light, a like number of buds of the same varie- ty (Zvolaneks red) at the same stage of development were tagged in the college greenhouse, where bud drop- ping was also severe. These buds were tagged on February 9. On February 12 five out of the 13 buds under the light had made a full blossom while none of the buds without artificial light had developed any color. It is interesting to note that blossoms de- veloped with artificial light on plots which had not up to this date pro- duced a single bloom. Previous lack of bloom may have been influenced by the different fertilizer and water treat- ment. For the sake of gettting pro- nounced results the light was left burn- ing night and day during the cloudy period but was turned off February 12 during the day as the sun appeared on that date. This experience is given not because ft is considered especially conclusive but because it is thought that florists might try it on a small scale during cloudy weather and draw their own conclusions. The effect of the light on other crops growing in the greenhouse probably need not be feared. In fact the few experimenters investigating this subject report that additional light has good or indifferent effects on forced plants. It is quite likely that the bud dropping of sweet peas is de- pendent upon the relation of the plant foods which the plant obtains and the amount of light secured. If blossoms can be secured during the cloudy days of the winter months with artificial light, florists will certainly profit finan- cially. H. D. Brown, Purdue Experiment Station, LaFay- ette, Ind. Corrections. In quoting James W. Heacock at the National Flower Growers' Associa- tion convention, in our issue of Feb- ruary 5, page 138, 50 per cent should read one-half of one per cent, which Mr. Heacock suggested as being more likely to find favor with growers who were being asked to join the associa- tion. _ John Eitel & Son. Greencastle. Ind., call attention to the f:\ct that in our report of the January meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana, the award of a certificate of merit to their dark salmon sport of Enchantress Supreme was recorded as being made to a rose pink sport of the same variety. 1921. The American Florist. 243 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 ex tra to cover postage, etc. For Sale — Greenhouse 22x2 4 feet or will sell rafters and glass separate. Glass 16x18 inches. No reasonable of- fer refused. Address. MAT. KOSTKA. 5437 W. 25th St., Cicero, 111. For Sale — Flower and fruit farm: 12 acres; eight-room house; large barn; 8,000 clumps of peonies. On St. Joseph river and Lincoln highway. For par- ticulars address Alva Cathcart, Bristol, I ml. Wanted — Flower shop. Give loca- tion and price. Address Key 547, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Experienced growing chrysanthemums, carnations, bedding plants and in general green- house work. Single, middle age. Ad- dress Key 540, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 54 1, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. Help Wanted Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, sweet peas, cyclamens and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce re- sults. Send references and salary ex- pected in first letter. Address Key 528, Care American Florist. Help Wanted Salesman for a Toledo, O., retail store. Good wages. Key 543, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, 'mums, sweet peas, cyclamen and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce results Send references and salary expected in first letter. Address Key 548, care American Florist. Salesman Wanted Territory open in several states ; Holland bulbs; well-known grower; catalogues furnished; good side line; commission basis; replies treated confidentially. Address Key 545, care American Florist. Nursery Manager Wanted Experienced in retail nursery work, growing trees, shrubs and hardy plants, and the filling and packing of orders. A first-class place for a first-class man. Address with full particulars. ELLIOTT NURSERY 506 Magee Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. A FLORIST BUSINESS Well established houses, well stocked and in good condition, with house and some land in or near a live town. Eastern states preferred. Key 544, care American Florist. For Sale Outright or will consider man or men to take 50% interest and undertake complete manage- ment of retail cut flower business located in the heart of the retail district on the leading retail street of one of the largest cities of the middle west. Address Key 546, care American Florist. FOR Used hot water heating boilers in first-class condition ready for Immediate shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500 ft. glass, price t 50 1 Cottage, will heat 1600 It. glass, ■■ .... 60 1 Niagara, will heat 18C0 ft glass, " .... 70 1 Niagara, will heat 2500 ft glass, " .... 110 1 Spence. will heat 3000 ft. glass, " .... 140 Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransomville. New York FOR SALE. 140 roof bars, 13ft. Sin. long, \%c per foot; 330 ft. purlins. 2c per foot; 2 ventilating ma- chines, $7.00 each; 100 hangers for ventilating pipe, 10c each; 100 rods cables for same, 10c each; 40 purlin clamps: 75 pair galvanized hinges, 15c; 3,000 ft. lti.in.pipe; some 1-in. pipe; lM-in- globe valves; 2%-in. flower pots. We have some glass, 16x24, 16x22. 16x20. 16 X 18, 16 x 16. 16 X 12. 16x10, 14x20, 12x16 and 10x12. all double strength. This material is first class. E. HUSTON 6 CO., Sistersville, W. Va. For Sa.1© SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. FOR SALE Three houses. 22,000 feet of glass, practically new, rebulbed this year; hot water heat; 7-room house; 1*4 acres land; located at Wilmette, 111., 14 miles north of Chicago. FRANK FELKE, R. F. D. 4, Box 1 58, ELKHART, IND . FOR SALE 16x24 glass, per box 86.00 Wa in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.50 ! Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot 10 Shafting (light), per foot .06 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilatine hangers, each 10 Garland iron gutters, per foot .40 PETER REINBERG j 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO I •" H OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels ( i ■ Actual size of leaf 23£s5Jf inches jj 1 FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on }A | gummed paper; your card, etc., in =■ I biack and leaf adopted by the S. A. P. |1 | in red. Prices: Per 500, .R50; per 1000, || i $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of p 1 leaf, postpaid. $3.00. Cash with order. g I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^ * ? Home-Grown Stock! ! Greatly Increased Demand j If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 244 The American Florist. Feb. 19, Columbus, 0. BUSINESS ACTWE IN AIX BRANCHES. Business has been rather active dur- ing the past week, and is the best week since the holiday season, and florists are accordingly well satisfied. The slump is now thought to be over and buying will be on a better plane from this time on. St. Valentine's day of course was one of the factors which stimulated trade towards the latter part of the week and indications point to an active trade. Many orders for cor- sages of violets and sweet peas were placed Saturday. Flowers as a rule are in good supply, with the possible exception of carnations, which are rather scarce. Roses, sweet peas, violets, narcissi and other flowers are plentiful. Prices are unchanged from the levels of the previous week and in fact there has been no material change for the past six weeks. Flowers are of good quality as there has been more sunshine to bring out the buds. Roses are probably the best feature in the ordinary trade. Carnations are also in good demand and the same is true of violets and sweet peas. Plants are plentiful and are selling briskly. They are principally cyclamens, primroses and orchids. Jonquils are selling well also and the same is true of Roman hyacinths and freesias. Both single and double violets are in the market and both are rather strong." Funeral work has been rather brisk and party orders are also good, although Lent is at hand and these are not expected to continue as active as formerly. NOTES. Walter A. Jones, head of W. R. Jones & Co., makers of greenhouse glass, is mourning the death of his mother, Mrs. Lydia Davidson Jones, who died recently at L03 Angeles, Calif., from the effects of an automo- bile accident. She was the widow of W. R Jones, the founder of the com- pany. The burial took place at Kent. T. J. Ludwig, head of the company bearing his name, and Walter Stephens, a florist at the Greenlawn cemetery greenhouses, are working for the re- organization of the Florists' Club. A meeting will soon be called of leading florists and a temporary organization will be formed. Many florists are in favor of the reorganization. The Art Floral Co. had an attrac- tive window display just prior to St. Valentine's day. In the window were choice cut flowers, plants and many valentines. The store has been en- joying excellent patronage under the new management. J. W. L. Albany, N. Y. About 200 members of the Albany County Market Growers' Cooperative Association and their wives and friends held at dinner at the Hampton hotel on February 8. Harvey Holmes, the secretary, was toastmaster. The speakers included : Congressman Pet- er G. Ten Byck; County Judge George Addington; Roy S. Smith, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and At- torney William T. Byrne. Closer co- operation among producers was the main theme of the gathering. The death of Louis H. Schaefer, for- mer secretary of the Florists' Club, is noted in the obituary column. R. D. Detroit, Mich. — Toscanini, con- ductor of the La Scala orchestra of Milan, Italy, was recently the recipient of a fine floral tribute, while directing a grand concert here. The floral piece was in the shape of a lyre, artistically arranged with white and red roses, in- terwoven with natural evergreen leaves. The piece was presented by Italian and other members of musical societies, "Who Say It With Flowers." jniiiiiiiiiiiMjiiiiifliiminimnnumiiiiiiiiimiiiiimimiiiiiijiimiiiii nun muii [mumiiiiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiinnimiimiiiiiiiiiiiir^ |CoDDersmith| Burpee's New Dahlia for 1921 | COPPERSMITH Dahlia is an ideal garden variety which is unsur- | passed for cutting or general decorative work. The habit of the plant | is perfect, the growth sturdy and upright and only of medium height. COPPERSMITH blooms early and continuously, and is most 1 floriferous. The plants are literally smothered with flowers, which | are borne clear above the foliage on stiff, wiry stems. In type it is | midway between Peony-flowered and Duplex. One of the outstanding features of COPPERSMITH is its | glorious autumn color, which may be described as a pleasing shade of I light copper or bronze, with a glistening-like suffusion of salmon- 1 yellow. The reverse side of the petals is reddish-bronze. For the past three seasons COPPERSMITH has been one of the | | most admired varieties in our dahlia fields at Fordhook. Although bril- 1 | liant in daytime, the unique color of COPPERSMITH is intensified | | under artificial light. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the Dahlia § 1 Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, September, 1920. | Strong plants, $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; $20.00 per dozen, postpaid. W. A.tlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers Philadelphia. 1921. The American Florist. 24b r& ©a CARTON Cojw to i$\ OIK CORONA FLOWER BOXes ^^ Representatives: M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DDCON CO. 1526 Blake St Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas For Vinlpre *r*A fnrsairoi! The sizes gi v en here are carried in stock, in " nmsv > ana corsages th pular M i S T-GRAY and GREEN colors. Size Per 100 7 x 4x4 2-inch Top $ 5.00 10 x 6 x 5*3 2-inch Top 6.00 fT •>/ rvTC/^/^VT TMT 12x 8x5*2 2-inch Top 7.65 O VO L/10\^wUIN 1 14x10x8 2-inch Top 12.60 ' riBiwm For Cut Flowers CASH WITH ORDER 18x5x3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 The prices auoted herewith are f.o.b. Chicago 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21 X 5 X 3 2-inch Top 7 9 5 When printing i3 wanted there will be a 24 x 5 x 3^ 2-inch Top '.'.'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'. '. 7^70 * h „ a r? e of *?■<*>. Der . c °' or f" e rintin s «>o. 24x8x4 2-inch Top 10.80 «M-«o per color far print™ IBM. 28x8x4 , 2-inch Top 12.10 Borderorintingandetnbossinewillhecharged 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 for as time work in accordance with the amount 30 x 5 x 3 V 9~vnrh T nn 05 of work involved. 86 1 8 x 5 "2-inch Top 16.20 fvi* i Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 109 •16 x 16 x '20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . .$29.25 8 Telescope. . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope. . . 7.25 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope. . . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 30.25 | 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . 63.75 ? 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.55 ASTBR Ball's White Queen Of Market. The standard early flowering type. White, Rose, Scarlet, Light Blue, Purple, Crimson, Dark Blue, Lavender, Flesh. SflftSS Each of the above, trade pkt., 15c; U oz„ 30c; oz., $1.00; lb., $12.00. Mixed, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 80c; lb., $ 10.00. The Royal. (The Early Flowering Branching type). Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of the Market, it follows that variety very clofely. White, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Lavender and Purple. Trade pkt., 25c; M oz., 40c; oz., $1.40. • For complete list of Asters, see our Spring Florists' Catalogue. / We feel impelled to tell you the high praise that we have received / from our customers concerning your White Asters. In addition to Its I magnificent form, it also has the advantage of being an excellent keeper and one of the best sellers that we have to offer. We take great pleasure In recommending this variety to anyone for either commercial or priyate growing as it is superior to any White Aster. Very truly yours, THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. The flowering season comes between the Royal and Late Branching types, filling in between the early and late glut of flowers. It grows to a medium height, with full, distinctively centered blossoms, ideally formed for long distance shipping. The seed of this Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary varie- ties. It is sold in *4 ounce packets, containing about 4,000 seeds, at $3.00 per trade packet. VERBENA BALL'S WHITE. Mammoth. Mixed lb., $10.00 $ White. Extra choice Purple shades Pink shades Defiance. Brilliant scarlet, true Firefly. Brilliant scarlet, white Hybrida Gigantea. A mixture of a new giant strain in which red shades with a large white eye predominate Trade Pkt. Oz. Violet with white eye $0.20 $1.20 Auricula-flowered, mixed 15 .80 Vnugban's Best Mixed Verbenas. This Is un- questionably the best strain of Verbena seed in existence. It is composed of the best strains and colors of the Mammoth type, the Mayflower, the best European in- troductions of last year, all grown sepa- rately and mixed in the right proportion- Trade pkt., 25e; % ox., 50c; ox- $2.00; 2 ox.. $3.50. CHICAGO For Other Flower Seeds See Our "Book for Florists." VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK 246 x si 12. American Florist. Feb. 19, Big Drop in Rose Prices We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chances In Effect February 15. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long- $25.00 Good Length 20..00 Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA Fancv Long $25.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $25.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 16.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $25.00 Medium : . . . 16.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 OPHELIA Long $16.00 to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST Long $16.00 to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long- $16.00 to $20.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 ASSORTED ROSES —OUR SELECTION— Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell, Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000. $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum. per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100.... 4.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — AVe close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. VALENTINE DEMAND GOOD. The demand for stock for Valentine day was good but not as brisk as some expected. Several of the wholesalers report that the total sales were con- siderably below those of Valentine week last year while others say that they were almost equal if not better. The out-of-town demand was not as heavy as it should have been but the city trade was surprisingly good. Stock of all kinds was plentiful and prices were reasonable. Violets had a good call and sold at prices ranging from 50 cents to $1.50 per 100, which of course refers to the New York doubles. Single violets sold at fair- ly good prices. Orchids and lily of the valley were plentiful and no com- plaints were received in regard to the prices asked on these two items. Sweet peas were in short supply and com- manded high prices. Tulips, jonquils, Paper White narcissus, freesia, calen- dulas, daisies, pansies, mignonette, stevia and other miscellaneous season- able stock was included in the offer- ings. American Beauty roses had a good call and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier. Cecile Brunner and Nesbit were in strong demand and cleaned up quickly. Other roses suitable for cor- sage work moved nicely while roses in general had a good call. Carna- tions were in large supply and reason- able in price. Blooming plants played an important part in the Valentine de- mand this year especially hyacinths, tulips, cyclamens, jonquils, cinera- rias and primroses. The weather was ideal for the occasion and while business was not as brisk as it might possibly have been some were pretty well satisfied with the results consider- ing the general conditions and have no complaint whatever to make. NOTES. The Alpha Floral Co. report that its sales for Valentine week were the best in years with a strong demand for violets and sweet peas. Johnson & Chronis were pleased with the sales at the Forty-seventh street store. James Mollar, of the Alpha Floral Co., will neither deny nor confirm the re- port that he is going to join the ranks of the benedicts. Gust Alles, of Wietor Bros., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his 12-year-old son Raymond, whose ||b|est] in tHE;';vyoRi.p' UiOH 'rJliC'. r^'EY E R! TH ff EA dJ'CO Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer silkaiine, or smilax threads. Be sure the name Meyer in on the end of each spool, as we And 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. death occurred February 12. The funeral was held from the home the following Monday morning with ser- vices at St. Henry's church .and inter- ment at St. Henry's cemetery. B. Juergens and son Fred of Peoria passed through here this week enroute to New York, where the latter will enter the auto business with an uncle. 1921. The American Florist. 247 Lower Prices Enable you to push cut flowers during the Lenten period — let your orders come — plenty of Spring Flowers. RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNET CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS, VALLEY, FREES. A Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Paper Whites, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Stevia and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adianfum, 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., SKl. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty UNSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. Prices As Low As Others. We are in daily touch with larket conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orde WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. i sent us receiving such benefits A. L. Vaughan & Co. have a new entrance to its store through the build- ing hallway at 159 North Wabash avenue, which is an improvement if anything over the old one for it gives them much more needed floor space. A new ice-box has been installed and the firm is now comfortably located for the next four years. The Central Floral Co. reports a most satisfactory Valentine business with the sales February 14 establish- ing a new record. This firm's artis- tically arranged window displays con- tinue to attract the State street crowds. Zech & Mann had a fine Valentine business with a complete clean-up in stock. Allie Zech says that this firm will have its usual supply of pot lilies for Easter, which reminds one that the big day is rapidly approaching. Mangel had his share of the Valen- tine business with a heavy call for corsages. He used the daily papers quite extensively for this occasion in conjunction with his stores In the Drake and Blackstone hotels. Arthur Peterson and wife, of Escan- aba, Mich., were visitors February 14. They attended the funeral of Mrs. Peterson's brother, who died at Ham- mond, Ind., and was buried at Racine, Wis. Poehlmann Bros. Co's. total sales for Valentine week were equal to those of the same period of 1920. Orchids and lily of the valley were in splendid sup- ply with them and in strong demand. Walter C. Kennicott's many friends in the trade are pleased to learn that he is manager of the local department of the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Portland, Maine. Peter Reinberg is in crop with Columbia roses which are in good de- mand at the store. This house reports a good call for rooted carnation cut- tings. The Bohannon Floral Co. never had such a large Valentine business as this year and extra help was added to the regular force to handle the rush. , The J. A. Budlong Co. had a big Valentine trade with the total sales comparing most favorably with those of the same occasion of 1920. Sphagnum Moss Choice quality— nice clean stock, put up in large size burlap bales. Per bale $1.60 6 bale lots or more, per bale.... 1.66 10 bale lots or more, per bale.. 1.50 (Special price on larger lots.) • Get our list of other items, mailed free. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. J. E. Pollworth of Kennicott Bros. Co. has returned from a business trip through the southern part of the state and Indiana. C. H. Fisk, Inc., has just unpacked a shipment of palms for decorating purposes. Chas. Drissler, of Wietor Bros., was 38 years old February 12. The American Bulb Co. is mailing its new seed list this week. 248 The American Florist. Feb. 19, Order Your Cut Flowers Prom Us Our line is complete in every respect and includes all the lead- ing Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Daisies, Mignonette, Stevia, Calendulas, Orchids and Beauties. Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiE FliORlSTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ROSES * CARNATIONS WIETOR BROS., In All the Leading Varieties 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 208 1 . Chicago A. Lange did his usual good Valen- tine business at his East Madison street store and had a heavy call for corsages. He used the daily papers to boost the day and is a strong believer in printer's ink. Bassett & Washburn are in big crop with roses and are cutting heavily in all varieties. Mr. Washburn was well pleased with the Valentine business this year, which was up to all expec- tations. The Fleischman Floral Co. had an unusually pretty window for Valen- tine day' in which orchids played an important part. Business was good with corsage flowers in strong demand. The Joseph Foerster Co. enjoyed a large Valentine business and cleaned up quickly in all lines of cut flowers. Sweet peas were in exceptionally strong demand. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had a large Valentine business with a heavy call from out-of-town points and a strong late city demand. George Wienhoeber's sales for Valen- tine were very satisfactory and ran considerably ahead of those of last year. August Poehlmann had his auto stolen recently but recovered it Feb- ruary 15. G. A. Taffel, representing Schloss Bros. Ribbons, Inc., is making a west- ern trip. Vaughan's Seed Store is now very busy in all seed departments. A. Henderson reports heavy sales of colored freesias. Visitors : Chas. J. Reardon and wife, Bettendorf, la.; Miss F. L. Ren- nison and Bert Nicholas, Sioux City, la.; Miss Toms, of the Colonial Flower Shop, Goshen, Ind.; Rolf Zelitz, Day- ton, O. Increase in sales over the previous year $112,919.74 In our 40 years several wholesale houses have come and gone that had started soon after we first became established. To continue the success that was destined to be ours it has been our policy to meet the wishes of the growers and retailers and still seek a higher level for the approval of the grower and the retailer; that is, to protect the patronage of the retail florist and the welfare of the consignor. To rightly serve BOTH we always have felt a keen sense of our responsibility. 1921. The American Florist. 249 Roses # Carnations Choice stock in all the leading commercial varieties. Buy Direct from the Grower '.' : ^ i '-. iciiiiiniimi] MMininiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiii CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Changre Without Notice * nullum i II mi ' """^ •*• MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL. Per 100 Specials J40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20. 00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short ..." 10.00 to 12.00 COLUMBIA Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short ..." 10.00 to 12.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Special $25.00 Select $18.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 10.00 Killarney BrllHant..]lP, eci f 1 s .,„»»* $ ?2S2 „„, I Select $12.00 to 15.00 Killarney f Medium 10.00 White Killarney J Short 8.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK PREMIER Per 100 Specials $40.00 Fancy 35.00 Select $20. 00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION $10.00 Carnations $ 5.00 to $ 8..00 Sweet Peas Violets Jonquils Tulips Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 Lencothoe Sprays Smilax, per dozen strings 4.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY :.00 to .75 to 1.00 to 3.00 1.50 8.00 00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 JiAtTiiTi 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Chicago's Largest and Finest Assortment of Cut Flowers Roses, Carnations, Peas, Valley, Violets, Orchids, Narcissus, Freesias, Jonquils, Lilies, Callas, Calendulas, Tulips, Stevia and all other miscellaneous seasonable stock including all Green Goods. Cincinnati, 0. HEAVY SUPPLY CREATES LOW PRICES The past week found the market very much glutted in regards to bulb- ous stock and long roses. Short roses are slightly scarce but long ones are to be had in any number. The Lenten season coming on has something to do with the business, it being this way almost every year. However, St. Val- entine's day helped matters somewhat. Spring flowers of all kinds, such as freesia, daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and Paper White narcissi are to be had at a fairly reasonable price. Freesia can be had at $4 to $6 per hundred and hyacinths and daffodils the same; good tulips are still bringing $8 pet- hundred. Carnations are now arriving in good numbers and quality, owing to the bright weather during the past two weeks, and are selling' at .$6 to $S per hundred. Some white Buddleia Asiatica arrived and went well, owing to the scarcity of novelty stock. Sweet peas are now coming in good condition and selling fairly well, only the inferior grades are left. Ow- ing to the limited amount arriving the price was high at $5 per hundred. Snapdragon, calendulas, primulas and Marguerite daisies are arriving in goodly numbes and going well. Lily of the valley is now to be had at this market and at fairly low figure of $8 per hundred. The past week found quite an abundance of blooming plants, including begonias, cyclamens, prim- ulas and bulbous stock. P. , Quite Olinger reports having made number of sales on his new 250 The American Florist. Feb. 19, EXTRA FANCY CUT FLOWERS ORDER HERE. Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Jonquils, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Stevia, Mignonette, Daisies, Pansies, Romans, and a complete line of Greens Q.kjwmm *» ko =g*=^=<@»^5 ^ NOT INC. ==^=^^,3$^== PHONES' CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago J Miniin:iijji!i[M!,in.iii n.mu \i\\\>:\: mm. i nii;n mini lumnmm umi Tire Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, 1ND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. : ■ < ' • ': .. ::iiiii i carnation, Radium, selling 30,000 cut- tings to one customer. He is receiv- ing choice sweet peas and calendulas from his Newcastle, Ind., greenhouses. The Wm. Murphy Co. has been re- ceiving some very fancy sweet peas from C. A. Bosworth, Milford, and also some good Easter lilies from I>. F. Murphy, Price Hill. C. E. Critchell is now on the high sea, hound for Honolulu, but that does not keep his place from doing a good business in roses and supplies. H. N. Shepperd reported a record week in plant sales and also in Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association orders for Valentine's day. The Avondale Floral Co. has been very busy with fernery fillings for sun parlors and reports a good week in wedding orders. Fred Gear has been having some very good window displays of late and also reports a good week in fun- eral work. Peter Weiland is receiving some choice calla lilies and daffodils for which he reports good sales. The Tromey Flower Shop has had a record week in funeral work. E. A. Forter reports a banner Val- entine's day business. Visitors : J. C. Vaughan, of the Vaughan Seed Store, Chicago; E. W. Stout, of the Wickwire Spencer Steel Corp.; George Toffell of Schloss Bros., New York; Julius Dilloff, of Werth- eimer Bros., New York, and R. S. Price of S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa. G. K. St. Louis, Mo. IMPROVED CONDITIONS HELP MARKET. The mild weather during the past week has effected the trade to a large extent. The sale of violets and other spring flowers has in- creased considerably. Valentine bou- quets both for corsage and home are to be seen in practically all the florists' windows. They offered some very at- tractive valentine and surprise boxes at very moderate prices to attract the Valentine day trade. Prices remain about the same. It may be said that the most fashionable valentine this sea- son was a corsage of violets and roses, or orchids and sweet peas, calendulas and other combinations. The supply of flowers on the market is not enough to fill the demand. Roses and carna- tions are headliners with narcissi both yellow and white, calendulas, sweet peas, and lily of the valley following closely in popularity. Greens are lim- ited this week and the demand is great with prices good. Many windows are showing fine specimen plants of tulips both common and Darwin varieties. Hyacinths are not seen as yet. Such plants as cyclamens, primulas, stevia, ferns, draecenas and other pot plants play an important part in the decora- tions. A few callas are on display and Lillian Harrisii is plentiful. The sup- ply of snapdragons is increasing but the quality of the blooms is not of the best. Freesia is a good seller this week and is retailing at $1.50 to $2 per dozen. There is an increase in the Sphagn Yaughan's Seed Store Um Chicago fi New York Moss Single Bales or Carlots quantity of bulbous plants coming onto the market, but the demand is greater than the supply. It is feared that there will be a bad shortage of Easter lilies due to the excessively mild weather for the past 10 days. NOTES. The Florists' Club held its regular meeting February 10, President W. A. Rowe presiding. A subject discussed was the "State Flower for Missouri." The Club was addressed by Miss Betty Boyd, who stated there were two flow- ers before the legislature — the red haw and the daisy. It was moved that the Club go on record favoring the daisy, but it was thought the wild rose, a more representative flower, would be better. J. F. Ammanns, Edwardsville, 111., gave a short talk. A carnation show was held in connection with the meeting. Several new seedlings were sent by Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapo- lis, Ind., and locally by J. W. Steidel. The judges awarded a certificate for both the new carnations, Harvester, a white, and Edna, a red type, each of which gained sufficient points to be awarded a certificate by the Club. A new seedling exhibited by J. W. Steidel was also awarded a certificate 1921. The American Florist. 251 YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M 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. of merit. The flower is a dark crimson and very promising. Other exhibits consisted of primulas from F. J. Fil- more & Son; cyclamens from Bourdet; a general exhibit from W. A. Rowe Co., including carnations, tulips, nar- cissi, calendulas, etc., two vases of roses were shown by W. J. Pilcher and some well grown cinerarias by W. C. Smith. There were 50 members pres- ent. The Retail Florists' Association held their regular meeting February 7. There were 16 members present. The following officers were elected : - Theo. Miller, president; Emil Schray, vice- president; Andrew Hoffman, treasurer, and Fred C. Weber, secretary. F. H. Weber and J. W. Boerm were elected on the committee on arrangement of meetings. Membership committee : Os- car Ruff, chairman. The retailers were requested to become affiliated with this organization. Street merchants are handling some third rate American Beauty roses, car- nations, narcissi, freesia and violets of a good grade. The Mullanphy Floral Co. had an unusually attractive Valentine window which drew many customers. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is cleaning up on all stock, especially spring flowers. H. G. Berning reported a large amount of orders for Valentine and Easter work. Grim & Gorley kept their designers busy getting out Valentine orders. F. H. Weber is showing many at- tractive types of corsage bouquets. C. A. Kuehn reports a heavy busi- ness in his section of the city. R. D. M. Rochester. MOST STOCK IN GOOD DEMAND With the coming of Lent there has been a slight falling off in trade, al- though everything gives promise of a big Valentine trade, for advance orders are being booked. Bulbous stock such as tulips, daffodils and jonquils, poeti- cus, Paper White narcissi and fressia, are very plentiful and in great de- mand. Sweet peas are excellent just at present. There has been a decided drop in the price of roses, and the qual- ity is very good. Lily of the valley is plentiful and so are catteleyas and or- chids. Pansies, yellow daisies, forget- me-nots and some late stevia are on sale. Blooming plants of all kinds are available for Valentine's day. NOTES The monthly meeting of the Florists' Association was held February 11. The new officers were installed, after which T. M. Campbell gave an inter- esting talk on "Paternalism Gone to Seed," in which he discussed the inter- ference of federal and state govern- ments with the agricultural and horti- cultural industries. Plans have been started for a flower show this fall. Ambrose H. Seeker, our new secretary, is makings things move by sending out snappy announcements. J. B. Keller & Sons had an interest- ing Valentine window of kewpies of various sizes in different impersona- tions. An immense kewpie was the central figure of the various novelties displayed. George T. Boucher had the decora- tion of the armory for the Movie Star ball February 8, and for the Auto Show February 7-12. He had an at- tractive Valentine window of spring flowers. Frank Mahoney and George Kramer attended the funeral in Buffalo of Henry Krause, employed for many years by S. A. Anderson. Miss Lillian Wheeler met with a serious accident February 6, and will be confined to her home for several weeks. Mrs. Marie Jacobs has severed her connection with J. B. Keller & Sons and has given up work entirely. J. M. Keller is producing some excel- lent lily of the valley in pots and also cut stock. Hugo Teute is marketing some ex- cellent primroses and malicoides. Horace J. Head has just returned from a business trip. Chester. Buffalo. TRADE CONSIDERABLY IMPROVED Trade the past week has been about as good as could be expected. Social events and weddings were not as nu- merous as earlier in the month. Stock is becoming more plentiful. Roses are in good supply, also carnations, while bulb stock is to be seen in profusion in all stores and at variable prices. Pot plants seem to have a ready sale. Fu- neral work has been somewhat plenti- ful. The event of last week was the open- ing of S. A. Anderson's new flower shop, which took place February 10. The new store is about as up-to-date in every particular as could be wished for. The store is patterned after the Adam period and is of the most deli- cate design. Deep ivory is the color of the walls and arched ceiling. The handsome medallion work has been done in robin's egg blue. The inci- dental furniture and appointments are in keeping with the main design. A refrigeration system with thermostat attachment has been installed by Mr. Anderson to insure the stock being kept in perfect condition and at a proper temperature. The location of the store is the oldest in Buffalo, being opened on November 20, 1872, by Elias and David B. Long, and with the ex- ception of a short period when it was the home of the German-American bank it has been a flower shop. The store was thronged with people all day ad- miring the shop and the handsome dis- play of plants baskets and cut stock. Several baskets were sent by florist friends and others in the trade, and by the Retail Florists' Association. BISON. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long? Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas Tulips Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 252 The American Florist. Feb. 19, i 1 The Florists' Supply House of America Buy Bayersdorfer's Easier Baskets Especially made for plants or cut flowers. Artistic and novel in design and coloring. Strong, substantial and thoroughly practical. LET US SEND YOU A SAMPLE ASSORTMENT. Suitable for Cut Flowers $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 Suitable for Plants 25.00, 50.00, 100.00 BAMBOO POT COVERS Especially well made. Special Offer. Dyed all colors, to fit pots. Natural. Dyed. 4-inch 12^c 15c 5-inch 15c 18c Natural. 6- inch 18c 7-inch 20c Dyed. Natural. Dyed. 20c 8-inch 25c 30c 25c Nest of 5 90c $1.15 FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY Carnation Dye, per package, 50c. Paper Novelty, with cups for flowers, $12.50 per 100. High Hats, of basket weave, 50c each. Let us send you our New Illustrated Catalogue, A postal card will bring it. II. BAYERSDORf ER 4 CO., " 29-33 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York City. Telephone Vanderbilt 4076. ^ » .^*»l^^ i i**T *g*C ^^ » - » - » - » - » - " - » - » - » - » - » - ' -^ ^ WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., ffffgiffff, 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. ERNE & C OMPANY E. Randolph Street, -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Boston. INCREASED DEMAND CLEANS UP STOCK. The market has been quiet up to the last of the week, when the demand In- creased and stock cleared up very well, with little or no advance in prices. Carnations and roses are the leaders, with bulbs following closely. Jonquils have shortened up but the easy de- Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS— MANUFACTURERS j|r CUT FLOWERS ^jk XB Supplies m fs SO E. Randolph St. JS iSV, Telephone Central 6284 jWa T^j~^ Chicaeo ^0J is arriving in fairly good quantity and cleans up with difficulty. There is a large amount of peas coming in, but they are mostly short stem and of rather mediocre quality. The long stem peas clean up fairly well from day to day but at only a fair price. Violets are in good demand, which is owing to the fact that the growers are only picking enough flowers to fill current orders. The outlook for "Valentine's day on violets is very promising and consequently they are holding them for a better price. Sweetheart roses are also in good demand and bring good prices. Callas are not selling well and move only with great urging. Gar- denias are also more or less of a drug. Orchids moved very slowly early in the week but orders were booked for a quantity for "Valentine's day. The market from the present outlook is for a good brisk business on February 12 and 14. Albert S. McDonald, one of the old- est florists here, died at his home in Lexington, February 6, age S2 years. B. F. S. Mention the American Florist when writing good, but February shows a slight fall- ing off. With the exception of roses there has been enough stock to supply the demand. Lilies and other bulbous stock are plentiful. The rooted cut- ting business is good. Evansville, Ind. General trade conditions here are improving and there are fewer men out of work than in December last. The florists' business in Januai'y was turned from Chicago, where they en- joyed a well-earned vacation. Some heirs of the late Julius Nied- nagel are seeking a readjustment of the estate in the courts. W. B. C. 1921. The American Florist. 253 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL E.C.AMLIMCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I,. D. Phones CENTRAL, 1077 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., rTlffg*-l Wabash Ave., and Lake St. <■■«■( h , Nrcrar^l CHICAGO, ILL. ^'HHhi""* Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WfllAND-RlSCli FLOWER GROWERS SEEK 154 N.WABASH AYE. ST Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO 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 Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch *1 '5 14-inch 13.00 12-inch 2-25 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Onr Sheet Moss is the best value (or the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 26 DCT 8 R 6 orr, n M icH. st * Mention the American Florist when writing VMe^e Rower MarKets Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 3.00® 8.0 Per 100 " Mrs. Chas. Russell.. Butterfly " Columbia 11 Dunlop " Premier " Hoosier Beauty . . . " Killarney Brilliant. . "White Killarney.... Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. Milady 6 " Mrs. Aaron "Ward Sunburst Ophelia Dble. "W. Killarne: " Cecile Brunner Our Selection Calendulas 3.00 1 Jonquils 6.00 Paper Whites 4.00 Violets 76 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 15.00 Cypripediums, per doz.... 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 6.00® 10.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 4.50 to 5.00 .00® 40.00 1.00® 36.00 .00® 35.00 1.00® 35.00 1.00® 40.00 1.00® 35.00 >.00@ 25.00 1.00® 25.00 1.00® 26.00 .00® 30.00 .00® 20.00 .00® 20.00 .00® 20.00 .00® 25.00 4.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 1.60 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern "Wild Smilax, case 7.60 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordev American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago gnunmuniiiiuuiiuuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuMiiiiiiiMiiiiiitiiiiiiir I Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue | CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS 1 "Write for Catalog" and Prices. alllimillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllimjilllllMlllllimimilliliiimiiililiMJilllllllllllu. Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 254 The American Florist. Feb. 19, nii(HiHiiiuiiiiMiuiiHiiitiiimitmimiiinim DASTARD RE>ir> CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This la the exclusive shop, only one block from BSxvreaa Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA Philadelphia. DECIDED DECLINE IN PEICES. Business the past week as compared with the same period a year ago has been anything but satisfactory. Prices are now not half what they were last February and the same can be said of the demand. There has been no life to the market, which considering the light demand, was overstocked par- ticularly with daffodils, which in two weeks dropped from $12.50 to $3 a hundred. There was considerable said about cold feet, but the fact is there was far too much stock bought and at one time, with the inevitable fall in price to as low a level as any pre-war- time. Carnations are much more plen- tiful and hold their own fairly well; the stocks of some of the growers are of excellent quality, but there is also a lot of short stemmed inferior flowers that is far below standard. Roses are backing up a little, particularly spe- cials, the call being for 12 to 15 cent grades and shorter. The specials that should bring 20 and 25 cents are being tabooed as the storekeepers say cus- tomers will not pay the price. Very good sweet peas are seen in quantity, and sell about as well as anything; the choice long stemmed stock is fine. Violets have been too plentiful but sold well for the week and for Valentine's day. There appears to be enough lily of the valley but much of it does not grade up very well. This flower should be left to specialists, who by producing superior stock would soon get it in fa- vor again. Snapdragon is slowly com- ing to the front; it will soon be seen in quantity. Larkspur will be cutting in about 10 days; it was very good stock last year. Formosum lilies now are chosen before Giganteum, their full bushy foliage, stiffer stems and better flowers making them favorites. Callas VlioMe Hover MarKets Boston, Fee. 16. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty.. 8.00@100.00 Russell 10.00® 35.00 Dunlop 10.00® 25.00 Pilgrim 10.00® 30.00 Crusader 10.00® 35.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 20.00 Ward 8.00® 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 25.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Hadley 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs. per bch.. .60® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.50 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. Bprays 1.60® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00 Lily of the Valley 16.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00 Pansies 3.00® 4.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 4.00® 6.00 Smilax. per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 75® 1.25 Sweet Peas 2.00@ 4.00 Callas 3.00® 4.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies 1.00 Jonquils 5.00® 6.00 Preesias 6.00® 8.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Cypripediums 4.00 Stevia, per bch .75 Marguerites 3.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.00® 6.00 Heather, per bch 1.00® 6.00 Tulips 8.00 Buffalo, Feb. 16. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 8.00® 12.00 White Killarney ..10.00® 16.00 Dbl. Wht. KlllarneylO.00® 20.00 Richmond 8.00® 16.00 Maryland 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00® 20.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 12.00® 30.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Russell 10.00® 20.00 Premier 12.00® 25.00 Ceeile Brunner 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 16.00® 25.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Freesias 6.00® 8.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 6.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Solell D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00 @ 4.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 White Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Yellow Tulips 4.00® 6.00 are much more plentiful with a shad- ing in price. Mignonettes of high grade move slowly. There is very good forget-me-not which brought $8 a hundred sprays, for Valentine's day. Cattleyas were in good demand at last week's prices. ST. VALENTINE S DAT Dan Cupid with his quiver of darts or arrows was about as busy as usual; flowers were his medium where they were invitingly displayed and fea- tured, and a number of the stores were kept busy supplying his demand. The H. H. Battles, Century, J. J. Ha- bermehl's Sons, Pennock Bros., Chas. H. Grakelow, Robert Craig Co., Chas. H. Fox, L. A. Geiger, John C Gracey, Victor Ridenour, Chas. B. Stahl, Lon- don Flower Shop, Bellevue-Stratford, Vollers House of Flowers and Ritz- Carleton stores who made a bid for Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. 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. Cincinnati, Fee. 16. Per 100 Roses, Premier 10.00® 30.00 Russell 10.00® 30.00 " Columbia 10.00 @ 30.00 " Butterfly 10.00® 30.00 White Killarney ...10.00® 80.00 Pink Killarney 10.00® 30.00 " Sunburst 10.00® 30.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward. . .10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 " Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Easter Lilies 16.00 ® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 3,60 Calax. per 1,000 1.60 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. ,26 Smilax, per string 16® .26 Snapdragons 10.00® 16.00 Violets 1.00 @ 1.60 Primulas, bunch .60 Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Romans 6.00® 8.00 the Valentine trade were pleased with the business of the day. Corsages in fancy heart-shaped boxes, baskets and boxes of loose flowers, decorated plants and plant baskets together with Val- entine novelties in paper and china figured flower holders, were the fea- tures. Chas. H. Fox offered a stand- ard rose tree of pink wooden roses which were very attractive. The fact that flowers of all kinds were more' plentiful and much cheaper than last year, less than half the price in fact, helped some, but only those who came to buy, as this important fact was not advertised. Except for the direct by mail circulars, there was very little publicity, only a few about the Square having advertisements in the news- papers. There was a fair out of town demand on Friday and Saturday and a fairly good local business on Mon- day in the commission houses, but nothing like the cleanup of last year, for the reason that there is twice the stock in the market as there was a year ago. One large dealer stated that it was up to the retailer now to ad- just his prices as the wholesale men had done, and help work off the in- creased stocks that were now coming into the market. 1921. The American Florist. 255 IIOLTON S IIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens LCPDLLWORTH CO 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. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. NOTES. The business for Valentine's day was very good where the proper bid was made for it. Pennock Bros, had been featuring it in window decorations for three weeks and had all the trade they could handle. J. J. Habermehl's Sons filled up a number of small plant bas- kets with Primula malacoidies, hya- cinths, cyclamens, and ferns. These were very chic when ribboned, making acceptable valentines. Charles H. Grakelow also ran small plant baskets and baskets of cut flowers. All the stores handled Valentine kiddies in both paper with caps for flowers and the more expensive bisque figures. All the stores pushed the flowering plants : primroses, cyclamens, freesias, daffo- dils in pots and hyacinths and tulips in pots and pans. One wholesaler quoting from the Valentine price list of a retailer said that his prices were outrageous, $2.50 per dozen for daffodils, that he could buy for $3 to $4 a hundred, $3 to $4 a dozen for carnations costing 6 to 8 cents each, and so on through the list. A legitimate profit was right and just but such gouging should be corrected by the trade in some way. The first subway flower shop in this city was opened by the Colonial Flo- rists on the level of the subway plat- form, 13th street station, under the Colonial bank, 13th and Market streets. The proprietors are Messrs. Mullen, Cohen and Nelson. They have for some time carried on a street stand in front of the Colonial bank. Charles H. Grakelow was the guest at dinner of the Florists' Club of Scran- ton on Thursday night last, after which he made a fine address on "Or- ganization." As a result 27 new mem- bers were added to the membership. The Leo Niessen Co. had a very good Valentine's day demand, particularly all from out of town. Lilacs, carna- tions, roses, sweet peas and bulbous stock were quantity items of their sales. Now for Easter is the foreword of the H. Bayersdorfer Co. Sydney Bay- ersdorfer declared it was the best Val- entine day's business they had ever had. Callas. Easter Hlies, daffodils and sweet peas were leaders of the Berger :Iewlork Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass'n. J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 6891 Watkins »7 it . 31 and 43 W 18th St., ViQVf lOlfc Telephones \f 2 \ Watkins D " J ' Pa PP". P«" United Gut Flower Co., ^ WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHO.VE {Iffjjj WATKINS WML KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock for Cut Flower Sales at 6 every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens aid Florets' SippDo. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist LNO. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES— Cat Orchids, Asparagus Plnmosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Mamaroneck, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing 258 The American Florist. Feb. 19, 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 Mall Orders. IIIUIIllMlrlllllllll [Itllltllltllllllllllllllll: nilllll II Illimi II III mill im mimmi mil 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. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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. 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. BYRES FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's < qq^ 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers and Servirp the bellevue-stratford fiuwcis ami service broad at walnut sts. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member »* f. t. di Buffalo, N. Y. - S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetaon service means fresh, iturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Buffalo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western Mew York Member! of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Ma store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long: Island. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Only the Beat Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Mention the American Florist when writing ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL {Members F. T. D.) Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney Flower Shop ** fe* UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American 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 Washington, D. C Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Are. at N. St., N. W. Miss Ionise' W. Daugrherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841, 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 259 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 ^S: FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders We have the Best Facilities In the Clt> Established 1857 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago^ St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing /ymtf^liUP — . All orders carefully filled ™ ■ ' ™ jUoft SL f under the supervision, of AT&gS^- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 825 Member of Florists' Teleeranb Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY — or — "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, SSSS&ff: Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FlOWer! DeliTttred iiywllll. Phone. 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. 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. Some Phone: Main 3652 Bell Phone: Main 10S4 Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE q:mos ^sijou *sapio 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. February 20. Acquitania, Cunard-Anchor Lane (South- ampton). Ferubary 21. FROM BALTIMORE, Kenbane Head, I. M. M. Lines (Ireland). February 24. FROM BOSTON, Welshman, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Mahopac, I. M. M. Lines (London). Valacia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). Manchuria, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). February 25. Massilia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). Meissonier, Belgian Line (Havre-Rouen). February 26. FROM PORTLAND, Canada, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BOSTON, Western Plains, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg-Antwerp). FROM BOSTON, Vasconia, Cunard-Anchor Line (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Osawatomie, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM NEW ORLEANS, Corozal, Porto Rico Line (San Juan). FROM PORTLAND, Turcoman, I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Philadelphian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Celtic, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). La Savoie, French Line (Havre). Nortonian, I. M. M, Lines (Manchester). Norman Monarch, Cunard-Anchor Lines (Liverpool). Canopic, I. M. M. Lines (Naples-Genoa). Bardic, I. M. M. Lines (London). Pionier, Belgian Line (Antwerp). Zeeland, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). 77-79 E. Madison Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NEWARK, M.J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand A venae Member of Florists telegrapn Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 3343 W. MAD1ION ST. CHICAGO Staten Island, N. Y. "' HLEX. S. GEORGE y^^v^^v (Not Incorporated) Atonal? FLORAL ARTIST Oftorist) 423-425 Richmond Terrace V * , ~-^ (V. M. C.) 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. Oak Park, 111. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 260 The American plorist. Feb. 19, 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 Moral Co. Cor. Manor House Square Yonkers, N. Y. New Rochelle, N.Y. u *g st KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWers Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. laoKS&Bi 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 For St. Louis WIRE) Grimm & Gorly 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 Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. 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 Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Byres. 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Danker's.. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. T. — Hugo H. Jahn. 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 — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Flelschman, Railway Exch. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Greenville, S. C. — Rodgers Flower Shop. 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. 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. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. 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 — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David. Clarke's Sons. New York — Evans. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayea. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. Chicago V»dllT«»I r lOrdl \~sV. 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best service in both cltlea and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER -FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Passaic, N. J EDWARD SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. F. T. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park Haws, F' ora l Co. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BJU1MER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. W»mberi of Florists' Tlele(rr»ph Delivery, Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST B80 5e a g3SS.5. vl " CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist to /ten writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. hear t ? k of Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Detrain) lo idt town or dtj Telephone •ilhia 1 50 milei of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" greenhouses Memphis, TeiM, 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing • STNW Glides* WA»4IN0TCH£a Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing will be care- cared for by Michigan °^ HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rodgers Flower Shop Ottaray Hotel, GREENVILLE, S. C. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas s ^ZllT" W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F, t. D. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK, N. Y. 644 Lexington Ave., near 65th St. EVANS' FLOWERS F. E. Evans, over 20 years experience in the retail florist business in Kew York City. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania- Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing m The American Florist. Feb. 19 r The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. HastinBB, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-Pr-sident; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston. Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. 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. Nest annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21. 1921. Congress now proposes to loan the farmers two hundred millions. The nominal price of bags at Chi- cago, February 16, was $32.00. J. C. Vauqhan, Chicago, left Febru- ary 11 to join Mrs. Vaughan at Miami, Fla. Ocean freight rates on Dutch bulbs are expected to be lower the coming season. Sioux City, Ia. — H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed Co., and wife are at Miami, Fla. Pimento Peppers have been con- tracted near Griffin, Ga., to the extent of 800 acres. Some Kentucky county agents have been shipping clover containing a sur- plus of dodder. Toronto, Ont. — The Wm. Rennie Co. is reported to have taken over the Simmers seed business. AT Palm Beach : J. Chas. McCul- lough, Cincinnati, O., and A. T. Fer- rell, Saginaw, Michigan. London, Eng. — James Meldrum, of Hurst & Son's flower seed department, died last month, age 71 years. Garden Bean growers in Colorado are asking from 8 cents to 9 cents on contracts, according to variety. Uncle Sam's Almanac says : "Don't plant by the moon, but get the best seed and plant when the soil is right." Southern dealers report field seed demand slow, cotton seed buying light, and good trade in garden and flower New York. — Davy Adams, for some time with Alex. Forbes & Co., Newark, N. J., is now at the Weeber & Don establishment. Jackson, Mich. — P. C. Pratt, for- merly with S. M. Isbell & Co., this city, is now with the Templin, Crockett, Bradley Co., Cleveland, O. Visited Chicago : Travis S. Pender- grass, representing Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif.; G. C. Eldering, of W. J. Eldering & Son, Overveen, Holland. Charles Dickinson, of the Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago, is the founder of the aero club of that city and has qualified as a pilot, making his first solo flight February 13, at the age of 07 years. Jacksonville, Fla. — Recent visitors included F. D. Woodruff, New York, Henry F. Michell and David Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., H. A. Johns, Sioux City, la., and J. C. "Vaughan, Chicago, opening the planked shad season. At New York recently 260 tons of canary seed were sold at a loss of $3,200 to the importer, prices declining from S cents to 6 cents and in the case of Argentine seed, to 5 cents. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, February 16, were as follows : Tim- othy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. Red Clover, $12.00 to $16.00. Cincinnati, O. — The seedsmen here report business good the past ten days, though field seed trade still drags. Re- cent visitors included Ed. Leonard, of the Leonard Seed Co., Chicago; J. S. Michael, of the Sioux City Seed Co., Sioux City, la.; and G. C. Eldering, of W. J. Eldering & Son, Overveen, Hol- land. Kendel's Ne Potatoes Left in Field. Butte, Mont. — Six hundred carloads of potatoes have been left undug in Idaho fields, according to advices from railroad circles. The low market prices prevailing in consequence of bumper crop and high rail freight rates have combined to render even the digging of the potatoes unprofitable. Pieters-Wiieeier Seed Company Growers of ^*-« High Grade /^D| SEED Gilroy, California Kendel's New Store. The illustration herewith shows the new building of the A. C. Kendel Seed Store, 101-105 High avenue, Cleveland, O., where the concern has been located since January 1. The building is of the factory type 27% feet front by 82 feet deep, four floors and basement, with alleys on one side and in the rear, and has been remodeled to meet the requirements of the business. The lo- cation is within two minutes' walk of the old store, High avenue being at the corner of 2135 Ontario street. The lease is perpetual. Tariff Hearings. CLOVER AND GRASS SEED SECTION. Washington, D. O, Feb. 12. — Repre- sentatives of the field seed industry today appeared before the house ways and means committee, holding hearings on the tariff, to urge that congress take no steps to place a duty upon seeds. The retention of seeds on the free list, it was declared, would be of inestimable value to the American farmer, whereas the levying of a duty would be followed almost Burely by retaliatory measures of a like nature by the countries from which we now import. "The country produces an oversup- ply of certain kinds of seed, which it cannot consume but must export," said William G. Scarlett, president of the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Associa- tion, who acted as spokesman for the seed delegation, "while it does not pro- duce sufficient of other kinds to supply our home demand. "America is normally in a position to export large quantities of timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, meadow fescue and red top, while at the same time she is under the necessity of importing large supplies of crimson, alsike, al- falfa and white clover, Canada blue- grass, orchard and rye grass, rape and vetches. An import tax on these would produce a very small revenue, but the bad influence on the American farmer would far outweigh the small gain from revenue collected. "If America places import duties upon seeds now on the free list, it is reasonable to expect that foreign coun- tries will promptly retaliate with du- ties aimed against our export trade in seeds. This congress just recently passed legislation designed to encour- age foreign trade, and here surely is a Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lbttdcb, Carrot. Parsnip, Parsley, Cklert, Endive, Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI P a II Y , I II €• 1921. The American Florist. 265 Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES : Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, FREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. J. C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. specific instance where foreign trade can be furthered by simply allowing existing conditions to continue un- modified. "Inasmuch as we already have a carefully enacted and rigidly enforced federal seed import act, which effectu- ally prevents seed of inferior and un- known quality from gaining entrance into America, import duties are not needed as a protection against the dumping of low-grade European seed in this country. Import duties on field seeds would tend artificially to restrict stocks and thus hold up American seed prices and increase the cost to the ulti- mate consumer — the farmer." Mr. Scarlett told the committee that during his experience as a seedsman — since 1894 — field seeds have been on the free list, and he declared that to remove them from that list now would be of serious consequence, not only to the seed trade but to the country at large. Mr. Scarlett was accompanied at the hearing by F. W. Bolgiano, of Wash- ington, D. C. ; Marshall H. Duryea, of the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Co., New York; and Curtis Nye Smith, of Boston, representing the American Seed Trade Association. B. P. I* Field Seeds. A slight improvement in the demand was noted in some of the seed mar- kets during the week ending Febru- ary 5, but others indicated that conditions showed but little change from those prevailing during Jan- uary. Some seeds were being quoted a little lower than last week but on the whole there were no large recessions in prices. During the past 30 days, however, the de- cline in prices has been rather marked in the case of red and alsike clover, which are about $2.50 per 100 lbs. low- er, and sweet clover which is about $1.50 lower. Declines of 25 cents to 50 cents were recorded during the same period for timothy, Sudan grass, golden, com- mon, Siberian and broom-corn millet, and amber and orange sorgo; declines of about 15 cents occurred on kafir and milo. Seed grain prices dropped 5 cents to 15 cents in some markets. Prices during the past 30 days were fairly well maintained for redtop, Ken- tucky bluegrass, orchard grass, Japan- ese millet, rape, common vetch, Cana- da field peas, and cowpeas. Soy beans and lespedeza prices increased a little. CLOVEES Approximately 750,000 lbs. of red clover seed from France and 16,000 lbs. from Italy arrived at New York during the week. Red and alsike clover prices declined about 50 cents per 100 lbs. in most markets. The JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS ^uKU'mfrica. office: Cambridge, New York s^iMi^eio., WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. "MCOILL-SEED" CALIFORNIA EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Ujlfnrri Pnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. millUIU,UUnil. -■■'" MilllNllllllinillliiiliHiitiiii I imiitnimimnmimmimj I Return Envelopes s | I Catalogue Envelope I Seed Packets I Brown Bag Filling- Machine Co. I | FlTCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. ruiililiiiliiliimimimuiiimiiiiiii llllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllll^ LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Kgg Plant, Tomato. Okra. As- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet. Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS uuuiMiiiiiiiiimutiHiiiiMHiimiiiiiinnn^ I Lily of the! (Valley Pips) | EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I | Size GERMAN "LUBECr." PIPS | Just Arrived. | Price In cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application, 1 1 J.M.THORBURN&CO. 1 I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY I PjlllllllUIIUIIUIIlllllllllIlllIillllllllllllllllllIIIUMlIIIIUIIUIIlllllllllllIIIIUJIUIIUlU^ GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloom-dale BRISTOL. PA. An experience of half a century in producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the Jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- sTd. WOODRUFF 5 SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 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 266 The American Florist. Feb. 19, For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inquiries to HURST & SON 15% Honndsditch LONDON, • • ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House. 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL,. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish, Correspondence Solicited, movement of these seeds from the growers and country shippers is in- creasing weekly and seedsmen's stocks are becoming more nearly normal for this time of year. The local demand for these seeds continues fair to good in many cities but orders placed by country dealers are smaller than usual. Lespedeza prices were advanced in Richmond and St. Louis. During the past few weeks there has been a freer movement of lespedeza from growers at prices ranging from $12 to $16 per 100 lbs. and more than half of the 1920 crop has been sold by growers. GRASSES There were only a few changes in quotations of the inportant kinds of grass seeds. In a few markets timo- thy was quoted about 25 cents lower than last week. The export demand for timothy has continued to be fair. During the week about 112,000 lbs. were exported to the United Kingdom from New York and 50,000 lbs. to Ire- land from Baltimore. Redtop exports amounted to about 24,000 lbs., of which 22,680 lbs. were billed for Eng- land. Meadow fescue exports to the United Kingdom and Scandinavia to- taled 32,368 lbs. and were made from New York. Arrivals at New York of approximately 50,000 lbs. of rye grass from the United Kingdom and 10,000 lbs. from Germany were reported, like- wise 9,000 lbs. of orchard grass from Scandinavia. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, redtop and red clover at principal points of distribution, February 5, 1921, as given by the Government Market Reporter, of February 12, 1921 : Ky. Tlmo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York. ..57.60 $26.00 $13.60 $19.60 Baltimore ... 7.46 26.00 13.60 20.00 Richmond . . . 9.20 29.00 16.00 22.30 Buffalo , 7.26 26.76 14.60 20.60 Toledo 6.80 28.60 16.00 19.40 Louisville .. 8.00 26.60 14.00 22.00 Chicago ... 6.76 26.00 12.26 19.60 Minneapolis. 6.76 27.00 14.00 20.26 St. Louis... 7.16 27.00 13,00 19.76 Kansas City 7.00 26.00 14.00 20.00 Denver 8.00 30.00 16.60 21.76 Salt Lake.. 7.00 28.00 16.00 19.00 Seattle 9.60 30.00 21.00 22.00 Average for the United States same date, 1920 14.96 29.90 $21.20 $69.20 Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $4.00 | 10,000 seeds $36.00 6000 seeds 19.00 I 25,000 seeds 86.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED 1000 seeds $1.50 I 110,000 seeds $12.60 5000 seeds 6.76 I 125,000 seeds 28.76 ASTER. QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. Oz. Tr. pkt. Oz. ....$0.26 $1.00 Rose Pink ....$0.25 $1.00 ; 2 B l!o0 White 26 1.00 !26 1.00 Mixed 20 .76 Crimson Dark Blue . Light Bine ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Tr. Pkt. Oz. Lavender $0.40 $2.26 Purple 40 2.25 Rose Pink 40 2.25 Shell Pink 40 2.26 White 40 2.26 Mixed 40 2.00 PETUNIA Pkt. Grandiflora fringed $0.50 .... California Giants 60 .... Monstrosa (Michell's) 1.00 .... Dwarf Inimitable 60 $1.60 Rosy Morn 50 2.00 Double Fringed Mixed, Per 500 seeds, $1.25; $2.00 per 1000 seeds. PHLOX DRUMMONDII Tr. Pkt. Oz. Dwarf Cecily $0.50 $1.76 Fireball 40 2.00 Snowball 40 2.00 Choice Mixed 40 2.00 SALVIA Tr. Pkt. Oz. America or Globe of Fire.. $0.60 $4.00 Bonfire 40 2.60 Zurich 50 4.00 Splendens 25 1.50 VERBENAS Tr. Pkt. Oz. Mammoth Fancy Blue 30 1.76 Mammoth Fancy Pink 30 1.76 Mammoth Fancy Scarlet..- .30 1.76 Mammoth Fancy Striped. . .30 1.76 Mammoth Fancy White 30 1.76 Mammoth Fancy Mixed. . . .30 1.25 VINCA Tr. Pkt. Oz. Alba $0.15 $0.76 Alba Pura 16 .76 Rosea 15 .76 Mixed 16 .60 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List — It's Free. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., fiHJJL. Philadelphia, Pa. KELWAY'S SEED CATALOGUE FOR 1921 has been posted. Get your copy and keep it for reference. All inquiries will receive prompt attention. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, England R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Gflven Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FliOWFR SEEDS in general; TOMATO, MAI A and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers IiOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds -GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 267 »S*«fr'fr4 ,, S ,, fr , l ii S**S i, I ,, fr*fr*I. " I "I **I"l"l*'l* > £'*£' t l M fr3"£"ft'S* l S"3"l"S" 4- Lily of the Valley For Easter NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand $36.00 per 1000 20.00 per 500 $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 600 * * * $8.00 per 250 * 4.00 per 100 * I carryover 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. H. N. BRUINS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. j H ' fl ' frH '************************* LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicago. Denver, To- ronto and New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T.R. BEGONIA Bulbs; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAFFIA, natural and colored ; VALLEY PIPS, Dutch and German type: Rosa Multiflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 1921. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO, VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown fcr the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Canary Seed==="Mel=0=Dee" Brand Composed of proper proportions of Canary, Millet, Sweet Rape and Poppy Seed. Price: 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. Wholesalers Get 25% Off These Prices. Put it in your store and watch the sales. SampUs sent on request. NEW YORK BIRD FOOD CO., 150 Nassau St., NEW YORK CITY Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialtiy. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 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. NewColOTs in Gladiolus Are you acquainted with my Gladi- olus Primulinus varieties? Nothing is more elegant and beautiful than my Gladiolus Primulinus, with their ar- tistically arranged flowers and their oriental colors. And nothing is more bright and brilliant than my Gladi- olus Chautauqua Red. Catalogue, including Iris and Peonies, free on request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields C. Zeestraten, Prop. BEMUS POINT, NEW YORK GENISTAS (Sure Thing For Early Easter.) Extra fine specimen plants, 7-in. pots, 25 iD. to 30 in. tall. 20 in. to 30 in. spread, $3 00 to $3.50 each. WM. K. HARRIS, 55th and Springfield Av e., W. Philadelphia, P" 'IllllllllllllllllUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilUllllllllllllllllllllIUiUIUUIllllllUlllUIIUi I DUTCH BULBS ) | Standard Bulb Company | 1 BENTON HARBOR, MICH. Ask prices. iuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiininitiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiifiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmifiiiiMiiHiti; 268 The American Florist. Feb. 19, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, owatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Visited Chicago : Ed. George, of the Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. At the annual meeting' of the Con- necticut Nurserymen's Association, held at Hartford February 10, officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows : Henry W. Gottschalk, Man- chester, president; Wm. W. McCartney, New Haven, vice-president; Frank J. Rippim, Manchester, secretary; Wm. W. Hunt, Hartford, treasurer. Ohio State Nurserymen's Association. The fourteenth annual meeting of the Ohio State Nurserymen's Associa- tion was held at the New Southern Hotel, Columbus, Feb. 3, 1921. Al- most every nursery of the state was represented. Out-of-state nurseries were Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y.; Rice Bros. Co., Geneva, N. T., and P. H. Stannard Co., Ottawa, Kan. The meeting was called to order by the president, W. F. Bohlander. After the transaction of the business of the association, the program, covering matters of vital interest to our mem- bers, was presented and discussed. The general feeling of the members of the association was optimistic and a good, healthy spring business pre- dicted. The Farm Bureau, with 75,- 000 members, was in session in the capital during the week, and this was pointed out as a good field for edu- cating the public in general to the im- portance of planting our products and showing the class of stock we handle, by placing on exhibit at the next an- nual Farm Bureau meeting, a dis- play of general line of nursery stock, showing different grades, sizes and shapes of commercial planting stock. The following officers were eleeted for the coming year : Chas. Ernst, Ea- ton, president; T. L. Byers, Clyde, vice-president; Clarence Liebenthaler, Dayton, treasurer, and A. R. Pickett, Clyde, treasurer. Illinois State Nurserymen's Association. The annual meeting of the Illinois State Nurserymen's Association was held at the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, February 9-10, President A. M. Aug- ustine, presiding. Miles Bryant, Prince- ton, who took for his subject, "Re- adjustment and the Nurseries," brought out that it would be necessary to systematize labor employed by nur- serymen, so that they would be able to cope with any glut in the market that might occur. Another address that might be especially mentioned, was the one presented by Dr. K. F. Kellerman of the Federal Horticultur- al board, Washington, D. C, on the "Value of the U. S. A. Bureau of Plant Industry to Nurserymen." He told of the great fight that his bureau is wag- ing in fighting pests, and that through the operation of Plant Quarantine No. 37, a great service has been rendered nurserymen. Other papers presented were "Ac- tivities of the Bureau of Plant Indus- try," by P. A. Glenn, Chief Inspector, Urbana; "Systematization," by J. Li. Jacobson, Business Engineer; "Not Re- adjustment but Expansion,." by M. Mierisch, Glenview; ' 'Making an In- come Report," by Edward J. Forrest, United States Internal Revenue de- partment, Chicago, and "Nursery Sprayings," by Prof. W. S. Brock, State university, Urbana. The following officers were elected to serve during the coming year : A. M. Augustine, Normal, president; Ar- thur Hill, Dundee, vice president; J. A. Young, Aurora, secretary, and Miles Bryant, treasurer. Executive board : J. A. Young. Firms represented at the meeting in- cluded the following : Aurora Nursery Co., Aurora. W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago. Thomas A. M. Beth, Springfield, O. Big Rock Nursery, Big Rock. Arthur Bryant & Sons. Princeton. R. R. Burr & Co., Manchester, Ct. Central Illinois Nursery, Normal. Cicero Nursery, Cicero. Chase Nursery Co., Chase, Ala. Curtis Bros., Normal. Corn Belt N. & F. Ass'n, Blooming- ton. E. A. De St. Andrews, Oak Park. P. A. Glenn, Urbana. Golden Eagle Nursery, Golden Eagle. Golf Nursery, Glenview. Highland Park Nursery, Sterling. Howard Evergreen Nursery, Howard. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee. Huntsville Whl. N., Huntsville, Ala. Home Nursery, DaFayette. Kankakee Nursery Co., Kankakee. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. Frank Kadlec Nursery, Evanston. James King, Wheaton. J. Klehm & Son, Arlington Heights. Leesley Bros. Nursery, Chicago. Lyon & Anderson, Belvidere. McKay Nursery Co., Madison, Wis. C. W. Marson & Son, Chicago. N. Merick Co., Glencoe. Naperville Nursery, Naperville. North Shore Nursery, Libertyville. Pontiac Nursery Co., Detroit, Mich. Palmgrens Nurseries, Glenview. P. S. Peterson & Son, Chicago. Ravenia Nurseries, Highland Park. Shenandoah Nurs., Shenandoah, la. Storrs & Harrison, Painesville, O. Vaughan's Nursery, Western Spgs. Swain Nelson & Sons, Chicago. A. Washburn & Sons, Bloomington. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. 'JONES CO. Robert Pyle, Pits. s PENNA. Ant. Winlzer, Vict-Pro. ^Hi,Ht»»iy»>!m»i(il?M]tMmi!mmmJ,!S!il:!]f»'IIN»!!l»S I Peach Trees I Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. I 60,000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted 1 W. T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio PiMUMiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiitiiimmii Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2yr. Ibolium £"4™™" S 8 "' ™ 1 ,?' Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 10OO For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid for 50c SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's* Choice 8tock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings. Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., %i Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA iSiaBl[a5I5T«ltall«llHilBll»ll«M^^ New Seed Just Received Ampelopsis Veitchii Trade Pkt 10c Oz 40c Lb $4.00 Clematis Paniculata Trade Pkt 10c Oz 40c Lb $3.00 i Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store new york -■■.:-. ''■.■.'■'.: 1921. The American Florist 269 CALADIUMS The kind with real sound center shoots. ion 1000 7 inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 9-11 inch 14.00 70.00 125.00 GLADIOLUS Grown on our own farms from our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded; True to Name. GLADIOLUS (Continued) 1000 Mad. Monneret, First $30.00 Mad. Monneret, Medium 25.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Peace, First 45.00 Florist Mixed, First 25.00 Rainbow Mixed, First 40.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Write for special prices on PLANTING STOCK in Black Buiblets and first two sizes of White Bulblets. TUBEROSES America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Chicago White, First 35.00 Chicago White, Medium 30.00 Halley, First 40.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, First 50 00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, Medium. 45.00 Niagara, First 45.00 DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE. Niagara, Medium Canna Roots 40.00 Well Cured; Free From Rot. ioo iooo Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 in $2.75 $25.00 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 1st size, 4-6 in 4.00 35.00 Variegated Leaved, single 3.75 32.50 Alblno.early single white 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 King Humbert per 100, $ 5.00; per 1000, $45.00 Yellow Bumbert per 100, 5.50; per 1000, 50.00 President per 100, 15.00 And a Full Line of Standard Kinds. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york jiimmm nmiMiiimmiimimiiuiimiinii. (STREET TREES I ORIENTAL PLANE, NORWAY MAPLE. j 1 to 5 in. cal., at 76c. per in. ; in lots of 100 or more, i SUGAR MAPLE, at $1.00 per in. I NORWAY SPRUCE, 4-6 ft., B. B., at 50c. per (t. HEMLOCK. 4-6 ft., B. B. at $1.00 per ft. 3(100, 4-yr. cut back CALIFORNIA i PRIVET, 3-S^-ft., at $75.00 per 1U00. ! AMERICAN HOLLY, 3-6 ft., n. B. $1.00 I per ft. Packing at cost. Woodlane Nurseries j MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY j Alonzo J.Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Grower of GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPES, CANNAS WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains, 342 pages, Illustrated. Price, $2.25. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO aiiiiiiimiiiiiiimimiMimiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiriiimiriiimmiimimimmitiimiiiiiinimt (Robert Craig Co.J 1 HIGH CLASS PALMS j | and Novelties in Decorative Plants | | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. | aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiHiiiiimiHiiiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimininiiitiuiuiiia Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CANNA8 Good strong plump roots, 2 to 3 eves, Souv. de Ant. Crozy, Indiana, 3c; Yel- low King Humbert, Wintzer's Colossal, 4c. Will exchange for Geraniums or R, Carnations. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inoh pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 men pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.C0 per 100. GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) Nutt, Bucbner, Ricard, Poitevlne, Viand. Good short jointed plants from 2 inch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.('0per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, *£&&87S:i. Ageratum Fraserii We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraserii" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blu*\ a decided blue, that will be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer Fraserii" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire summer with what can easily be classed as immense truss of flowers, as many of them were over 2y 3 inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an in< h in diameter. The plant spread about 12 to 15 inches aoross. It can very easily be used with alternantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, $1 00 per doz. ; 5 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz.; 10 00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. S Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS F. Domer & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. CYOLAM RK We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2M in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at »20.00 and $25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in Cyclamen, at 140.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, ^gKST" 270 The American Florist. Feb. 19, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Dooley, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Birmingham, Ala. — Truckers here are asking the city council for a mar- ket place. Snap Beans are short in the Miami district, Florida. Demand active and prices high. Georgia melon acreage last year was 40,000 acres, Florida 8,000 acres, oth- er states 15,000 acres. Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Three million cabbage plants have been disposed of here recently, for home gardens. A local estimate of the Florida east coast tomato area, from Delray to Florida City finds 6,000 to 7,000 acres against 14,500 acres last year. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, February 15. — Cucumbers, 2-dozen box, $7.00 to $9.00; leaf lettuce, per box, 22% to 25 cents. New York, February 11. — Cucum- bers, per dozen, 75 cents to $4.00; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.00 per three- pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 20 to 60 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $4.00. Tomato Fertilizer Demonstration. Final reports on two of the Webster county fertilizer demonstrations have been received by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture from County Agent Thomasson. An increase of 4,560 pounds an acre in use of 16 per cent acid phosphate, 4,578 pounds from 3 — 12 — fertilizer, and 4,240 pounds from 3 — 12 — 3 fertilizer was shown on one plot of rather fertile second bottom land. These tomatoes were sold at 75 cents per 100 pounds, giving the owner a return of $34.20 for 200 pounds of acid phosphate, $34.40 for a like amount of 3 — 12—0 fertilizer, and $32.40 for the 3 — 12 — 3 brand. A thinner plot gave less returns with the fertilizer used. An increase of 2,940 pounds an acre from the use of 16 per cent acid phosphate. 3,064 pounds from the 3 — 12 — fertil izer, and 4,104 pounds from 3 — 12 — 3 fertilizer was shown on this plot of thin upland soil. These tomatoes selling at 75 cents per 100 pounds gave the owner a return of $22.05 for 200 pounds of acid phosphate, $22.98 for a like amount of 3 — 12—0 fertilizer, and $30.78 for the 3 — 12—3 brand. Fertilizer, in all cases, was applied at the rate of 200 pounds an acre. The tomatoes were valued at 75 cents per 100 pounds., _some of which were sold at that price, but it was lower than the market price. It will be seen that acid phosphate was by far the most economical ferti- lizer on the fertile land. On the thin land, the 3—12—3 gave $8.72 more re- turns to the acre than did the acid phosphate, but the phosphate gave splendid returns for the money invested. In both cases, 3 — 12 — made a slight gain over acid phosphate, but on the fertile land, the phosphate produced 320 pounds more to the acre than the 3—12—3 fertilizer. Hartford, Conn. The Florists Club held its meeting February 9. Plans were discussed for the convention and exhibition of the American Carnation and the American Rose Societies, which will be held in Hartford, in January, 1922. Vice Pres- ident-elect, Newell C. Osborn, of the American Carnation Society, was pres- ent and gave an account of the recent convention and exhibition held at Washington, D. C. Wallace R. Pier- son, Cromwell, was also in attendance and gave a short talk. The proposition of a state organization of florists, which had been taken up at the Janu- ary meeting and for which a commit- tee had been named, received favor- able consideration. On this committee were Messrs. Regan, Waterbury, chair- man; Thomson, Hartford; Greenback- er, Meridian, and Dawson, Williman- tic. This committee will report at a later date. It has not yet been de- cided what hall or building will house the exhibitors. The officers of the club are as follows : President, William Thomson, Hartford; vice president, J. Andrew, Bristol; secretary, George B. Marchant, Hartford; treasurer, J. Al- bert Brodrib, Hartford. NOTES The Hartford retailers made splen- did St. Valentine's displays in their show windows the week preceding the date, and as one of then expressed it, "tried to make the most of it." There were noteworthy features at the Welsh Flower Shop, Spear & McManus Co. and John Coombs. At the range of the W. W. Thomson Co. a fine crop of sweet peas, in all the popular colors, is being cut. The Killarney rose pays him the best, states Carl Peterson at the Whit- ney greenhouse. At the John Coombs range, of which N. C. Osborn is foreman, there is a large stock of roses and carnations. Laddie is doing well there. Thomas Cogger, grower of gladioli, Melrose, Mass., spent February 9 and 10 in this city and attended the Flo- rists' Club meeting. George G. McClure is giving away a neat card on which is the motto, "Say It With Flowers," and a picture of the "lowing kine" winding "slowly o'er the lea." A bowling team from the Florists' Club will play against a team from the A. N. Pierson, Inc., range at Bristol, February 22. A. F. F. Nashville, Tenn. STOCK IN GOOD SUPPLY. The near approach to St. Valentine's Day brings a prospect of another harvest to the florists, and everywhere one can see beautifully decorated win- dows and the pretty plants and flow- ers displayed therein. There is, no doubt that it will be observed exten- sively. Novelties in the way of Valen- tine boxes, which will also hold the flowers as a vase, are something en- tirely new this season and will appeal to a large number of buyers. Roses and carnations which are blooming more freely than for some weeks past, will for the most part supply the cut flower demand. Violets will be scarce, and few are being raised here now. Lily of the valley, hyacinths, Paper Whites and Yellow narcissi will make of the day a complete success. There will be cyclamen, all colors in pro- fusion, potted hyacinths, primulas of all kinds and tulips. Corsage bouquets will be largely in demand. A violent but short hailstorm did considerable damage to some of the florists. C. H. Tritchler suffered a loss between $200 and $300, prin- cipally glass, as well as L. H. Haury & Sons, who were damaged to the ex- tent of $600. M. C. D. "Market Gardening" An elements 17 text book containing 102 page*. 8x7, with 36 Illustrations, by P. L. Xeaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Boa- well. N. M. Cloth Bound. 91.00 American Florist Co. (40 S. Dearborn St. Chicaso SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery " " Per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 % -in $ 5.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker, Pride of New Castle 10.00 Carolina Lucerna 15.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5 -in., $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cypei-us Alternifolius, 2 Vz -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2'^ -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides. Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni 5.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 5-in. pot plants, $40.00 per 100; 6-in., $60.00 per 100; 8-in., heavy, $1.50 each. Genistas, a grand block of 5-in. pot stock 40.00 Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots 20.00 Roses, special grade for pots, long tops, well ripened, 2-yr. field grown, Excelsa and White Dorothy 35.00 Tausendschon 45.00 Baby Rambler, 2-yr. field grown, No. 1 grade, lighter than our XX grade, but good for 5-in. pots 40.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 1021. The American Florist. ■ — Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LIME AGERATUMS. Ageratum Fraserii. An early bloomer and dwarf compact grower, 2 -In., $1.00 per doz.. $6.00 per 100; 3-ln., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son's Co., White Marsh, Md. ampeijOpsis veitchi. Ampelopsis Veitchil. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year, with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks tor lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstoi N. J. ASPARAGUS. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer cut- tings $26.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS. In Bud and Bloom. Patten (New Dark Pink Chatelaine) 2M- inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000. 3-inch $16.00 per 100. Strong 4-inch pots. $26.00 per 100. Chatelaine. 2 '.4 -inch, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000; 3-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; 3% -inch pots. $20.00 per 100. New Pride of Newcastle. Dark Red. Luminosa color, 2!4-inch $14.00 per 100; $130.00 per 1.000. Begonia Rex. 100 2 V* -inch $16.00 3% -inch 36.00 4 -inch 76.00 Metallica, Thurstonii, 2% -inch pots, $12.00 per 100. Caroline Lucerne. 2% -inch pots, $16.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Begonias. Metallica. Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O BOXWOOD. 300,000 Boxwood edging. Suft'ruticosa, 5 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty; moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own cultures of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong, plump roots. 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. W. W Coles, Kokomo, Ind. CARNATIONS. Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester, splendid white and a free bloomer 16.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 16.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 46.00 Morning Glow 7.00 66.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36./10 Pink Enchantress 6.00 36.00 Rose-pink Enchantress ... 4.00 36.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Rosalia 6.00 60.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 46.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 6.00 46.00 Belle Washburn 6.00 46.H0 Aviator 6.00 36.00 Herald 6.00 40.00 Beacon 6.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 65.00 Crystal White 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 6.00 46.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 White Perfection 4.60 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St., Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1.000 Aviator $4.00 $36.00 Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 36.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress. . . 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosetts 4.00 36.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CARNATIONS. CARNATIONS, STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS „ , 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $46 00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46 00 White Enchantress 4.60 40 00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4,00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS „ •„ _ 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $6.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 6.00 46 00 Aviator 4.6O 40.00 White Enchantress 4. 60 40 00 Matchless 4.00 36!oo J. A. BUDLONG" CO. 184 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS . ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTING'S Now Ready ■m. , 100 1000 White Chadwick $6.00 Golden Chadwick 6.00 Seidewltz j.oo $26.00 Nagoya 3.00 26.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 26.00 White and Yellow Razer. . . . 3.00 26.00 Buckbee 3.00 26.00 Ready March 1 Golden Glow 3.00 25.00 Golden Queen 3. 00 26.00 Early Rose 3.00 26.00 Oconto 3.00 26.00 Chieftain 3.00 26.00 Pompons Buckingham 20.00 Golden Wedding 20.00 Godfrey 20.00 Yellow Baby 20.00 Golden Climax 20.00 Lillian Dotty ..•. 20.00 Ready March 1 Elegant new Pompon, Hamilton Lewis. $5.00 per 100. Recognized as one of the best in Chicago wholesale cut flower market. PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist. 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow, Early Frost, Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering. Single varieties. Anemones. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick White Turner Pink Chadwick Yellow Turner Yellow Chadwick White Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Late Pink C. H. Totty Price on all above. $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1.000. Hamburg Late White, $6.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Pink Turner, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4 3 West 18th St., New York If You Do Nof Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 272 The American Florist. Feb. 19, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons will be ready to ship February 15. This vari- ety commences to bloom October 1, and will continue three months producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N.Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINNAMON VI NES. Most beautiful and fragrant of all climb- ers. Easily handled, quickly sold. G?ood "money-makers" every day for 1 florists*. Now is your time. Particulars and colored plate free. Address largest grower in the world. A. T. COOK, Seedsman, Hyde Park, N. T. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Columbian mixture. Strong, well-grown plants, 3-in., $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHBWSON'S. She- boygan, Wisconsin. Cinerarias. Pine strain of good colors. 4-inch.. $26.00 per 100. THE PARK FLO- RAL, CO., Denver. Colo. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.60 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000, by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customer's risk, add 15c per 100; 75c per 1.000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria. Firebrand, Beckwith Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Coleus. Best bedding kinds, 2-inch pots, $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS, Cedar Falls, Iowa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: Per 100 From 2%-ln. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -in. potB 75.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen. Extra heavy plants, well In bloom. 5% off for cash with order. 6-inch 76 each Packing charges Included. DAVIS FLORAL, COMPANY Davenport, Iowa Cyclamen, assorted. All leading varie- ties. German strain. 2-in., $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1.000. Ready for delivery about March 1. Cash with order. MATTHEW- SON'S. Sheboygan. Wis. Cyclamen for one week only. 2 Yi -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. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties; get our list before placing your order. LYND- HURST FARM, INC., R. F. D. No. 2. Ham- monton, N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES, Mrs. Sanders and Single White. 2%-inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000. Boston Yellow, 2% -inch, $8.00 per 100: Blue, 2-inch, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ask for Price List on Ferns, Cyclamen Seedlings, Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 2-in.. ready for 3 or 4-in., $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Alle- gany, N. Y. PERNS. FERN RUNNERS, READY MARCH FIRST AT $16.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Boston. Roosevelt, Teddy Jr., Whitmanii, Whitmanii Comp. and Verona. 2 Yt -inch of above, also Scottii, $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. New Macawii, 2%- inch, $10.00 per 100, $96.00 per 1000. Larger sizes ask for prices. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St., New York. Home Grown Stock 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. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrisli, 2%-in., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 2% -in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 668-670 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville. O. Ferns. 6-ln., $1.00; 8-ln., $1.60 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 6-in.. $1.60; 6-in., $2.50 each. Wm. K. Harris. 56th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. Ferns, Verona. Elegant plants, 4-inch, 25c each; 5-inch, 60c each; extra strong, 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Ferns. Pot grown and in good Bhape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Boston Ferns, good strong, bushy stock, 6-in., at 60c. Add 6 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, Io. FERNS. Ferns, Smlthii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 6-inch, 75c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan. Wis. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2% -in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Dagger Ferns, $1.60 per 1000. This is nice stock. Cash please. H. BLAUVELT, Pittsfleld, Mass. 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. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent, Mrs. H. E. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalogue showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations Is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld. California. Gladiolus primulinus with artistically ar- ranged flowers and beautiful oriental col- ors. Catalogue free upon request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields. Bemus Point, N. Y. L.IL.Y OP THE VALIiEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from 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 of the Valley, new crop. London Market strain. 1.000 pips. $33.00; case (2,600 pips), $80.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. LYCOPODIUM. Four-pound sample package of my high- grade dyed and prepared Lycopodium will be sent postpaid anywhere in the United States upon receipt of $1.00. JOHN PER- MAN, Catawba, Wis. NARCISSI. Cut Flowers. Narcissus: King Alfred, Sulphur Phoenix. Barri Conspicuus, Sir Watkins, Emperor, Empress and other kinds. Write for prices. TAIT BROS. CO.. Brunswlok, Ga. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit. N. J. PANSIES. Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimardeau mixed; large flowering and choice colors. Prepaid by mail, special delivery, $4.00 per 1,000; $17.00 per 5,000. F. DANLEY, Ma- comb, 111. PELARGONIUMS. Try our stock of big 2% -in. Easter Greet- ing Pelargoniums at $9.00 per 100. Pack- ing free. Fumigated with cyanide. C. H. KETCHAM, South Haven, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1921. The American Florist. 273 PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dienera' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias In existence. Ruffled Monster seed in separate colors, pink, red, varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh, pink frilled, (Pearl of Kentfleld). purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package, 50c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson, Smiths Falls. On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd, 1919, writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year." Mr. Rudolph Nagel. Lancaster, Pa., under date of Dec. 14th. 1919, writes us: "I had, last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO., INC., Kentfleld. California. PRIMULAS. Primula Malacoldes Townsendii, 3-ln.. $15.00 per 100. Ready to put in 4-in. Primula Obconlca MillangJosA 256 Miller A L 267 Miller Floral Co 263 Mitchell& Son WT . 268 Moninger J C Co.... 275 MurraySamuel. ...2S9 Neidinger JosG Co. .2*5 Newell A 263 N V Bird Food n o .767 NY Cut Flower Ex. 2*7 NY Floral Co 260 Niessen Leo Co 2*4 Olympia Florist 761 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 2=3 Palmer Wm 259 Papadem J G Co 261 Park Floral Co 763 PedrickGR&Son .765 Pennthe Florist 262 Peters &ReedFotty?7* Philips Bros 259 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson FR Co .. . 1 Pierson A N (Incl ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 264 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 263 Pillsbury I L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 25* Pode«t«&Baldocchi 2*2 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & OO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO. ILL. Callahan Cut -to -Fit Greenhouse Standard 20-H., 6-in. Width This is one of several popular widths of Callahan Cut-to-Fit Greenhouses. It is convenient, roomy and very economical both in first cost and upkeep. Placed side by side it makes a very practical range. It is semi-iron construction with all the many little feature* that make Callahan Greenhouses just a little bit more satisfactory. If you haven't had our prices you are missing something. T. J. CALLAHAN CO. 552 Fourth St., DAYTON, OHIO Permanite in stock for immediate shipment. Mention the American Florist when writing PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollwortbCCCo ..255 Polykranas Geo J 256 Potter Floral Co 263 Progressive Clay Co. 276 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill PyferAT&Co 253 Raedlein Basket Co. 253 Randall A LCo 253 Randall's Flo Shop.. 262 Randolph & Mc- Clements 262 Rawlings Elmer 269 Ready Reference 271 Reed & Keller 275 Regan Ptg House ...III ReidEdw 254 Reinberg Geo 253 Reinberg Peter 749 Rice Bros 255 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 265 Robinson JCSeedCo. 265 RockWmLFloCo..26n Roasters Fl'wr Shop .263 RodgersJ W 762 Rohnert Waldo... .266 Rosaia Bros 263 Rosery Floral Co.... 263 RoutzahnSeedCo...267 RuschG &Co 255 Russin S H 256 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 259 SceeryEdw 263 Schiller the Florist. 259 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W& Son. .Ill Schling Max 261 Schmidt ChasL.... 263 Seligman & Stein ...252 Shaffer Geo C 262 Sharp Partridge&Co.276 SheppardHW 262 SieDrechtGeo C 257 Simon & Son IN. ...266 Situations & Wants. 243 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W &Co... 261 Smith & Co ED.... 269 Smith & Fetters Co. 263 Smith Henry 263 Speelman CJ&Sons.267 Standard BulbCo... .267 Storrs&Harrison Co. 270 Stumpp GE M 261 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 257 ThorburnJM & Co. .265 TonnerO A &L A. .2*2 Totty Chas H 267 Townslev Pottery ... IV Traendly&Schenck.257 Traveling Wholesale Florist 257 Trepel Joseph 2 5 8 Turner Bros 276 United Cut Flo Co.. 257 Vaughan A L Co 250 Vaughan's Seed Store I 245 250 268 269 Vick's Sons Jas 265 VincentRJr&Sons Co I 269 Walker F Co 263 WallerLDSeedCo.266 Weber F H 259 Weiland& Risch...253 Weir Jas 262 Weiss Herman ...257 Welch's Flower Slip. 263 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 265 Wietor Bros 248 Williams Mrs E A. .262 Winterson Co E F..252 WittboldGCo 259 Wittbold 259 Wolfjobn 260 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 261 WoodlaneNnrserifs.:69 Woodruff SD& Sons265 Yokohama NursCo .266 Young A L & Co.... 256 Zech& Mann.. 251 253 Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made Florists' Pots for nearly ninety years. We Took First Prize at Last Three Expositions Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commtmkaliQU tt The Progressive Clay Company Ninth Floor, Marbridfte Building, New York City Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $3.50; 50,000, $11.00. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. GLASS CLOTH A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, coldframes, etc. Per sq.yd., 35c; 25 yds. at 32c: 50 yds. at 31c: 100 yds. at 29c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Bmerice is "the Prow of the Vessel; there may be more comfort Rmi&ships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Sea? " Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 26, 1921. No. 1708 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3," 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. SI .50 a year; Canada. $2. 50: Kurope and Countries in Postal Union. J3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs — Thomas 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. 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922 FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting will be held at "Washing- ton, U. C, Aug., 1921. Officers: E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind.. President; J. F. Ammann, Ed- wardsville, 111., Vice-President; John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., Secretary; James Heaoock, Wyncote, Pa., Treasurer. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers: Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock. Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford. N. J., Vice- President: John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary: Chas. H. Totty, Madison. N. J.. Treasurer. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President: A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Secretary. Illlllllll IHIIIMIIIIIIMII Ill till till tlltlll I II T 1 1 1 : Society of American Florists. Meeting of the Executive Board, New Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C, January 24-25, 1921. Many Problems Discussed. The annual meeting of the executive board of the Society of American Florists was held at the New Willard hotel, Washington, D. C. on January 24-25. President Thomas Roland called the Board to order at 9 :30 a. m. on January 24, and appointed A. L. Miller, who volunteered for the office, ser- geant-at-arms. Roll call showed the following directors to be present : President Thomas Roland, Vice-Presi- dent Adolph Gude, Secretary John Young, Treasurer J. J. Hess. Joseph H. Hill, C. C. Pollworth, Herman P. Knoble, Paul R. Klingsporn, Thomas H. Joy, Carl Hagenberger, Ex-Presi- dent A. L/. Miller, W. F. Gude, George Asmus, Henry Penn. Robert Pyle, Charles W. Johnson, J. F. Ammann, I. S. Hendrickson, Joseph Kohout, W. A. Rowe, A. Rasmussen, Robert L,. Graham Jr., W. H. Englehart and A. M. Campbell. After the credentials of the new members of the board had been passed upon, the minutes of the last meeting, as published, were, on motion, formally approved. The secretary presented his financial report for the year ending December 31, 1920, showing as summarized in the auditors' report attached, receipts from all sources for the year to have been $22,511.85. This amount was shown to be about one half the amount collected for the year 1919, but this was largely accounted for by the fact of the reduction in receipts for life membership, only $745 being received during 1920. as against $24,550 in 1919. In the report of the auditors was a complimentary comment upon the completeness of the secretary's records. Disbursements by voucher totaled $25,S75.46. A special state- ment was presented showing cost and income connected with the publication of the Society's Journal. A separate report made by the secretary, as super- intendent of the trade exhibition at Cleveland. O.. showed a balance or profit amounting to $6,354.60. The re- ports were, on motion, accepted and approved. In the course of a discus- sion on financial matters, it was brought out that a seeming large in- crease in the expenses of the admin- istration headquarters in the last two years had been due very largely to the drive for life members, the expenses covering which, including the engross- ing and framing of certificates, and incidentals, had all to come from the general fund, while life membership fees all went into the permanent fund intact. The new life members num- bered 1,032, yielding over $25,000 to the permanent fund, and taking from the anual list a very large number of members whose dues were thus lost to the general fund. Mr. Asmus ex- pressed the opinion that it could now be realized that the only way to in- crease the society's revenue would be to make a drive for new members. The Treasurer's Report. Treasurer J. J. Hess presented his report covering receipts and disburse- ments for the year 1920, with credit certificates from the different banks as to the amounts on deposit. The report showed a balance on hand for the general fund of $651.53. and in the per- manent fund, including investments, of $49,443.47. Mr. Hess pointed out that there was the sum of $10,772.91 in the permanent fund to be invested. It being understood that all the financial reports should be turned over to the chairman of the finance and audit committee, Mr. Asmus moved that the finance and audit committee be given power to call a meeting, with the sanction of the secretary- and president at a date to be determined upon later, and at that time to make the annual audit, and copies of that audit to be sent to each member of the executive board, and that the audit be reported at the convention 278 The American Florist. Feb. 26, in August. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion, and it was carried. Secretary John Young referred to the installation of the new bookkeep- ing- system authorized and directed by the finance and audit committee, and to a request for the services of a certified public accountant to audit the accounts of the different funds. The work was as yet incomplete, so there was only a partial report to make, but he would like, he said, to have the whole matter referred to the finance and audit committee. He then introduced Mr. Joyce of Joyce & Mattis, New York, certified public accountants, who he said would explain the new system to the board. Mr. Joyce then produced the proposed new books and other material, and proceeded to ex- plain the system being installed, show- ing how a record could be kept of all transactions of the society on the books at the secretary's office, including a record of daily balances of the differ- ent funds in banks. Report on Tariff and Legislation. W. F. Gude, chairman of the com- mittee on tariff and legislation, made a verbal report for his committee, in which he stated that their work was now largely in regard to tariff matters. Tariff matters in general had, he said, been fully considered at a meeting of the committee in New York last De- cember, at which it was decided to let well enough alone, and only seek rectification of a few ambiguities exist- ing in the present tariff. The result of the meeting and the letter dis- patched to the officials at Washington was published fully in all the trade papers. Since that meeting, however, the gladiolus growers were clamoring for the committee's help in their effort to have the duty on gladioli $10.00 per 1,000, instead of 50 cents as at present. There was to be a hearing next day, January 25, before the congressional committee on ways and means, at which the gladiolus duty was to be discussed, and he asked for a volun- teer committee from the board to ac- company him to the hearing. This precipitated a long drawn out discussion as to whether or not a high tariff should be asked on Dutch bulbs as well as gladioli. Mr. Asmus led the discussion, insisting that a high tariff would stabilize the bulb business for American growers and prevent the dumping of surpluses from Holland growers into the United States at prices vastly lower than, the prices ob- tained by the same growers for their earlier shipments. This sort of com- petition, he said, was ruinous to flor- ists who had bought their bulbs at the high prices. Messrs. Hagenberger. Campbell, Rasmussen. Klingsporn, Knoble. Ammann, Miller, Rowe Ko- hout, Penn, Hill and Hendrickson took part in the discussion, some on the negative side. Finally, a motion Mr. Ammann had made, "That this board go on record as recommending to the committee on tariff and legislation that it was advisable that a tariff not to exceed $10 per 1,000 be placed on all Dutch bulbs, and include gladioli for importation." Mr. Asmus seconded the motion, and a polled vote was called for the same, resulting in eleven votes in favor of the motion and ten opposing, two members not voting. The motion was declared by the chair to be adopted. The discussion being resumed, there seemed to be a misunderstanding as to the scope of Mi". Ammann's motion. Mr. Hendrickson pointed out that Mr. Gude wanted the board's action as to gladiolus bulbs alone, and moved re- consideration of the motion, the mo- tion being seconded by Mr. Ammann. This motion was duly passed. Then Mr. Ammann offered to withdraw his motion entirely, his offer being also acceptable to the seconder. The chair declaring the question again before the house, Mr. Hendrickson moved that a duty of $10 per 1,000 be asked on gladiolus bulbs. The motion was sec- onded by Mr. Hess. Some speakers expressed opinion that the matter had , not been given sufficient consideration. The motion being finally put to the meeting was adopted unanimously. The matter of the Dutch bulbs was allowed to rest. The board then ad- journed for lunch, as the guests of the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Second Session. Reconvening, the chair announced that the discussion of the desirability of a tariff on Dutch bulbs would be continued. Without speaking further on the subject. Mr. Asmus moved that a committee of five be appointed to gather data as to the feasibility of regulating the importation of bulbs, or to ascertain if there was a neces- sity for such regulation, and to report at the convention next August. Mr. Knoble seconded the motion, and it was carried. The chair remarked that he would appoint the committee from the board later. Washington Convention Arrangements. W. F. Gude reported on the possi- bilities for housing the convention. Wardman's Park inn, he said, was a first class hotel, about 15 minutes away from the Willard, which could house the trade exhibition, the meet- ings, and the president's reception all under the one roof, and there was a large lawn in front upon which tents could be erected to cover any exhibit which could not be taken into the building-. There were about 5,000 rooms in the hotel, each an outside room, and probably 600 to 1,000 con- vention visitors could be accommo- dated. The hall in which the exhibi- tion could be held was 60 ft. wide, 400 ft. long. Another building avail- able was the Emery building, known as the census office, and a third was Convention hall, at Fifth and Case streets; he would like a committee to visit all three. Mr. Ammann moved that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the different proposi- tions to report back to the board next morning. The motion was seconded ' and carried, and Messrs. Ammann, Asmus and Young were appointed the committee. Messrs. Asmus and Am- mann were also appointed a committee to appear with Mr. Gude before the house ways and means committee. On motion, a committee of three was ordered to be appointed to con- sider rates of space, program, etc. The board then went into a discussion as to what the program should cover. Although objection had been raised to long addresses, President Roland de- clared that the convention in Cleve- land had been made interesting very largely by the speakers, whose topics CINERARIA AND FERNS WITH RIBBON DECORATION. 1921. The American Florist. 279 were of interest to all. In this opinion he was joined by others, although it was suggested that speaking on busi- ness topics he restricted to daytime sessions. Mr. Kohout said that at the last meeting of the Flower Growers' Association of Chicago, it was resolved to request that the Society of Ameri- can Florists bar artificial flowers from its trade exhibitions — artificial flowers of paper, wax or wood, not prepared foliage. Secretary Young stated that the same question was brought before the Minneapolis convention where it was beaten. It was a matter which had to come before the convention for ruling. Such flowers are barred from national flower shows, but it was con- sidered that they were quite in order in a trade exhibition. . Secretary Young presented a plan for florists' endowment insurance, which Charles Henry Fox of Phila- delphia, had prepared for submission to the publicity committee, and which he had laid before them at their meet- ing. The plan was an elaboration of the plan which Mr. Fox had previously presented, a synopsis of which appeared in the trade papers. The matter was, on motion of Mr. Joy, ordered to be laid over until a more preferable date. A communication to the Secretary from A. T. De La Mare of New York, was submitted, suggesting the adop- tion, at the next convention, of a sys- tem of registration of visitors which he described. On motion of W. F. Gude, the communication was referred to the program committee. The secretary referred to correspond- ence had some time ago with the Leo Niessen Company, Philadelphia, Pa., in regard to certain shortcom- ings in express service, and which led to W. F. Gude as Washington, D. C, representative taking up the matter with the vice-president of the Ameri- can Railway Express Company, who attributed the troubles complained of to conditions of congestion which were largely due to the lack of express cars, and expressed the hope that the society might expect to hear further in the matter. The Niessen Company had recently complained that the same or worse conditions still existed, and express service was now equivalent only to the fast freight service of a few years ago. In a short discussion wherein several members of the board gave experiences in regard to express service, Mr. Gude stated that a new ruling was to go into effect on Febru- ary 4, putting in the first class all express shipments of nursery stock. No relief in express conditions could be expected, he said, until the Inter- state Commerce commission had fully readjusted the service. Awards For New Varieties. A letter from A. F. J. Baur, secre- tary of the American Carnation So- ciety, was read in regard to a request made by him that the board appoint a committee to make awards to meri- torious new varieties of various plants, such awards not being provided for in the by-laws specifically. Mr. John- son made a verbal statement in sup- port of the request, and the board seemed in favor of the suggestion. Mr. Asmus explained that the award- ing of merits was, under the by-laws, in the hands of the national flower show committee, and that committee could recommend the medals if it were possible to have some committee pass upon the subjects. If the matter were referred to that committee, he said, some plan might be worked out where- by plants offered could be judged. Mr. Johnson then moved, seconded by Mr. SWEET PEA IMPROVED MARGARET ATLEE. Hagenberger, that the matter be re- ferred to the national flower show committee with power to act, and the motion was carried. The meeting then went into a dis- cussion which was largely confined to bringing out of the views of members of the board present through the affil- iation with the society of the organi- zations they represented. A good deal of information was evolved from the discussion, and the speakers were most earnest in their sentiments respecting the value of co-operation. National Flower Growers' Association. The chair called for a report from Mr. Ammann as secretary of this As- sociation, but he had no written report, and simply reported progress. He hoped that in the near future the organization might prove to be of great benefit to the Society. Ladies' Society of American Florists. The secretary read a courteous letter from Mrs. George Asmus, president of the Ladies' Society of American Florists, requesting closer cooperation at the conventions. She pointed out the fact that her organization made it their aim to take care of all lady visitors at the annual gatherings, which was considered to be quite an undertaking. The organization, the letter stated, would not ask for any unreasonable expense, but would sug- gest that a little be said about it and its objects in the mail that so often goes to the Society of American Florists' members. After a short dis- cussion, which was quite complimen- tary to the ladies, the letter, with a recommendation covering an appropria- tion to the Ladies' Society of American Florists, was, on motion of Secretary Young referred to the finance and audit committee. The plan in regard to collections presented at the Cleveland Convention by the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company and referred to the executive board was presented by the secretary, and, on motion of Mr. Hill, was referred to the finance and audit committee. 280 The American Florist. Feb. 26, THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Phila., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The unusual weather of the past month has brought forward all kinds of cut flowers with a prodigality never before equaled at this season. Feb- ruary, generally a month of severe snow storms, has been especially kind to the florists, one full sunny day fol- lowing another producing a wealth of flowers of all kinds. Retailers should take advantage of this bounteous supply as stocks of all kinds can be bought at moderate prices, and by elaborate displays edu- cate the people to the fact that cut flowers and plants have again resumed their former pre-war prices. Daffodils, violets, carnations, calendulas, sweet peas and others of the list are reach- ing a low price level and effort should be made to see that the deadly-isurplus does not gather force and eat into the grower's returns. The coming week there is the birth- day anniversary of the "Father of his Country." Those who do not think it important should take an hour or two off and read something of that dread- ful winter at Valley Forge, then there will possibly be a little more doing with flags and patroitism. The cherries and the miniature hatchets give a humorous touch to the situation that is commercialized and made the most of in connection with flowers. Con- necting up with and featuring all holi- days is good publicity. The papers are always filled with stories of the event and their principal characters, and the store displays are then certain to at- tract more attention. Run a campaign on flowering win- dow plants. A well written leaflet, short but to the point, describing primulas, cyclamens, begonias, cinera- rias, freesias and all kinds of bulbous plants and their care in the house, if sent to the store's list of customers and prospects, is sure to bring in re- turns, particularly when backed up with feature displays of such stock in variety. Small baskets filled with flowering and foliage plants that can be sold at a moderate price will find favor as gifts for the hospital or sick room. They are decorative in the store and very few will be found to go to waste for their fine appearance sug- gests them as a suitable gift for a friend which would likely otherwise have been overlooked. PREPARATIONS FOR EASTER Every spare moment should now be engaged in preparatory work for the coming Easter holiday, the busiest week of the year. Every hour spent on wreaths or other designs for ceme- tery decoration in getting them in readiness relieves the stress of this rush period. Pot covers in various sizes could be made up out of all the standard materials and are a wonder- ful help when ready for use. All the store's decorative material and acces- sories should be gone over and put in shape for immediate use when re- quired. Keep the street front of the store attractive. It counts so much to the throngs who are constantly passing. A framing of the window with six inches of colored crepe paper next - to the inside edge of the glass makes a fine setting for the display. Boards mossed and filled with laurel or hemlock to make a frame for the out- side of the window, have a heavier look but are sure to attract attention to the inside display. Acacia pubescens, one of the love- liest of the greenhouse shrubs, is now in, and its beautiful feathery yel- low sprays are excellent for basket and all kinds of table decorations. Cattleyas are more plentiful and should be featured in baskets of the Glory fern. When arranged in flower tubes which the ferns conceal they present a very decorative appearance. A fluffy orchid ribbon at the handle makes a good finish. The flowers will keep very well and can be sold from the basket the same as from vases kept on the top shelf in the case, where they would to most people be out of sight. Be sure to keep your store clientage posted by weekly or semi-monthly leaflets with the new things, as they appear and while they are still novel- ties. A line about sweet peas with extra long- stems has a novelty touch to it. The first of the larkspurs, snapdragons of a fancy color, wall- flowers and choice lilies of the valley, are subjects worthy of mention, and show the store's business to be pro- gressive. It is none too soon to make selec- tions of choice Easter stock that is always scarce. There is never enough of small heather, and in many other plants first selection guarantees a choice that late comers envy. Minnesota State Florists' Association. There was a large and enthusiastic gathering of the members of the Min- nesota State Florists' Association, and others, at the Athletic Club, St. Paul, Thursday evening, February 17, brought together for improved organi- zation and to promote the big flower show it is proposed to hold in one or other of the Twin Cities the coming fall. The proceedings began with a banquet at the club and when the cof- fee had been served, President Max Kaiser warmly welcomed the visitors and appointed Theodore Wirth toast- master. The genial park superinten- dent of Minneapolis filled the office in fine style, claiming that was the first occasion on which he had acted in that capacity. O. Olson read messages of regret at their inability to attend from J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.. John Young, New York) and Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich. Mr. Wirth emphasized the presi- dent's greeting and gave an outline of the history and work of Minnesota trade organizations, closing with a strong appeal to get together and put floriculture and horticulture upon a better plane. He then called upon J. F. Ammann of Edwardsville, 111., sec- retary of the National Flower Growers' Association, who gave a splendid ad- dress on organization, the greater part of which will be printed in a lat- ter issue, George Asmus, of Chicago, the Society of American Florists' pub- licity and national flower show man, followed with an able discourse on advertising and the ways to raise funds for it, illustrated by stereopticon views, prefacing his remarks with a message to the ladies from President Mrs. Asmus of the Ladies' Society of American Florists, cordially inviting them to attend the annual convention in Washington, D. C, next August, and promising an interesting and highly entertaining programme. The other speakers along similar lines included Paul R. Klingsporn and Michael Barker, Chicago; W. B. Shot- well, Fargo, N. D.; D. F. Siebrecht, Aberdeen, S. D.: Calvin D. Kinsman, Austin; J. J, Lje Borious, Duluth; Hugh Will, Prof. L. Cady and Hans Rosacker. Among the out-of-town BANQUET OF MINNESOTA STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIA TION AT THE ST. PAUL ATHLETIC CLUB, FEBRUARY 17 1921. The American Florist. 281 BANQUET OF THE SAN FRANCISCO RETAIL FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION, FEBRUARY 5. visitors we also noted E. J. Gestie, Fargo, N. D., W. E. Peterson, of Mon- inger's, Chicago; Chas. Nordeen, Lake City; John E. Sten, wife and daughter, Red Wing; G. A. Clausen, Albert Lea; N. Nielsen and son, Mankato. The visitors were most enjoyably enter- tained at the St. Paul and Minneapolis athletic clubs and by Theodore Wirth, Holm & Olson, Rice Brothers, Max Kaiser, Hans Rosacker, and Gustave and Hugh "Will. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- citaion, of Chicago, exhibited some vases of Premier, Russell and Milady, which attracted considerable attention, and Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind., displayed a number of their new carnations in good form. A large number visited the huge and splendidly equipped seed establishment of Northrup, King & Co., where George C. Thomson received them and had the oustanding features of the business explained. Tupexo, Miss. — The Tupelo Floral Co. suffered a loss of about $20,000, on February 8, from hail. Richmond, Ind. — Recent visitors in- cluded Samuel Murray and A. F. F. Barbee, Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; Glenn Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la.; W. W. Coles, Koko- mo, Ind., and I. F. Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Evansville, Ind. — The garden com- mittee of the Evansville Kiwanis Club is planning to open headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building for the distribution of seeds to individuals, factories and institutions. A large number of packages will be given out. A garden contest will be conducted by the club with a view of beautifying the city. The city will be divided into zones. Cash prizes will be awarded by the club for the best arranged gardens. George Blackman, of the William Blackman Floral Co., has been ap- pointed on one of the committees to arrange for the garden contest. — W. B. C. THE ROSE. Roses in the Past, Present and Future. for the ■\:,\ ;v Benson, Manager i, Maywood, 111., be- Flower Growers of 1921. Chicago, Februa It will be next to impossible for me to give you a thorough impression of the roses in the past, as the time when I first began seriously to work with roses under American conditions was about the time the grand old Kil- larneys first entered the field and forced the Brides and Maids to the wall. Far be it from me to revive past history when discussing rose growing — the grower of today is more interested in the future roses than the ones past their zenith. It entered my mind the other day that in the life and history and its commercial value as a cut flower, the rose is so much like the career of a baseball player. Each spring we hear of new men entering the game, some we see, others fade away before the teams enter the home town, and ever so often one will stand up under the strain, develop and be a star and money maker for his organi- zation; but he, like the standard rose, which has proven itself, will in the allotted six to eig'ht years give way for younger blood and activity. Every fourth year, history has shown, gives us new roses of value — and also new methods of growing. We no doubt all realize the fact the old Killarney family made more rose growers and built more greenhouses than any other rose. We have today men, many of them who can thank the introducer of Killarneys for their dollars and possessions, but the old, easy methods of 10 years ago did fast pass away as are the v easy growing varieties we had, until Russell and Milady appeared. The roses in the past have been rather easy to grow, able to withstand a certain amount of abuse. The period between the eclipse of the Maids and Brides and to the time when the Rus- sell and Milady flitted across the scene, we had varieties that nearly could grow in water alone; it used to be a slogan — water, more water and then still more water. When the new varieties came forth they were given the same treatment, and to that fact I contribute several failures of new roses to make good. Although it has taken years, it is gratifying to real- ize that the progressive, experienced grower has been keen to observe the needed cultural change, and as a, re- sult the present indication is that the old slogan of "soak them" is getting weak in the knees, ready to collapse and like old John Barleycorn is a goner. The failure to study new plants and cling to old methods instead of adopt- ing new ones, I attribute the cause of the poor showing of roses here in the middle west during the four years prior to 1918. It is interesting to note that each locality has its preference for different varieties. In the east they do wonders with Francis Scott Key; plants are growing well and flowers are larger than American Beauty roses. Hadley is a leader and grows in the various places, wth strong stems, and a dark rich velvety color. It must be admitted it has a place all by itself. I see no reason why we here in the middle west ,so hastily discarded the Hadley rose. I am fully convinced it was a rose not given a fair trial. My opinion is that the best natural conditions for winter growing of roses are found within a radius of 500 miles of Chicago; al- though the method applied here may do equally as well further east, it will not do 300 miles south of us or 1,000 miles west. FERTILIZING THE SOIL We use rough cattle manure mixed with our soil with admirable results. Should we apply manure to the soil of California it would mean absolute fail- ure. It is hard for an eastern man to conceive why such rich, black loam as they have in California should not. 282 The American Florist. Feb. 26, with the aid of natural manure, pro- duce still better results, but natural manure mixed with the soil under the climatical condition prevailing there, have time and again proven detrimen- tal to the plants. Good roses can be grown to a profit from coast to coast, but will not grow and prosper unless given the utmost care and attention; even the varieties of robust heart and vigor require the proper soil condition, perfect drainage, ample feed at the proper time; constant attention must he the watchword. A rose plant is a living organism; it suffers from in- attention and any careless or hap- hazard method of culture is not con- ducive to its well-being; yet given a square deal, it will amply repay the grower for its existence. In the soil and climatical conditions we too often overlook an. analysis of the soil, which is_of utmost importance. Too often we do not know the soil the plants are growing in. What soil improvements can be made, or rather how cultural methods can be applied to make a cer- tain kind of soil and climatical condi- tion produce, is best proven in the undertaking of a man who went west 10 years ago to grow roses in the hills of Utah. It was taken for granted that roses could not grow in the soil, although almost any other plant did well; the result is that Utah has to- day one of, if not the most up to date, rose growing establishments in the country, where plants grow with life and vigor, mildew and spot free, and flower with better color than ever seen hereabouts. We can grow any rose successfully, if we want to grow it bad enough. The successful rose grower must be a keen observer, paying strict attention to all small details. We all know ven- tilation, fertilization and irrigation if applied at the proper time must give results. My experience has proved that I get the best results from sod plowed under in July and in October mixed with one-third of manure. As feed for the plants during the grow- ing season, I prefer fresh cattle ma- nure, as the plants seem to take that up more readily and without harm to the leaves, with low feeding between each crop alternating with sheep and cattle manure. Overfeeding will do more harm than starvation. In my opinion blood and bone is not worth the time it takes to put it on, but an application of potash is a wonderful and strong stimulant both for produc- ing heavy stems and better colors. I consider potash cheap at $100 per ton. We always allow % lb. of_raw ground bone per plant, mixing it with the soil before planting. We try to use 15 cents per plant for fertilizer a season, but would rather spend 17 cents per plant than 12 cents. We feed young plants very little, if ever, be- fore the first crop, and the first crop I prefer to use as a plant builder in- stead of as a moneymaker. The sac- rificing of the first crop to build up a strong and solid plant will amply repay you later on. Plenty of fresh air is needed; there is no market for weak and spindly flowers. Burn five more tons of coal per 1,000 plants; keep the ventilator open, for it will improve the quality of the flower and make the plants more productive. It is indeed a pleasure to grow roses, but the success does not entirely de- pend on the proprietor or manager. There is plenty of precedents pointing to the value of loyal, good assistants and helpers. The real fact is that the future progress and success of the rose growing industry, and any other na- tional industry, depends largely on the intelligence and training of the men. As to young plants, whether it is cheaper to buy or do your own propa- gating and grafting seems to be some- thing of a question; as for making direct money from that kind of work, I think very little is made; however, to do your own propagating and graft- ing you have the satisfaction of know- ing what kind of plants you are get- ting. That alone may mean a balance on the right side of your bankbook and relieve you of many a worry. It is indeed a wonder that so many of us can be cheerful, knowing the handicaps we had starting the season with weak and diseased stock. With the various diseases, such as crown- gall, canker and rose midge, it surely pays to know from where your stock comes. It is gratifying to know that the firms who of late years sent out weak and diseased plants are now slowly but surely paying for their in- difference. We have a quarantine against importation of infected plants. I look to the day when we also will have local quarantine making it un- lawful to sell or ship any plant af- fected with disease that will spread. Thousands of dollars have been lost by growers in the last few years through diseases and pests brought on the place from local firms. Five years ago E. G. Hill, speaking before the Florists' Club, stated the fact that we nearly had the perfect forcing rose in Ophelia. All we needed was a white Ophelia, dark red Ophelia, pink Ophelia, and the rose grower would be satisfied. Now turn your thoughts to the roses of today — the introduc- tions of the last few years have put Ophelia on the shelf. Ophelia has help_ed produce these new wonders, but at the sacrifice of being crowded out. PASSING OP CERTAIN VARIETIES. This year will see the last of the once' so dominating American Beauty rose. In passing up the Beauty we may properly remark .that due to its strong and long stems we have the call for long roses today. Milady and Russell have in the past been the best moneymakers. In the last eight years there have been other red roses, but the fact remains that for form and finish, and perhaps you will allow me to add that for beauty. Milady has not been beaten since its intro- duction. The Russell did abnormally well for some growers: when cut at the proper time, it is a marvelous rose, a good keeper and ships well. When Premier appeared the Russell went to the mat, but it seems it only took the count of nine, for it is com- ing back strong. I look forward to its giving Premier a close race for su- premacy for the next two years. Rus- sell as a moneymaker will vindicate itself and win out. Of the Premier, with its freedom of growth, its knack of recovering from setbacks, its productiveness; the same similarity as the Killarney in that it can be pinched at a given date and brought in crop at will, I may say, as Mr. Hill said of the Ophelia — give us a Dark Red Premier, a White or a Yel- low, and we shall not ask for more. Columbia is winning more and more favor with the buying public, but it is now a cheap rose for the grower. I look to see Crusader with us for two years, the Pilgrim and Dunlop to strike their flags this coming season, for it seems their arrival was about eight years too late. My opinion is we have been spoiled with new roses; at the present time we are so apt to measure a new rose with too large a rule — we have not recov- ered from the surprise introductions of 1918 and 1919. We ask, can it be possible the future will bring others to surpass them, and we will be in- clined to answer "yes." There is no fun marching with a funeral proces- sion, therefore I am a believer in novelties and new introductions. I do not care to buy 100 or 1,000 plants; I want five, 10, 20,000. It means money — big money — for a new intro- duction pays well for two years, brings 40 per cent more money per square foot than small varieties. If a new rose worth while would appear, I would replant the entire place every two years and when others made $3 I would make $5. The unlimited potential possibilities of commercial rose growing have not been reached, the ensuing years will witness an enormous expansion of our industry, and we need never fear that the rose like the carnation will drop in public favor. The rose we all know is the backbone of the flower industry and always will be. The only com- petitor it has is the orchid. The peak of high prices has long since been reached, and if we desire to maintain a forward-carrying pace, a direct road to financial success, traveled comfort- ably and without worry, and to avoid the pitfalls of the past, our future plantings should have an eye for qual- ity rather than quantity, and we also must work forward to a better co- operation with the wholesaler. What is the outstanding problem of the grower today? What is the big fundamental need upon which depend the future growth and security of our business? It is the absolute confidence, based on business dealing and past ex- periences with the plant producer, the man on whom we must rely for our stock and most of all the honesty, the sincere honesty of the originator of new roses. Do we always give the originators not alone the credit due but also the thanks for the work he does to make it possible for us to go forward? His work is never fin- ished. It goes without saying that perfection and finality can never be reached. Were such results possible, progress would cease. It is the ideal, not perhaps even mentally visible to the originator, that makes him carry on. With the results they have pro- duced and the new wonders to come, it is easy to conceive that the future of the rose combined with the new prosperous arid successful era this country of Ours is going forward to, will, as it has in the past, make life worth living for the growers and bring sunshine to many a home. New York Spring Show. MARCH 14-20. Final arrangements for the Show are now being actively pushed. Various little details that, necessarily, had to be settled at the end of the season of preparation are being disposed of rapidly, and plans will all be com- pleted several days in advance of the opening date. The Garden Club of America has decided to offer a silver cup, value $50, in a class calling for "best bird bath with planting, not to exceed 50 square feet of floor space, or seven feet by seven feet, open to member clubs of the Garden Club of America." This competition will be judged by the fol- lowing scale of points : Color har- mony 25, planting 25, accessories 25, general effect 25. Exhibits must be in place by noon, Monday, March 14. This class is somewhat of an innovation. 1921. The American Florist. 283 and to encourage competition, the management offers the silver medal of the Spring Show as second prize, and the bronze medal as third. The Garden Club of America also offers a silver cup, value $50, in a class, open to member clubs of the Garden Club of America, for "best vase or basket of cut flowers — any green or foliage may be used — not to exceed three feet or to be less than two feet in diameter." Judging in this class will be according to the following scale of points : Quality of blooms 40, artistic arrangement 20, general effect 20, color harmony 20. Exhibits are to be staged by noon, Wednesday, March 16. In this class also, the management offers the silver medal of the Spring Show for second prize, and the bronze medal for third. For "the best exhibit in the show" the Garden Club of America offers its gold medal. The award will be made upon the following scale of points : Quality of blooms or plants 25, artistic arrangement 25, color harmony 25, general effect 25. The medal will be awarded on Tuesday, March 15, and the judges appointed by the Club are as follows : Mrs. Arthur W. Butler. Bedford Garden Club, Miss Marian Coffin, member at large and "William R. Mercer, Garden Club of Philadel- phia. A greater insistence is this year to be placed on the observance of Rule 14, which directs that all plants ex- hibited for prizes or other awards must be plainly and correctly named, on cards to be supplied by the man- agement. Such labeling is considered to be very important as furnishing one of the educational features of the exhibition. There is not now the slightest room for doubt as to the success of the Show, at least from an exhibition standpoint. Unless some- thing unforeseen happens, it will be the largest and most handsome flower show yet staged in the palace, and this is what the committee has all along been striving for. Conditions which had to be met last year were responsible for a seeming smallness of the competitive section, but this year the committee has not been called upon to face any difficulties not easily surmounted, and the various large ex- hibits planned to form the bulk of the Show are all to materialize. Accord- ing to reports, there will be in attend- ance at the Show an unusually large number of out-of-town members of the trade, particularly from the middle west and west, among them some who will bring exhibits long distances. Trade tickets are ready for distribu- tion, and will be supplied as follows : Where no less than 20 up to 100 are purchased at one time, the price per ticket will be 50 cents. For orders of 100 or more tickets purchased at one time the rate will be 40 cents each, war tax included. These trade tickets must be paid for when received, used, which are bought in lots of 100 or more. Send in your order for tickets now. The price of general admission is $1.00, exclusive of war tax. Very little available space in the trade section of the exhibition is now unreserved, and what is left is ex- pected to be taken up some days before the opening. This feature of the Show is quite up to the usual standard, in fact, is somewhat larger. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS. In addition to the exhibitors already reported, the following have reserved space : Bateman Co., New York. Wm. M. Hunt & Co., New York. Jos. Manda Co., West Orange, N. J. Muller-Sealy Co., New York. Joseph Ott, New York. Western Union Tel. Co., New York. John Young, Sec'y. OBITUARY. Peter Reinberg;. The trade and the public generally were greatly shocked to learn of the sudden death of Peter Reinberg, Chi- cago, at his home, 5643 Sheridan road, February 21. He attended to business as usual Saturday the 19th, lunching down town with a friend. Returning home early in the afternoon he com- plained of slight illness and the family doctor was called when the case was diagnosed and treated as acute indiges- tion. He progressed satisfactorily and had apparently recovered Sunday eve- ning, but in walking from the bathroom to his bedroom later in the night was stricken with cerebral hemorrhage and died. Mr. Reinberg was bora in Chicago March 5, 1856. The son of a truck gardener, he followed that business in HP •^ 1 Mffik ^^ 1 The Late Peter Reinberg. early life and later gave his entire at- tention to the production of indoor flowers on a scale previously unknown and of such magnitude as to attract world-wide attention. He specialized in roses and carnations and frequently his blooms were of such high quality that they received the highest honors and premiums at the leading exhibi- tions. The increasing value of the real estate, however, has prevented in re- cent years the further development of this business, which still ranks with the most extensive in the country. Mr. Reinberg, during the latter half of his life, devoted a considerable share of his time to politics with re- markable success and distinction. He was an unswerving democrat, but en- joyed the highest esteem of all parties. Entering the field in 1S94, he was elec- ted member of the city council. In 1904 he was re-elected and served con- tinuously until 1912. In 1911 he was given a diamond star by Mayor Carter H. Harrison, in recognition of his ser- vices to the city. A year later, follow- ing the expiration of his term as alder- man he was rewarded with appoint- ment to the board of education and was president of that body until 1914, when he became president of the county com- missioners, retaining that office until his death. Mr. Reinberg's eminent service to his native city in all these positions of the greatest responsibility are, how- ever, far surpassed by his monumen- tal work as head of the forest preserve commission, where, with such associ- ates as J. C. Vaughan and Wm. A. Peterson, he spent millions of dollars in preserving to the community for- ever many thousands of acres of beauty spots in and about the city. He was the first to "Say It With Flowers" to any appreciable extent in political campaigning, using carna- tions freely. Mr. Reinberg was a director of the Lincoln Trust Co. and Ravenswood National bank. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Cath- olic order of Foresters. He was a most unostentatious man, beloved by the thousands who knew him. His chari- ties were widespread and he was gen- erally spoken of as the most conscien- tious public official who ever held office in Cook County. Mrs. Reinberg and an adopted son, Charles, 16 years old, survive, also a brother, George, and five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Weiland, Mrs. Mary Zender, Mrs. Catherine Smith, Mrs. Anna Hoff- man, and Mrs. Helen Zender. Arrangements are being made for the remains to lie in state in the county building, which is draped in mourning. The funeral will be held Thursday at St. Gregory's church, with burial at St. Henry's cemetery. APPRECIATION. J. C. Vaughan telegraphs from Miami, Fla. : "In the death of Peter Reinberg, Cook county has lost a de- voted and conscientious public ser- vant." James C. Scorgie. James C. Scorgie for the past 25 years superintendent of Mount Auburn cemetery, Cambridge, Mass., died Feb- ruary 16 at St. Elizabeth's hospital, Brighton Mass., where he recently underwent an operation. Although best known for his ability as a draughtsman and civil engineer, Mr. Scorgie was what is often spoken of as an all around man, and was eminently qualified for the position that for many years he ably and creditably filled. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1850, as a boy and young man he lived and received his early education in that place. In 1873 he came to this country and located in Cambridge, Mass., where he became a draughtsman for a stone cutting firm. Seven years later he accepted a similar position at Mount Auburn. During his service as a draughtsman he had studied civil engineering. During his quarter of a century of service in the position which he held at the time of his death, many im- provements were made in the ceme- tery. James C. Scorgie was a member of many societies, among them being the American Association of Cemetery Su- perintendents, the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society, the Horticultural Club, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Massachusetts State Highway Association. He was also a Mason, a Granger and a mem- ber of the Scots Charitable Society, Boston, Mass. He is survived by his wife, and three daughters, the Misses Anna and Elvira Scorgie, who conduct a farm in Harvard, Mass., and Dr. Helen Scorgie, who is engaged in the practice of her profession in Boston. Mrs. Laura A. Norman. Mrs. Laura A. Norman, a life-long and beloved resident of Painesville, O., and mother of T. R. Norman, well- known nurseryman, passed away at her home February 14. The floral trib- utes were both profuse and beautiful, speaking silently in the esteem which she was held. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery. 284 The American Florist. Feb.- 26, Primula. Malacoides is one of the best flowering- pot plants ever intro- duced. It will make a handsome well flowered specimen in a four-inch pot in which size it can be used to brighten with its wealth of blossoms, a foliage plant basket, or entirely fill a small vase basket which with a knot of rib- bon presents a very saleable article. IN the February "Ladies' Home Journal'' an excellent rose story en- titled "Making- the Rose Really Uni- versal in America," is from the pen of J. Horace McFarland. It is splendidly written and tells the story so concisely that anyone can, from a catalogue, order the various types that will do the best in their locality. The rose zone map of the United States depart- ment of agriculture is also included. Personal. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich., and J. A. Peterson, wife and daughter, Cincinnati, O., are among the recent arrivals at Miami, Fla. Eugene Dailledouze, New York, is at the Hotel Windsor, Daytona, Fla. The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $4.50; Europe and 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. .''torn 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 correspoudents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUES 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Society of American Florists 277 j ■ — Many problems discussed 277 — 'The treasurer's report 277 — Report on tariff and legislation 278 — Second session 278 ■ — Awards for new varieties 278 —National Flower Growers' Ass'n 278 — Ladies' Society of American Florists. .278 Sweet pea improved Margaret Atlee 279 The retail trade (illus.) 280 — Next week in the flower shop .280 Minnesota State Florists' Ass'n (illus. ).. 280 Banquet of San Francisco Retail Florists.281 The rose 281 — Roses in the past, present and future. 281 New York spring- show 282 Obituary 283 — Peter Reinberg (portrait) 283 — James C. Scorgie 283 — Mrs. Laura A. Norman 283 Personal 284 Agriculture almanac * .284 Market to bar orientals 284 Scientific assistant examination . 284 Fertilizer experiments !.284 Club meetings next week 284 San Francisco 286 Indianapolis, Ind .....! 288 Detroit, Mich 288 Chicago ! ! ! 290 Commercial Flower Growers' Ass'n 292 St. Louis. Mo 294 Nashville. Tenn 295 Boston 296 Philadelphia 298 New York 300 Nassau County Hort. Society..'... 300 The s-d trade f as — Field seeds * 30 8 — Retail prices of vegetable seeds !!308 — Catalogues received 309 — Grass and clover seed prices. ..!.!'.!! .309 — Missouri field seeds 310 — Pumpkin vision [ ' ' 3 10 The nursery trade 312 — New York State Nurserymen's Ass'n.. 312 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Ass'n... . 312 —Fruit seedling and Brown tail moth... 312 Market gardeners 314 —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetabies'314 —SOU warmers 314 — Greenhouse tomatoes 314 — Farm census of United States.!!! 314 Columbus. O *'*314 Scientific Assistant Examination. The United States civil service com- mission will hold an open competitive examination for scientific assistant, throughout America, April 13-14, 1921. A vacancy in the Department of Agri- culture at a salary ranging from $1,320 to $1,620 a year, at Washington, D. C, or in the field, is to be filled, as are other vacancies requiring similar qualifications at higher and lower sal- aries, from this examination. Satis- factory appointees may be allowed the increase granted by congress of $20 per month. Applicants must have graduated from a four-years' course at a college or university of recognized standing, or be a senior student in such an institution and furnish proof of ac- tual graduation within six months from the date of the examination. Applicants must have reached their twentieth but not their seventieth birthday on the date of the examination. The subjects are : 1 arithmetic, 10; 2, report writ- ing, 10: 3, practical questions on each optional (scientific) subject choosen, oU; 4, thesis (to be delivered to the examiner on the day of the examina- tion), 15: 5, education, training and experience in each optional (scientific) subject chosen, 35— total 100. Both men and women may enter this exam- ination, though the apoointing officers have the right to specify the sex de- sired m requesting the certification of eligibles. Application blanks may be obtained from the local secretary of the United States civil service board at any postoffice. Agricultural Almanac. We are in receipt of the Agricultural Almanac for 1921, compiled by Bristow Adams from sources within the United States Department of Agriculture for the use of farmers, gardeners, house- holders and others, issued at Washing- ™i P- c -- a s Farmers' bulletin No. l-v^ by the department. Market to Bar Orientals. Los Angeles Calif., is to have a wholesale flower and plant market conducted exclusively by Americans, and managed along co-operative lines, as a result of the formation of the American Florist Exchange. The Jap- anese will be barred from the associa- tion. The market will be located at 24» Winston street. About 50 florists and growers al- ready have become members of the Exchange. A feature of the new mar- ket will be a large American flag in front of the building. The object of the organization, is to prevent Orientals from monopolizing the flower and plant industry. Norman Gage is president of the Exchange. Albert Goldenson sec- retary and T. H. Wright treasurer. — Los Angeles Herald. Fertilizer Experiments. A recent bulletin of the New York agricultural experiment station at Ge- neva describes investigations made under greenhouse conditions in an ef- fort to determine the effect of fertil- izers upon the productiveness of soils from different parts of the state and the influence of fertilizers and crop production on the soluble material of the soil. Varying amounts of peat, stable manure, and commercial fertilizers were applied to nine different soils, each soil receiving the same treat- ment. Commercial fertilizers increased production to a much greater extent than did manure supplying the same amount of important plant food ele- ments. The application of different combinations and amounts of com- mercial fertilizers to a highly produc- tive soil and to a poor soil resulted in larger crop production on the latter than on the fertile soil. When commercial fertilizers were added to an uncropped soil it was found that the proportion of soluble plant food elements was greatly in- creased, and was maintained at a high level for several months. However, soils which were producing crops showed a marked diminution of water soluble material even in the early stages of the growth of the crop. Be- fore the plants had completed their of the soil were reduced to a level which was maintained during further growth. It was concluded, therefore, that an adequate supply of immedi- ately available plant food is essential to successful crop production. Those interested in a detailed ac- count of the experiments should write to the station for a copy of Bulletin No. 473, which may be had free of charge. Club Meetings Next Week. Albany, N. Y., March 5, 8 p. m. — Albany Florists' Club at 611-613 Broadway, Albany. Boston, Mass., March 1, 8 p. m Florists' Association of Boston at Parker House. W. J. Thurston, secretary, Boston. Columbus, O., February 28, 8 p. m Co- lumbus Florists' Association at the Nell house. K. A. Munk, secretary, 19 S. High street, Columbus. Dayton, O., March 1, 8 p. m. — Dayton Flo- rists' Club at Y. M. C. A. hall. Geo. J. Frlsch, secretary, 3205 B. Fifth street, Day- ton. Detroit, Mich., March 2, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club at Hotel Statler. Harry Tay- lor, secretary, 2967 Woodward avenue, De- troit. Indianapolis, Ind., March 1, 8 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana in different parts of the state. O. E. Steinkamp, secre- tary. 3800 Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis- Kansas City, Mo., March 3, 8 p. m. — Kan- sas City Florists' and Allied Trades' Club at member's place of business. M. Wade, sec- retary, 1109 Grand avenue, Kansas City. Lake Forest, IU., March 4, 8 p. m. — North Shore Horticultural Society at City Hall. J. R. Clarke, secretary. Lake Forest. Lake Geneva, Wis., March 5, 8 p. m.- — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Associa- tion at Horticultural hall. Geo. Bainbridge, secretary. Lake Geneva. Milwaukee,- Wis., March 3, 8:30 p. m Milwaukee Florists' Club at Kurtz Bros., Eleventh and Prairie streets. Eugene Oestreicher, secretary, 5630 North avenue, Milwaukee. Minneapolis, Minn., March 1, 8 p. m. — Minneapolis Florists' Club at 218 N. Fifth street. Harry Philpott, secretary, Minne- apolis. Philadelphia, Pa., March 1, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Philadelphia at City Club. Robert Kift, secretary, 4044 Haverford ave- nue, Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1, 8 p. m — Pitts- burgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club at Allegheny Carnegie Music hall. Carl Becher- er, secretary, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., March ], 8 p. m. — Pitts- burgh Retail Florists' Club at Seventh Avenue hotel. E. E. Ludwig, secretary, 710 E. Diamond street, Pittsburgh. Reading, Pa., March 3, 8 p, m. — Reading Florists' Association at home of members. F. H. Lauck, secretary, 123 S. Fifth street, Reading. San Francisco, Calif., March 5, 8 p. m. — ■ Pacific Coast Horticultural Society at Red- men's building. John R. Walsh, secretary, 417 Montgomery street, San Francisco. - San Francisco, Calif., March 2, 8 p. m. — San Francisco Retail Florists' Association at A. O. Stein's store. Albert Serveau, sec- retary, 2112 Fillmore street, San Francisco. Seattle, Wash., February 27, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union, No. 16, 667 at I. O. C. T. hall. E. Popp, secretary, Fort Seilacoom. Wash. Tacoma, Wash, March 4, 8 p. m. — Ta- coma Florists' Association at Maccabees' hall. 1116 Broadway. J. L. Simpson, secre- tary, 519 E. 50th street, Tacoma. Toledo. O., March 1, 8 p. m Toledo Flo- rists' Club at 424 Superior street. S. N. Peck, secretary, 424 Superior street, Toledo. Washington, D. C, March 1, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Washington at 712 Twelfth street. N. E. G. V. Schultz, secretary, Washington. 1921. The American Florist. 285 Wants,ForSale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.75 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 i rem this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. For Sale — Greenhouse 22x24 feet or will sell rafters and grlass separate. Glass 16xlS inches. No reasonable of- fer refused. Address. MAT. KOSTKA, S437 W. 25th St.. Cicero, 111. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. Help Wanted Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, eweet peas, cyclamens and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce re- sults. Send references and salary ex- pected in first letter. Address Key 52S, Care American Florist. Help Wanted Salesman for a Toledo, O., retail store. Good wages. Key 543, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, 'mums, sweet peas, cyclamen and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce results Send references and salary expected in first letter. Address Key 548, care American Florist. Salesman Wanted Territory open in several states; Holland bulbs; well-known grower; catalogues furnished; good side line; commission basis; replies treated confidentially. Address Key 545, care American Florist. Nursery Manager Wanted Experienced in retail nursery work, growing trees, shrubs and hardy plants, and the filling and packing of orders. A first-class place for a first-class man. Address with full particulars. ELLIOTT NURSERY 506 Magee Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. FOR SALE Three houses. 22,000 feet of glass, practically new, rebulbed this year; hot water heat; 7-room house; iy s acres land; located at Wilmette, 111., 14 miles north of Chicago. FRANK FELKE, R. F. D. 4, Box 158, ELKHART, IND. Used hot water heating boilers in first-class condition ready for immediate Shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500 ft. glass, price 8 50 1 Cottage, will heat 1600 ft. glass, '• .... 60 1 Niagara, will heat 18C0 ft glass, " 70 1 Niagara, will heat 2500 ft. glass, " 110 1 Spence, will heat 3000 ft. glass, " 140 Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wants. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransomville, New York 110 FOR SALE. roof bars, 13 ft. 8 in. long, l^c per foot; 230 ft. purlins. 2c per foot: 2 ventilating ma- chines, S7.00 each; 100 bangers for ventilating pipe, 10c each; 100 rods cables for same, 10c each; 40 purlin clamps: 75 pair galvanized binges, 15c; 3.000 ft. lli in. pipe; some 1-in. pipe; lj^-in. globe valves; 2%-in. flowerpots We have some glass, 16x24, 16x22. 16x20, 16x18, 16x 16 16x12. 16x10, 14x20. 12x16 and 10x12, all double strength. This material is Brst-claBS. E. HUSTON 8 CO.. Sistersville, W. Va. Por Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanstou, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet and are equipped with concrete benches. Ttiere is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double what>ou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO FOR SALE 16 x 24 glass, per box 86.00 W* in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, perfoot .02 Shafting (heavy), perfoot 10 Shafting (light), perfoot .06 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each .10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Garden Books at Half Cost You Can HandleThem at a Handsome Profit Or use for advertising purposes at small expense. Written by on* of the country's best known authorities on Home Gardening, handsomely illustrated in color and priDted by Country Lire Press. We have more of these books than we need, and are offering them in lots of fifty or more at less than half the cost to reproduce today. Sample book and price on request from responsible dealers American Seed & Seedtape Company NEWARK, N. J. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels x5J£ inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on g| trimmed p:iper; vour card, etc., in ^ M h.ack and l«:if adopted l>v the S. A. F. §j J inred. Pri.-es: Her 500, .{4.50; per 1000, m m $6 50. Samples on request. Electro of || „■ leaf, postpaid. |3 00. Cash with order. m j AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 1 I" 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO H **##*#************.i.*.j.*.$.**.j..H»H Home Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have advertise in these columns now. any soon, AMERICAN FLORIST 440 South Dearborn Street, CO. CHICAGO **^» l i'»4'»i'4'4'»»4'4'*»4'»^»»»»4-i H " I 'i H ii H iP&& CARTON P^yCP** c0 RONA FLOWER BOXES Representatives: M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DDCON CO. 1526 Blake St. Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas For Violets and Cnr«a«r*«8 Tne s!zes eiven here are carried in stock, in Size s ! „ the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 'size p er 100 7x 4x4 2-inchTop $5.00 lOx 6 x 5»*j 2-inch Top 6.00 f- ^ rvTO/^/^VT T\TT> 12 x 8 x 5^2-inch Top 7.65 0% DISCOUINT 14x10x8 2-inchTop 12.60 ' For Cut Flowers CASH ™ TH ORDER i£ X ^ X o ?"? nC ! 1 3! 0P $ 6 - 10 The prices Quoted herewith are f.o.b. Chicago 20x4x3 2-ineh Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inchTop 7.25 When printing is wanted there will be a 24 X 5 X S 1 ^ 2-inch Top 7 70 cbar e e of *9.00 Per color for printing 500. 24 x 8 x 4 2-inch Top '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. m80 $12 - 00 Der color for printinE 100 °- 28x8x4 , 2-inch Top 12.10 Borderprintingandembossingwillbecbarged 28x8x5 2-inchTop 13.05 for as time work in accordance with the amount SO X S x 312 9-inpJi "Vn n n«s of work involved, B6x8x5 2-inch Top '.'.". .'.".' .'.'."! 16.20 Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 10l> 16 x 16 x s Telescope. . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope . . . 7.25 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope . . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope . . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 30.25 ♦ 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . 63.76 .36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 25.20 ,36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.55 A8TBR BALL'S WHITE. k'.--' Ball's White Queen Of Market. The standard early flowering type. White, Rose, Scarlet, Light Blue, Purple, Crimson, Dark Blue, Lavender, Flesh. Each of the above, trade pkt., 15c; \{ oz., 30c: oz., $1.00; lb., $12.00. Mixed, trade pkt., 10c; oz., 80c; lb., $ lO.OO. The Royal. (The Early Flowering Branching type). Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of the Market, it follows that variety very closely. White, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Lavender and Purple. Trade pkt., 25c; }i oz., 40c; oz., $1.40. For complete list of Asters, see our Spring Florists' Catalogue. We feel impelled to tell you the high praise that we have received from our customers concerning your White Asters. In addition to its magnificent form, it also has the advantage of being an excellent keeper and one of the best sellers that we have to offer. We take great pleasure in recommending this variety to anyone for either commercial or private growing as it is superior to any White Aster. Very truly yours, THE CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. The flowering season comes between the Royal and Late Branching types, filling in between the early and late glut of flowers. It grows to a medium height, with full, distinctively centered blossoms, ideally formed for long distance shipping. The seed of this Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary varie- ties. It is sold in Yi ounce packets, containing about 4,000 seeds, at $3.00 l per trade packet. VORBEJNA. Trade Pkt. Mammoth. Mixed lb., $10.00 $0.15 $< White. Extra choice 15 Purple shades 15 Pink shades 20 : Defiance. Brilliant scarlet, true .15 Firefly. Brilliant scarlet, white eye 25 ] Hybrida Gigantea. A mixture of a new giant strain in which red shades with a large white eye predominate .25 ] Trade Fkt. Oz. 50.20 $1.20 Violet with white eye Auricula-flowered, mixed... Vangrhan's Best Mixed Verbenas. This is un- questionably the best strain of Verbena seed in existence. It is composed of the best strains and colors of the Mammoth type, the Mayflower, the best European in- troductions of last year, all grown sepa- rately and mixed in the right proportion. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; oz„ $2.00; 2 oz„ $3.50. CHICAGO For Other Flower Seeds See Our "Book for Florists." VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK 290 The American Florist. Feb. 26, Big Drop in Rose Prices We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chances ASSORTED ROSES RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Dong $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 PREMIER ' Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 .Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per ion Long $20.00 Medium $10.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 OPHELIA Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long : $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to. 6.00 —OUR SELECTION— Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell. Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $8.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1.000. $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum, per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100.... 4.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock "week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. STOCK IS MORE PLENTIFUL. Stock is much more plentiful at this "writing and prices are lower than they have been for sometime. American Beauty roses are selling fairly well and fancy Columbia, Premier and Mrs. Chas. Russell are commanding good prices considering the general market condition. Roses in general have dropped considerably in price the past week and some buyers report securing- quantity lots at very low figures. Carnations were sold in large lots at low prices the latter part of last week, which were probably the low marks of the season. Lily of the valley is plentiful and orchids have made their appearance in some of the smaller stores, which means that they are now within reach of most buyers. Lilies have had a good call but consid- erable pushing is needed to move them which also holds true for callas. Paper White narcissi are not as plentiful as they have been and the end of the crops are in sight. Freesias are in large supply, especially Purity, which is to be had in quantity at low prices. Ea.inbow freesias are plentiful and fancy stock was sold ridicuously low the past week. Tulips and jonquils are much lower in price. Violets are to be had in quantity and the same holds true for sweet peas, which are in good demand. Snapdragons, calen- dulas, mignonette, for-get-me-nots, stevia, daisies, pansies and other mis- cellaneous seasonable stock is obtain- able and is seen featured along with all other flowers in the window dis- plays of the local retail stores, which reminds one of old times, considering the quantity now on exhibition every- where. Plants are to be had in large supply at low prices, especially tulips, cyclamens, hyacinths, primroses, cin- erarias, etc., which condition is af- fecting the demand for cut flowers to some extent. Business was unusually quiet the past week according to many of the leading retail florists who are hopeful of a change for the better now that stock is more reasonable and within the reach of practically all the buying public. NOTES. The trade was greatly shocked to hear of the sudden death of Peter Reinberg, president of the county board and well-known wholesale florist, February 21, an account of which ap- pears in the obituary column this week. Mr. Reinberg had a host of 1 WbVEWGRt^S\MMt lllI'lV.li.lmMlli IT i'i'i, X ' , pi, ||B'|EST|I : 1 NilH^WORL'p' ; -iSiP ^ mill' Do not take any fake claimed to be the Meyer threads. Be sure the end of each spool. - imitation thread, ilkaline, or smilax ime Meyer In on 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. friends in the trade who honored and respected him for his honesty . and square business dealings which earned for him the reputation for being the most conscientious public official who ever held office in Cook county. The trade unites in extending its heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Reinberg in the loss of a loving husband in this her great hour of sorrow. 1921. The American Florist. 291 Lower Prices Enable you to push cut flowers during the Lenten period — let your orders come — plenty of Spring Flowers. COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS, VALLEY, FREESIA Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Paper Whites, Pansies, SWeet Peas, Stevia 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. Budlono Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., STL, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty UNSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us WE ARE CLOSED ALOL DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. receiving such benefltB Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, visited the greenhouses of the principal lily growers this week to get a line on stock for Easter. He says that lilies will be in good supply compared to last year but that there will not be as many flowers to the plant, taking the entire quantity as a whole. N. J. Wietor, who spent several weeks in Florida recently with the late Peter Reinberg, was as much surprised as anyone else in the trade to learn of his sudden death February 21. They were cousins and boon companions and it is needless to add that he feels his loss keenly. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a fine supply of roses and all other stock, especially Premier and Columbia. This firm never had such high quality stock throughout as this season when it reached such a point that it was al- most impossible to produce it any better. M. E. Poletsos had a very pretty window for "Washington's birthday at his East Adams street store in which a portrait of the first president played an important part. Flower Dye Air Plant MS? (Choice Imported Stock.) Large size Per doz. Per 50 Per 100 bunches $1.50 $5.50 $10-00 For coloring roses, carnations, peas, etc.; green only. Price, per V/ 2 qt. quantity $0.75 Get Our Complete List of Other Supplies. It's tree. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. The Bohannon Floral Co. had a special sale on roses February 21, when large quantities of stock , was moved at a price that made the pub- lic buy. K. E. Blackshaw, of the Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind., was a visitor this week. Mr. Gnatt and family have re- turned from a pleasant visit in Europe. Robert Groves Hillsdale, Mass., call- ed on the trade here last week. He ships large quantities of eastern ferns to the local wholesale market each season. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, and wife are at French Lick, Ind. The force at the store is busy moving a large quantity of. roses. Chris Pederson, who was formerly located at 5S East Randolph street, is now conducting his business at 74 East Randolph street. 292 The American Florist. Feb. 26, BUY YOUR CUT FLOWERS HERE Satisfied customers recommend this establishment to their Florist friends when in the market for stock. There's a reason. Try us on that next order. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ROSES t CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties WIETOR BROS., M ^HSSS&^ Chicago The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso ciation is proud of its enlarged ship ping quarters and is receiving many I flattering compliments in regard to it from all the visitors to the store. The wholesale cut flower market closed from 10 to 11 :00 a. m., Thurs- day, February 24, in honor of Peter Reinberg, whose funeral was held on that day. The Joseph Foerster Co. is featuring a good supply of colored freesias in addition to a complete line of all other seasonable stock. The J. A. Budlong Co. is enjoying a good shipping business and its city trade is showing a great improvement. John Constantino, formerly with the Chicago Floral Co., died last week from pneumonia at the age of 30. Miss Charlotte Paradise, of A. L. Vaughan & Co., celebrated a birthday February 22. "Visitors : Samuel Murray and A. F. Barbee, Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; Glenn Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la.; W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.: Fred Lemon and Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind., and Irvin Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Commercial Flower Growers' Association The Commercial Flower Growers' Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Hotel Randolph, Thurs- day evening, February 17, President Kohout in the chair. The meeting was largely attended and there was a splendid display of roses which were judged by "W. J. Keimel, August Poehlmann and Ernst C. Amling. Wehrmann & Wehrmann, Bowman- ville, were admitted to membership. X. Wojtkiewicz, Niles, was reported to be in the St. Mary's hospital, and the secretary was instructed to send START TROUBLE and TALK ABOUT SERVICE Many advertisements are repeatedly written about service but not always executed with the success they claim to offer. Some good service can be given without pay, but more service can be given with pay. Service is all right when nothing goes wrong, but give us the customer willing to pay for service as well as for the stock that is bought. Wholesale Cut Flower Service costs money and somebody pays for it. You Understand. We're there. KENNICOTT BROS. CO., 174 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PRINCIPAL LOCATION IN THE MARKET. H. B. KENNICOTT, Pres. J. E. POLLWORTH, Sec'y and Mgr. 1921. The American Florist. 293 * * Roses # Carnations Boy Direct from the Grower ■■" : -'- ■ ■ ■' ■. ■ ■ "■ ' Ml! ■ Are in Heavier Supply With Us. Order Here. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice Per 100 $30.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials Fancy Select $1S.OO to Medium 12.00 to Short S.00 to COLUMBIA Specials Fancy Select $18.00 to Medium 12.00 to Short 8.00 to SUNBURST, OPHELIA Special . ^ Select $18.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 K.ll-irnp-v Brilliant 1 Specials $20.00 jvuiarney Bniiianx. . I gelect $12.00 to 15.00 KUlarney f Medium 10.00 White KUlarney J Short 8.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 $30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 $25.00 PREMIER Per 10 Specials '■ Fancy Select $1S.00 to Medium 12.00 to Short 8.00 to ROSES, OUR SELECTION Carnations $ 4.00 to Sweet Peas 1.50 to Violets 75 to Jonquils 5.00 to Tulips 5.00 to Adlantum Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000. 2.00 Ferns, per 1,000 $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays Smilax, per dozen strings 4.00 BILLED ACCORDINGLY 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 1.50 6.00 8.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO frfrfr*********.*************** ***** '*****^ 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Cut Flowers Are in Enormous Supply with Us Now is the time to conduct special sales, for prices are reasonable and the opportunity is ripe for quick turnovers at good profits and at prices satisfactory to the buyers. GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY. DO IT NOW the association's best wishes for a speedy recovery, and a part of the ex- hibits to cheer up the sick room. Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind., spoke on general business conditions, pertaining to the trade, and told why Red Columbia is a good commercial rose. Fred H. Lemon of the same city also addressed the meeting, and Au- gust Poehlmann spoke of the good work done by the Allied Florists' Asso- ciation and stated that much of the business the trade has enjoyed was due to the fact that the local publicity campaign was launched at just the right time. Andrew Benson, of the Premier Rose Gardens, read a very in- teresting paper on "Roses of the Past and Future." There will be an exhibit of miscel- laneous cut flowers and potted plants at the March meeting. The folowing had exhibits at the last meeting : Joseph Kohout, Libertyville. — Vase of splendidly grown Columbia and Pre- mier roses. Fred H. Lemon Co., Richmond, Ind. — Vase of Amelia Gude, which scored S5 points, and a vase of Angelus which scored 90 points. Both were recom- mended for a certificate of merit. Wehrmann & Wehrmann, Bowman- ville. — Well-grown vase of Sunburst. Dramm Greenhouses, Maywood. — Vase of Golden Rule which scored 8S points. R. J. Windier, Rogers Park. — Vase of well-grown Mrs. Charles Russell and an exhibit of blue daisies. Wendland & Keimel, Elmhurst. — Vase of well-grown Crusader. Fred C. Meyer Co., Addison. — Vase 294 The American Florist. Feb. 26, EXTRA FANCY CUT FLOWERS ORDER HERE. Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Jonquils, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Stevia, Mignonette, Daisies, Pansies, Romans, and a complete line of Greens QMiMMm % r<> =^=*^im>*$iz * NOT INC. ^> ' Sr . Phones CENTRAL. 1077 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., itf-wiV" , Wabash Ave., and Lake St. (*>M8Sg3 rjaBlCT CHICAGO, ILL. tmnP Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WcilAND-RlSCtfl ROWER GROWER* ££T£l54 N.WABASH AVE. SI Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Co. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Colombia, Rnssell, Milady, White Killarney and Kll- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch » tl.li 14-inch «3.00 12-inch 285 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Onr Sheet Moss is the best value for the money in the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264 D ^ 6 oXTc p H h . st Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe Rover Markets CURRENT PRICE LIST. Doz Rose .00® 40.00 .00® 35.00 .00® 35.00 1.00® 35.00 1.00® 40.00 .00® 35.00 i.OO® 25.00 i.00@ 25.00 1.00® 25.00 1.00® 30.00 .00® 20.00 i.00@ 20.00 1.00® 20.00 .00® 25.00 4.00 auty 3.00® 8.0 Per 100 " Mrs. Chas. Russell.. Butterfly Columbia '* Dunlop Premier Hoosier Beauty . . . " Killarney Brilliant.. " White Killarney.... Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. Milady '• Mrs. Aaron Ward . . Sunburst Ophelia Dble. W. Killarney. " Cecile Brunner " Our Selection 8.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Freesia 3.00 to 6.00 Jonquils 4.00 to 8.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Violets 75® 1.50 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.50 to 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 15.00 Cypripediums, per doz.... 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.50 to 5.00 Galax per 1.000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50e per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smilax, case 7.60 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago uiiuiiuiiiiminjiinnninimii (Raedleio Basket Co. I | 713 Milwaukee Avenue | CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS | | Write for Catalog and Prices. | ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiimimimmiiiiiiimiimiiiiimiimiriiiitimii." Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 298 The American Florist. Feb. 26, I IllllllllUllllllllllllltl'^ White Lilac | We make a specialty of | [ Lilac and we handle | 1 the entire output of the | | largest Lilac Grower in | | the East. I 1 That establishes us as | I the most reliable source j | of supply when you need | | Lilac. I It will stand shipping | | most any reasonable | | distance. | | $2.50 per bunch. | The Leo Niessen Co. I 1201 Race Street 1 PHILADELPHIA, - PA. I | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | ^tiiiMiiiiiiiitiiiiiiimmiiiimmiiiiniiiiiii imiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiimiiminiiiic Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. STOCK SELLING CHEAPLY. The past week has been one of ex- tremes, very little business one day and quite a spurt the next, at times various items of stock cleaned up at good figures and again touched bot- tom. Take it all and all it has been a buyer's market. Daffodils and free- sias were the quantity items, these being overstocked the entire week. Prices were as one wholesaler said, just what you could get. All kinds of stocks are getting more plentiful. Sweet peas are at about their height, some of the first cutting are excep- tionally fine; there are rather more than can be moved at what are con- sidered good returns for the growers. Snapdragon is now a factor, there being a large supply of from 18 to 24 inch stems. The quality is fine. Carna- tions have held their own and consid- ering conditions sold up fairly close. Roses are increasing and there ap- pears to be more short stemmed stock around. White Killarney of splendid quality is offered by several growers. The four leading varieties : Russell, Columbia, Premier and Pilgrim, are so large and fine that new sorts will have to have exceptional merit to get even a trial. Calendulas, daisies, pan- sies, mignonettes and other small items are increasing in the spring flower section. Easter lilies and callas are coming stronger every week, the high grades bring near top figures, but indifferent stock sells away down. Cattleyas are about equal to the de- mand and violets are a bit draggy. The green market has filled up again, some very good Florida asparagus being offered. BULBS OR NO BULBS. The Hollanders are around again smiling and energetic, but their glow- CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Tula 1* tbc exclusive ■hop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VltoMe Rower Markets Boston, Feb. 23. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty.. 8.00@100.00 Russell 10.00® 35.00 Dunlop 10.00® 26.00 Pilgrim 10.00® 30.00 Crusader 10.00® 35.00 White Killarney ... 8.00@ 20.00 Ward 8.00® 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 25.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Hadley 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch . . .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz... 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.60 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00@ 12.00 Lily of the Valley 16.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Pansies 3.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 4.00 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 4.00 Callas 3.00® 4.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies 1.00 Jonquils. Spur 5.00® 6.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Violets 1.00 @ 1.60 Cypripedlums "" 4.00 Stevia, per bch .76 Marguerites 3.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.60® 5.00 Heather, per bch 1.00® 6.00 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Buffalo, Feb. 23. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 6.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 12.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00® 15.00 Richmond 8.00® 15.00 Maryland 8.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Ward 6.00® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Ophelia 8.00® 25.00 Russell 8.00® 20.00 Premier 10.00® 25.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 15.00® 26.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Freestas 4.00 @ 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 4.00 O 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 6.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Solell D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 4.00 Violets 75® 1.00 White Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Yellow Tulips 4.00® 6.00 ing tales fall this year on ears that are not interested. Growers are won- dering how they are going to get back in returns enough to pay for the bulbs they bought last year. Paper White and Golden Spur narcissi have been exceptionally good the past winter. No better production could be asked, but it is conceded because of an overstocked market that no grower has been able to get enough for the flowers to pay the initial cost of the bulbs, while all the overhead charges of growing and selling will have to be taken out of the profits of other lines. Growers' associations should have compiled reliable data on the needs or extent of their market, and then agreed among themselves that only such an amount should have been grown. Otherwise as in the present instance none of their dreams will come true. Had the growers for this market known of the size of the Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Berger Bros. 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 Cincinnati Feb. 23. Per 10 Roses, Premier 6.00® 20.00 Russell , 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Butterfly 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Jvillarney 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Baby Doll 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies and Callas 16.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 3.60 Forget-Me-Not. bunch .... .25 Freesia 3.00® 4.00 Cfalax, per 1,000 1.60 Jonquils 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 16® .26 Snapdragons 10.00® 16.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Primulas, bunch .60 various stocks being brought in during January and February they might by a prepared schedule have avoided the overstocked market and arranged for a more or less continuous supply to cover the whole season. CLUB MEETING MARCH 1. The meeting of the Florists' Club on March 1 is to be the gala night of the season. There will be extensive ex- hibits of Easter plants and cut flowers. The W. Atlee Burpee Co. will stage a full line of their new seedling early flowering orchid sweet pea. A num- ber of these varieties have not as yet been introduced and will be seen here for the first time. All who are interested in this popular flower should not fail to see the coming favorites. There will also be exhibits of commer- cial sweet peas by the best growers for this market. New roses, carna- tions and other choice cut flowers are also promised. There is a full literary program, Senator Geo. W. Cartwright, California, a most talented speaker, will address the Club on a subject we all know. J. Otto Thilow will tell of his recent trip to Porto Rico, while Geo. W. Kerr, president of the Sweet 1921. The American Florist. 299 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens LLPOLLWORTH CO CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flower.. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA, Mention the American Florist when writing Pea Society, will talk on the newer sweet peas. There should be a ban- ner attendance. NOTES. The meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society was held Febru- ary 15. The features were a lecture by J. Otto Thilow on Hawaii and the South Sea Islands, and a collection of choice gut flowers and plants. "Very well flowered cattleya hybrids from the collection of Mrs. F. E. Dixon; cut flowers of choice cattleyas by Alphonse Pericat and Kurume azaleas from Henry A. Dreer were prominent fea- tures. S. S. Pennock is to spend the com- ing summer in Germany with head- quarters in Berlin. He goes in an official capacity, representing the Friend's Relief Association, whose succor to starving poor of that coun- try since the close of hostilities has been of incalculable benefit. Mr. Pen- nock leaves on his mission imme- diately after Easter and expects to be gone six months. The large St. Leonard greenhouse, boilers, sheds and farm of 75 acres, is to be sold peremptorily and awarded to the highest sealed bid received up to March 1. This operation cost the Lord and Burnham Co. something over $122,000 but it will be sold even if the best bid is not half this amount. Here is a great bargain for a man willing to take a chance. Over 100,000 two-inch pot sham- rocks for St. Patrick's day are com- ing along nicely with W. K. Harris. All" are practically sold as most of the stock is grown under contract. Pot coverings for Easter are a spe- cialty with H. Bayersdorfer & Co. Curled edge crepe paper and bamboo pot covers in all colors are leaders. Mrs. Chas. A. Russell roses, carna- tions, sweet peas and lily of the valley are specials with the Leo Niessen Co. Acacia pubescens is a novelty. Tulips in variety are leaders with Berger Bros. Easter lilies, callas and sweet peas are also quantity stocks. ..; ■ »;-! .,....: • ;.. . . i :. . „ , , GUST. RUSCH & CO. ( WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 508. Mil U/AlllfBB mm/Bft 444.446 Milwaukee Street. »▼■ ■ ■- W fV U IV 1 1 , WIS* I '"""" ' """"""" ''"""''"""'""""""""""" I "" 1 '"''"''"'" "'" '' ^ Vunniiliniraiiiiniuiuiuiuiiiiiirauiiiuniuuiiiiiuiiuium.iuiiiiiiiiriiiiiii.. [THEMcCALLUMCO. Manufacturers — Importer. | FLORISTS' SUPPLIES | Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. ^— --■"- " ■ M"ti iiim!iiiiiuniiiiiumniiiiiuiimiiniuiiumiuunimii]ii» VtoMe Rover M&rKets Philadelphia, Fee. 23. Per 10 Roses, Beauty, special 50.00® 75.00 fancy ....20.00® 35.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 15.00® 35.00 Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Hadley 15.00® 40.00 Sunburst 10.00® 20.00 Wards 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 10.00® 25.00 Premier 10.00® 25.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 75® 1.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 12.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 2.50 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Violets 75® 1.00 .15.00® 25.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Freesia 3.00® 5.00 Golden Spur Daffodils 3.00® 4.00 Pittsburgh, Feb. 2 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. Per 100 12.00 fey., per doz. ex., per doz. 7.60 " No. 1, per doz. 6.00 " Killarney 8.00® 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 20.00 Sunburst 8.00@ 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 15.00 Russell 16.00® 40.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00@ 26.00 " Hilda 8.00® 20.00 Premier 15.00® 40.00 Madam Butterfly ...12.00® 30.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas. each 1.50 Cypripedium, per doz 6.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4. 00 Galax, per 1,000 Plumosus. per bunch Sprengerl. per bunch Calendulas 3.00® Sweet Peas 2.00® Narcissus Paper White Yellow Violets 1.00 art Baby Primroses 76® Smilax. per doz. strings... Jonquils 6.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 10.00 1.50 1.00 4.00 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. l:..s.. St. Louis, Feb. 23. Colu Ophelia 6.00 30.00 B 20.00 B 15.00 i> 8.00 B 12.60 B 35.00 B 10.00 B 16.00 b 8.00 8 15.00 4.50 B 35.00 .26 8 6.00 B 6.00 B 10.00 1.60 i.eo s 4.00 ) 8.00 .50 9 1.00 > 6.00 S 20.00 ) 5.00 Per 100 ) 15.00 ) 12.00 1 30.00 1 20.00 1 30.00 I 25.00 3.00 I 8.00 1 8.00 ) 8.00 1 12.00 1 12.00 16.00 4.00 ' 3.00 8.00 Narcissus, Yellow 6.00 CI Rubrums lO.OOCi Freesias 4.00c! Tulips 6.00(i 300 The American Florist. Feb. 26, fiew York. SIOCK SIOVTXG SLOWLY. Although it did not appear that St. Valentine's day business averaged up to that of last year, there was con- siderable activity. .For the remainder of the week the ■wholesale districts were quiet with increasing supplies of stock that moved slowly at falling prices. The only exceptions were American Beauty roses and gardenias, which were scarce, Beauties whole- saling at $1S per dozen and gardenias at S12 per dozen. Tea roses are whole- saling at about half the figures they were commanding a month ago and there have been heavy cuts on prices of bulbous stock, carnations, sweet peas and practically all minor stocks. Both orchids and violets are plentiful and move slowly. Aside from their cut flowers, some of the wholesalers are carrying pans and pots of tulips and hyacinths and in practically all of the retail stores such stock is being featured and seems to move fairly well. In minor features in cut flowers, such as mignonette, marigolds, pansies and other varieties there is an increas- ing supply. February 21. — The snowstorm that raged all day Sunday passed off in the night, leaving slightly over one foot of snow. There is clear sunshine today and the city is busy digging itself out. Auto-truck service outside of the main north and south thorough- fares, is about paralyzed and no flowers have arrived this morning by that service. The Long Island steam and trolley lines have had much trouble, but steam lines through Xew Jersey and to up-state points seem to be fairly regular. In the city, the street depart- ment by making an early attack on the snow, did good work. The worst feature is the sidewalks, as the stores being closed, no one was on hand to shovel and the snow was tramped down. Little business is expected in the markets today. XOTES. A law suit has just been settled, at White Plains, that may be of interest to florists. Frederick W. Smythe of Wadley & Smythe of this city and Xewport, R. I., sued Samuel Unter- meyer. the noted lawyer, to recover a balance of S7.S00 in commission for laying out and planting the TJnter- meyer gardens on the estate known as "Greystone" at Tonkers. Hearings have been going on for some time before a referee. The case was settled for S5.000. Mr. Smythe' s total com- mission is said to have been §13S,000. He stated that in 1913, Mr. Unter- meyer told him that he wanted the finest floral gardens in America. Work was started in 1918 laying out Grecian gardens, planning temples and great floral displays. It was in evidence that about S1.000.CMX> was spent on the estate. The amount asked was on a basis of 10 per cent on the ma- terials and plants. Mr. Smythe said that he went to England and bought more than S20.000 worth of rhododen- drons. Mr. TJntermeyer set up a counter claim contending that Mr. Smythe had received a commission from the English florists and nursery? men. Testimony was taken in Eng- land as to the value of the rhododen- drons. Sympathy is extended to Alfred H. Langjahr, the well-known wholesaler, on account of the death of his wife. Mrs. Agnes M. Langjahr. the sad event occurring on February IS. The funeral was held at the family home. Corydon Road, Jamaica estates, February 20. Besides her husband, she is survived by several children. Costas Sakelos. formerly in business at Broadway and 181st street, as the Fort "Washington Florist, has sold his interest there to his former partner and has purchased a retail store lo- cated at Eighth avenue and 125th street. Xews has been received in this city of the recent death at Barrie, Ontaio. of Matthew Sampson, Sr., father of Matthew, Jr., William and Ernest Sampson, .all well known in the trade here. He was born in Scotland in 1S43. A snowstorm that would do credit to Duluth. Minn., or Medicine Hat, Canada, struck this city at an early hour on the morning of February 20. The present outlook at noon is for an almost complete tie-up of traffic. A. C. McCann and wife have taken the retail store at 5205 Fifth avenue, Brooklyn, long conducted by the late Henry Murphy and later by his widow. Mr. McCann had been 'with Joseph Trepel for seven years. Hugh Peake, a veteran of the war with previous experience in the whole- sale business, and Leon Devlin, also an experienced man, have formed a part- nership and taken space with Harry Charles. The Xippon Florist, who several months ago opened a retail store at 265 Columbus avenue, has recently made large additions to his stock of dwarf trees and other Japanese novel- ties. L. A. Hauser, the well known sales- man of the Cut Flower Exchange, has so far recovered from his recent at- tack of pneumonia as to pay the Ex- change a short visit. Peter F. McKenney, 42nd street near Fifth avenue, had an interesting and amusing window exhibit of St. Valen- tine's dolls, with appropriate floral decorations. Joseph Trepel, Brooklyn, has leased another store, at 95 Main street. Flushing, and will take possession as soon as extensive improvements are completed. At the store of "Wadley & Smythe, Fifth avenue and 42nd street, it was stated their business had been good on Lincoln's birthday. It is rumored that a new retail store will soon be opened on Thirty-fourth street, near Lexington avenue. The Chas. A. Dards store reported that their St. Valentine's day business was excellent. Visitors: President Thomas Roland of the Society of American Florists. Boston, Mass.; Wm. Swayne. Kennett Square, Pa. A. F. F. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The meeting of the Xassau County Horticultural Society was held at Glen Cove. X. T.. February 9. Arthur Her- rington, Madison. X. T.. gave a short talk on the spring show soon to take place in Xew York, and W. A. Sper- ling. Xew Tork. told of the Sweet Pea exhibition to be held there in June. Various prizes were awarded by the Society, one of the winners being Jack Everett, for a pot of Mrs. Charles Pike freesias. The committee on the tulip show reported that conditions looked favorable for a record exhibition. Ex- hibits for the March 9 meeting will consist of a pot of tulips, 12 antirrhi- nums, mixed, and three heads of cauliflower. Seven members were taken into the Soeietv. Minneapolis. Minn. — Members of the Minnesota Garden Flower Society recently held a meeting, at which sev- eral papers were presented. Seattle. "Wash.. — The Green Lake Floral Co.'s range was damaged to the extent of $15,000 February 1, the prin- cipal loss being to plants and stock destroyed by the wind. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Slarket 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Geo. J. Polykranas WHOLESALE FLORIST In "The World's Largest Flower Market" 43 West 18th St., New York Telephone: 2264 Watkins W. L,. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 940S 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK J. J. CO AN, lac. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 * 5891 Watkins 31 and 43 W 18th St., New York 1921. The American Florist. 301 PAUL MECON1 WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and 3 158 Watkins NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 112 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE* COMMISSION 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW TORE Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF COT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. the Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 6335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when ic,riting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th 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 carefnl attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses. Carnations. Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones i 167 1887. Watkins | 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing ¥6oMeHowerJteb Xevt Tore, Fee. 23. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 10.00@ 150.00 SIdm. Butterfly 6.00® 25.00 Pilgrim 5.00® 20.00 Hadley 8.00® 50.00 " Dunlop 6.00® 25.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00@ 25.00 Columbia 4.00® 20.00 "White Killarney 4.00® 15.00 Aaron "Ward 5.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 25.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell .8.00® 25.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Sunburst 4.00® 20.00 Adlantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.60® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bch 25® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 40® .50 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 3.00® 5.00 Cattleyas _ 25.00® 75. OS Gardenias, per doz 12.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 15.00 L. Rubrum 5.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 5.00 Lilac, per bch 1.50® 2.50 Acacias, cut, per bch..... 3.00® 4.00 Narcissus. Paper 'White, doz. .40® .50 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs, per doz 25® .50 Callas. per doz 1.50® 2.50 Smilax. doz. strings 2.00® 2.5.0 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Violets 25® .50 Daisies, yellow 1.50 @ 2.00 Tulips, per doz 25® .75 Tulips, Darwin, per doz... 1.50 Mignonette, per doz 75® 1.00 "Wallflowers, per doz 25® .35 Buddliea, per dozen 50® .75 Freesia. per doz 25® .35 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 430 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 All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when icriting O. J. Fappu. Pre*. United Gut Flower Go,, ^ WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE {|ff}j} WA.TKIHS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER "Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. Y. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. s. DOEVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Gnas uJ Fbrots' ;»iiiL 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES— Cnt Orchids, Asparagui Plumosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Mamaroneck. X. v. Mention the American Florist when writing 302 The American Florist. Feb. 26, DESIGNS OR COT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the fiims below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. mm i ii i iiiiiiiii mi' Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. f MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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. 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph 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 Newark, N. J 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVDE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member or f. t. di Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson lervice meant f resh, iturd y stock End prompt deliveries i a But f alO.LoCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York , Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Ma store- lewis Ave. Gor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long" Island. Members of florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Only the Best Mention the American Florist when writing ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL (Members F. T. D.) 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 tor shipping Mention the American 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 Washington, D. C Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3579. 3841, 3842 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 303 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 f rfi&£i. FLORIST. 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders We have the Best Facilities In the Clt> Established 1857 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago All orders carefully filled ,tajJS(£?^cmSt' under the supervision of - cH.cA£2^ 6E 0R6EASIIUS,Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Teleeraob Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTflEWSON'S, SSSSff- Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers DCliTCred AAV Wtltn. Phone. 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place. BROOKLYN. N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Kansas City, Mo. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street U'e Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Flowers In the City. We Please the People. Home Phone: Main 3652 BeU Phone: Main 1034 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 St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on • Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. February 28. FROM BOSTON, Ninian, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM BALTIMORE, East Indian. I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM BALTIMORE, Missouri. I. M. M. Lines (London). March 1. Rotterda dam). Leopoldi: Holland-Ame nch Line (Ha FROM BALTIMORE. Stadsdyk, Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). Manchuria. I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). March 5. FROM NEWPORT NEWS, Stadsdyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Zuiderdyk, Ham- burg-America Line (Rotterdam). FROM BOSTON, Massilia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Verbania, Cu- nard-Anchor Line (London). Verdic, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Bardic, I. M. M. Lines (London). Algeria, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). rp). aburg). Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 038 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City. Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 334© W. MADISON ST. CHICAGO Staten Island, N. Y. ' ' HLEX. S. GEORGE y N _ > v_ > v (Not Incorporated) JMxmJ FLORAL ARTIST Oflorian 423-425 Richmond Terrace V --— - ' (V. M. C.) 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. Oak Park, III. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. 304 The American florist. Feb. 26, 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 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. J&£#* ±loWers Members o% Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. u^ESS** 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 tor Designs and Cut Flowers In Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writing For St. Louis WIRES Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1814 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. 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 IEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florist* Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. T. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Fenn, 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 — C. Frauenfelder, W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exch. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange. 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., B'way. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso, Tex. — Potter Floral Co. . Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Greenville, S. C. — Rodgers Flower Shop. 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Eng. — Bee's, Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville. Ky. — August R. Ballmer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami. Fia. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's, Incorporated. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Bergerow's. 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 — Alexander, Florist. New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard, Madison Ave. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David. Clarke's Sons. New York — Evans. 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 — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — G E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. 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. 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 of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. ass 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. — 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. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, ' D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. Worcester. Mass. — Llttlefleld, Florist. " Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 305 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS BINYARD, NEW YORK, 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. 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plan! Specialists Phones: Rhinelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American-Florist when writing Ki . V™1- Telephone Audubon 6618 INeW I OrK Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS & CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Colnmbns. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Filth Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing 1 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear* of most exclubive residential Bection. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Ho,„ Vnrk Phone Whitehall 0331 New I UI a Trinity Court Buildinft 74 Trinity Place In the heart of the financial and business dis' trictand within 15 minutes of any steamship lines- Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade distcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century 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 our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Colnmbns 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx, Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 Sonth State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mail or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when writing 306 The American Florist. Feb. 26, 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 Florist JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - President Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. 'Perm, 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 Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIRJnc. 884 Fait on St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 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 Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,!". 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Co., * 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Memberi of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Flonst when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Out of Town and steamer Orders Promptly Filled of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Souses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK, N. Y. 644 Lexington Ave. near 55th St. E VAN S FLOW E R ■ S F. E. Evans, over 20 years retail florist business in N experience in the ew York City. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania, Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph order*. Mention the American Florist when writing 308 The American Florist. Feb. 26, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo.. June 32-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21. 1921. Brooklyn, N. Ys — The wife of Mar- tin Brunjes was critically ill last week. E. C. DUNGAN, of the Wm. Henry Maule Co., is confined to his home with illness. Minneapolis, Minn.— Northrup, King & Co. report their commission box business excellent to date. The nominal price of bags at Chi- cago, February 23, was $30 to $32 with a few brands holding out for $35. The big eastern snowfall of Febru- ary 20 has closed out the premature spring weather and slowed down the seed business. Hon. W. H. Woodruff, of F. H. Woodruff & Sons, Milford, Conn., is at Harvey, 111., in jumper and overalls cleaning onion sets. Mechanicsbtjrg, O. — The manager of the Wing Seed Co. is reported com- bining Florida interests, with new headquarters at Jacksonville. Chas. P. Gtjelf, of the Jerome A Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., who was detained a week in New York with influenza, is again on the trail. Doylestown, PA. — Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cam- bridge, N. Y., who has been seriously ill at his home here, is progressing lavorably. A co-operative plan for the selling of wheat has been adopted by the ex- ecutive board of the National Associa- tion of Wheat Growers, who claim the plan means the saving of approxi- mately 55 cents a bushel, through elimi- nation of the middlesman's profit. Cincinnati, O. — The Cincinnati Seed Co., has been incorporated with a capital of $50,000 to operate a seed business and conduct nurseries. The incorporators are Robert O. Strong, A. C. Creamer, D. R. Van Atta, Mil- bourne D. Moore and H. P. Henderson. —J. W. L. Visited Chicago: L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, Calif., returning from the east; C. C. Massie, of Northrup, King & Co., Min- neapolis, Minn., Ed Reynolds, of the Crabb, Reynolds, Taylor Co., Craw- fordsville, Ind., I». M. Kimberlin, of the Kimlberlin Seed Co., San Jose, Calif. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., says its mail trade is con- siderably ahead of a year ago. This is true of most of the eastern mail order houses catering to the small gar- den seed trade, but does not apply to the market garden and jobbing busi- ness. Market gardeners and seed dealers in the small towns are still withholding their orders. Evansville, Ind. — W. H. Small is now with the Milwaukee Seed Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. D. Peck is with S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. J. H. Warren, Jr., and Harry Rankin, for- merly with Small, are now with the Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago, and Paul Warren is with the Crabb, Rey- nolds, Taylor Co., Crawfordsville. — W. B. C. Field Seeds. There was but little activity in most seed markets during the week ending February 12 and further declines took place in prices of kinds of seed that have been tobogganing for several weeks. It is the opinion of many in the trade that country dealers will not buy in large quantities until prices be- come more stable. These dealers have done little or no speculative buying this year. Farmers are slow to buy and apparently are undecided as to what crops to plant in the face of de- clining values in practically all agri- cultural commodities. Clovers. — Approximately 320,000 pounds of red clover seed arrived at New York City from France. In sev- eral important markets declines of $1 to $2 per 100 pounds in red and alsike clover seed prices took place during the week. Sweet clover prices were a little lower in a few cities and growers were having much difficulty in obtain- ing bids from dealers even on the pres- ent low level of prices, which are about one-third of those prevailing last year on the same date. Grasses. — Timothy was quoted 25 cents per 100 lbs. lower in a number of markets. Approximately 195,000 pounds were exported during the week to Den- mark, Scotland, and Holland. The ex- port demand for meadow fescue has been fairly good, about 85,000 pounds going principally to Denmark and Eng- land during the week. Only minor changes occurred in the prices for other grass seeds. Seed Grains. — The demand for seed oats has been very good in many southern states and in a few, at least, of the eastern states. Stocks in most cases are ample to take care of the demand. Texas shippers have been selling Red Rust Proof oats at 55 to 60 cents per bushel, in carload lots. In Alabama and Mississippi the same va- riety is being sold at 70 cents to 85 cents per bushel wholesale, and Ten- nessee Burt Oats are being sold at about 10 cents per bushel over these prices. In the central northwest the demand for oats has been small and seedmen are not carrying large stocks. Minnesota and Dakota-grown oats are being wholesaled at 60 to 75 cents per bushel, depending upon variety and quality, and Canadian-grown at 80 to 90 cents. The stocks of all seed grains held by seedmen in the northwest, Retail Catalogue Prices of Vegetable Seeds. The retail catalogue prices given in the following table represent the average of prices quoted for standard varieties of vegetable seed by a number of repre- sentative mail-order dealers. 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per oz. lb. oz. lb. oz. lb. oz. lb. oz. lb. Beans, dwaf snap $0.39 $0.39 $0.41 $0.43 $0.32 Beans, garden pole 41 40 43 41 26 Beet, garden $0.14 1.15 $0.14 1.36 $0.18 1.75 $0.20 2.34 $0.13 1.32 Beet, mangel 12 .80 .11 . .89 .13 1.18 .13 1.32 .08 .67 Cabbage 37 3.90 .48 5.24 .91 11.12 .46 5.05 .26 2.98 Carrot 15 1.10 .14 1.28 .18 1.70 .22 2.23 .14 1.42 Celery, domestic 29 3.00 .32 3.19 .35 2.89 .29 2.84 .25 2.62 Celery, imported 85 9.85 .94 10.45 1.28 13.67 1.39 15.33 1.46 17.00 Cucumber 16 1.40 .14 1.30 .14 1.32 .14 1.77 .11 .93 Lettuce 19 1.60 .16 1.53 .17 1.49 .15 1.41 .14 1.34 Muskmelon 17 1.50 .16 1.48 .15 1.36 .14 1.30 .13 1.08 Watermelon 14 1.15 .13 1.10 .13 1.15 .12 .97 .11 .79 Onion seed 29 3.00 .30 3.14' .37 3.82 .55 6.16 .23 2.50 Parsley 14 1.10 .14 1.10 .15 1.25 .13 1.07 .11 .88 Parsnip 14 1.05 .14 1.24 .19 1.80 .18 1.76 .10 .68 Peas, garden 42 45 38 37 23 Radish 14 1.15 .14 1.28 .17 1.67 .17 1.67 .10 .67 Spinach 11 .70 .11 .81 .13 1.23 .19 2.12 .11 .89 Squash, summer 18 1.65 .17 1.64 .14 1.50 .14 1.38 .10 .94 Squash, winter 18 1.60 .18 1.68 .17 1.59 .15 1.48 .12 .96 Sweet corn 36 36 36 38 26 Tomato 40 4.25 .41 4.47 .38 4.02 .38 4.11 .29 2.97 Turnip. English 14 1.15 .15 1.42 .20 2.07 .18 1.96 .10 .69 Turnip, Swede 13 1.00 .14 1.36 .20 2.04 .22 2.35 .09 .66 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California The Best Color Chart' PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Growers for the Wholesale :e, Carrot, Parsnip, P Salsift and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan < Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IT1 P 8 fl V , IllC 1921. The American Florist. 309 Western Seed & Irrigation Go, WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, farapkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. ^Vrite for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, rSSMONT, NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FOItD, COLORADO Contract Gro^rsr* of Cucumbers, Canta- loupe. Wat2r7^;-r^ Squash and Pumpkin Beed: Sugar, riiai .jsd Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Floi-ist when writing with the possible exception of spring rye, are reported to be sufficient to meet their requirements, which in gen- eral are expected to be smaller than last year. Alabama and Mississippi were among the few states whose dealers indicated that there would, be a good demand for seed corn. Elsewhere dealers are of the opinion that, except in certain localities, plenty of seed corn of excellent quality will be avail- able close at hand. In the southern states native seed corn is being sold by dealers at $1.85 to $2 per bushel. In eastern states dent corn grown in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois is being wholesaled at $1.30 to $1.75 and flint corn grown in the east at $2.50 to $3.75, depending mostly upon variety. In the central northwest the northern- grown varieties in greatest demand are being sold at about $2.25. Catalogues Received. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, seeds, bulbs and plants; James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. T., wholesale, seeds, bulbs and plants; John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. T., seeds, bulbs and plants; I. "W. Scott Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., seeds and sup- plies; G. H. Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., seeds; W. C. Slate, South Boston, Va., seeds; J. S. Wilson Seed Co., New- ark, N. J., seeds; Schultz's 1 Seed Store, Washington, D. C, seeds; Harrison's Nurseries, Berlin, Md., nursery stock; Englewood Dahlia Garden, Denver, Colo., dahlias; Leslie E. Doolittle, Del Monte, Calif., dahlias; Fraser Nursery Co., Birmingham, Ala., nursery stock. R. A. "Von Der Schoot, Hillegom, Holland, Dutch bulbs. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover at principal points of distribution, February 12, 1921, as given by the Government Market Re- porter of February 19, 1921: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York ...|7.60 $26.00 $13.50 $18.60 Baltimore ... 7.15 26.00 13.50 19.50 Richmond 9.20 29.00 16.00 22.30 Buffalo 7.15 26.75 14.00 19.00 Toledo 6.55 27.50 15.00 17.86 Louisville ... 8.00 26.50 14.00 22.00 Chicago 6.60 26.00 12.00 17.75 Minneapolis ... 6.50 26.50 14.00 18.50 St. Louis 7.00 27.00 13.00 19.75 Kansas City.. 7.00 28.00 14.00 19.00 Denver 8.00 29.00 15.A0 21.50 Salt Lake City 6.50 29.00 15,00 17.00 Seattle 9.50 30.00 18.00 21.00 Average for the United States same date 1920 $14.90 $30.10 $21.10 $58.85 JEROME 6. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout " America, office: Cambridge, New York W HOLESALE SEED GROWERS ^- — SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO " BLE "?£2£2££ AMO ~ CALIFORNIA EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hlgh-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri flnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. mHIUIU.UUIMI Return Envelopes j Catalogue Envelopes J Seed Packets Brown Bag; Filling- Machine Co. 1 FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiHiiiis LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, X. J. Pepper, Egg- Plant, Tomato, Okra. As- paragus, Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet. Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweot Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Lily of the! Valley Pips] EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION | Size GERMAN "LUBECH" PIPS | Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. ( 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY | iiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiitiiimmniiniiniiiimiiimiiL^ GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed B.oonu.dale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century in producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fie SONS Orange, Conn., and New Tork City. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City 310 T J. T1JZ e American Florist. Feb. 26, Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAIi. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Missouri Field Seeds. The seed list issued last week by the Missouri Corn Growers' Association through its Secretary C. E. Carter, of the Missouri Agricultural Extension Service, includes nearly 10,000 bushels of tested and certified field seeds — a notable increase over former lists. The list offers 6,790 bushels of corn at prices averaging $4 a bushel, 2265 bushels of soybeans averaging $6 a bushel, 140 bushels of Red clover at $12 and 20 bushels of cowpeas at $5. Pumpkin Vision. "Who would expect to find the tem- per of a people in a pumpkin seed? Who would dare to characterize the American will to face the issues of the present day as the dried-up progeny of Nature? Do not consult the scientists, it will avail nothing. Instead, page that hon- orable body of men in Washington who are supposed to represent the people. The house of representatives got back to pre-war form by passing an appropriation of $365,000 to shower its constituents with free seeds during the year. Just why it should favor seeds, in discrimination against phonographs, hand painted china, kitchen cabinets, and a wealth of other material that the average American household can use, is not known. But the river and harbor bill bringing ocean transporta- tion up Peshuty creek, Tennessee, is still in abeyance! In any case the free seeds bill passed with little objec- tion. There should be no need of making light of the problems that face our government. We are confronted with issues that not alone touch the very welfare of all citizens today, but which reach down into the coming genera- tions to exact their toll. It is well therefore that we consider what this free seed bill signifies, in relation to the people and our present status. The American people have signified through the house of representatives that they are not awake to facts. They have intimated that the biggest lesson of the war, a lesson on waste, has not struck home. It marks a lack of re- alization that the government is in debt to the extent of some twenty-five billions of dollars, which means that the American people — you, me, your neighbor and every single one of us, man, woman or child — must dig down into our pocketbooks every year and keep on digging down until we, the people, have given our government twenty-five billion dollars. With these facts before us consider the nerve of congressmen who saddle you with an additional debt for seeds, they call "free," but for which every citizen will contribute payment. The truth of the matter is the times and conditions in this country seem to af- fect the people, but do not affect the representatives of the people. There is yet no sign in congress of a complete paring down of appropriations such as is warranted by the nation's debts. The fault is with the people. The tempest of their wrath has been recently expended in getting rid of an administration where inefficiency and waste ruled. The people having made a good job of it now return to the Michsll's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSTTS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $4.00 I 10,000 seeds $36.00 6000 seeds 19.00 I 26,000 seeds 86.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED .$1.60 I 110,000 seeds $12.60 126,000 seeds 28.76 6.76 ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. Oz. Tr. pkt. Oz. Blush Pink.... $0.26 $1.00 h^ Pink ....$0.25 $1.00 CriniNon 25 1.00 I __,... oe , nn Dark Blue 26 1.00 White 26 10 ° tight Blue ... .26 1.00 I Mixed 20 .76 Lavender $0.40 $2.26 Purple 40 2.26 Rose Pink 40 2.26 Shell Pink 40 2.26 White 40 2.25 Mixed 40 2.00 ASTER. CREGO White $0.40 $2.00 Shell Pink 40 2.00 Rose Pink 40 2.00 Purple 40 2.00 Lavender .40 2.00 Mixed 30 1.50 ASTER, MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCING White $0.30 $1.50 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 1.50 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.50 Mixed 30 1.25 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List — It's Free, HENRY F. MICHELL CO., .ESSft. Philadelphia, Pa. KELWAY'S SEED CATALOGUE FOR 1921 has been posted. Get your copy and keep it for reference. All inquiries will receive prompt attention. KELWAY & SpNiJEAi Langport, England R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHM RODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago slumber that permitted the inefficiency in the first place. The result is about as could be expected. Certain politicians have gauged the people's temper to a pumpkin seed Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Ruilding NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. with the result — there is another raid on the American treasury. Such prac- tices will stop when the people sin- cerely show that they want them to stop. — Minneapolis Journal. 1921. The American Florist. 311 T'M'WTtTTW'H'tWtTTWTTTttTtti * Lily of the Valley For Easter NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand t $36.00 per 1000 * 20.00 per 600 $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 500 * * * * $8.00 per 250 £ 4.00 per 100 X I carry over 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. I H. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. § Lilylulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicago. Denver. To- ronto and New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T.R. BEGONIA Bulbs; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAFFIA, natural and colored; VALLEY PIPS, Duich and German type: Rosa Mulliflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 1921. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VAUJSY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown fcr the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing ROCTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Canary Seed==="Mel=0=Dee" Brand Composed of proper proportions of Canary, Millet, Sweet Rape and Poppy Seed. Price: 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. Wholesalers Get 25% Off These Prices. Put It In your store and watch ihe sales. SampUs sent on request. NEW YORK BIRD FOOD CO., 150 Nassau St., NEW YORK CITY Hogewoning & Sons, Inc, Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers. 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Speclaltiy. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs CJ.Speelman&Sons | 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. New Colors in Gladiolus Are you acquainted with my Gladi- olus Primulinus varieties? Nothing is more elegant and beautiful than my Gladiolus Primulinus, with their ar- tistically arranged flowers and their oriental colors. And nothing is more bright and brilliant than my Gladi- olus Chautauqua Red. Catalogue, including Iris and Peonies, free on request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields C. Zeestraten, Prop. BEMUS POINT, NEW YORK For an extra fine stock of Lilies, Hydrangeas, Roses, Genistas and other plants for Easter, See WM. K. HARRIS 55th and Springfield Av e. .W. Philadelphia, Pa, I DUTCH BULBS | [Standard Bulb Company | 1 BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. | auminmuiriiininiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiumiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiS 312 The American Florist. Feb. 26, American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, Owatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill. Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. The Springdale Floral Co. is arrang- ing to l-eopen its nurseries, near Lin- coln, Va. The American Forestry Association estimates 30,000,000 feet of lumber were used this year for toy-making. Jesse M. Lewis, at one time a prominent nurseryman of Toledo, O., died recently at his home, Ontario,' Calif. A New botanical garden is to be established at Versailles, France, as an adjunct to the famous Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Fruit growers held a meeting re- cently at Fennville, Mich, for the pur- pose of reorganizing the Saugatuck and Ganges Pomological Society. Theodore Wirth. superintedent of Minneapolis parks, delivered addresses with stereopticon views before the park commissioners of Council Bluffs, la., February 21, Omaha, Neb., Febru- ary 22, and the Mountain Club of Colorado at Denver. February 24. Mrs. Wirth accompanied him. New York State Nurserymen's Association The annual meeting of the New York State Nnurserymen's Association was held at the Powers Hotel, Roches- ter, February 17, with an attendance of 75. C. R. Burr, Manchester, Conn., read a paper entitled, "How Should Nurserymen Regulate Their Plant- ings?" and John H. Dayton, Paines- ville, O., discussed the "Necessity for Maintaining Present Prices." Officers elected for the ensuing year were : C. H. Perkins, Newark, president: C. J. Maloy, 209 Linden street, Rochester, secretary-treasurer; C. H. Perkins, Newark, Horace Hooker, Rochester, J. P. Rice, Geneva, and W. J. Maloney, Dansville, executive committee. The pleasant and profitable meeting closed with a banquet at the hotel in the evening. The next summer meeting will be held the first week in September and the annual meeting the first week in February. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. The fourteenth annual meeting of the Connecticut Nurserymen's Associa- tion was held in Hartford, February 10, President Chester F. Brainard, presiding. The advent of the apple thorn skeletonizer and the European mite are new pests added to the trials of the nursery business, said Dr. Wil- liam E. Britton, state entomologist. Other papers that were presented were : "Native Plants and Their Uses," by Kenneth Gillett, Southwick, Mass.; "Duty of the Nurseryman to His Customers," by John Barnes, Yalesville; "Thoughts of Interest to Nurserymen," by State Forester Wal- ter O. Filley, New Haven; and "Fun- gei," by Dr. G. B. Clinton, New Haven. This was the first time that ladies had been invited to a meeting of the Association. The following officers were elected to serve during the en- suing year : Henry W. Gottschalk, president; William W. McCartney, New Haven, vice-president; Frank J. Rippin, Manchester, secretary, and William W. Hunt, Hartford, treasurer. Executive committee : C. R. Burr, Manchester; F. S. Baker, Cheshire, and W. E. Campbell, New Haven. Fruit Stocks and Brown Tail Moth. The following telegram has been forwarded to state officials, by the Federal Horticultural board : "French fruit seedlings arriving heavily in- fested brown-tail moth nests. Urge thorough inspection all shipments your state." The board has just been advised that since January 1. 1921, 12 ship- ments of French fruit seedlings have been found to contain nests of the Brown-Tail moth. These interceptions were made, with the exception of two, by federal inspectors in New York, by officials of the following states : New York, Indiana, and North Carolina. The finding of so many shipments in such a brief period harboring nests of the Brown-Tail moth, would indicate a decided laxity on the part of the French inspectors, and should empha- size the urgent need of careful and consistent examination of all ship- ments from France coming under your jurisdiction. Owing to lack of facilities and in- spectors at the port of first arrival, it is possible to make only a superficial examination of a limited number of cases in each shipment. State officials should therefore make careful inspec- tion of all foreign nursery stock, es- pecially of French origin, and the board heartily recommends the burn- ing of all packing material. Experiments are under way in Bos- ton, Mass., to determine the possi- bility of killing hibernating Brown- Tail larvae by vacuum fumigation. In the meantime, steps have been taken to have all French shipments given such fumigation as is now required for cotton. If vacuum fumigation will not kill all larvae contained in nests, it may be necessary to cancel all ex- isting permits for French stock. Attention is also called to the re- peated finding of nests of the White Tree pierid on French suit seedlings. The larva of this insect is a general feeder and is recorded as injuring the foliage of fruit and wild rosaceous plants and oak trees in Europe. Nests of the White Tree pierid are usually smaller than those of the Brown-Tail moth, and sometimes do not contain living larvae. If there is any doubt in your mind as to the insect collected, it should be forwarded to the Horti- cultural board for determination by specialists, after steps have been taken to kill any larvae which may be contained in the nests. — Chairman Federal Hort. Board. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Tk . pONARD & |__ I WEST GROVE Tne U.IONES CO l»l " PENN'A. 'JONES CO Robert Pyle, Pres. Anl.Wintztr,Vict-Pr«. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and or- ders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HUKRELIi, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing .'timiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiniiiii iimiiiniiiii iiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuig I Peach Trees | I Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | I 50,000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted | ! W.T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio | Mention the American Florist when writing Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 100 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid (or 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings (or Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per lOOO. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Buy Box-Barberry and Ibolium Privet of the Introducers. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill'as Clioice 8tock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings. Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., fSl Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA 1921. The American Florist 313 CALAPIUMS The kind with real sound center shoots. 100 1000 5- 7 inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 inch 14.00 125.00 G LADIOLUS Grown on our own farms from our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded; True to Name. GLADIOLUS (Continued) 1000 Mad. Monneret, First $30.00 Mad. Monneret, Medium 25.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Peace, First 45.00 Florist Mixed. First 25.00 • Rainbow Mixed, First 40.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Write for special prices en PLANTING STOCK in Black Bulblets and first two sizes of White Bulblets. TUBEROSES America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Chicago White, First 35.00 Chicago White, Medium 30.00 Halley, First 40.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, First 50.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, Medium. 45.00 Niagara, First 45.00 Niagara, Medium 40.00 Well Cured; Tree From Rot. 100 1000 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 in $2.75 $25.00 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 1st size, 4-6 in 4.00 35.00 Variegated Leaved.single 3.75 32.50 Albino.early single white 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE. Panna Kln ^ Humbert P er 100 > $ 5 - 00; P er 100 °, $45.oo VsUllllCl Yellow Humbert per 100, 5.50; per 1000, 50.00 Roots President per 100, 15.00 And a Full Line of Standard Kinds. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york £iifiiiiniiniHiiiiiiiimiiiiiimimiiinmirmiiiiimii (STREET TREES | I ORIENTAL PLANE, NORWAY MAPLE, | = 1 to 5 in. oal., at 75c. per in. ; in lots of = 5 100 or more. i | SUGAR MAPLE, at $1.00 per in. I NORWAY SPRUCE, 4-6 ft., B. B., at 50o. | per ft. I HEMLOCK, 4-6 ft., B. B. at $1.00 per ft. I I 3000, 4-yr. out back CALIFORNIA 1 I PRIVET, 3-3%-ft„ at $75.00 per lutiO. | 1 AMERICAN HOLLY, 3-6 ft., B. B. $1.00 I i per ft. | Packing at cost. | Woodlane Nurseries | MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY | ^mnraiininiminiiiiiiiiminiimnTmniiniiiiiiimmiiimmiiiiiiimiminmmi,^ Alonzo J.Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Grower of GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPES, CANNAS and all kinds of Bedding Plants by the hundreds of thousands. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains, 342 pages. Illustrated. Price, $2.25. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ijiini iiiililllllllimiii mi i ill ii i mult (Robert Craig Co.I 1 HIGH CLASS PALMS | | and Novelties in Decorative Plants | | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. | aimimiiRiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiimimimiiiiiiiiiimiiiimimiiiimiimimiiiimiiiiimiiiirfS Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CANVAS Good strong plump roots, 5} to 3 eves, Souv. de Ant. Crozy, Indiana, 3c; Yel- low King Humbert, Wintzer's Colossal, 4c. Will exchange for Geraniums or R, Carnations. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevlne, Viaud. Good short jointed plants from 2 inch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, alTB&VyTK: Y. Ageratum Fraserii We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraserii" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blue, a decided blue, that will be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraserii" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire summer with what can easily be classed as immense truss of flowers, as many of them were over 2% inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an iii'-h in diameter. The plant spread about 12 to 15 inches across.. It can very easily be used with atternantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, $1.00 per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz. ; 10 00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. CYCIyAMEN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2H in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in. Cyclamen, at *40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. 314 The American Florist. Feb. 26, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook Comity, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville. Ivy., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. =J Potato acreage in Ohio has de- creased to the extent of 88,000 acres in the past ten years. An important factor in the lessened production is said to be diseased seed. Prices of Indoor Fruits ana Vegetables. Chicago, February 22. — Cucumbers, 2-dozen box, $6.50 to $7.50; leaf lettuce, per box, 22% to 25 cents. New York, February IS. — Cucum- bers, per dozen, 75 cents to $4.00; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.00 per three- pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 50 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches $3.00 to $4.00. Soil Warmers. Tile drainar— i<= an important means of warming- the soil in the spring and thus making it fit for use, say experi- enced farmers. F. L. Allen of Trum- bull county, Mo., reports having taken the temperature of rain water many times as it fell and then again as it emerged from the drain tile. The drainage water was 20 degrees Fahren- heit colder than the original rain water. At this rate, specialists say that each inch of rainfall in the spring might be expected to raise the average temperature of the top 30 inches of son Z.X degrees Fahrenheit The greater part of this heat would be left in the upper areas of the soil, thus raising its temperature considerably more than the average of 2.8 degrees. Mr Allen also points out that snow in the spring melts more rapidly on drained than undrained land. This he believes, is due to the warmer tem- perature of the tiled soil Greenhouse Tomatoes. One of the perplexing problems on many a greenhouse place where lettuce is grown exclusively is how to find a warm spot to produce the young tomato plants for inside planting, home growers accomplish their pur- pose by starting their plants very early —as early as December. It takes a long time to_jrrow a good plant in such a low temperature as is prevalent in lettuce houses. Recently we saw an equipment where a grower arranged a special heater provided with hot water pipes for bottom heat, to produce his tomato plants. He used gas, but we suppose in the absence of gas, either coal oil or gasoline could be used. This man equipped a sufficient length of bench in one of his plant houses to hold his tomatoes and he is pleased with the results. We believe in the long run, plants started later, and given a brisk heat, are superior to those which have been under way for a long time in cold, dark weather. Also there is a strong belief among many growers that the less transplant- ing one is compelled to do, the better the final crop will be. In other words, these men want to produce a strong, healthy seedling plant and shift direct- ly from the seed bed to permanent location, without the use of any flats, pots, or dirt bands. This practice may seem doubtful, but those who have tried it, are much in favor of it. Of all the plans that we have seen to produce tomato plants quickly and cheaply, none beats the hot-bed right inside of a greenhouse. Simply build a frame on the ground, of ample size to hold your plants and fill with hot horse manure about 12 inches deep. Compact thoroughly and use three inches of soil on it. Be sure and have the material full to the top, so as not to confine the plants too much. Sow the seed into this bed, and be sure to sow thinly, as an over abundance of plants means a bad beginning. "We have seen plants make more headway in such a place in six weeks than in three months by the cold process. This indoor hot-bed needs no attention what- soever, which is a big factor in its favor. Makketman. Farm Census of United States. The director of the fourteenth cen- sus of agriculture for the United States, 1920, announces, subject to cor- rection, that the total number of farms in the United States is 6,459,998. com- pared with 6,361.502 in 1910. and 5,737,- 372 in 1900. The average increase in the 1910-1920 period was one and one- half per cent, the states showing the greatest gain being California with 29,- 493 additional farms, Montana, 31,227, Minnesota, 22,451. Texas. 17,S96 and North Carolina, 16,015. The greatest decreases showed in New York, 22,537, Pennsylvania. 17,039. Ohio. 15.346 and Illinois, 14,719. The increase in num- ber of farms during the 1900-1910 period was 10.9 per cent. Columbus, 0. TRADE STEADY THOUGH QUIET. The past week has been rather dull, following the activity incidental to St. Valentine's day. .All of the florists report a quiet week, but with a gen- erally steady trade. This is usually the condition following February 14 and was not unexpected. Funeral work has not been very brisk and the same is true of party work. In fact parties have not been as good as usual and with the coming of Lent they are still further reduced. A fair demand for corsages and loose flowers as well as pot plants is seen. Orders are rather numerous, but they are generally small and that reduces the volume somewhat. Florists anticipate a steady trade from this time on with nothing to break the monotony until Easter. Prepara- tions are being made for an extra heavy demand around Easter. Roses, sweet peas, carnations, violets, nar- cissi, tulips and jonquils are the leaiF- ing flowers at this time. Sweet peas are probably in the best demand, fol- lowed by violets, roses and carnations. Prices are fairly steady at the levels which have prevailed for some time. The supply of all flowers is generally good and the quality is excellent. Sun- shine recently has had the effect of ripening flowers. In pot plants there is a fair demand for primroses, hya- cinths and jonquils. NOTES. The Rolf Zetlitz Co., Lima, has been incorporated with a capital of $350,000 to operate greenhouses, retail and wholesale floral concerns and to do all necessary work to carry on such business. Tlie incorporators are Rolf Zetlitz, J. C. Fletcher, H. O. Bentley, E. N. Zetlitz and Berg. Fletcher. The J. N. Spanoble & Sons Co., Col- umbiana, has been chartered with a capital of $5,000 to deal in both whole- sale and retail flowers and to operate a nursery and greenhouse. The in- corporators are J. N. Spanoble, E. E. Spanoble, R. R. Spanoble, H. L. Darner and B. H. Vaughan. James McKellan had attractive win- dow displays over the Valentine period. J. W. L. SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery " * Per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2% -in $ 5.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker, Pride of New Castle 10.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5 -in., $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 2 % -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2 V& -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides. Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni S.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 8-in., heavy, $1.50 each; 10-in. specimens, $3.50 each. Genistas, a grand block of 5 -in. pot stock , 40.00 Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3 -in. pots 20.00 Roses, special grade for pots, long tops, well ripened, 2-yr. field grown. Excelsa and White Dorothy 35.00 Tausendschon 45.00 Baby Rambler, 2-yr. field grown, No. 1 grade, lighter than our XX grade, but good for 5-in. pots 40.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 315 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LINE AGERATUMS. Ageratum Fraserii. An early bloomer and dwarf compact grower, 2-ln., $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100; 3-in., $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr. & Son's Co.. White Marsh, Md. AMPEIjOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchil. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year, with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer cut- tings $26.00 per 1.000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS. In Bud and Bloom. Patten (New Dark Pink Chatelaine) 2Vi- lnch pots. $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1.000. 3-inch $16.00 per 100. Strong 4-Inch pots. $25.00 per 100. Chatelaine, 2 "4 -Inch. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000; 3-inch pots. $12.00 per 100; 3% -inch pots, $20.00 per 100. New Pride of Newcastle. Dark Red. Luminosa color, 2U-inch $14.00 per 100; $130.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York BEGONIA CHATELAINE Well-Rooted Cuttings. $20.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. Begonias. Metallica, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. BOXWOOD. 300,000 Boxwood edging. Suffruticosa, 6 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty: moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Fa. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own cultures of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. CALCEOIiARIA. Calceolaria Hybrids, 2% -in., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. See Primulas. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York. CANNAS. Cannas. Good strong, plump roots. 2 to 3 eyes. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. W Coles, Kokomo. Ind. CARNATIONS. Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester, splendid white and a free bloomer 15.00 120.00, Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 16.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 5.00 46.00 Morning Glow 7.00 66.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 5.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 35J10 Pink Enchantress 6.00 35.00 Rose-pink Enchantress . . . 4.00 36.00 Miss Theo 6.00 45.00 Rosalia 6.00 60.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 46.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 5.00 46.00 Belle Washburn 6.00 46.110 Aviator 6.00 36.Q0 Herald 6.00 40.00 Beacon 6.00 4Q.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 65.00 Crystal White 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 6.00 45.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1,000 Aviator $4.00 $36.00 Enchantress 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 35.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 "White Enchantress... 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CARNATIONS. __^ CARNATIONS, STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $46.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $5.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme ... 6.00 46.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 J. A. BUDLONO CO. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $6.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1,000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Now Ready 100 1000 White Chadwick $5.00 Golden Chadwick 6.00 Seidewitz 3.00 $25.00 Nagoya 3.00 26.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 25.00 White and Yellow Razer 3.00 25.00 Buckbee 3.00 25.00 Ready March 1 Golden Glow 3.00 25.00 Golden Queen 3.00 25.00 Early Rose 3.00 25.00 Oconto 3.00 25.00 Chieftain 3.00 25.00 Pompons Buckingham 20.00 Golden Wedding 20.00 Godfrey 20.00 Yellow Baby 20.00 Golden Climax 20.00 Lillian Dotty 20.00 Ready March 1 Elegant new Pompon, Hamilton Lewis. $5.00 per 100. Recognized as one of the best in Chicago wholesale cut flower market. PETER REINBERG, Wholesale Florist, 30 East Randolph SU Ch icago, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow, Early Frost, Charles Razer, Seidewitz and all other standard varieties, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering, Single varieties. Anemones. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. . , „ ... Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick 'White Turner Pink Chadwick Yellow Turner Yellow Chadwick White Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Late Pink C. H. Totty Price on all above, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 P6 Wh'ite Seidewitz, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per Hamburg Late White, $5.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Pink Turner, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 316 The American Florist. Feb. 26, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons will be ready to ship February 15. This *vari- ety commences to bloom October 1, and will continue three months producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N.Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. 2-in. stock, $9.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Columbian mixture. Strong, well-grown plants, 3-in., $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. She- boygan, Wisconsin. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000, by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customer's risk, add 15c per 100; 75c per 1,000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria, Firebrand, Beckwith Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy, $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York Coleus. Best bedding kinds, 2-inch pots, $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS, Cedar Falls, Iowa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties In separate colors in the following; Per 100 From 2%-ln. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots.... 40.00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen. Extra heavy plants, well In bloom. 5% off for cash with order. 6-inch 75 each Packing charges included. DAVIS FLORAL COMPANY Davenport, Iowa Cyclamen, assorted. All leading varie- ties. German strain. 2-in., $8.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1,000. Ready for delivery about March 1. Cash with order. MATTHEW- SON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. 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 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties; get our list before placing your order. LTND- HURST FARM, INC., R. F. D. No. 2. Ham- monton, N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Mrs. Sanders and Single White, 2 VI -inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000. Boston Yellow. 2Vi-inch, $8.00 per 100; Blue, 2-inch, $G.OO per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Ask for Price List on Ferns, Cyclamen Seedlings, Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 2-in., ready for 3 o 4-in., $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle gany, N. Y. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS, READY MARCH FIRST AT $15.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Boston. Roosevelt, Teddy Jr., Whitmanii, Whitmanii Comp. and Verona. 2% -inch of above, also Scottii, $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. New Macawii, 2%- inch, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. Larger sizes ask for prices. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St., New York. Ferns. Boston, Roosevelt and Harrisii, 2%-in., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000. Macawii. 2Vi-In., $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-570 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. 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. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Palnesville, O. Ferns. 6-In., $1.00; 8-in., $1.60 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest, 6-in„ $1.60; 6-in., $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris, 65th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Ferns, Verona. Elegant plants, 4-inch. 25c each; 5-inch, 50c each; extra strong, 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan. Wisconsin. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Boston Ferns, good strong, bushy stock, 5-in.. at 60c. Add 6 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport. Io. Ferns, Smithii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 6-Inch, 75c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan. Wis. Table ferns, standard varieties. 2V4-In., 6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner. RIcard, Polte- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed 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. GLADIOLI. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent. Mrs. H. E. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli In existence They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalogue showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations Is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfleld. California. First size bulbs, iy»-in. America, $25.00 per 1000; Augusta. $35.00 per 1000; Hallev, $30.00 per 1000; Mrs. F. King, $27.00 per 1000; Schwakben, $50.00 per 1000; Primu- linus Hybrids, $25.00 per 1000. Ask for full list of all varieties. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York. Gladiolus Bulbs. Last call. Mixed lot. lV 2 -in. and up. 5000 lots for $65.00; 1000. $14.00. Nice, well matured bulbs. Only 15,000 on hand today. TAIT BROS. CO.. Bruns- wick, Ga. Gladiolus prirmilinus with artistically ar- ranged flowers and beautiful oriental col- ors. Catalogue free upon request. The- Chautauqua Flower Fields. Bemus Point. N. Y. LILY OP THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from cold storage. Brims' Celebrated Mar- ket Brand andi Florists' Money Maker Brand. For prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this Issue. H. N. Brims, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. LYCOPODIUM. Four-pound sample package of my high- grade dyed and prepared Lycopodium will be sent postpaid anywhere in the United States upon receipt of $1.00. JOHN PER- MAN. Catawba, Wis. NARCISSI, Cut Flowers. Narcissus : King Alfred, Sulphur Phoenix, Barri Conspicuus, Sir Watkins, Emperor, Empress and other- kinds. Write for prices. TAIT BR0S. CO., Brunswick, Ga. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and' raisers, Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laello-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, semi-established. Lager mit. N. J. PANSIES. Giant flowering and Giant Trimardeau- pansy seedlings. Superb selection of mixed colors and gigantic blossoms. $4.00 per 1000; $17.60 per 6000. prepaid. Price list on request. HILLCREST GARDENS. Albert Lea, Minn. Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimardeau mixed; large flowering and choice colors. Prepaid by mail, special delivery, $4.00 per 1,000; $17.00 per 5.000. F. DANLEY, Ma- comb, 111. PELARGONIUMS. Try our stock of big 2% -in. Easter Greet- ing Pelargoniums at $9.00 per 100. Pack- ing free. Fumigated with cyanide. C. Hi KETCHAM, South Haven, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If 1921. The American Florist. 317 PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dieners' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled Monster seed in separate colors, pink, red, varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh, pink frilled, (Pearl of Kentfleld). purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package, 50c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson, Smiths Falls, On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd, 1919, writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year." Mr. Rudolph Nagel. Lancaster, Pa., under date of Dec. 14th. 1919, writes us: "I had. last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO., INC., Kentfleld. California. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica. 2&-in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1,000; 4-in. at 26c; 6-in. at 50c; 6-in. at 76c: Mala- coides, 2»4-ln., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- anthus, strong divisions, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St., New Tork. PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid; cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years. 2-3 ft.. $2.60 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft, $L00 each; summer frame cuttings, 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co., Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven, Conn. 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 15.00 140.00 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. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randloph St. Chicago, 111. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1000 2000 White Killarney, 3-in..$10.00 $ 90.00 3600 Pink Killarney, 3-in... 9.00 80.00 11000 Ophelia, 3-in 9.00 80.00 7500 Columbia, 3-in 14.00 125.00 5000 Russell, 3-in 14.00 125.00 9000 Richmond, 2%-in 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. ROSES — OWN ROOT. Plants from 2% -inch Pots. All Best Varieties for Forcing and Bedding. Ready now or will reserve for later shipment. Write for general list and prices. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield, Ohio. 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. Roses. Dorothy Perkins and Excelaa, 2-year field-grown, extra long tops, staked and ripened, $36 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Roses. Pilgrim, Crusader and Mrs. John Cook. For further particulars write A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. SEEDS. THE DIENER TOMATO Increase your tomato yield one hundred per cent by raising the new DIENER TOMATO. 30-40 tons of ripe fruit to the acre. This tomato was raised last year all over the United States and Canada with the greatest satisfaction. As smooth as an apple and of a magnifi- cent dark red color. Single tomatoes weigh up to 3 lbs. each. The flesh is more solid than that of any other tomato. The fruit contains very little seed and is solidly filled out. This tomato ie free of the acid taste, and for dehydrating, catsup and canning is the best tomato in existence today. The DIENER TOMATO is blight-resist- ing as well as drought-resisting. It will not crack from the rain and will not rot while lying on the ground in wet weather. This tomato will grow in almost any kind of soil and it commences to ripen the first part of August. It is the greatest novelty in the tomato line, and it will soon crowd out the present varieties from the market by its far su- perior qualities. Price of the DIENER TOMATO SEED: Sample pkg., 25c; one-quarter of an acre pkg., 50c; one acre pkg., $1.50. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfleld Marin Co.. Calif. It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel. DAHLIA SEED. This seed is raised from the most up-to- date dahlias in existence. No place in the world have dahlias been brought up to such perfection as they have been around San Francisco. This mixture contains all colors and types of peony, cactus and decorative varieties. The seed we sent out in pre- vious years was highly praised by all who raised dahlias from it; but this seed is far superior to what we have sent out in pre- vious years. The seedlings will commence to flower two months after sowing and al- most a month earlier than plants raised from bulbs. Price, $0.60 per package. RICHARD DIENER CO., INC. Kentfleld Marin County, Calif. DRACAENA INDIVISA, the true Cordy- line Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 5,000 seeds, $1.00; pound. $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Asparagus plumosus. New crop. 1,000 seeds, $1.25; 6,000 seeds, $6.00; 10,000 seeds, $10.00. Asparagus Sprengeri, 1,000 seeds, $1.00; 5,000 seeds. $4.50: 10,000 seeds. $8.00. G. B. JOHNSON, 1609 Morton street, Alameda, Calif. SEEDS. 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. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport. Eng. Asparagus plumosus nanus, seeds. New crop; perfect germination, per 1000 seeds, $2.00 postpaid to the United States. J KAISER, Commerce St., Geneva, Switzer- land. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. 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., Mtlford. Conn. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. Januoiy or early February deh\ery, per 1,000, $4.00; later delivery cheaper. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cyclamen and Glganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 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. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds. Renowned specialties; remarkable novelties; postpaid catalogues. JH. PA- QUET, grower, Magnan, NICE, (France). Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grasa 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. if You Do Not Find What You Neeti in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it 318 The American Florist. Feb. 26, miiiiiiuiiimiii Sii mr.i !n,:Hi»!.!;ill!'|i,t!l'illn!inill!!lini!i!pin| ■ i. : . .■ ,i,. ..:..■: :|!l!."IMII'.'li! UMMHUIIMni:'. ■.. W KRdNrs^* BR/INb PuLVERiZEb Sheep- Pulverized Cattle Shrew* Eb Cattle MANURE Insist on WIZARD BRAND through your supply house or write us direct. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union s,ock Yards - 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. Chicago BiiiiiiiiHiiimmiiiii mi " hi tiiiiiiiiHiimiiiiiiii limmmi . mini mil :« mmi iimi nsijj inimi iii!ii:iinn;imiimHuiniminill H U!liiiiniini SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks. Ready now. 2-in. pots. $6.00 per 100; 2% -In. pots. $10.00 per 100. Little green pails with handle, $15.00 per 100. J. IRWIN 43 West 18 New York. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS. 2%-inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $65.00 Keystone 6.00 65.00 Silver Pink 6.00 66.00 Giant White 6.00 65.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 66.00 Ask for Prices of Roses, Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko, rooted cuttings, $16 per 100; $126 per 1000; 2%-ln., $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfleld, Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS — BEST QUALITY. 10-wire bales $7.00; 50 bales or more. 65c per bale. 10 burlap bales, $10.00; 60 bales or more 95c per bale. Standard size. Cash with or- der. Write for prices on car lots. Prompt STOCKS. STOCKS. Lenox. Lavender, white and pink. 2 >4 -inch pots, $10.00 per 100. Seedlings of Red, White, Pink, Purple and mixed. $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. Ask for Prices of Calendulas. Bouvardias, Ktc. ROMAS J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York VINCAS. VINCAS. Varieg. R. C, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 2^4-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet Hizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitch- burg. Mass. MISCELLANEOUS Canary Seed — "Mel-O-Dee" Brand. Com- posed of proper proportions of canary, millet, sweet rape and poppy seed. 13c per package; $4.68 per case of 36 packages. New York Bird Food Co.. 150 Nassau St.. New York. Meyers* Green Florists* Thread Is the best for all tlorlsts* purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass. Glass cloth. For hotbeds, cold frames, etc. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere 'in this issue*. Turner Bros* Bladen, Neb. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Prlntery, Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Kaedleln Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1,000, 90c. postpaid, Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florists* specialties and supplies of every description. Sellgman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight and well, rooted. W. T. Mitchell & Son, Beverly, O. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co-. Utica, N. Y. Baur Window Glass CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. CHARCOAL. Prepared Charcoal, $4.00 per 100 lbs., 15c for containers, prepaid. PETER PEARSON, 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co., Dept. K, 343 S. Dearborn St., 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. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S, 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, Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. 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 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. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo, INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.60 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt.; $3. 50. per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Madison. N. J. LABELS. LABELS, for nurserymen, and florists. Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H. If You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 319 KROESCHELL B=0=I=L=E=R=S the Key to Fuel Economy Hot Water or Steam Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO The Florists 9 Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, became both bevels ate on the same side* Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. tights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Noothers like A It. Order from your dealers ' or direct from as. 1000.90c. postpaid. | Samples free. BENBY A. DEEEB.I Til Cbestnnt BtrootX Philadelphia. Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots, Hang- ins Baskets, Laws Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZAIME POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc'* Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 200 Fifth Avenue New York When Ym Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There jord> fiurnhamjo SS| Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago JlSffl Boston Cleveland Toronto Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0. KELLER* SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for priosi 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when ivriting CAMDRIIDGK NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK Florists' Sufrpliets We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The recognized Standard Insecticide. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worl ing in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing AT.T, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage. $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A." LOWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND. 320 The American Florist. Feb. 26, Index to Advertisers. Alexander Florist. ..305 'Ulen J K 301 Alpha Floral Co 302 Americ'nBulb Co.... I American Seed & SeedtapeCo 285 AmlingEC Co 297 Anderson S A 302 Angermueller G H Co 291 Aphine Mfg Co 319 Apollo FlowerShop.303 Atlantic Grass Seed Co. .309 Baer Julius 307 Barnard W W Co. ..310 Barnes WJ 304 Bassett&Washburn 290 Battista Matthew A..3P6 Baumer Aug: 307 Baum's Home of Flowers 304 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.296 Bees Ltd 302 Begerow's 302 Berger Bros 298 BerningH G 298 Biester J E 286 Blackistone Inc 306 Bodger J SSons Co. 310 Bohannon Flo Co. ..302 Bramley& Son 302 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 308 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 306 BrennerEdward 301 Broadway Florist.. ..305 Brown A ] Seed Co.. 308 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 3C9 Bruns HN 311 Bryan Alonzo J 313 Budlong Co J A 291 Bunyard 305 Burpee WA Co 288 California Florists... 307 Callahan TJ & Co. ..Ill Central Floral Co 307 Charles Harry 300 Chautauqua Flower Fields. 311 Chicago Carton Co.. 289 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 293 Clark EB Seed Co.. 309 Clarke'sSons D 305 Clay&Son Ill Coan J J 300 ColesWW 313 Conard & Jones Co. .312 Congress Fl'w'rSho.303 Cooke Geo H 306 CoweeWJ 3^0 Coy H C Seed Co... 311 Craig Robt Co 313 Culp WH&Co 307 Danker Fred A 302 DardsChas 3(15 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloraVCo. .306 Dorner F& Sons Co .313 Doyle & Booth 300 DreerHA 319 320 Dunlop JohnH 302 Dwelle-Kaiser Co... Til Eble Charles 303 Edwards Fold'gBox. Ill Elm City Nurs Co. ..312 Erne & Co 296 Evans 307 Evans Floral Co... ..'305 Exotic Gardens 302 F.yres H G 302 Fallon Florist .'."307 Florists' Hail As8'n.319 Foerster Co Jos 292 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV Ford M C... 301 Ford William F..."3"t Fox's 304 Frauenfelder C 303 Frey & Frev 304 FromentHF 301 Gasser J M Co 302 George AlexS 3^3 Giblin &Co HI Gnatt Ove (> The... 294 Godineau R & M 310 Goldstein 1 301 GorhamPrinterylnc.III GrakelowChas H...307 Grand Rapids Floral Co 304 Grimm & Gorly 304 Grossberg-Tyler- Finnerman Co 297 GudeBros 3P7 Habermehl'sSonsJJ.S02 Hardesty & Co 306 Harris Wm K 311 HartGeoB 301 Hart Henry 305 Haven Seed Co 311 Hayes Irene 306 Heinl John G&Son. 306 HendersonA&Co..I 286 Henderson Lewis. . . .304 Hentz&Nash 300 Hess & Swoboda....304 .305 He Hews & Co A H, Hill D Nurs Co 312 Hogewoning& Sons. 311 Hollywood Gardns...304 Holm & Olson 304 Holton & HunkelCo.299 Hort Advertiser 319 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 302 Hurff Edgar F 309 Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV Idlewild Greenhs 307 Jahn Hugo 303 Johnson & Chronis..302 Jones WR& Co.. ..IV Joy Floral Co 306 Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPotfyCoGeo..319 Keller Sons J B 302 Kelway & Son 310 Kennicott Bros Co.. 292 KervanCoThe 301 Kessler Wm. 301 Kottmiller A 305 Kroeschell Bros Co. 319 Rruchten John 297 KuhlGeo A 313 Lagarde&Speelman 311 Lager &Hurrell.... 312 Landreth Seed Co.. .309 Lange A 303 Lang Floral & Nursery Co 304 Littlefield Florist. . . .3f>6 Lord &BurnhamCo .319 Louise FlowrShoP..302 McCallum Co 299 McGillRC&Co....309 McHutchison& Co. .311 Mackie William 301 Malandre Bros 305 Matthews Co WG ..306 Matthewson's 303 MeconiPaul 301 Memphis Floral Co.. 305 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 306 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 290 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 297 MichellHenryFCo..310 Millangjos A 300 Miller A L 311 Miller Floral Co. ...307 Mitchell& Son WT. 312 Moninger J C Co.... 320 MurraySamuel 303 Neidinger JosG Co.. 299 Newell A 307 N Y Bird Food Co.. 311 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 301 N Y Floral Co 304 Niessen Leo Co 298 Olympia Florist 305 Oriental Goldfish & Suoplv Co 297 Palmer Wm 303 Papadem J G Co.... 305 Park Floral Co 307 PedrickG R& Son.. 309 Pennth" Florist 306 Philips Bros 303 Pierce F O Co IV PiersonFRCo T Pierson AN (Inc).... I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 308 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 307 Pillsburyl L Ill GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SBABP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 299 Podesta& Baldocchi.306 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....299 Polykranas Geo J . . . .300 Potter Floral Co 307 Progressive Clay Co. 320 Pulverized Manure Co The 318 Pyfer AT&Co 297 Raedlein Basket Co. 297 Randall A L Co 297 Randall's Flo Shop.. 306 Randolph & Mc- Clements 306 Rawlings Elmer 313 Ready Reference... .315 Reed&Keller 319 Regan Ptg House. ..IV ReidEdw 298 Reinberg Geo 297 Reinberg Peter 293 RiceBros 299 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 309 RobinsonJCSeedCo.309 RockWmLFloCo..304 RodgersFl'wrShop .307 RodgersJW 306 Rohnert Waldo 310 RosaiaBros 307 Rosery Floral Co.... 307 RoutzahnSeedCo...3H RuschG&Co 299 RussinSH 300 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 303 SceeryEdw 307 Schiller the Florist.. 303 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W &Son..lII Schling Max 305 Schmidt Chas L 307 Seligman & Stein . . .296 Shaffer Geo C 3 f Sharp Partridge&Co.320 SheppardHW 306 SiebrechtGeo C 301 Simon&SonIN....310 Situations & Wants. 285 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W&CO....305 Smith & Co ED.... 313 Smith & Fetters Co. 307 Smith Henry 307 Speelman CJ&Sons.311 Standard BulbCo.... 311 Storrs&Harrison Co. 314 StumppGE M 305 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 301 Thomson Wm & Sons 320 ThorburnJM & Co. .309 TonnerO A & LA.. 296 Totty Chas H 311 Townslev Pottery ... IV Traendly&Schenck.301 Traveling Wholesale Florist 301 T repel Joseph 302 Turner Bros 320 United Cut Flo Co.. 301 Vaughan A L Co ...294 Vaugban's Seed Store I 289 294 313 Vick's Sons Jas 309 VincentRJr&Sons Co I 313 Walker F Co 307 Waller LD Seed Co. 310 Weber FH 303 Weiland& Risch...297 Weir Jas 3i"6 Weiss Herman.. ....301 Welch's Flower Shp.307 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 309 Wietor Bros 292 Williams MrsE A.. 306 Winterson Co E F..296 WittboldGCo 303 Wittbold 303 Wolfjohn ....304 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 305 WoodlaneNurseries.313 Woodruff SD&Sons309 Yokohama NursCo .310 Young A L&CO....300 Zane Pottery Co.... 319 Zech& Mann.. .295 297 John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, HjL. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000. $2.50; 60,000, $11.00. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. GLASS CLOTH A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, coldframes, etc. Per sq. yd., 35c; 25 yds. at 32c; 50 yds. at31c; 100 yds. at 29c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made Florists' Pots for nearly ninety years. We Took First Prize at Last Three Expositions Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all commmicatuns to The Progressive Giay Company Ninth Floor, Marbridile Building, New York City THOMSON'S CELEBRATED MANURES PERFECT PLANT FOODS UNRIVALLED FOR ALL GARDEN CROPS. SOLD BY ALL SEEDSMEN OR FROM SOLE MAKERS. W m THOMSON & SONS, Ld. CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. 10 20 in. ■ 20 18 in. . Ea. Doz. 100 $4.95 $54.45 $412.50 3.65 39.60 322.30 2.60 28.60 220.00 2.10 23.65 187.00 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 50 12in $1.45 $16.50 $126.50 60 lOin 1.00 10.90 85.25 70 8 in 85 8.80 67.10 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green aDd bound with electric welded hoops. The four largestsizes are equipped with drop bandies. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and Supplies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. j American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. IRICAN Hmerica is "the Prow of the I/esssl; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Sear Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH S, 1921. No. 1709 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Com puny. Entered us Second Class Mutter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Ollici.' at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday sr 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; Kuropi: and Countries in Postal Union. S3.00. Volumes Hall' Yearly Prom August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents, , etc., SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Thomas 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. 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers: Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wit. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo.. Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, September 27-80, 1921. Officers— Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave., Newark, N. J., Secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bohnewitz, Van Wert, O., President: A. P. Saunders, Clinton. N. Y , Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Sweet Peas From Cuttings. New sweet pea varieties being; al- ways expensive and not always seed- ing freely, multiplication by cutting- may be made to increase the produc- tion from a certain amount of seed four or five fold. First of all. the mother plants must be grown short and stocky, for cuttings from weak plants would be worthless. When the plants are four to five inches high and have five to six joints, make the cut- tings with a good pair of scissors, just above the third joint. Scissors are better than a knife, on account of the fibrous stems, which, resisting the knife, are apt to tear or pull the roots. Remove the leaves from the cutting, except the upper two, and pot in sand in thumb-pots, taking care to place them near the edge. Water before and after potting and cover with glass; wipe the glass now and then, to re- move superfluous moisture, and shade if too hot, though the cuttings like the light. They will be rooted in two or three weeks, when the glass may be removed, and a week later they may be repotted and treated the same as seedlings, well cared for, and will bloom and 7 give the same results about the same time. Marguerites. As the warm days of spring ap- proach, the marguerite plants will bloom profusely and those in pots will have, to a great extent, exhausted the plant food in the soil, so to keep up the size of the flower and length of stem watering with liquid manure will be necessary. Liquid cow manure can be safely used in frequent waterings with no danger of any injury if the plants are in a healthy condition. The flowers should be cut daily and placed in water; they will keep much longer than if allowed to remain on the plants, where they quickly fade if not picked when the warm spring days come on. This should be prevented, for it uot ■ i[iBnamaii«"Vi ■maii»pn:«.:iff! ■ ;i ■ ;«>h']b>[ib:'h only gives the plant an untidy appear- ance but takes the strength of the plants and the following flowers are often much shorter in stem. A few well bloomed plants are very decora- tive at Easter, especially in churches, where they make a splendid show- ing. Propagation for next year's stock should now be carried on; the cuttings root easily and there are plenty to be obtained at this time. As soon as rooted they should be grown on in good soil, and to secure the best results an- other year given the best culture. Easter Lilies. The one important crop to the plantsman at this time is the lilies for Easter, for they must be properly timed to be at their best on that date. Easter this year comes March 27, and most growers like to see buds on their plants six weeks before that time. If the buds are not showing, the tem- perature will have to be increased to 70° at night. This will do the plants no harm if they have good sunlight during the day and are given all the ventilation possible, but the ventilators should not be opened unless the sun is shining and the thermometer at least at the same degree as the night temperature, and avoid all draughts possible, for the plants grown so warm are very tender. It is next to impossi- ble to bring a lot of lilies in all to- gether, so it is better to grow them so the slowest ones will be in on time, and move those that are more advanced into a cooler house and retard them, but this should not be done until the buds are nearly full grown. A lily re- tarded when the buds are forming- is very difficult to start into active growth again, but after the first buds begin to turn white the plants can be moved into a house of 50° or lower and they come on slowly and will be of better quality than those grown warmer. The plants should be all tied to a neat stake as soon as the buds form, if not already done, for the buds add consid- 322 The American Florist. Mar. 5., erable weight to the top of the stems arid they bend over very quickly. When the buds form, if the plants are pot bound, a watering of liquid manure will increase the size and substance of the flower. It will be a continual fight against aphis from, this time on, and fumigation or spraying with nicotine will have to be regularly and continu- ally practiced to bring the plants into bloom in the best condition. Violets. With the approach of spring the vio- let plants grow rapidly and quantities of runners will spring from the old stools and propagation of the runners at this time will save much time and room later in the season when the spring stock is insistently demanding space, and much better plants are pro- curable from cuttings taken now than from divisions in May, when the days are often warm and the plants more or less exhausted. And if the young stock is procured now the old plants can.be thrown out as soon as through blooming, securing available room at once. These runners or laterals root easily at this time in a propagating bench or can. be taken off with a few small roots and either potted or placed in flats and will take but little room, and as early as possible placed in a cold frame. Treated in this manner, splendid stock may be obtained for planting out early, either in the field or in the houses, and with good strong stock to start with much better results are sure to be attained than by being- obliged to plant small, weak stock later in the year. As the warm days ap- proach the houses will need to be shaded, for the sun bleaches the flow- ers, and a watering of liquid manure will greatly assist in maintaining the size of the blooms and also keeping up the color. Mignonette. The grower will always find some plants in his beds of mignonette that produce exceptionally large spikes of bloom; the plants are more vigorous in foliage or the blooms of better form, and these spikes that show special characteristics should be selected and the seed saved, and in this way the grower can produce a strain which, after two or three years' selection, will be far ahead of any seed he can buy This seed should, however, be saved before the bees and other insects are Hying around and attracted to the houses, for they will cross-fertilize the flowers with undesirable strains. The seeds of mignonette do not ripen all at once, and as the pod remains open the ripe seed falls out and is lost, so special preparation must be made to receive it. Select the spikes that are to be saved for seed and tie them to strong stakes and mark them. The flowers should then be cross-fertilized by rubbing a camel's hair brush up and down the flowers. This should be done every bright day, so as to secure a thorough polination. To catch and hold the seed, take a piece of heavy brown paper and roll it into a cone shape, and after winding a piece of cotton around the stem and stake be- low the flowers tit- the small end of the cone-shaped paper around the cotton, the paper spreading upwards so as to Qa.tch all the seeds that drop out of the seed pods. This can remain until ^11. the seed has ripened, and as the spike grows, the cross-fertilization con- tinues, but care, should be taken that no water gets into the paper to wet the cqtton, and the seed must be gathered before the , days become so warm that insects and bees are in the houses. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Phila., Pn. Theatre Decorations. At a recent opening of the new Riv- oli theatre at La Crosse, Wis., the en- tire theatre and foyer were decorated under the direction of C. B. Schaefer. superintendent of the floral department of the John A. Salzer Seed Company. The effect was unusual and very pleas- ing. On entering the lobby a large floral horseshoe standing eight feet high composed of over 2.500 roses and other flowers received very favorable comment. The theatre proper and the stage were decorated with huge bask- Bride's Bouquet, French Style. Hy S. Kramer, Passaic, N. J. Freesia and Lily or the A' alley. ets of American Beauty roses. The artistry of Mr. Schaefer was freely commented upon. This was by far the largest display of flowers ever exhib- ited in La Crosse. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Business is not very brisk these Lenten days except for the early morn- ing funeral orders, without which work, three-fourth of the stores would have to close and the balance go on half- time. However, much one dislikes to admit it, this demand is the backbone of the florist's industry, and every re- tailer should do everything in his power to foster this branch of the business and be prepared at all times with his best possible service. At one time the conventional color was white. Designs of all kinds were in favor; pillows, crosses, \wreaths, gates ajar, harps, crescent and star, standing hearts, broken columns, etc. Now all colors are popular and the more simple the arrangement the better, 70 per cent of the orders call for sprays, half or more of the balance are wreaths. At a recent funeral of a young woman, there were 7S pieces, two of which were wreaths, the bal- ance being clusters and sprays; some small, others large and elaborate. Every flower in the market was seen in the collection : Roses, carnations, Easter and Calla lilies had the prefer- ence, but freesias. calendulas, daffodils, snapdragons, tulips, narcissi and violets were all used, separately and in com- bination. There were also some cat- tleyas. Now that the color line is broken, every flower regardless of hues, either by itself or in combina- tion, is suitable to carry a message of sympathy. Vase baskets are now be- ing used quite extensively as they make a good showing of the flowers, and the stems being in water do not wilt when it is necessary to be car- ried over into the next day. The most should be made of boxes of spring- flowers, which with the aid of cut flowers of various sizes, some filled and open and others closed, make a good display with but little perishable material. The store should be gay with pans and pots of bulbous stock and other flowering plants, all featured in one way or another to make them inviting. THE BIRTHDAY CALENDAR. The birthday feature should also be well displayed every week or two, as it frequently brings to mind such an anniversary that would otherwise be missed. In fact a nicely .decorated cal- endar in which the "whose birthday is today" idea is well worked out, should be on duty all the time on the station- ery and have a prominent place on the wall of the store. A most attractive feature for the windows are miniature table decora- tions for the luncheon or dinner. With a nice white cloth, dishes are not necessary, except possibly plates. These can be made in various color combinations and will be sure to se- cure attention and make business for the shop. A small table in the front of the store should always contain a few artistically arranged vase baskets with just a few flowers, such as a dozen daffodils or 12 short roses, a bunch of sweet peas, etc. These always have an inviting, salable look, particu- larly when the conspicious price card shows them to be within reach. Many- little knicknacks such as these are sold because they are seen, that would otherwise never be, asked for. A large vase filled with Easter lilies, flanked with decorated pans of bulbous stock, hyacinths and tulips in various colors will if properly labeled make a good pre-Easter window. It is none to early to call attention to the day, and the decoration on account of its novelty will be well worth while . for several days. Speaking about Easter, now is the time to get your order in for all the fancies and first choices of flower stocks, as there is never enough of the scarce things to go around and It is always "first come, first served." If a dull time appears likely, do not let it get set, but get busy at once and liven matters up by sending out sample boxes of spring flowers to cus- tomers. Fifty or 100 of these boxes with just a bunch of choice sweet peas, daffodils, calendulas or other quantity- stock, each of a kind, will be well re- ceived and appreciated. It will be found the best kind of direct adver- tising. Every customer on the store's list should receive an interesting communi- cation of some sort from the shop at least once a month during the busy- season. It keeps the establishment before them and there is a thought that they must take a look in at the first opportunity. There should always be some, interesting feature in the store to attract attention of customers. 1921. The Ameri ca n Fl orist 323 THEATRE DECORATION BY SALZER, LA CROSSE, WIS. something that they will remember and may speak about to others. A flower picture in a frame, an imitation of a painting on an easel is always strik- ing. A nicely decorated screen with a tall palm or fern or two and a vase -of flowers on a pedestal will make an attractive corner. Such artistic touches are sure to give a finish to the store interior. WITH THE GROWERS At Richmond, Ind. At the J. H. Hill Co.'s greenhouses, roses are grown exclusively, and a su- perior plant cannot be found in America. The houses are of the latest model, of iron construction, and with one exception, every house on the place was either constructed or newly painted last year, giving the whole range a clean and new appearance. Probably two-thirds of the place is given over to Premier and Columbia roses, with the former a favorite. Ma- dam Butterfly is also grown in large quantity and is quite a favorite, while Double White Killarney and Crusader are in smaller supply. The stock is free from mildew, red spiders or spots. The Premier rose shows up splendidly. One house that stands out prominently is a Lord & Burnham steel structure, 26 by 187 feet, in which 2,141 grafted Premiers are planted. They are all two-year stock, being grown the first year in one of the 60-foot houses. The plants were dried off and cut back last May, and transplanted into the present structure. No picture ever displayed to such good advantage as this house full of roses. The cut to date averages exactly 22 blooms per plant. They are planted 12 to Id inches apart. This firm is the possessor of a red sport of Columbia. While the flower is not quite so double as the parent plant, the color is a pleasing bright red and a very free bloomer. The stock of this variety is being worked up as fast as possible and may be put on the mar- ket next year. One of the special fea- tures of this range is grafted roses and they are turned out in hundreds of thousands. Some are out of the graft- ing box on benches and ready for ship- ment; others to be taken out of the box and great quantities are still to be grafted. Plants to be taken out do not lose more than five per cent. THE E. G. HIU, CO. RANGE. The E. G. Hill Co.'s range is in close proximity to the Jos. H. Hill Co. The veteran E. G. Hill takes great delight in showing his seedling roses. He has given us such sterling varieties as Richmond, Columbia, and Premier, the cream of the forcing varieties and a number of garden varieties of merit. There is still in store some wonderful new colors that Mr. Hill hopes will prove good commercial forcing sorts. There is no doubt that he has produced one variety which he has named Hill's America, and which will surprise the trade. A large force of men are busy graft- ing thousands of roses. The stock in the benches is in excellent condition. Young chrysanthemum plants are given a large space at this plant. White Ophelia and Golden Ophelia as novelties have been tried this winter with satisfactory results. A visit, would not be complete with- out taking in the Fred H. Lemon & Co.'s place. The new white rose which they are growing is to be disseminated next year. Its appearance will sup- ply a long felt want for a white rose. The growth is everything to be desired and it seems to be a very free pro- ducer. While not a snow white it is white enough for all purposes. This concern also makes a specialty of Primula Malacoides Rosa and cycla- men. Both are grown in large quan- tity and are well finished plants. Also worthy of note is a large stock of Godfrey callas. W. W. C. At Lancaster, Pa. The establishment of Chas. M. Weaver has sweet peas by the million and in almost every known variety, including all of the new ones of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., and with Geo. W. Kerr, Philadelphia, the originator of these new varieties as a guide, it is an educational and intellectual treat to walk down the 300-foot rows and compare the different varieties. The cut from this place is enormous and almost continuous. A house of mignon- ette, having passed it's zenith, has been torn out to make way for a house of gladioli, of which Mr. Weaver has the second largest lot of bulbs in the county. THE ELJIER WEAVES RANGE. At Elmer Weaver's range, one house is given half to sw T eet peas and the other half to carnations. The house is a mile or less high and the the sweet peas are hunting the roof, double tier walks being necessary to pick the flowers. In carnations. White Benora carries the honors in the white class and it will take something phenomenal to beat it, as it is done at this estab- lishment. Aviator is the standard scarlet carnation, showing better, qual- ity than in most places. Laddie is, of course, the cream of them all, with 324 The American Florist. Mar. 5, some seedlings not so far behind in quality. Ruth Baur is also showing up in pretty good shape, but, of course, the main attraction is the Eicholz va- rieties and they all show up in good form. Lassie especially, is a mass of buds and blooms, the color even and pleasing and the stems are reasonably strong, carrying tie flower in good shape. Red Matchless has extra fine growth, a real Matchless flower as to stem and form, but not as bright a red as Redhead, which has that orange red shading in its pedals that makes it ideal for use under artificial light. Redhead is not quite as strong a grow- er as Red Matchless, but is a free bloomer and has many good points. The immense house of Pilgrim roses here is an eye opener as to what Lan- caster county can do in roses. They are ideal in growth and quality and number of blooms showing. Mush- rooms are also part of this establish- ment. At the range of H. D. and A. K. Rohrer, primroses have their home. Primula Obconica and Primula Forbesii are here by the thousand and as good as it is possible to grow them. They also grow, as pot plants several houses of cinerarias and cyclamens, and are not very far behind the best growers of the country. In cut flowers, carna- tions and calla lilies are their special- ties. A. M. H. New York Spring Show. MARCH 14-20. Entries covering exhibits in the competitive section of the show are coming in well, in fact, much better at this date than for the same time previous to other shows. Some of the entries cover a dozen or more classes. The advantage of making early entries cannot be too strongly emphasized. With the entries at hand early, the work of preparing exhibitors' cards and judges' books is advanced so as to be in line with the other work pre- ceding the opening. At more than one show, when the management has been liberal with exhibitors in the matter of last-moment entries, the result has been a delay in the posting of cards on the exhibits because the cards could not be prepared in time for the judges, in spite of extra volunteered assistance to the clerical staff. At the last meeting of the flower show committee, it was decided that Rule 2 of the rules governing the ex- hibition should be strictly enforced. This rule stated that all entries must he in the secretary's hands not later than March 10, and that a charge of $2 will be assessed for every entry made after these dates covering classes where the first prize listed is $10 or more, and $1 in classes where the first prize is less than $10; and the manage- ment reserves the right to reject any or all entries received after the date named. The committee beliefs that any prospective exhibitor can decide whether his proposed exhibit will be in readiness for the staging date, and can make his entry by the date estab- lished. In the early notice covering the class for the bird bath with planting arrangement, through a misunder- standing, it was stated that the ar- rangement was to cover a space of three feet in diameter. This was later corrected to read 50 square feet of floor space or seven by seven feet. The competition is open only to mem- ber clubs of the Garden Club of Amer- ica, and the prizes are offered by the Horticultural Society of New York and the flower show management. Several entries in this class have already been received. In the class for the best vase or basket of cut flowers, open also only to member clubs of the Gar- den Club of America, the prizes are by the same donors. A correction is also made concerning the class covering window boxes. This class is for garden clubs and amateurs only, but of course the assistance of commercial florists may be availed of on the procuration of materials. The competition is to be staged under the auspices of the Cities Garden Club. The Garden Club of America, through Mrs. Samuel Sloan, acting president, will award a gold medal, to be known as "The Garden Club of America Medal," for the finest exhibit in the show. Very little more space is available for trade exhibit purposes, the trade section being now almost completely filled. It is confidently ex- pected that every foot of trade space will be reserved before the opening. The official catalogue is now being prepared for press, and carries the usual support of trade interests. Any- one desiring space in this publication would do well to make immediate ap- plication for same, as the forms can- not be kept open beyond a certain date. Trade tickets are now in good demand, and are furnished promptly upon receipt of application for them. A rebate will be made on all tickets not used, provided the purchase cov- ered a block of 100 or more. Considerable optimism prevails as to the success of the exhibition show, on the part of the management, every member of which is enthusiastically confident that the show of 1921 wiil eclipse all its predecessors in point of magnificence and attendance. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITORS. Exhibitors not previously announced are : Hanfling & Son, New York. Markle & Co., Chatham, N. J. S. H. Russin, New York. John Young, Sec'y. Allied Florists' Association of Illinois. The Allied Florists' Association of Illinois has closed its first year's work and celebrated the occasion with a dinner at the Hotel Randolph, Chi- cago, February 28. There was a good attendance and the members have every reason to feel proud of their in- spiring record of service to the trade. After dinner Chairman Asmus told of the work of the association, urging in- creased efforts of growers, wholesalers and retailers. August Poehlmann, Peter Pearson, J. E. Pollworth, C. Clemenson and others, discussed the importance of trade advertising and the reports of officers indicated a pro- gressive and promising future for the organization. August Lange, Eric Johnson and Peter Pearson were re- elected directors for three years, the holdover directors being August Poehl- mann, Otto Amling, Paul R. Klings- porn, George Asmus, John Michelsen and W. J. Smyth. It should be stated that practically all the work of the association falls upon the board of di- rectors and Secretary Hilmer V. Swen- son. A stereoptican display showed many of the effective advertisements which appeared in the local news- papers during the year. REPORT OF SECRETARY. Secretary Swenson in his annual re- port stated that the Allied Florists' Association had been in existence just a year. The average member, he said, does not comprehend the extensive activity carried on by the association. A year ago, the membership consisted of 342 wholesalers, retailers and f™ wers - Today the association has 450 members, showing an increase of The finances are in very good con- dition, a total of $34,455.90 having been received with disbursements of $oo,823.76, leaving a balance of $632.23. By March 10, $5,000 is ex- pected to be added to the treasury. EFFECT OF ADVERTISING. A total of $25,682.87 has been ex- pended for advertising. This amount had been distributed among the news- papers of Chicago and a few outside mediums, 155 distinct advertisements having appeared during the year, the secretary brought out. The associa- tion has recently purchased illumin- ating bill-board sites, one of which is already showing on Michigan boule- SWEET PEAS AT CHAS. B. WEAVER'S RONKS, PA. \ nies 14-15 Feet High, Plank Suspended 10 Feet Above Floor of nous 1921. The American Florist. 325 PILGRIM ROSES AND SOME VISITORS AT E. J. WEAVER'S, RONKS, PA. vard, just south of Chicago avenue. Another will appear shortly on West Jackson boulevartl. All of this ad- vertising has stimulated business ma- terially. The Memorial day drive re- vived the business for that day, Mr. Swenson said. In spite of business depression in other lines the opportune advertising for New Year's day and St. Valentine's day made trade for both of these days exceptionally good. Every retailer interviewed by the sec- retary reported gains over last year. One reported an increase of $1,100 on one day's sales for St. Valentine's day. People often refer to the adver- tising and the familiar reminder the association has been using, "Whose Birthday Comes this Month?" PRESS PUBLICITY. The Allied Florists' Association has received more reading' matter write- ups in the papers during the past year than any other industry in Chicago, the secretary continued. All the news- paper write-ups received have been secured directly or indirectly through the association. Ella Grant Wilson, whose wonderful articles on flowers have been appearing in the papers, is employed on a yearly contract by the association. Another example of good free publicity was last Memorial day when the association joined hands with the Tribune Memorial day fund for decorating the graves of soldiers in France. "Say It With Flowers" week was the record in free publicity. The total space, if figured on an advertising basis, would have cost approximately $15,000. The giving of flowers to hos- pitals, soldiers and sailors and by co- operating with the Red Cross and other organizations brought further publicity which is impossible to esti- mate. The publicity campaign of the asso- ciation and its other activities have benefited the business in a very de- cided degree, said Mr. Swenson. "Say It With Flowers" is so universally known that it has become a part of everyday talk. There is not a firm directly inter- ested in the sale of flowers who can say they have not gotten back $3 or more for every dollar they've been assessed. This would mean that a man buying $500 in flowers on the market, pays $5 in assessment. He would only have to get back $15.00 in additional profit during the month to make this possible. The success of the adver- tising campaign has been phenomenal. During the last few months practically every line of business has fallen off 10 to 50 per cent, yet the flower busi- ness has kept up to normal. The secretary, in concluding, said the results of the first year's activity, handicapped as it had been in perfect- ing organization, should warrant double the tmified action in the future, and everyone in the trade should get behind the Allied Florists' Association. He wished to thank the board of directors for their sacrifices in attend- ing meetings. San Francisco, Calif. PRICES REMAIN HIGH. There is still a great scarcity of all greenhouse flowers and prices are rul- ing exceedingly high for this season of the year. There has been a notice- able increase in the demand for all kinds of flowers and trade may be said to be in fine condition. Roses are one of the principal items that are scarce. There is a shortage of every variety and color. American Beauty roses have improved wonderfully in quality during the past few weeks and what stock that is coming in is of the best. Mrs. Chas. A. Russell is in great demand and the best grade is bringing $3.50 to $4.50 a dozen. Columbia and Hadley are both scarce and are bringing the growers fancy prices. Premier is had in limited quan- tities and is a very popular variety. Ophelia of good quality is in particu- larly short supply. Very few Killar- ney roses are seen here now. Cecile Brunner is almost out of the market entirely. Carnations, w r hich are usual- ly cheap at this season of the year, are in strong demand and bring $0 per 100 for Enchantress, in variety, Victory and other colors. Laddie holds firm at $12 per 100. Daffodils have shortened up in quantity and prices have stiffened accordingly. They are now bringing from $1.25 to $1.50 per 100 for outdoor grown stock. They are in strong demand from all quarters and the daily cut cleans up early in the day. There seems to be enough tulips to go around but most of the stock is rather short-stemmed. Dutch hyacinths are improving- every day and are filling in nicely during these days of short supply. Freesias con- tinue in heavy supply and of the very best quality. Prices remain firm for all offering's. Sweet peas continue to arrive in small lots. At the present time the stock is only of mediocre quality. Growers of this flower are demanding- and receiving fine prices for their flowers. A few Easter lilies are beginning to appear in pots at the various stores. There is the usual heavy supply of violets coming in. The shipping trade is the great outlet for the most part of every day's cut. Marie Louise violets continue to be very popular for corsage work. There is a fair cut of lily of the valley arriving, which brings satisfactory figures. Cattleyas are quite plentiful, but the demand for them is so strong that they clean up well at $3 each retail. Cypripediums are not so plentiful as heretofore. Very few gardenias are to be had these days. Erica branches still are plentiful and are largely used on funeral work. Acacia is also plentiful and cheap. The supply of fruit blossoms is now at its height and all the stores carry large stocks, giving them a very beau- tiful appearance these days. The flowering plants, cinerarias, azaleas and primulas are about the principal offer- ings. Dutch bulbs in pans are also to be seen everywhere. From various sources we learn that the Easter lily supply is coming along in good shape with every prospect of a good supply for the Easter trade. Some of the growers cut down their plantings con- siderably this year, due no doubt to the disasterous effects of last season, when the greater part of the supply came in after Easter and flooded the market for many weeks. There Is also going to be an excellent supply of pot roses, in every popular variety. Pot grown ericas will also be largely featured. NOTES. John Carbone is filling large orders for cattleyas, of which he is cutting a heavy supply these days. His cypri- pedium houses are also in full crop. 326 The American Florist. Mar. '5; He has several new houses of gar- denias, which produce well. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. are showing a finely grown lot of spring- bulbs in pans. Tulips in variety and Dutch hyacinths, according to Angelo J. Rossi, are very popular with the public. Cypress Lawn cemetery has recent- ly added two greenhouses. 35x125 feet each, to its range at Colma. They will be used for the growing of cut stock for the cemetery trade. Henry Anensino, who some time ago purchased the McLellan greenhouses at San Lorenzo, is preparing to erect two large greenhouses at his range to be devoted to roses. John Kilroy, proprietor of the Castro Floral Shop, reports business to be excellent in his part of the city. Fun- eral work has been heavy and decora- tions plentiful. G. Rossi & Co. say that the shipping- demand is ahead of last season. Their nurseries at Colma are supplying large quantities of bulbous stock and foliage plants. Joseph Scatena is receiving from three to four thousand daffodils a day from San Lorenzo, where he is han- dling the entire cut of several growers. The MacRorie-McLaren Co. has a fine house of Lilium Giganteum, which will be just right for their Easter trade. Mrs. R. E. Darbee, on Hyde street, says the shipping demand for violets keeps up just as strong as ever. J. A. Axell has just closed a lease for five years more on his present location at 463 Bush street. The Okada nursery at Haywards is producing an excellent crop of carna- tions these days. Visitor : H. Ebel, Sacramento. James T. Lynch. Milwaukee, Wis. .-SUPPLY ADEQUATE FOR DEMAND. Market conditions have not been very satisfactory since St. Valentine's day; all kinds of stock in cut flowers which up to the middle of February were always on the short side, began to come in more plentifully with the result that prices weakened all along the line. But it appears that that spell is over with and with Easter only four weeks hence, we believe that the prospects are good. Sweet peas, which suffered for lack of sunshine are com- ing better, but they have not the pep as in former seasons; still the demand for them is on the increase, pushing the once favorite violet to second place. Calla lilies are of good quality and sell well; the few good snap- dragons that find their way to the market are quickly disposed of. The supply of calendulas is adequate and the quality from fair to fine. Fancy greens are not over plentiful. NOTES. Richard Haentze, president of the West State Florists' Association, has been mailing letters to members ask- ing their co-operation in working for a hill to provide for an appropriation of $75,000 for a new horticultural build- ing at the state fair grounds. Another florist by the name of Henry, Jr., son of Henry Welke and wife, arrived on February 18. Mr. Welke has been elected a director of the upper Third street Commercial as- sociation. An illustrated write-up on orchids was featured by a local paper on Feb- ruary 20, following a visit by a re- porter to the Holton & Hunkel Co.'s range. Every little bit helps. The Seebach-Marggraff Pottery Co. who recently acquired the Milwaukee Pottery Co., West Allis, is very busy trying to fill the numerous orders coming in. Gustave Pohl, who grows stevias on a large scale, will make the last cut- ting March 1; the vacated space will then be devoted to sweet peas. Aug. F. Kellner spent the week end at Madison, visitng his brother. E. O. Boston. MARKET REMAINS QUIET Business this week has been very quiet and stock has been exceptionally low in price for this season. On Feb- ruary 20. there was a blizzard which prevented a great many growers from getting their stocks to market at the beginning of the week. Prices were good and stock sold well owing to that fact, but the brace was only tem- porary; by mid-week things were nor- mal again and stock became very plentiful. There is a lot of spring stock arriving especially jonquils and Paper White narcissi and they affect the market in general. Roses and car- The Late John M. Good. nations have been of very good qual- ity but would not bring a good price under existing circumstances. Fancy carnations were selling as low as four cents, and roses proportionately. Sweet peas are a drug; even the very fancy long stem ones move with great diffi- culty. NOTES. The meeting of the Florists' Club was held at the Parker House, March 1. A complimentary dinner was tend- ered by the Club to Thos. Roland, president of the Society of American Florists. A. Thomas, for many years with Patten & Son, Tewksbury, but now the Boston correspondent of The Florists' Exchange, is seriously ill at his home with heart trouble. The Waban Rose conservatories passed into the hands of a receiver this week. F. G. Goodale, Weston, will now manage the affairs of that com- pany. E. F. S. Toledo, 0. A SLIGHT DECLINE IN SALES. After interviewing representative florists concerning their St. Valentine's day business, it can truthfully be re- ported that sales fell off about 10 per cent, which is considered remarkable by florists in view of the present de- pressing conditions. Despite this, it was also noted that flowers and plants are becoming increasingly popular i as valentines. It -was not the young men alone who bought flowers this year, but a large number of married men sent a bouquet or plant to their wives. This is encouraging and points to an ever-growing demand for Cupid's fa- vorite day. The market, due to several bright days, was in excellent shape to take care of all demands and the qual- ity of all offerings was splendid. There was a brisk demand for violets and sweet peas. The former were plentiful while the latter were scarce. Roses met with favor and there was a good supply. Daffodils, freesias, calendulas and jonquils were extensively used. Plants were in good supply and were featured. Many of them appropriately trimmed as hearts and arrows made appealing valentines and sold well. Nothing new in the line of novelties was offered in the flower shops, but there was a fair demand for such as were offered. Florist Telegraph De- livery Association orders played a sub- stantial part in the day's business. Funeral work has been heavy during the past week. Business conditions are gradually showing improvement and florists hope that by Easter things will be near normal. NOTES. Bulbous stock in pots was an excel- lent offering at Schramm Bros, for St. Valentine's day that met with favor. This firm advertised extensively and reports a very good business, almost equal to that of last year. Metz & Bateman were busy all day and state that the Florist Telegraph Delivery Association orders were .particularly good. Violets and sweet peas led in the selling here. The two shops of Wm Feninger did a big business and he had a fine dis- play of cut flowers and plants. K. Rochester. MARKET IS STEADY. Since the beginning of Lent, business has been somewhat dull, although there are occasional spurts of trade in funeral work and social functions. St. Valentine's day was an improve- ment over last year. Bulbous stock is very plentiful just now, so much so that the price on daffodils, tulips and narcissi take occasional drops. Carna- tions are only fair and the supply limited. Roses are excellent and the price is firm. NOTES. J. B. Keller's Sons' spring display window consisted of a huge mound of various colored crocus. Arranged around the window were baskets of Purple and Yellow crocus. Orange colored tulips were placed in baskets here and there, while pussy willows and Cibotium ferns formed the back- ground. S. C. Hubbard, superintendent of the test rose garden of the American Rose Society, Ithaca, spoke before the Rose Society recently on "Selection of Varieties of Roses for the Garden; Their Planting, Culture and Necessary Winter Protection." William H. Medcalf, who was con- nected with the department of parks for 26 years, died February 17. Mr. Medcalf was born in England in 1854 and at the time of his death had charge of all of the trees in the streets of this city. Miss Lillian Wheeler, who was se- verely injured by a fall two weeks ago, has resumed her duties at the H. E. Wilson store. Herman John has purchased a home on Saint Paul boulevard, which he will occupy soon. H. E. Wilson reports St. Valentine's day trade very good this year. Geo. Keller is growing some excel- lent pussy willows. Chester. 1921. The American Florist. 327 OBITUARY. Orland P. Bassett. Orland P. Bassett, founder of the firm of Bassett & Washburn. Chicago, died February 26th at Pasadena, Cal., where he had resided since 1907. His health had been gradually failing for several months. Mr. Bassett was born on a farm in western Pennsylvania. near Pitts- burgh, March 31, 1835. In early life he was in the newspaper business, and located in Illinois, where he conducted the Sycamore Republican, and was an ardent supporter of Abraham Lin- coln in his campaign work. In 1870 he moved to Chicago and established the Pictorial Printing Co., making la- bels for druggists and others in that line of manufacture. This business was later moved to Aurora, 111., and is now one of the leading industries of that city, Mr. Bassett, being the prin- cipal owner up to 1916, when he sold out to his associates in the company. Purchasing some 30 acres of land at Hinsdale, 111., Mr. Bassett built a home and moved there in 1887. He added a conservatory and soon after engaged in the commercial culture of American Beauty roses, having greatly admired this variety on a visit to Washington. D. C. The commercial growing of roses made rapid progress, as many as 100,000 American Beauty plants being- grown at sne time. The commercial greenhouses were later removed to Greggs station and now contain about 600,000 feet of glass. In 1893 his son- in-law, C. L. Washburn, who married Mr. Bassett's only daughter, joined him in the business, Mr. Bassett retiring from the greenhouse business in 1906. Mr. Bassett is survived by his widow. Imogene D. Bassett, a son-in- law, Charles L. Washburn, a grand- son, Edgar B. Washburn, and three great grandsons. Burial will be in the family lot at Hinsdale. 111. John M. Good. John M. Good, former mayor of Springfield. O., and president of the Good and Reese Co.. died February 16 at his home in that city. 1355 South Fountain avenue, aged 67 years. Mr. Good had not been in right health since last winter, when he fell while on the way to his office during one of the heavy snow storms. His condition gradually failed. He went to Florida the first of the year, but was forced to return 10 days previous to his death. Mr. Good specialized in roses and peonies and in addition to directing the work of the widely known Spring- field establishment, was president of the United States Nurseries Co.. Rose- acres, Miss., and of the Perennial Gar- dens Co. Mr. Good was mayor of Springfield about 20 years ago. and actively en- gaged in politics at that time. Of late years he turned his attention to other public work. He was one of the active workers in all of the dry campaigns in the country, and was reputed to be one of the most liberal contributors to that cause. He also gave his services in the various government drives and Red Cross campaigns in that city. He was a member of the First Lutheran church of Springfield and also a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of the local Clark lodge, F. and A. M. He leaves his wife, Jessie Good; a daughter, Helen Good: a son, John M. Good, Jr.; a sister. Miss Jessie L. Good; and two brothers. Frank Good and Harry Good, all of Spring- field. Though born in Johnstown, Pa.. Mr. Good spent the greater part of his life in Springfield, locating there in 1877. He became connected with the old C. A. Reese Floral Co., now the George H. Mellen Co., shortly after moving to Springfield. Some years later he or- ganized the Good and Reese Co., finally acquiring the Reese interests in the firm and retaining the old trade name. Ancestors of Mr. Good came to this country during the Quaker emigrations to the new world. One of the coin- cidences of his life is said to be the fact that a great, great uncle of Mr. Good's was captured by the Indians at Fort Tecumseh near Springfield dur- ing the Revolutionary war period, while the latter was on one of Clark's expeditions through that territory. He later escaped from Fort Niagara and made his way back to Pennsylvania. The funeral services were held Feb- ruary 18 at the residence and many florists, were present. The room was banked with many beautiful floral of- ferings. Frank E. Good and Harry F. Good, brothers of the deceased, will carry on the business. The Late O. P Bassett. Louis H. Haury Louis H. Haury, Sr., veteran florist of Nashville, Tenn., passed away at the home of his daughter. Mrs. T. H. McHatten, Louisville, Ky., where he had gone, hoping to improve in health. He had been ill since the first of Jan- uary, being confined to his bed the greater part of the time. Mr. Haury was born in Lorraine. France, in 1848, coming to this country when 27 years of age. Four years later he came to Nashville, where he established a floral and vegetable gar- den. In 1916 Mr. Haury opened a floral store with his two sons as part- ners. Three children survive, the daughter mentioned above. John Haury, manager of the Nashville store, and Louis, Jr., owner of a range near that city. M. C. D. Joseph B. Muldoon. Joseph B. Muldoon, Philadelphia, Pa., failing to recover from an opera- tion for appendicitis, died on February 23. The funeral was from the resi- dence of his father-in-law. F. J. Michell. Mr. Muldoon occupied a posi- tion of importance with the H. F. Michell Co.. having charge of the trade of the large estates in the Phila- delphia district. He was of a kind and genial disposition and had hosts of friends in all branches of the trade. He is survived, by his wife and one child. K. The Late Peter Relnberg:. The funeral of the late Peter Rein- berg, whose death was recorded in our obituary columns last week, took place February 24, when the city authori- ties, the trade and the public paid gen- ous tribute to a worthy citizen. The wholesale houses in the trade were closed during the funeral services, the county building was closed the entire day. Men, women and children, thronged the route of the procession between the residence and the church in which the* funeral services were held. A platoon of mounted police led the way, followed by many marching platoons of police, firemen and various civic and fraternal bodies, the attend- ance including Former Governors Dunne and Deneen, Senator James Hamilton Lewis, Mayor Thompson and many other notables. The floral of- ferings from all sections of the coun- try, were the most numerous seen on any similar occasion in this city for many years past. Mr. Reinberg's will, filed for pro- bate February 28, leaves an estate valued at $550,000, bequeathed to members of his family. Pittsburgh. STOCK MOVED WITH DIFFICULTY. There was very little change in market conditions last week when com- pared to the previous week. "Vast quantities of stock of all kinds ar- rived and the market was congested with more stock than at any time this season. But by the wholesale houses making price concessions and most of the retail stores holding week end spe- cials, the surplus was moved and by Saturday night there was very little to be carried over. Considerable poor stock was dumped on the market, on which it was hard to even realize enough to pay express charges. While at times it looked as if the situation might develop into a serious glut, at this writing the worst seems to toe over and while prices were low all stock was moved out and nothing lost. The rose supply has been large and with plenty of the short and medium lengths to be had it was hard to move the fancy ones, and in the end they did not bring any more than good medium lengths were selling for. The long expected carnation crop is com- ing in in large quantities. Easter and Calla lilies are more plentiful and with the absence of funeral work, they do not move very fast. The sweet pea shipments are smaller than they were a week ago, which caused them to clean up daily. Bulbous stock is in heavy supply, and it has been hard to realize enough on it to let the grower pay for his bulbs, let alone his expense of growing them. Snapdragons and iris are arriving in small quantities and sell readily, as they are something different. Mignonette, calendula, Baby primrose and freesia are hard to move at any price. NOTES. The Retail Florists' Association held their regular monthly meeting March 3. The McCallum Co. jazz orchestra entertained. Easter advertising was the principal subject before the meet- ing, as this is the last meeting before Easter. Among those who held week end sales were the A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co., Randolph and McClements and The Alpha Floral Company. The E. A. Williams windows are a thing of beauty these days with their combinations of spring flowers and blooming plants. Randolph and McClements were the decorators for the Elks banquet Feb- ruary 24. A. W. Smith. Jr., has returned from a three weeks trip to Porto Rico. E. C. T. 328 The American Florist. Mar. 5, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $J.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S3.0U. When sending us change of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, ^rom 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 Qpioions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 44n s. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUES 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTKNTS. Suggestions (or plant growers 321 —Sweet peas from cuttings 321 — Marguerites 321 —Easter lilies ' 322 — Mignonette i 322 —Violets 322 The retail trade (illus.) 322 — Theatre decorations 322 — Next week in the flower shop 322 With the growers (illus.) 323 —At Richmond. Ind 323 New York Spring Show 324 Allied Florists' Association of Illinois. . .324 San Francisco. Calif 325 Milwaukee, Wis 326 Toledo. O 326 Boston 326 Rochester 326 Obituary 327 — Orland P. Bassett (portrait) 327 — John M. Good (portrait) 327 — The late Peter Reinberg 327 —Louis H. Haury 327 — Joseph B. Muldoon 327 Pittsburgh 327 Illinois State Florists' Ass'n 328 Florist tourists in Florida 328 Plant quarantine No. 37 328 Lancaster County, Pa., Florists' Ass'n.. 330 Toronto, Ont 330 Chicago 334 St. Louis, Mo 339 Cincinnati, 339 Philadelphia 342 New York ' 344 Buffalo, N. Y 344 Pennsylvania Hort. Society 344 The seed trade 352 —Garden seed demand good 352 — Vegetable seed production 352 — Grain and clover seed prices 352 The nursery trade 356 —Junipers 356 Market gardeners 357 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 358 Wichita, Kan 358 PiERSON and West Palm Beach, Fla., are the largest centers for grow- ing Asparagus plumosus for cutting. C. O. D. parcels cannot be held by postmasters for delivery to addressee in excess of 30 days, according to a recent ruling of the third assistant postmaster general. No matter how little importance you regard your surplus stock, it may be just what your brother grower is looking for. Turn this surplus into cash through a few lines in the Ready Reference Section. Attend your florists' club meetings. Show that you are alive to the needs of the business in your community. Wherever there has been concerted action of the trade in flower shows and other publicity movements, the volume of business has very percept- ibly increased. Canadian Botanic Garden. The project of a botanic garden ap- pealed strongly to Prof. A. H. R. Bul- ler, who lectured on the "Romance of Wheat" before the Royal Canadian In- stitute at Winnipeg, Manitoba. He said : "I do not think 500 acres too large, and if I had the opportunity, I would take 1,000 acres. The larger the plan, the more it will appeal to the popular imagination." Illinois State Florists' Association. The sixteenth annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held at the Floriculture building, University of Illinois, Urbana, March 8-9. The headquarters for the florists will be at the Inman hotel, Champaign. The address of welcome will be de- livered by Prof. J. C. Blair, of the state university department of horticulture, at the opening session, Tuesday, at 9:30 A. M., March 8. Joseph Kohout, Libertyville, one of the vice-presidents, will give the response, and will be fol- lowed by President W. J. Hembreiker, Springfield. After the reports of the officers have been read, the following papers will be presented : "The Golden Rule of Wholesaling Cut Flowers,'' by J. E. Pollworth, Chicago: "The Grow- ers' Association. Its Aims and Ob- jects," by J. F. Ammann. Edwards- ville; "The Advantages of a Scientific Training in Floriculture from a Stu- dent's Viewpoint," by J. D. Smith, stu- dent, Long Island, N. Y. "What Our Fertilizer Studies Have Taught Us," by Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer, Urbana. and "What Lines of Experiment Work Will Be of Greatest Interest to the Flo- rists," a general discussion by all mem- bers, led by Dr. Lehenbauer. The un- finished and new business of the Asso- ciation will then be taken up, and the afternoon session will conclude with the election of officers. A two reel film entitled "Wonder- land Under Glass," and released through the courtesy of the American Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago, will begin the evening's programme. This feature will be followed by slides loaned through the courtesy of Henry Penn, Boston, Mass., showing Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association advertis- ing. The students of the university will present a play entitled "The Flow- er Shop.'' and a special display of stu- dent work in artistic designing on the exhibitions brought by members during the afternoon, will be Presented. The Association will convene at 9 :30 A. M. for the final session. An open forum in the greenhouse and of vital interest to the growers will be con- ducted by Prof. H. B. Dorner and Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer, both of Urbana. HOTEL AND RAILROAD RATES. The rates at the Inman hotel. Cham- paign, are from $1.50 to $7 per day while at the Beardsly hotel. $1.50 to $3 will be asked. Luncheon can be had on the grounds, either at the university or the Ulini cafeteria. Following is the schedule of trains leaving Chicago for Champaign, over the Illinois Central Railway : Leave Chicago. Due Champaign. 8 :45 a.m. 11 :59 a.m. 4:50 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 9:25 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 11:20 p.m. The train fare will be $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip, including war tax. Florist Tourists in Florida. Occasionally a visitor deserts the porch parties for good. One well-to- do old fellow who came here in a yacht stood idleness one season, but at the beginning of the second bought a farm and returned to work. He still has his yacht, an automobile and money, but has completely tired of having a good time. He is also tired of his yacht, although he longed for one 50 years. It may amuse you to learn that he begs me to get up par- ties to go out to sea with him. But manv I invite refuse to go. Having been accustomed to prairies, woods and hills, the sport found outside the harbor makes them dizzy. This yacht owner is a wholesale rose grower at home and is raising fxrns here. A few women help their hus- bands mainly by attending to the fam- ily's social affairs, but my friend's wife helps in a more practical way. He has told me that in the old days, when they were getting a start, she often helped him until midnight. And when I saw her up at the farm here she was packing ferns for shipment north, and enjoying it. One reason I greatly admire the women I see here is that so many of them are of that admirable class who helped in getting a start. — Ed. Howe about Kinsman in Saturday Evening Post. Plant Quarantine No. 37. The Federal Horticultural Board, Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton, D. C, has issued a lengthy state- ment on the "Restrictions on Entries of Foreign Plants widely Misunder- stood." We hope to find space for this statement in a later issue, but in the meantime copies may be had on appli- cation to that office. Club Meetings Next Week. Chicago, March 9, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10,615 at 180 W. Wash- ington street. Bernard Wahlstead, secre- tary, 851 N. Trumbull avenue, Chicago. Cleveland, O., March 7, 8 p. m. — Cleveland Florists' Club at Hotel Hollenden. Charles F. Bastian, secretary, 14625 Colt road, Cleveland. Davenport, la., March 10, 8 p. m. — Tri- City Florists' Club at homes of members. William Knees, secretary, Moline, I1L Grand Rapids, Mich., March 7, 8 p. m. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at office of members. Edward Freyling, sec- retary, 1057 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids, Mich. Hartford, Conn., March 11, 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society at County building. S. H. Deming, secretary, Hart- ford. Hartford, Conn., March 8, 8 p. m. — Hart- ford Florists' Club. George Marchant, sec- retary, 13 Huntington street, Hartford. Knoxville. Tenn., March 8, 7:30 p. m. — Knoxville Florists' Society at stores of va- rious members. Robert E. Mapes, secretary, B. 116, Knoxville. La Crosse, Wis., March 11, 8 p. m. — Asso- ciated Florists of La Crosse at the Flower Shop. L. E. Metcalf, secretary, 601 Main Lenox, Mass., March 9, 7:30 p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society at Town hall. Hy. Heeremans, secretary, Lenox. Louisville, Ky., March 9, 8 p, m. — The Kentucky Society of Florists at Y. M. H. A. hall. Jos. Abele, secretary, Louisville. Madison, N. J., March 9, 8 p. m. — Morris County Florists' and Gardeners' Society at Masonic hall. Edw. Reagan, secretary; Morristown. Newark, N. J., March 10. 8:30 p. m. — Essex County Florists' Club at Rover's hall. David Murphy, secretary, 181 Clinton ave- nue, Irvington, N. J. New London, Conn., March 10, 8 p. m. — New London Horticultural Society at Munic- ipal building. Stanley Jordan, secretary, Harkners estate, Waterford, Conn. Newport, R. I.. March 10, 8 p. m. — New- port Horticultural Society at Music hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Nelville, R. I. New York, March 9, 8:30 p. m. — Greek- American Florists' Association at 119 E. 23rd street. Spiros Sakas, secretary, 260 Third avenue, New York. New York. March 12. 4:30 p. m. — Horti- cultural Society of New York at American Museum of Natural History. Geo. V. Nash, secretary, New York Botanical garden, Bronx Park. New York. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — March 9, 2 p. m.— Dutchess County Horticultural Society at Falkill building. T. H. De Groff. secretary, Hyde Park. N. Y. Rochester, N. Y., March 11, 8 p. m. — Rochester Florists' Association at 95 E. Main street. Irving W. Briggs, secretary. Rochester. Saginaw, Mich., March 7, 8:30 p. m. — Saginaw-Bay City Floricultural Society at Saginaw. H. W. F. Goetz, secretary. 126 S. .Michigan avenue. Saginaw. Seattle, Wash., March 8, 8 p. m. — Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building. Thos. Wylie, secretary. Holly street, Seattle. St. Louis. Mo., March 10, 2 p. m. — St. T.'iuis Florists' Club. J. J. Beneke, secre- tary. 3648 Humphrey street, St. Louis. 1921. The American Florist. 329 Wants, For Sale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.75 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 fivm this office enclose 10 cents ex tra to cover posta gt>, etc. Situation Wanted — Experienced growing- chrysanthemums, carnations, roses, bedding plants and in general greenhouse work. Single, middle age. Address Key 550, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. Help Wanted Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, sweet peas, cyclamens and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce re- sults. Send references and salary ex- pected in first letter. Address Key 528, Care American Florist. Help Wanted Salesman for a Toledo, O., retail store. Good wages. Key 543, care American Florist. HELP WANTED o Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, 'mums, sweet peas, cyclamen and general line of hedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce results Send references and salary expected in first letter. Address ~^=L Key 548, care American Florist.™ Salesman Wanted Territory open in several states ; Holland bulbs; well-known grower; catalogues furnished; good side line; commission basts; replies treated confidentially. Address Key 545, care American Florist. Nursery Manager Wanted Experienced in retail nursery work, growing trees, shrubs and hardy plants, and the filling and packing of orders. A first-class place for a first-class man. Address with full particulars. ELLIOTT NURSERY 506 Magee Bldg., Pittsburgh, Fa. FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. FOR SALE Three houses. 22,000 feet of glass, practically new, rebulbed this year; hot water heat; 7-room house; 1J4 acres land; located at Wilmette, 111., 14 miles north of Chicago. FRANK FELKE, R. F. D. 4, Box 158, ELKHART, IND. FOR ®AJL/E> Used hot water heating boilen in first-class condition ready for immediate shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500ft. glass, price. 1 Cottage, will heat 1600 ft. glass, '■ . 1 Niagara, will heat 1800 ft. glass, " . 1 Niagara, will heat 2500 ft. glass, " . 1 Spence, will heat 3000 ft. glass, " . Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wants. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransomville, New York FOR SALE. HO roof bars, 13 ft. 8 in. long, IMC per foot; 830 ft. purlins. 2c per foot; 2 ventilating ma- chines, $7.00 each; 100 hangers for ventilating pipe, 10c each ; 100 rods cables for same, 10c each ; 40 purlin clamps; 75 pair galvanized hinges, 15c; 3.000 ft. Htf.in.pipe; some 1-in.pipe; lM-in. globe valves; 2H-in. flower pots. We have some glass, 16x24, 16x22, 16x20, 16x18, 16x 16, 16x12, 16x10, 14x20, 12x16 and 10x12. all double strength. This material is first-class. E. HUSTON fi CO., Sistersville, W. Va. For Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order o! court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet ana are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double what>ou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO FOR SALE Glass: 16x24, 16x20, 16x22, per box.. J5 50 16x16, 14x16, per box.. . .. 4.50 12x16, 10x16, per box 4.00 lVi in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot . .10 Shafting (light), per foot .06 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each ... .10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Garden Books at Half Cost You Can Handle Them at a Handsome Profit Or use for advertising purposes at small expense. Written by one of the country's best known authorities on Home Gardening, handsomely illustrated in color and printed by Country Life Press. We have more of these books than we need, and are offering them in lots of fifty or more at leBS than half the cost to reproduce today. Sample book and price on request from responsible dealers American Seed & Seedtape Company NEWARK, N. J. | OFFICIAL S. A. F. | Shipping Labels | ig Actual size of leaf 2%\SH inch H FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on =■ gummed paper; your cord, etc., in U biiick and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. p fi in red. Pri.-es: Per 500. $4.50; per 1000, m m $6 50. Samples on request. Electro of p §j leaf, postpaid. $3 00. Cash with order. ■ 8 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | fi 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 5 f..fr 4 . fr . H " M"i ' * *********************** Home Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have advertise in these columns now. any soon, AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO •PVV VV V TTT *F 'J - V TTTf V V "•**•* tTtI M-**************** 330 The American Florist. Mar. 5, Burpee's Fordhook Hybrid Gladioli FORDHOOK HYBRIDS have created a sensation wherever shown. They have set the Gladiolus world talking and marveling at their unequaled beauty. Amateur and pro- fessional alike agree that this distinct new race is unique in habit, size of flowers, rare colors, shading and marking. The flowers frequently measure from 4 to 5 inches in diameter and range in color from cream-white, lemon, clear yellow, soft salmon-pink, to bright red and deepest crimson; and there are also light lavender and sky-blue shades, and most charming, rare "pastel" and art shades in wonderful combi- nations of rose, pink, salmon and amber, 12 for 60c; 100 for $3.40; 1000 for $32.00, delivered. W^ Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers Philadelphia. LARGE-FLOWERING CANNAS Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name Doz. AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red. green foliage. 5 feet $0.60 A. BOUVIER. Rich velvety red. green foliage. 5 feet 60 BEATJTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age. 4 feet 65 CHAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage. 4y 2 feet 60 CRIMSON REDDER. Intense crimson, green foliage. 3V 2 feet 65 DAVID HARUM. Red, dark bronze foliage, 3 % feet 65 DUKE OP MARLBOROUGH. Crimson ma- roon, green foliage, 4 feet 65 EGANDALE. Currant red. bronze foliage. 4 feet 65 FIREBIRD. Scarlet red. green foliage, 4 feet 1.25 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 5 feet 60 GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red, green foliage, 4V2 feet 65 GLADIOFLORA. Crimson with irregular edge of gold 65 KING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage. 4% feet i 85 LOUISIANA. Bright scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet 60 100 $3.75 3.75 4.00 3.75 4.00 (.00 3.75 4.00 4.00 5.50 1000 $32.50 32.50 35.00 32.50 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 80.00 32.50 35.00 35.00 50.00 3.75 32.00 METEOR. Scarlet, green foliage. 4 V4 feet.. MONT BLANC. Almost white, green foliage. 3 % feet • MME. CROZY. Scarlet with orange yellow border, green foliage, 3 feet PENNSYLVANIA, Vermilion scarlet, green foliage, 6 feet . . . . PILLAR OF FIRE. Brilliant red, green foli- age, 6 feet PANAMA. Rich orange, red bordered with a broad edge of golden yellow, green foli- age, 6 feet QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Rich pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow, green foliage, 3% feet RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage, 4 % feet SOUV. D'A. CROZT. Crimson, with gold band, green foliage, 4 feet THE PRESIDENT. The best canna of recent introduction, immense trusses of large red flowers WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet, green foliage, 6 feet WYOMING. Orange chrome, bronze foliage. 6 % feet Doz. $0.75 100 $5.00 1000 $45.00 .70 4.50 40.00 .65 4.00 35.00 .60 3.75 32.50 .65 4.00 35.00 .65 4.00 35.00 .65 4.00 35.00 .60 3.75 32.50 .65 4.00 35.00 3.00 20.00 .85 5.50 50.00 .65 4.00 35.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Lancaster County Pa., Florists' Ass'n. The meeting of the Lancaster Coun- ty Florists' Assocition was held Feb- ruary 17, at Lancaster. Cards were given each member of a firm present to write his opinion about the pro- posed flower show to be given in the Autumn. On account of Easter coming in close proximity to the March meet- ing, April 21 was decided upon as the date for the next session. Henry Eicholz, Waynesboro, spoke upon his new Carnation Red Matchless which was meeting With considerable success. Robert Kift, Philadelphia, Pa., who attended the meeting, displayed a box of exceptionally large freesia. Other visitors included : S. S. Pennock, Edw. Fancourt, George W. Kerr, W. K. Harris and M. P. Mills, Philadelphia; J. H. Thompson and E. C. Marshal, Kennet Square. A. M. H. J-^i. The American Florist. 331 RIGHT ON TIME Tor the [aster and Spring Trade You can secure a large share of this business, which promises to surpass that of all previous years, by liberal advertising in the SPRING NUMBER The American Florist To Be Issued March 17 Stimulated by the nation-wide publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists and many local organizations, the opportunities offered the trade this spring have never been more promising. Go after your full share of this business by using THE BEST SELLING MEDIUM IN THE TRADE One inch single column, $1.75 net, for one insertion. By the year, $1.25 net, for each insertion. Full page, 30 inches, $52.50 net, for one insertion. By the year, $37.50 net, for each insertion. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 South Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. For upwards of 30 years the representative paper of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. iW Please send your copy tor this Issue as early as possible. 332 jl hi American Florist. Mar. 5, 'Over the River From Champaign. TRADE EXHIBITS SOLICITED. OFFICERS. W. J. Hembreiker, President, Springfiield. A. T. Hey, Secretary, May wood. F. L. Washburn, Treasurer, Bloomington. Vice-Presidents. Joseph KohouT, Liberty ville. A. Lange, Chicago. Chas. Loveridge, Peoria. G. W. Jacobs, Canton. E. W. Guy, Belleville. Philip J. Daut, Decatur. A. W. Nielsen, Pana. Once a Year You can afford to spend a day at the State Florists' Experimental Station at Urbana, Illinois, and the meeting place of the Illinois State Experi- ment Association. The things to be seen and the questions to be answered are worth thousands of dollars to you. A strong program and a big show BIDS YOU WELCOME. OF YOUR TIME it asks only ONE DAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 8th, while your absence would mean a delay of a year. $10.00 will make the round trip, not much more or less. Be on hand at the opening meeting, Tuesday morning, March 8th. BETTER GO. Your Experiment Station. A S75.000.00 investment that returns a million benefits. Toronto, Ont. STOCK IN PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. Flowers are now more plentiful. The large amount of sunshine lately, has brought along the blooms and with a considerable supply of bulbous stock the market is at times glutted. There are heavy price reductions all along the line; roses, carnations, violets, orchids and bulbous stock are now being sold at prices which no doubt will help transient trade considerably. Business continues good, especially in decorations and funeral work, and the lowering prices are appreciated by the retailers, who are now in a position to give a customer value for his money. The quality of the stock is good, especially in roses, as there are not enough of the cheaper grades to meet the demand. Carnations are also good and the weekend saw many reductions in the better grades to clear the ice boxes. Flowering plants are plentiful; rhododendrons, azaleas, lilacs, spiraeas, cyclamens and primulas give effect to the windows. NOTES. There is some diversity of opinion on St. Valentine's Day business. The local Club did some good advertising and the window displays were most attractive. Violets, orchids, lily of the valley, sweet peas and stock for corsage use were most in demand. J. J. Higgins, Yonge street, finds a large increase in business since the opening of the Pantages theater. He keeps a good window display and sells at popular prices. Mr. Higgins has been in the hospital for the past week, but is again feeling better. The annual social of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held in the Club rooms February 1. P. L. Why- tock, superintendent for Sir John Eaton, was presented with a pipe and pouch, as he is leaving on a visit to Scotland. Emery B. Hamilton, London, Ont., past-president of the Canadian Florists' and Gardeners' Association, stopped off on his return from Peterboro, where the executive committee met February 21 to plan next summer's convention. Good clean stock, all pot grown, shipped with- out pots. Bostons, Scottii, Cordetta, 4-in., $3.60 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; 5-in., $5.40 per doz.; $40 00 per 100. Cyrtomium Kockfordianum, Holly Ferns, 3-in., $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100; 4-in., $3.00 per doz., $25.C0 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. fi Sons Co. WHITE MARSH, MD. The annual dance of the Florists' Club was a most successful one. The ballroom of the Metropolitan assembly room was nicely decorated and the club members and friends had a most enjoyable evening. George Hall of the Lord & Burnham Co. is back on the job and feeling better after an operation for appendi- citis: business is good with them and a number of good prospects are in view. The Peoples Florist, Queens street, is installing a large refrigerator, a beautiful case and spacious enough to hold large quantities of flowers. A. G. D. 1921. The American Florist. 333 0&^ COROJSA /LOWER BOXES ^ ^| tyy O /i Represe ntatives : M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue X New York City T. A. DDCON CO. L 1526 Blake St 1 Denver, Colorado s ' T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St. Dallas, Texas For Violets and f nrsainu: The sizes given here ar» carried in stock, in lze Per 100 7 x 4x4 2-inch Top $ 5.00 10 x 6 x 5Hs 2-inch Top 6.00 p,j rvTC/^/^T TMTP j2x 8x5* 2-inch Top 7.65 5% DISCOUNT 14x10x8 2-inchTop 12.60 ' _ For Cut Flowers CASH WITH ORDER 18x5x3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 The prices auoted herewith are f.o.b. Chicago 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 When printing is wanted there will be a '4 X 5 X 3* 2 inch Top 7 70 ch&rge of $9.00 per color for printing 500. 24 x 8 x 4 2-inch Top." '.'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'. '. 10^80 $12 - 00 per color for prlntine 100 °- 28x8x4 . 2-inch Top 12.10 Borderprintingandembossingwillbecharged 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 for as time work in accordance with the amount 30 x 5 x 3Hs 2-inch T'op "'. of work involved. SO z 8 x 5 2-inch Top 16.20 Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope. . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope . . . . 7.26 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope. . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . . 30.25 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . . 63.76 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.66 CALADIUMS The kind with real sound center shoots. 5- 7 inch 7- 9 inch 100 $ 4.50 7.50 1000 $ 40.00 70.00 9-11 inch 14.00 125.00 GLADIOLUS Grown on our own farms from our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded; True to Name. GLADIOLUS (Continued) 1000 Mad. Monneret, First $30.00 Mad. Monneret, Medium 25.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Peace, First 45.00 Florist Mixed. First 25.00 Rainbow Mixed, First 40.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Write for special prices on PLANTING STOCK in Black Bulblets and first two sizes of White Bulblets. TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE. America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Glory of Holland 50.00 Pink Beauty 55.00 Halley, First 40.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, First 50.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, Medium. 45.00 Niagara, First 45.00 Niagara, Medium 40.00 f> _ __ _ _ King Humbert per 100, $ 5.00; per 1000, $45.00 ^alind Yellow Humbert per 100, 5.50; per 1000, 50.00 Driftfc President per 100, 15.00 ■» uu,s And a Full Line of Standard Kinds. Well Cured; Free From Rot. 100 1000 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 in $2.75 $25.00 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 1st size, 4-6 in 4.00 Variegated Leaved.single 3.75 Albino.early single white 3.75 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g 3.75 Mexican 3.00 35.00 32.50 32.50 32.50 25.00 Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york 334 The American Florist. Mar. 5, We Are Now Cutting A LARGE CROP OF ROSES We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chanses RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to S.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $20.00 Medium $10. 00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 OPHELIA L ng $12.00 to $16.00 .Medium S.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium S.00 to 10.00 I Short 5.00 to 6.00 ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION — Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell. Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $8.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000. $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum, per 100 1.50 Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100.... 4.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale. 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. STOCK IS IN LABGE SUPPLY. Stock is still in large supply at this writing and obtainable in quantity lots at bargain prices. At times the past week the market appeared to be cleaned up better than usual during the past month, which some attribute to an increased demand, while others claim it is due to a shortening up of stock. The sales so far last month have been very discouraging compared to those of the same period of 1920. which were unusually heavy, but the wholesalers in general are not com- plaining because of the existing condi- tions in other lines and are confident that things will take a change for the better in the very, near future. The city demand is showing some improve- ment and the out-of-town call for stock is holding its own. American Beauty roses are a trifle more plentiful, but are in good demand considering the large supply of other stock now being offered in this market. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier and Columbia are having the best call in roses, but the other varieties are being moved after considerable pushing although prices are not anywhere near what they should be. Carnations are plentiful and are to be had at very attractive prices. Callas are seen in large num- bers at some of the stores and there is a fair supply of lilies available. Sweet peas appear to be holding their own about as good as any particular item offered and while they are not bringing very attractive prices, they are more easily disposed of. Freesias are in exceptionally heavy supply and the returns have been very disappoint- ing to the grower. Colored freesia have not sold any better in some in- stances than Purity. Violets are very reasonable in price and are now within reach of any of the buying public. Paper White narcissi are not so plenti- ful. Tulips and jonquils are in large supply. Calendulas, pansies, snap- dragons, for-get-me-nots, cattleyas, lily of the valley, stevia, mignonette, gardenias, cypripediums. daisies and all other miscellaneous seasonable stock is to be had and give the re- tailers a chance to make a very attrac- tive window display in which variety can play an important part. Pot plants continue to occupy a big place in the retail store displays, especially cycla- mens, tulips, jonquils, cinerarias and ONCE A YEAR With demand we must have the sup- ply. The Florist Experimental Station at Urbana, Illinois, ib the agency to demon- strate ways and means to better pro- duction. It is essential that we go there MAKE IT TUESDAY, MARCH 8th Joseph Kohout,"^^ Mention the American Florist when writing primroses. Many of the people in the trade are noticing that the retailers are using their window space to better advantage of late and seme of the showings are remarkably fine and equal to those arranged by paid ex- perts in other lines. This kind of ad- vertising pays and is bound to bring results and help the general business conditions. 1921. The American Florist. 335 Lower Prices Enable you to push cut flowers during the Lenten period — let your orders come — plenty of Spring Flowers. RUSSELL COLUMBIA MILADT HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNET CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS, LUPINES, VALLEY, FREESIA White and Blue Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Paper Whites, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Sweet Peas, Stevia 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. In dally touch with marks Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., SSk, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. ondltlons, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders WE ARK CLOSED ALL DAT SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. receiving such benefits NOTES. Another step toward the achieve- ment of the city beautiful plan was taken February 26 when the house of representatives at Washington agreed to permit the city to take possession of a three-cornered lot on the south- east corner of the boulevard link bridge. The city will use the ground, which has been the site of the govern- ment barge office, in straightening South Water street. The city will pay not less than $25.50 per square foot for the land and. in addition, has agreed to turn one of the towers on the bridge over to the government for use as a barge office for 20 years. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is now book- ing orders for lilies for Easter and will have its usual supply of both pot plants and cut blooms to offer. The outlook is very encouraging for a heaTy cut of orchids for this occasion. Vaughan's Seed Store has moved some good sized lots of gladiolus bulbs from the Homewood farm and com- pleted liberal orders for new seed As- paragus plumosus. Flower Dye Air Plant ° Moss. For coloring roses, carnations, peas, ' (Choice Imported Stock.) etc ; green only. ! Large size Per doz. Per 50 Per 100 Price, per \V 2 qt. quantity $0.76 bunches $1.50 $6.50 $10-00 Get Oar Complete List of Other Supplies. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Frances Kennedy, the actress who sang "Say It With Flowers" at the Majestic Theatre here some time ago. was hurt in the railroad wreck at Porter Junction, Ind.. February 28, when about 40 people were killed. The annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held at Champaign. March S-9. with an elaborate programme. A. L,. Vaughan & Co. report a great improvement in business this week with a substantial increase in both the local and out-of-town sales. Fred Ottenbacher is again on duty at E. C. Amling Co.'s store and will hereafter devote his entire time to the wholesale business. The J. A. Budlong- Co. is featuring a fine supply of lupines and blue daisies in addition to its regular line of cut flowers. 336 The American Florist. Mar. Quantity and Quality Heavy supply of all the choicest offerings in Cut Flowers in this market. We fill all orders best. There's a Reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FliORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ROSES § CARNATIONS In All the Leading Varieties vVIt I UIv DliUoi) ^ L.D. Phone Randolph 2081. '' t^OICclCjO Illinois wild flowers will be protected soon by more than sentiment, it is hoped by the Chicago members of the Wild Flower Preservation Society of America. A bill for the protection of such flowers, for which the society has been, working, has been introduced into the legislature. The bill, which makes any person liable to fine who shall willfully destroy or pull up wild flowers, was indorsed by the Illinois Woman's Legislative congress at its biennial meeting in December. It also is designed to prevent the despoiling of the woods and fields of flowers for commercial purposes. "We are hope- ful that the bill will pass," said Mrs. Charles H. Hutchinson, president of the society. "It will mean much in furthering the work of the society." The bill is as follows: "Section 1. Any person who shall willfully destroy or pull, tear or dig from the property of another without the permission of owner or person entitled to possession, any spring beauty, bloodroot, lady slip- per, columbine, lotus, trillium or gen- tian, or who shall willfully sell, ex- pose for sale or purchase any flowers, roots, bulbs or whole plant of any such so gathered or taken, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than .$100. One-half of said fine shall be paid to the person making and filing the complaint, and one-half to the school fund of the county in which said conviction is obtained. Section 2. Prosecutions under this act shall be commenced within six months from the time the offense was com- nii'ted and not afterward." George Wittbold, son of Henry Witt- bold, and Miss June Vivian eloped and were married at Crown Point, Ind., last week to avoid a big wedding which had been planned to take place later in the season, Be on time at the opening meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association and note the results obtained at the Experimental Station at Urbana, Illinois. PEOPLE WE HAVE NEVER MET. Our most striking success is the handling of OUT-OF-TOWN orders that come from retail florists whom we have never met. In making a special appeal for the out- of-town buyer, our advertisements would not serve their purpose if our service was not profitable with those with whom we are presently doing business. •HOW ABOUT YOU ? KENNICOTT BROS. CO., 174 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Hi B. KENNICOTT, Pres. J. E. POLLWORTH, Seo'y and Mgr PRINCIPAL LOCATION IN THE MARKET. 1921. The American Florist. 337 fr****.M-***************************************^ Roses * Carnations Are in Heavier Supply With Us. Order Here. Buy Direct from the Grower L *l*4*4*^^4'4 a ^^^^^^^^^^ > l*^**I* i ^*>I ( 4*4 > ^ a ^*^ a 4*4*^*4*^*4*4' ^^•2*4*4*^4 , ^4 ll &*S* l $' l $**{ | *{ | *£ M { > *£'4 a> $*4 | *{ | *$' Si WHOLESALE . GROWERS 2fZm FL°WEBS^ PLANTS jfl 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO lit Flowers Are in Enormous Supply with Us Now is the time to conduct special sales, for prices are reasonable and the opportunity is ripe for quick turnovers at good profits and at prices satisfactory to the buyers. GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY. DO IT NOW Mrs. Caroline Amling, beloved wife of Albert F. Amling'. mother of Ernst. Otto, Paul, Walter and Clarence, died this week. The funeral was held Thursday, March 3, at 1 :30 p. m. from the late residence. Fifteeneth street and North avenue, Maywood, and 2 1). m. from St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, Eleventh avenue and Lake street, with interment at Oakridge cemetery. The Amling fam- ily have the sympathy of the entire trade in the loss of a loving wife and mother. The floral offering's from the trade were many and most beautiful. The trade was grieved to hear of the death of O. P. Bassett at Pasa- dena, Calif., an account of which ap- pears in the obituary column this •week. Mr. Bassett was well known to the trade through his connection with the wholesale firm of Bassett & "Wash- burn, with which he was identified for a long time. Articles of incorporation have been issued to the Kaspar Mfg. Co., 3234 W. Thirtieth street, with a capital of $15,000, to deal in florists' specialties novelties, etc. The incorporators are Geo. J. Kaspar, Frank J. Kaspar and Chas. A. Nemecek. Allie Zech says that Zech & Mann will have a large supply of cut lilies again this Easter and is now booking orders for same. Business is showing a great improvement at this house and the sales so far this week are very encouraging. P. J. Foley, of the Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., and wife, have now reached Los Angeles on their Pacific. Coast trip. 338 The American Florist. Mar. 5, EXTRA FANCY CUT FLOWERS ORDER HERE. Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Jonquils, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Stevia, Mignonette, Daisies, Pansies, Romans, and a complete line of Greens amwMm * k* =5fc=^«^=g^ NOT INC. *§>^g= PHONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC 48734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Tlie Ove Gnatt Co., Inc Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, 1ND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. Estimates made February 26 by the family of Peter Reinberg, late presi- dent of the board of commissioners of Cook county, and his attorney, Joseph E. Fitch, place the value of his estate as close to $1,000,000. The will, dis- tributing the entire estate among those who survive him, was filed this week in the Probate court. The beneficiaries will be his widow, Mrs. Mary Reinberg, 5643 Sheridan road, a brother, five sisters and an adopted son. Mr. Rein- berg, according to his family and friends, gave large sums to charity during his life. Hardly a week passed, it is said, that he did not answer the plea of some institution or of indi- viduals. This, it is pointed out, ex- plains the absence of charitable bequests. The widow will receive al- most half of the estate, it is said. She assumes title to the Sheridan road home through joint tenancy. Probably a rough estimate of the value of the personal property places its value at .$400,000. Among the valuable pieces of real estate are his greenhouses. Under a plan, said to have been ap- proved by Mr. Reinberg. the green- house business will, remain in the family. The adopted son, Charles Rein- berg, who is also a grand nephew, is provided with a trust of $50,000. He is 16 years old. It is stipulated that the fund be created out of the proceeds of the first sales of the real property. The young man is a student at St. Thomas college, St. Paul, Minn. The relatives, aside from the wife and son. who share in the estate are : Mrs. Margaret Weiland, wife of Mathew Weiland of Evanston: Mrs. Mary Zender. widow, 1516 Thorndale ave- nue; Mrs. Catherine Smith, widow. Rogers Park; Mrs. Annie Hoffman: George Reinberg, and Mrs. Helen Zen- der, wife of Adam Zender of Rogers Park. Mrs. Mary Zender is the mother of Henry Zender, superintendent of public service of Cook county. Governor Small has named Eugene R. Pike, Mrs. Helen T. Pelouze, Sam- uel Gessler, John A. Torstenson, Rob- ert Homer Morse, Charles I. Pierce and Harold N. Scott commissioners of Lincoln park and Christian F. Wiehe. Magnus C. Knudson, Elizabeth P Hoyt, William Ganschow. Charles E. Graydon, George J. Dehn and John I. Sheahan for the west park system. Christian F. Wiehe has been elected president of the latter body. The Allied Florist Association and the Wholesale Cut Flower Associa- tion held a joint meeting at the Hotel Randolph, Tuesday afternoon, March 1, when the chief business of the day was to further and complete plans in regard to the local advertising and service campaign. Some business was transacted that will be announced later in accordance with the wishes of both associations. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is pleased with the demand for stock this week, which is considerably better than it has been for some time. both locally and out-of-town. Sphag Vaughan's Seed Store nilHl Chicago & New York Moss Single Bales or Carlots Mention the American Florist when writing Fleischman has announced that each of the 61 winners of The Tribune's $20,200 beauty contest will be present- ed with a wonderful bouquet by this city's leading florist. The Joseph Foerster Co. is moving a fine supply of bulbous stock in ad- dition to its regular offerings. Most local lily growers will have only about half of last year's supply of pot plants for Easter. The Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel Randolph, next Thursday eve- ning, March 10. at 8 p. m. A. Henderson & Co. reports an ac- tive demand for cannas, caladiums, and other spring bulbs. Wietor Bros, are cutting a good supply of roses including fine Premier and Columbia. A. E. Ingold, who had been in charge of the seed department at The Fair, died March 1. Frank Oechslin has a fine supply of Easter stock coming on. Visitors : A. J. Hartung, Onekama. Mich.; Art Leidiger. of Edlefsen- Leidiger Co., Milwaukee. Wis.; W. E. Turner. Kenosha. Wis. 1921. The American Florist. YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E fi A H N Remember when ordering that onr line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. St. Louis, Mo. STOCK SELLING WELL. The weather during the past week has been very uncertain and sharp changes in temperature occurred. This caused a noticeable slump in the market. Trade is expected to pick up, however, during the coming week. Roses of extra fine quality are com- ing in in limited quantities. The de- mand is great and there is barely enough to go around. Premier, Rus- sell, Ophelia, Wards, Butterfly and Killarmey are the leading varieties. Carnations are coming in stronger this week than they were last and the de- mand is increasing. Prices remain good, wholesaling at from $4 to $6 per 100. A few Laddie carnations are to be had at top prices. Spring flowers of all kinds are in great demand and are shown in practically all windows. Calla lilies are being offered in large quantities. The demand is great and they are used almost entirely for fun- eral purposes. Lilium Harrisii is limited as to quantity but is of good quality and the demand is rushing. Violets are plentiful this week. Only home grown stock is being offered. Cattleya orchids of a good grade are to be had in quan- tity. The demand for them is not great this week, but is now picking up slightly. There are no cypripediums to be had at any price. There is a bountiful supply of Roman hyacinths and tulips of the common varieties. A limited supply of Darwin tulips of exceptional size and quality are found among the offerings. Narcissi are about played out and are to be seen in but a few places. A few snap- dragons of excellent quality are com- ing in and calendulas are plentiful in spite of a large demand for use in corsages. Preesias are on the decline and though still plentiful, demand small prices and there is practically no sale for the white varieties. Jonquils are common stock and not valuable. Primroses are scarcer this week being replaced by cinerarias which are the main factor in most of the window dis- plays. They are very showy but bring relatively small prices. Cyclamen are about gone. Lily of the valley is com- ing in in increased quantities and the demand is as great as the supply. Wil- lows are still in use by a few florists but are fast disappearing. Greens, such as asparagus, plumosa, sprengeri and ferns are scarce this week and there is not enough to go around. Ferns are holding out fairly well. Such novelties as pandanus, dracae- nas and other pot plants are seen in all windows and the prices on them does not vary greatly. Bulbous stock in pot plants hold full sway at the present time. Hyacinths, tulips, free- sias and narcissi are commonly seen. NOTES. A decided increase in business since having become established in their new location, is shown by the books of the Mullanphy Floral Co. The "Say It With Flowers" bowling league held a meeting last week, at iJB'jESTN IN, ■frl^WQR.L i D , | ^OHn': C 1 . M EY ER'jTHF?EA dICo' Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer silkaline, or smilax threads. Be sure the name Meyer in 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. Mention the American Florist when writing which the Roses tied the Carnations for first place. The Missouri botanical garden last Sunday, opened to the public a very attractive exhibition of orchids and cinerarias. An attractive window display of cinerarias and bulbous plants is seen at the F. C. Wehr Floral Co. The Bourdet Floral Co. is showing some fine bulbous stock in an attrac- tive window disulay. Grimm & Gorly have turned out a large number of funeral pieces during the past week. The W. A. Rowe Floral Co.. Kirk- wood, has been successful with their new bulb shed. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. is cleaning up daily on carnations and violets. C. A. Kuehn has nothing left over any day and expects a pick up in trade soon. H. G. Berning expects to begin booking orders for Easter in a short time. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. reports unusually large sales of roses. R D. M. Cincinnati, 0. STOCK SELLING FAIKLY WELL. The market this week showed a de- cided change over the previous week. Plenty of stock made prices very much below par and promise more of a drop as the Lenten season goes along. Business in general has fallen off very much, but it is all that can be expected until Easter. , If it were not for our old friends "funeral work and wed- dings, '' the trade would be as dull as during the summer months. Roses are now down to a normal price, but still have a chance to drop lower, judging from the amount of business being accomplished. Sweet peas are now arriving in larger quantities as well as bulbous stock of all kinds. Carnations, a flower that seems to be a favorite, are coming in abundance 30 E. Randolph St CHICAGO Loner Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 8284 Our Offerings Include : LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Kfllarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas Tulips Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 340 The American Florist. Mar. 5. 337 The Florists' Supply House of America Buy Bayersdorfer's Easier Baskets Especially made for plants or cut flowers. Artistic and novel in design and coloring. Strong, substantial and thoroughly practical* LET US SEND YOU A SAMPLE ASSORTMENT. Suitable for Cut Flowers $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 Suitable for Plants 25.00, 50.00, 100.00 BAMBOO POT COVERS Especially well made. Special Offer. Dyed all colors, to fit pots. Natural. Dyed. 4-inch 123^c ISc 5-inch 15c 18c Natural. Dyed. 6-inch 18c 20c 7-inch 20c 25c Natural. Dyed. 8-inch 25c 30c Nest of 5 90c $1.15 FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY Carnation Dye, per package. 60c. Paper Novelty, with cups for flowers, $12.60 per 100. High Hats, of basket weave, 60c each. Let us send you our New Illustrated Catalogue, A postal card will bring it. II. BAYERSDORfER 4 CO., 1129-33 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. u i Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York City. Telephone Vanderbilt 4976. '' WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., JirSftVEE 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. WE'RE ALL GOING Meet us at the Illinois State Florists' Association Conven- tion at Urbana, 111., March 8. ERNE & COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. and going fairly well at $4 to $6 per hundred. Lilies, Easter and Callas, are now getting more plentiful because of the sun and selling at $15 to $20 per hundred. Some fancy calendulas ' are to be had at a reasonable figure and clean up fairly well. In general, there is considerable stock on hand, but it is not selling as it should. NOTES. C. E. Critchell stole a march on the florists by quietly slipping away to Honolulu and being married. It was a real surprise to every one, even his employees. He is now enjoying his honeymoon basking in the tropical sun of Honolulu. The Cut Flower Exchange has been receiving some very good Marguerite daisies from Ohas. "Windram, 'Cold Springs, Ky.. and also fine Calla lilies from Thos. Jackson, Latonia, Ky. Harry Gray, connected with the Park department and brother of "Walter Gray, Hamilton, O., is slowly recover- Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER S — MANUFACTURERS ing from injuries sustained when in an automobile accident last week. Sam Urlage of The Peebles Corner Flower Shop, reports a good week in funeral orders and table decorations. C. Jones of The Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar, was exceptionally busy during the past week. At the H. N. Sheppards store, decor- ations have been made appropriate for Easter. J. A. Peterson and wife have re- turned from Florida. Visitors : Louis Wittbold of The Wittbold Co., Chicago; Ferd. Keller, fonjipjz of the John A. Keller Co., Lexington. Ky.; Raymond R. Brunton, Richmond. Ind.; M. Adler, New York; Geo. Hamp- ton of Jos. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia. Pa., and A. L. Miller of The American Bulb Co., Chicago. G. K. Passaic, N. J. — John T. Rutledge, for the past five years assistant mana- ger for Edward Sceery, died January 3, age 20 years. Des Moines, Iowa — R. C. Gray, for- merly of Chickasaw, Okla., has taken charge of the floral department of the Iowa Seed Co. store. 1921. The American Florist. 341 John Kruchten Co • ( Not Incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, ™?£*£2£ES! CHICAGO, ILL IE.C.AMLINGCO. 4 3 The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located 1 WHOLESALE \ CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1»78 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., UMir Wabash Ave., and lake St MBag gilKSgJ CHICAGO, ILL. f^Slg^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weil*nd-Risch<0. FLOWER GROWERS CENTRAL 879 ILLINOIS ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killamey and Kll- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inoh »l-75 14-rach »3.00 12-inch 2.25 16-inoh 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange/ 6 DETRorr, n M icH. st ' Mention the AmK*ccn Florist when writing VloMe Hover M&rKets Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 3.00 @ 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chaa. Russell.. 8.00@ 40.00 Butterfly 8.00® 36.00 Columbia 8.00® 35.00 Dunlop 8.00® 35.00 Premier 8.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 35.00 Killarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 26.00 White Killarney 6.00® 26.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 26.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 6.00® 25.00 " Ceclle Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 8.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Freesia 3.00 to 6.00 Jonquils 4.00 to 8.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Violets 76® 1.60 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.50 to 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 16.00 Cypripediums, per doz.... 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.50 to 6.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 36c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smllax, case 7.50 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CHRYSANTHEMUM By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Raedlein Basket Co. I 713 Milwaukee Avenue = | CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS 1 | Write for Catalog and Prices. § ^lllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllMllllllltlllllllllll[lllllllinilllllllllMlllilllMlllMI1iUlllu3 Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 342 The American Florist. Mar. 5, ^'luiiuiiiuuiuiimiiuiniinnHiiinHHiiitfiKiiHiiiiiiiiuiiiuiinHiiiMiiuiiuiaiini'- 1 lite Lilac ! | We make a specialty of I I Lilac and we handle I | the entire output of the ! | largest Lilac Grower in | | the East. | That establishes us as j | the most reliable source I | of supply when you need | I Lilac. | It will stand shipping | | most any reasonable | | distance. I $2.50 per bunch. I The Leo Niessen Co. 1 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. ( I Branches: Baltimore, Washington. 1 * """"""""""""""""IIIIMIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIimilllilllllllllllliiiiiUlllll Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. A LIGHT DEMAND FOB STOCK. Business was badly shattered the first of the week on account of the heavy fall of snow. This prevented the Saturday and Sunday cut from reach- ing the market Monday. It did reach the city on Tuesday, however, and with Monday's cut added, was an almost impossible load. Tuesday's demand was very light, being a holiday, all department stores were closed and the idlers spent their time at the theaters and movies. It picked up a little on Thursday and Friday with a fairly good clean up on Saturday, although a lot of stock was bargained off to the street men. There is an abundance of stock in all lines, sweet peas and white carnations being overdone. Daffodils appear to be over the peak and brought as high as $6 per 100 on Sat- urday; they have sold as low as $10 a thousand in 5,000 lots. Tulips and Paper White narcissi have also sold very low. Roses appear to have short- ened up a trifle and most orders were closed out on Saturday night. The market will hardly take any more carnations, the great quantity of White having broken the market early in the week. Had all the stocks moved in from the field, maintained their vigor last fall, the reports claiming that at least one-third died, the market would be swamped with a great over production. Cattleyas are abundant and the quality is very fine, bvit prices are off 25 per cent. There is plenty of lily of the valley, in fact rather more than can be handled and keep prices firm. There are a number of poor Callas and Easter lilies, not over 25 per cent of the stock can be called special. Some growers have a few very fine formosum. There appears to be a good demand for all kinds of BDWARD RBID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. ThlM l* the exclusive •hop. only one block from Bxnreaa Depot.. 1619-1621 Kanstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VtoMe HowMadste Boston, Mar. 2. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty.. 8.00@100.00 Russell 10.00® 35.00 Dunlop 10.00® 25.00 Pilgrim 10.00® 30.00 ; Crusader 10.00® 35.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 20 00 Ward 8.00® 20.00 Maryland 8.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 25.00 ; Columbia 10.00® 30.00 Hadley 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 10.00® 30.00 Premier 10.00® 30.00 Adiantum 2 00 Asparagus behs. per" bch".'. .50® 1 00 Asparagus Strings, doz... 12 00 B. Buttons 1.60® 2.00 Bouvardia, pink and red doz. sprays i. 60 @ 2 .00 Calendulas 3.00® 5.00 Carnations 5.00® 6.00 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas per doz 9.00® 12.00 Lily or the Valley 16 00 Longlflorum Lilies 10.00© 2o'.00 Fansies ... 2.00® 3.00 Paper White Narcissus 400 Smilax. per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3 00 Mignonette, doz 76@ 100 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 y- 1 ,. 1 2.00 @ 3.00 .Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies 1 00 Jonquils, Spur 4.00® s'.OO Preesias , 3.00® 5.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Cypripediums 400 Marguerites 2.00® 4'oo Acacia, per bunch 3.00® 5 00 Heather, per bch 1.00® 6.00 TUIIPS g QQ Bicolor Jonquils .'.'!.' 6.00® 8^00 Buffalo, Mar. 2. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 5.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 12.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00® 15.00 Richmond 8.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Ward 6.00 @ 8.00 Columbia 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell S.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 15. 00® 25.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Preesias 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00(B) 6.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00®" 8.00 Snapdragons 4.00 SS 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 5.00 Paper White Narcissi 5.00® 6 00 Soleil D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8 00 Swet Peas ; i.oo® 3.00 Violets 750 j 00 White Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Yellow Tulips 4.00® 6.00 greens at market prices. Florida asparagus shows up very well at this time. Reports of the various Easter plant stocks in this neighborhood are generally favorable. It is thought there will be a good supply of Easter lilies, as most stocks, owing to the favorable weather, appear to be in a good state of forwardness. Rambler roses and hydrangeas are also coming strong. The climatic conditions since the first of the year appear to have been made for the early Easter date, the season having been so unusually open. making a market. A dealer in speaking of the possi- bility of creating a demand to meet an emergency in the market, said that overstocks were not as a rule, constant enough for any definite plan. Daffo- dils sold recently as low as $10 per thousand and within a week brought as high as $60. Other stocks would Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Berger Bros. 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 writing Cincinnati, Mar. 2. Roses, Premier 6 00G Russell 6.00« Columbia 6.00(* Butterfly 6.006 White Killarney ... 6.00(3 Pink Killarney .... 6.00S Sunburst 6.00 5 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.004 Ophelia 6.00S Baby Doll 4.00(i Carnations 4 004 Easter Lilies and Callas 15.004 Perns, per 1,000 Porget-Me-Not. bunch ...,.' Freesia 3.00 S Galax, per 1,000 Jonquils 3.004 Leucothoe, per 1,000 5.004 Plumosus (south) per bch.. Smilax, per string 154. Snapdragons 10.00 4 Violets 1.004 Primulas, bunch Per 100 1 20.0a 1 20.00 20.00 20.00 1 20.00 1 20.00 1 20.00 20.00 20.00 1 8.00 6.00 20.00 4.00 .25 4.00 1.50 4.0K 6.00 shorten up on account of weather con- ditions almost over-night and prices as a matter of course advanced to normal conditions. He felt there was great publicity value for the retail florist who gave his customers an advantage in price, whenever any particular stock became so plentiful that he could handle it in quantity. One flower after another, featured in this way, kept the store in mind all the time, and such enterprizing dealers were seldom heard to complain of dull business. NOTES. To celebrate the eightieth birthday of the veteran wholesale florist, W. J. Baker, a surprise party was given February 28. From a quiet enjoyment of his pipe in the comfortable chair, there was a rapid change of scene when the extent of his visitors was revealed to him. He was glad to see them all and was soon as young and full of fun as the best of them. May he live to see many more such occasions. The Leo Niessen Co. are using a very effective method of packing gar- denias for shipment out-of-town. Each spray and flower is wrapped in 1921. The American Florist, 343 HOLTON & IIIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.P0LLW0RTH CD COT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Shamrock Carnation Green Colors flowers perfectly an Emerald Green. Guaranteed in every respect. We were the first to manufacture car- nation dye. 50c per package. Sent by parcel post on receipt of price. A. E. BIESTER 1410 West Susquehanna Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flower*. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Manilla tissue paper; these are fastened by the stem-end to the bottom of the box, after all are in place the paper is well sprinkled, the surplus water poured off and the box is wrapped for shipment. The flowers are said to ar- rive in a very satisfactory condition. Leo Niessen and wife are having a very enjoyable winter vacation at Day- tona, Fla. Incidentally he will get acquainted with the floral products of this southern clime and may acquire something new in the green line. Sydney Bayersdorfer says that every- thing points to a big Easter, there be- ing a phenomenal run on everything pertaining to this holiday. The de- mand is general all over the country. Roses, sweet peas and high grade carnations are quantity items with Edward Reid. Snapdragon is also a feature. Berger Bros, are featuring Easter and Calla lilies, sweet peas and bulbous stock in variety. K. Cincinnati, O. — Alfred Forder is considering a vacation trip to Hot Springs, Ark. Decatue, III. — The Simmen & Peter- son Flower Shop, recently had its for- mal opening under the new manage- ment. GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. | Phone Main 1345. P. O. Box 60S. 1 444-446 Milwaukee Street, iiiijlmimimimiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiimmininnr. VltoMe Hover MarKets 76.00 35.00 35.00 12.00 40.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 26.00 26.00 2.00 2.50 Philadelphia, Mas. 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....50.00@ fancy 20.00® Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 15. Killarney 6. Hadley 15. Sunburst 10. Wards 6. Ophelia 6. Columbia 10. Premier 10. Adiantum 1.50® Asparagus, bunches Asparagus, strings 76 @ Calendulas 4.00@ Carnations 3.00» Cattleyas 60® Easter Lilies 15.00 @ Lily of the Valley 8.00® Smilax Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® Mignonette 4.00® Violets 50® 1.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 50® 3.00 Freesia 2.00® 4.00 Golrlen Spur Daffodils 3.00® 5.00 Pittsburgh, Mar. 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 9.00 fey., per doz. 7.60 ex., per doz. 6.00 " No. 1, per doz. 4.00 Killarney 0.00® 15.00 Maryland 6.00 @ 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 15.00 Russell 10.00® 36.00 Columbia 8.00® 30.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Hilda 6.003 15.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Madam Butterefly.. 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 0.00 Cattleyas. each 1.00 Cypripedium, per doz 6.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Perns, per 1,000 5.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00 @ 3.00 Narcissus Paper 'Whites... 6.00 Yellow 10.00 Violets 75® 1.00 Baby Primroses 75® 1.00 Smilax, per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 6.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 Pussy Willow 6.00® 8.00 Tulips 6.00 Preesias 6.00 Heather, per bch 1.00® 8.00 Lilies. Calla 15.00® 20.00 Peoria, III. — Bruno Juergens is on an eastern trip. ^unomniutiun iiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii JTHEMcCALLUMCO. I Manufacturers— Importers I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES | Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. iHiuninuiuiiianiiiuiiiiiHiiuiiiiaiimnmiiniuiimm' MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. St. Lours, Mar. 2. Roses. Premier 8 Columbia 8 Ophelia 8 Killarney 3 White Killarney ... 6 Russell 8 Ward 4 Sunburst 6 Calendulas 3 Carnations. Laddies Perns, per 1,000 4 Valley ._. 5 Boxwood lbs., lb. Narcissus Yellow Narcissus 4. 00^ Mignonette ' Sweet Peas 1.75 H Smilax, per string Leucothoe G'alax, green, per 1.000.... bronze, per 1,000. . . . Carnations, fancy 5.00 4 Stevia, per bunch Violets . ..! 50« Preesias 3.00 i Callas 10.006 Jonquils l.OOS Milwaukee, Mar. 2. Roses. Kill'n'y. W. Kill'n'y 6. Ward 6. " Premier 8 Ophelia 6. Columbia 10. Hoosier Beauty .... 6. Callas, per doz 2. Calendulas 4, Carnations 4. Daffodils 4 Hyacinths 8. Lilies, per dzo 2. Orchids, per doz 6, Stevia Sweet Peas 1. Valley 6. Violets Paper Whites 4. Rubrums 8 Preesias 4 Tulips 4 30.00 20.00 15.00 8.00 12.50 35.00 10.00 15.00 6.00 12.60 5.00 8.00 .26 5.00 6.00 8.00 3.00 1.50 1.50 3.00 .60 1.00 5.00 20.00 00® 15.00 00® 15.00 00® 25.00 00® 20.00 00® 35.00 00IS) 18.00 00® 2.60 00® 6.00 .00® 6.00 00® 6.00 00® 10.00 00® 2.50 00® 9.00 4.00 60® 3.00 00® 8.00 .75® 1.00 00® 6.00 .00® 16. 0» 00® 8.00 .90® 8.0» 344 The American Florist. Mar. 5, New York. TRADE AT A STANDSTILL. With the tie-ups incidental to a heavy snowfall and a holiday, Wash- ington's birthday, the first part of last week was particularly dull. Except- ing Christmas and Easter, holidays are of little profit tcf the florists here. Although throughout the week there was necessarily some buying, there was little to encourage any branch of the trade. Various reasons are assigned for the dullness, which was noteworthy during February, and some of them are conflicting. A stock argument of late has been that the "peak" has been reached and that people are hus- banding their resources and are spend- ing as little as possible for luxuries. That seemed plausible until several re- tailers told us that their best cus- tomers were in Florida. It does seem paradoxical that people that are too poor to buy flowers can afford to go to Florida. It is probable that both theories are working out, to the dis- advantage of the florists. The trade of the absent ones is lost at a time when it is most needed, while many of the home folks are on account of the high cost of living, compelled to economize. There has been much said and written about prices coming down, but anything one wants seems to be as costly as ever. In the wholesale district, even at greatly reduced prices, it is difficult to make a clean-up. One feature that is an indication of the slackness in high class trade is the quantities of orchids, fancy and special tea roses and lily of the valley that are going comparatively cheap. On February 26 there were sales of fancy Columbias at $8 per 100 wholesale. As many buyers for the smaller stores want No. 1 and 2 roses, those grades are more in demand than the fancies and specials. Good stock in all lines continues to arrive in quantity. Tulips, including the Darwins, are plentiful and of good quality. Narcissi, Paper White and Golden Spurs, freesias and lilies are well represented. The carna- tions are as good as they can ever be for this season. In mignonette, stocks, for-get-met-nots, wall flowers, callas, pansies and other minor features, there are acceptable offerings. In sweet peas, many short stems are noted, but fine stock is also to be had. Forsythia and other flowering shrubs are now features in the retail stores. As for pussy willows, a few years ago, a lone man could traverse Twenty-eighth street with a bunch of them on his back. Now they arrive by the truck load. New York, February 2S. — There is an ordinary Monday morning buying, but no unusual activity. Rain fell through the night and the snow is melting away. NOTES. S. H. Calenaras, formerly a partner with James Capparell as the "Boston Florists," Lexington avenue and East Thirty-fourth street, has sold his in- terest there and is opening another store on Thirty-fourth street, between Park and Lexington avenues. At a meeting of the Allied Trades Association held at Secretary Young's office, February 24, it was reported that nearly $4,000 had been paid in by growers, wholesalers, supply men and seedsmen. It is proposed to at once start a campaign of local advertising. At the establishment of Herman Weiss, 121 West Twenty-eighth street, we have recently noticed in addition to a great variety of spring flowers, exceptionally fine snapdragons. A. Meyer, retailer. Madison avenue and Eightieth street, has recently made improvements in the interior of his store. He reports good wedding orders. Richard Cantillon. cashier for the Cut Flower Exchange, took a day off VIOLETS For Easter Outlook for Light Crop. The mild winter produced a heavy crop in February, but the Easter outlook is for a light pick. J. fl. SNYDER, Rhinebeck, N. Y. last week because of a new nine pound boy at home. The Broadway Florist, Broadway at Seventy-second street, is making fine window displays in orchids and spring flowers. Adam Greener, Woodside, is bring- ing to the Cut Flower Exchange a fine stock of tulips. S. Masuiv 256 Fulton street, Brook- lyn, reports many large funeral orders. Visitor : J. S. Hay, representing H. A. Dreer, Inc., Newport, R. I. A. F. F. Buffalo, N. Y. MARKET REMAINS STEADY. St. Valentine's day in Buffalo was equal to all expectations, coming as it did on Monday. The demand was for corsages of violets, roses and sweet peas and an unusual demand for plants made up in baskets and fancy box arrangements. The plants used were azaleas, cyclamens, 'primulas, tulips and small ferns to fill in. Cut flowers, more particularly, tulips, daffodils and carnations with freesia and narcissi as a filler, sold well. The call for long-stem roses was not as great as one might expect, but taken as a whole the day was very satisfactory and is next in impotrance to Easter Satur- day. The rest of the week was only fair, the Lenten season having the usual tendency of lessening all social functions. Jonquils are a glut on the market, selling recently in all stores at $1.00 per dozen and in some at 75 cents per dozen. All are planning now for Easter, which will be here before we know it. Lilies, in a number of green- houses are looking good, roses only fair. Genistas, hydrangeas and many other plants are looking excellent and will be plentiful. Sweet peas are now coming in fine. NOTES. W. J. Palmer & Son, L. H. Neu- beck, the Colonial Flower Shop and Felton's Shop of Flowers are making very attractive displays for Easter., There has been some talk of having a social time among the florists, when the ladies will be invited. S. A. Anderson and wife are in Miami, Florida, for a vacation. S. A. Anderson had the decorations for a large wedding recently. Bison. Pennsylvania Hort. Society Exhibitions. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety exhibitions to be held at Masonic hall, Ardmore, for the ensuing year, are as follows : Spring show of out-of-door flowers. May 25; Rose and peony show, June 7; Sweet pea show. June 21, and Dahlia show, September 27. The annual ex- hibition and chrysanthemum show will be held at the Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, Philadel- phia, November 7-9. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkin s 2260. Consignments Solicited . Joseph A. WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2016 Watkins S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW .YOKE Telephone Watkins 4443. Geo. J. Polykranas WHOLESALE FLORIST in "The World's Largest Flower Market" 43 West 18th St., New York Telephone: 2264 Watkins W. I/. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St ,NEW YOR K J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 5891 Watkins Nnnr V ft f I- SI and 43 W 18th St., N»« IUIK 1921. The American Florist. 345 PAUL MECOIM1 WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET **»£228tt«*> NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Watkins 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone : 759 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION SI and 48 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M.C.FORD Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone S335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins 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 careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J.K.ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established 1887. • Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMe Hover MarKets New York, Mar. 2. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 10.00125.00 Mdm. Butterfly 6.00® 26.00 Pilgrim 5.00® 20.00 Hadley 8.00® 50.00 Dunlop 6.00® 25.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00® 26.00 Columbia 4.00® 25.00 White Killarney 4.00® 16.00 Aaron Ward 5.00 (fit 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 25.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. 5.00 lis 30.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Sunburst 4.00® 20.00 Scott Key 10.00® 75.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.50® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus. per bch 26® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 40® .60 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 3.00 ® 6.00 Cattleyas 25.00® 75.00 Gardenias, per doz 12.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 20.00 L. Rubrum 5.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 5.00 Lilac, per bch 50 Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Orders for Chicago-^ All orders carefully filled | JJa^^r s onSt' under the supervision ol SSgTpS^- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. ^i£&' Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' TeleErraDb Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with lATTHEWSON'S, SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. nOTTHS Delivered iiyWlWl. Phone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN. N. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. March 8. Rochambeau, French Line (Havre). Carmania, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). March 8 Stadsdyk, Ho Hand- America Line (Rotter- dam). March 10. FROM BOSTON, Australbrook, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Verentia, Cunard- Ancllor Line (Bristol). Saxonia. Cunard-Anchor Line (London). March 11. FROM BALTIMORE, Verbania. Cunard- Anchor Line (London). FROM PHILADELPHIA, H. M. Lines (Liverpool). Stavangerf jord, Norwegian-America I (Christiania). March 12. FROM PORTLAND,, Cabotia, Cuna Anchor Line (Glasgow). FROM PHILADELPHIA, East Indian, M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM PORTLAND, Dominion. I. M. Lines (Livcrpool-Avonmouth). La Touraine, French Line (Havre), [mperator, Cunard-Anchor Line (Cherbou Southampton). Cedric, I, M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Mesaba. I. M. M. Lines (London). Bovic, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). ford. I. M. CHICAGO 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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 Phone: Malo 3652 Bell Phone: Main 10S« Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists* TelegTaph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo.|»f^^^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery 348 The American florist. Mar. 5, 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. H c ou r s - £ NewRochelle,N.Y., KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWer$ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis.< FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' TeleETapb Delivery Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. woHSSEiMH 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 For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly 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 Mexi- co. No orders too largei none too small. 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 Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N Y, — Banker's. Boston. Mass. — 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 — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exch. Bldg. Chicago — A. Lange. 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller. The Florist. W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati. O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Dallas. ' Dayton. Dayton, Detroit'. -Lang Floral & Nursery Co. O. — Matthews. The Florist. O. — J. W. Kodgers. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. B'way. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. El Paso. Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Greenville. S. C. — Rodgers Flower Shop. 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Liverpool, Ens. — Bee's. Ltd. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Cfoldenson. 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. — Bergerow's. 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 — Alexander. Florist. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Dard's 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Evans. 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 — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. Ga.lv Fan New York — Thos. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Hendefton. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Patersori. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J.- Harbermehl's Son 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. 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 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We All orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatpst variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive ni^ht 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 Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Mention the American Florist whe 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. — 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. 349 BUNYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THI AT REASONAB Plant Specialists BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Phone9: Rhinelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CDT FLOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Pittsburgh, Pa. OL Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK NeW York. Established 184» David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1562-1553 Columbus. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear* of most exclutrve residential New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trinity Court Buildinrt 74 Trinity Place In the heart of the financial and business d is - trict and within 15 minutes of any steamship lines. Los Angeles, Calif, Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade distcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DARD 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery- New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cot Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mail or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Oak Park, 111. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 350 The American Florist. Mar. 5, DETROIT'S Leading Florist JOHN BREITMEYER S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER. - President 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 Member* of Florist*' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 384 Fulton St. cor. Pieirepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. CTHSCA©© LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. 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 Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C BUCK1ST0NE,i»c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Co., * 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Floristi' Telegraph Delivery. Staten Island, N. Y, "' BLEX. S. GEORGE ys_>s^>v (Not Incorporated) ytomtl? FLORAL ARTIST njttnrisn 423.425 Richmond Terrace ^■"^ (V. M. c.) f WASHINGTON, D. C. 5 GEO. H. C00KE Florist i Connecticut Avenue and L Street | Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta Florjsfs' (telegraph "Delivery New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Ontof Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled f Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street V New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes, inc. r. t. d. 799 Park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE .STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. J. W. RODGERS Elks' Building. DnV+An (\ 4 Sonth Jefferson Street, iJaj lull, \J. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEIIML/S 1921. The American Florist. 351 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. Hartford, Conn. WELCH'S fZ" Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing * Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orderscarefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. •pie Park j. e. Gnus, Pmiduu. riorcii vOt I.r.NEIMAN. Scatter;. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery* fully cared for by HENRY SMITH CHICAGO SS5S&™ DETROIT Central Floral Co. igAS^Sfffiir Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ROANOKE, YA. PALLON, Florist. Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest floral studio in Northwest. Member F.T. D. EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. ■ 214 r STNW Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST ^SMSi* 1 " CLEVELAND 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 WASHINGTON D. C. Glides' «VAaMIN9TOM£d Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 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' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rodgers Flower Shop Ottaray Hotel, GREENVILLE, S. C. Member of FloruUs' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas <*3S2£r' W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing hear^of Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompi Delireriei lo as, Ion or dry Telephone within 150 milei of Newark. Market 404 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Souses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "TJp-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St, al Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing NEW 644 F. E. retail YORK, N. Y. Lexington Ave., near 55th St. E VA N S FLOWERS Evans, over 20 years experience in the florist business in New York City. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of ail telegraph order*. Mention the American Florist when writing 352 The American Florist. Mar. 5, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; CurtiB Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. 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. Nest annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. The seed selling season is over in Florida. Fertilizer business generally is re- ported dull and prices easier. President Miller, of the American Bulb Co., Chicago, is in California. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park. N. Y., is returning from Los Angeles, Calif. Jacksonville, Fla. — President Hast- ings of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation was a recent visitor. Early blooming seed catalogues are now sprouting in suburban homes, ac- cording to a daily newspaper. Manager C. W. Scott, of the Yoko- hama Nursery Co., New York, is start- ing on a western trip this week. The agricultural appropriations bill passed congress March 2, carrying $360,000 for free seed distribution. Price of bags at Chicago March 2 : Stark and American, 16-oz., $35.00, per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16-oz., $30.00; Crown, 12-oz., $23.00. There was no opposition to retain- ing grass and clover seeds on the free list, so far as afficials of the American Seed Trade Association have been in- formed. Board op Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, March 2, were as follows : Timothy. $4.00 to $5.25 per 100 pounds. Red Clover, $13.00 to $17.00. Visited Chicago : Alec Mathers, representing the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; J. F. Garfat, rep- resenting Hogg & Lytle, Toronto, Ont. ; C. N. Keeney, LeRoy, N. Y. Northern grass seeds, have made a poor showing on southern golf links. The Deering estate, Florida, finds its lawns planted with Bermuda grass on marl, fertilized with cow manure and cut twice a week, produce an ideal turf. Baltimore, Md. — In the matter of J. Bolgiano & Sons, bankrupts, the referee advises he has filed account showing first distribution to creditors who have filed their claims. A divi- dend of 20 per cent will be allowed general creditors, payable after March 7. Sioux City, Ia. — H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed Co., and wife returned this week, by way of St. Louis, from a southern and Florida trip, during which they covered the entire east coast down to Miami. At Atlanta they were entertained by President Hast- ings. Cincinnati, O. — The general trade, counter, mail and field, has improved, and appears now a fair average busi- ness for the season. Reports to all the government de- partments show farm products in general this year are moving only half as fast as in 1919-20. Italian rye grass is much used on southern golf links, but must be re- seeded often, as it readily burns out or is destroyed by fungus as the warm season advances. Palm Beach, Fla. — J. Chas. Mc- Cullough, Cincinnati, O., last week entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Ferrell, Saginaw, Mich., visitors here, with a motor trip to Miami, and a day's sightseeing of polo and water sports. Garden Seed Demand Good. David Burpee, of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa., who has just returned from a two weeks' trip in the south, says the business in field seeds in that section is not as good as it might be, but that the demand for vegetable seeds from home gardeners is exceptionally good all over the coun- try this year. The business of his firm is running 20 per cent ahead of last year, the week of February 19 showing 8,000 more cash orders than the same week last year. Mr. Burpee thinks there is every prospect for an excellent year in the retail seed busi- ness. Vegetable Seed Production. The economic importance of the vegetable-seed-production industry in ■ the United States has been more fully appreciated since seed growers were called upon to supply the deficit caused by the cutting off of the Euro- pean supply during the war period. Prior to this time few people, and least of all the consumer, concerned them- selves with the origin of vegetable seed used or handled by them. The ability and willingness of growers to cope with the situation is evidenced by the phenomenal increase in production dur- ing 1917 and 1918. Pieters-Wiieeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Color Chart. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO The aggregate estimated value to contract growers of the total commer- cial production of vegetable seed dur- ing each of the past five years, accord- ing to government reports of February 26, is approximately as follows : 1916, $30,400,000; 1917,, $23,000,000; 1918, $30,300,000; 1919, $24,000,000 and 1920, $19,700,000. These figures include the value or onion sets and seed sweet corn, but not okra, egg plant, collards, mustard endive, and some other rel- atively unimportant kinds of seed. Neither do they include sugar-beet seed. The changes in values from year to year as shown were brought about partly by the higher contract price, but largely by the increased produc- tion. CALIFORNIA LEADS IN ACREAGE. In the production of these seeds a total of 186,542 acres was devoted in 1916; 231,079 in 1917; 259,721 in 1918; 230,659 in 1919 and 202,464 in 1920. These acreages are located in widely scattered sections throughout the coun- try, California leading with 43,040 acres in 1919 and 41,562 acres in 1920, with Idaho a close second and "Washington third. In 1918, however, "Washington led with 43,744 acres, followed closely by Colorado, Idaho, and California in the order named. Eighty per cent of the watermelon-seed acreage is in Jeff- erson Co., Fla., 90 per cent of the onion sets are produced in Cook Co., 111. ; 80 per cent each of the muskmelon and cucumber in Colorado, and practi- cally all the carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, parsley and salsify in well-de- fined areas in California. The total number of commercial veg- etable-seed growers in the United States is not over 200. Of this num- ber, 50 control over 80 per cent of the aggregate production, based on the acreage of vegetables that could be planted from the seed at the usual rate of planting. In a number of cases 60 per cent or more of the total pro- duction of a single kind is controlled by less than 10 growers or concerns. SUPPLY SUFFICIENT FOR 1921. The 1920 domestic production of a number of kinds, principally garden beet, cabbage, carrot, onion, parsnip, radish, and turnip seed, was below the Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writina Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celert, Endive, Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peab. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 P a II V . I II cJ Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 353 Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber, Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Offioe and Warehouse, Growing Station, fREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing J. G. ROBINSON SEED CO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FO.TtD. COLORADO Contract Groirsn of Cucumbers. Canta- loupe, Watsrr^i*^. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Suear. flibi. iad Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. estimated average annual consumption in the United States, but with the evi- dent large carry-over the total domes- tic supply, if equitably distributed, would be more than sufficient to meet the 1921 requirements, with the pos- sible exception of a few special varie- ties of some kinds. In the case of a few kinds the production and carry- over have been supplemented by fairly large imports. Although the total supply is large, much of it is old seed and is losing its vitality. Unless these stocks are re- plenished with new production at a not far distant date the inevitable result will be either a shortage of good seed, or, what is worse, a supply of dead seed. The increasing imports, together with the low prices at which imported seed has been offered during recent months and the reluctance with which dealers place growing contracts, have caused some of the growers to become more or less concerned regarding the future of vegetable-seed production in this country. Import prices declined stead- ily and rapidly during 1919 and the first nine months of 1920. a few items approaching pre-war levels. Some marked advances occurred, however, during the last quarter of 1920, princi- pally on those seeds of which the do- mestic production was low. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, redtop and red clover at principal points of distribution. February 19, 1921, as given by the Government Market Re- porter, of February 26, 1921 : Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York... $7. 25 $26.00 $13.50 $18.60 Baltimore . . . 7.16 26.00 13.50 19.50 Richmond .. . 8.70 29.00 15.60 22.30 Buffalo 7.00 26.75 14.00 19.00 27.60 15.00 17.90 Louisville . . 7.00 26.00 14.60 22.00 Chicago 6.40 25.25 12.00 17.60 Minneapolis . 6.50 26.60 14.00 18.60 St. Louis . . 7.00 27.00 13.00 19.75 Kansas City. 7.00 28.00 14.00 19.00 Denver .... 8.00 28.00 16.00 21.60 Salt Lake.. 6.50 29.00 15.00 16.60 Seattle .... 9.50 30.00 18.00 21.00 Average for the United States sam e date. 1920 $14.90 $30.20 $21.00 $58.90 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS aXuV&a. office: Cambridge, New York — - ^WHOLESALE SEED GROW ERS>=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. "MCG1LL-SEED" CALIFORNIA EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri finnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. fflHIUIU.UUIIII. | Return Envelopes I [Catalogue Envelopes | Seed Packets I Brown Bag Filling: Machine Co. I FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. Illllll c LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 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 GROWERS iiiuiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiJ^ I Lily of the 1 Valley Pips] I EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I 1 Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS f Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 1 1250 each, on application. . = J.M.THORBURN&CO. ( 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY 1 iiiiiiniiuiiuuuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiirniiuiiuiimiiiiiiii^ GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloom-dale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century in producing: high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF 6 SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 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 354 The American Florist. Mar. 5, •f* TTTTTT V •*• •*' TTV •!• V V *I* V V VtTt TTttT "J"*"? VTtTrTTTTTTT'i Lily of the Valley For Easter NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand * % $35.00 per 1000 * 20.00 per 500 $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 500 $8.00 per 250 4.00 per 100 I carry oyer 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. H. N. BRUNS, 3032=42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicaeo. Denver, To- ronto aud New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T.R. BEGONIA bulbs; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAFFIA, natural and colored; VALLEY PIPS, Dutch and German type: Rosa Multiflora JAPONIC A Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 192 1. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO, VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown fcr the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Suit Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Vanderschoofs Dutch Bulbs | If you are interested in Top Quality of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Etc. for delivery in August next, please ask for our quotations. WHOLESALE TRADE GROWERS. Established in 1830. R. A. VANDERSCH00T, Hillegom, Holland Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Qrowers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialtiy. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs C.J.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenhelm, Holland I Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. New Colors in Gladiolus Are you acquainted with my Gladi- olus Pnmulinus varieties? Nothing is more elegant and beautiful than my Gladiolus Primulinus, with their ar- tistically arranged flowers and their oriental colors And nothing is more bright and brilliant than my Gladi- olus Chautauqua Red. Catalogue, including Iris and Peonies, free on request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields C. Zeestraten, Prop. BEMUS POINT, f.EW YORK For an extra fine stock of Lilies, Hydrangeas, Roses, Genistas and other plants for Easter, See WM. K. HARRIS 55th and Springfield Ave. W. Philadelphia, Pa. ^iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiitiiiiniriiiiiiiiiiiiiitmniiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiniiimiiiiimtnmiiiiiiiiFi | DUTCH BULBS j (Standard Bulb Company j I BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. ^uiioiiiinimiminiiimiiiritiiiiiiiiiuiiiHiiiiiiiiiuiiiiitiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiimiiii. 1921. The American Florist. 355 Of Interest to Seedsmen New Arrivals of Flower Seeds We continually receive consignments of FRESH FLOWER SEEPS from the world's best growers, and we are in better shape to fill orders more promptly and complete than it has been possible for several years past. Send us your orders, and we will see to it that they are handled with dispatch. Chicago VAUGH AIM'S SEED STORE, newyork Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Wool worth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. growers op choice: Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & M. GOD1NEAU Seed Growers Angers, - - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Gflven Personal Attention. 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 SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $ 4.00 I 10,000 seeds 6000 seeds 19.00 I 26 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED eeds $1.60 I 110.000 seeds $12.60 6.76 125,000 seeds 28.76 ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. Oz. Tr. pkt. Oz. Blush Pink.... $0.25 $1.00 r^ pink . ...$ . 26 $1.00 Crimson 25 1.00 __■„ „„ . x» Dark Blue 25 1.00 White 26 1.00 Light Bine ... .25 1.00 I Mixed 20 .76 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Tr. Pkt. Oz. $0.40 $2.26 Lavender Purple Rose Pink Shell Pink White Mixed .40 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.00 ASTER, CREGO White $0.40 Shell Pink 40 Rose Pink 40 Purple 40 Lavender <. . .40 Mixed 30 ASTER. MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCING White $0.30 $1.60 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 1.50 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.50 Mixed 30 1.25 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List — It's Free. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., J2£2«.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing KELWAY'S SEED CATALOGUE FOR 1921 has been posted. Get your copy and keep it for reference. All inquiries will receive prompt attention. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, England Mention the American Florist when writing 356 The American Florist. Mar. 5, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, owatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. "Sat it with fruit," cry the Florida cilius growers. Pbnsacola has decided to become •the hydrangea city of Florida. Caijfornia nurserymen are request- ing' distributors of seedling stocks to confine their sale only directly to rec- ognized nurserymen. Bentonville, Ark. — A grape juice, plant is contemplated near this city, which will provide a steady market for growers in this section. Kalamazoo, Mich. — Direct super- vision of the city forestry has been given to William La Crone, who will complete a survey of the trees here. Winter Park, Fla. — The Buckeyy Nurseries recently bought a near seed- lesr. seedling orange, called the Tem- ple, from a local grower, paying t fancy price for it, on a royal;-'/ basis. Wilmington, Del. — The Floral Nur- series have been incorporated, with a capital of $200,000, to carry on a gen- eral nursery, horticultural and agri- cultural business. The incorporators are C. T. Cohee, C. B. Outten and S. L. Mackey. Junipers. The Arboretum collection of junipers has improved in the last three or four years- and now contains many interest- ing and healthy plants. It must be re- membered, however, that the north- eastern part of the United States has not the climate needed for the large number of the species which grow na- turally either in warmer countries or in regions of small summer rainfall or of high altitude. The range of varia- tion of the so-called red cedar, Juni- perus virginiana, although a much handsomer plant south of New Eng- land than it is here, is now well shown in the Arboretum collection which con- tains IS named varieties of this tree. Nearly all of these varieties are dis- tinct, but in some cases the same or nearly the same plant has come to the Arboretum under more than one name. In color, the most distinct of the vari- eties of the red cedar is the var. glauca with steel gray leaves, represented in the collection by a number of plants varying somewhat in habit but little in color. This form has not been attacked here by the red spider or by the other insects and the diseases which often disfigure and sometimes kill the com- mon green-leaved form of this tree in Massachusetts. With the exception of Abies concolor, this juniper is the hand- somest of the -^ray-leaved conifers which can be grown in this climate. Juniper virginiana globosa, a plant with a cylindric, round-topped little head which came from a Dutch nurs- ery, is interesting to the students of the now popular dwarf conifers. More beautful is another Dutch form (var. Kosteriana), a flat-topped shrub from two to three feet in height, with long. wide-spreading branches and open hab- it. This is a useful plant when it can be given sufficient space in which to spread, but is of course more open in habit than that form of the red cedar which sometimes grows on the exposed sea-cliffs of the Maine coast, and in such positions forming a wide mat only a few inches high, is perhaps more beautiful than any other prostrate juni- per, geedlings and grafted plants of this form are growing in the Arboretum but are too young to show if they can retain in more favorable surroundings the extreme prostrate habit due no doubt, in part at least, to the exposed position of the wind-swept sea-cliffs where these plants have grown. Among conifers with more or less pendulous branches few are more beautiful than the pendulous form of the red cedar (var. pendula). There are several of these trees in the collection, sent here from European nurseries or found in the country. They vary slightly among themselves but are all worth a place in the garden. Among the other vari- eties of the red cedar are several of compact habit and bright green leaves. The most distinct of the.se are perhaps the varieties elegantissima, pyramida- lis, Schottii and Chamberlaynji. They probabl'- originated in European nur- series from which they came to the Arboretum. The juniper of northeastern conti- nental Asia., J. chinensis, is a valuable tree and many of the varieties, espe- cially those of dwarf habit, are popu- lar. Some of these varieties are good garden plants, but others are usually so disfigured by the red spider that un- less they are frequently and carefully sprayed they are not worth growing. The best of these dwarf plants, the var. Pfitzeriana^ is a shrub with irregularly placed rather pendulous branches, which can be trained into a low broad pyramid a few feet high. The branches are sometimes broken by heavy weight of snow, but nothing else seems to trouble this plant. There are other dwarf upright forms of the Chinese juniper with green or with bright yel- low leaves which are growing well here; and the form with prostrate branches forming a dense low mat found by Professor Sargent in Japan and named for him is the best of the Asiatic prostrate junipers in the col- lection. An even more prostrate plant, in this climate, at leas£ the most re- liable and the fastest growing of pros- trate junipers is the North American Juniperus horizontalis. This is widely- distributed from the sea-cliffs of the coast of Maine to the northern Rocky Mountains. The behavior here of Juni- perus conferta is disappointing. It is the Japanese sand-dune prostrate juni- per, ranging from Saghalin in the north to the tropical Du-chu islands in the south. It was first noticed by Europeans on the shore of Hakkodate bay in the extremely cold climate of southern Hokkaido. A plant from this region might be expected to be hardy here and it is believed that this juniper would prove useful to plant on the sand-dunes of Cage Cod and other parts of the north Atlantic coast. In the Arboretum, however, it exists only in sheltered positions and loses many branches every winter. This tender- ness is due perhaps to the fact that it grows so late in the season that young wood does not become thoroughly rip- ened. When the right place is found for Juniperus conferta with its pale green leaves it will be one of the hand- somest and most distinct prostrate junipers. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. The President Canna Elected by a sweeping majority, :is the best red Canna in modern commerce. Ask for a hundred other notable kinds. SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. 'JONES CO. ||C| Robert Pyle. Pres. I ^ "| AnL Wiotzer, Vice-Pres. mm ■ iMi ■ ■.."(!] ■ nuiii ■■-<■■ ■.■:■■- : | Peach Trees | | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | | 50,000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted | ( W.T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio) •iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiHiimiinimiMiHJii Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2-yr. Ibolium J*?"* 1 " V^SS^' Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 100 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid for 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Hill's* Clioice Stock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., Sg, Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA 1921. The American Florist. 357 VAUGHAN'S ASTERS OSTRICH FEATHER OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS Trade P kt. oz. This is the finest type of Aster for all purposes. Lavender Gem. One of the most charming sorts, especially for market cut flowers. The graceful The flowers are of a true lavender shade and the long petals are thickly produced. petals are gracefully curled and twisted, and the Crimson Light Blue Lavender Pink Rose blooms are borne on long stems 50.85 $1.40 Soft Pink Dark Blue Pink White Heart of France. Heart of France opens red as the Silvery Lilac Terra Cotta. Trade Pkt. 35c. Trade pkt. Oz. purest ruby, deepens with age and retains its re- Any of above, except where noted. ... % oz., 40c. $0.85 $1.40 ™ ar r k *?'Vn°,l?v .h»™7hb7 iml",™ s'Vow Mixed, all colors % oz., 36c. .25 1.20 JS'.heen'SSk ^niaufn'oW^son^m vefvety r\t icriki nr tuf ■■ a dvf-i- texture Vi oz., 55c. .SB 2.00 QUEEN OF THE MARKET Peerless Pink. The flowers are enormous, globular The Standard Early Flowering Type | n shape, many five inches across, of a most de- ___, „ . r , hghtful and pleasing rich shell pink. First flow- White Crimson Lavender Pink Purple ers appear about the middle of August, but the Dark Blue Scarlet Flesh Light Blue plant is at its zenith about four weeks later 26 1.80 Any of above lb, $12.00; % oz. 30c. .15 1.00 Crimwn Giant. This shade has been one which Mixed, all colors lb., 10.00; Vt oz., 25c. .10 .80 has seemed to lack intensity of color, but in this variety the blood-red blossom is particularly GIANT BRANCHING bright 25 1.80 White Lavender Rose Pink Crimson Purple Perfection White .25 1.80 Deep Violet Peach Blossom Azure Blue Daybreak • Sensation. Dark rich garnet or ox-blood red which .„.. * „, , u o-io An i/ on itr . ftft glistens in the sunshine like a live coal. The MWerf 3 ?i b °IL« %■ "i«« \ ° Z ,' IS"" M 1p 2S Plants are of the free branching habit, about 18 Mixed, all colors lb., 10.00; 'A oz.. 25c. .10 .80 inch es high, the double flowers averaging about rorrn 3 inches in diameter are borne freely on stems «-KLUU about 12 inches long % oz., 46c. .25 l.«0 This flower is giant in size, many blossoms six Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching White. 2 ft. inches across. The petals are nearly double the This is without doubt the largest Aster on the length of the older varieties and are twisted and market. Many of the flowers will measure four curled into a very fluffy effect. inches in diameter. The plants grow about two White. Crimson. Dark Pink. Lavender. feet high with a low branching habit, and the Purple. Shell Pink. Dark Blue. flowers which are borne on non-lateral stems are Any of the above Vi oz.. 40c. .25 1.50 '«"• fl with pe ^' s ^fi^ ^rL^bYtween^of- Mixed, all colors % oz.. 40c. .25 1.40 ^^^^[herTnd^a 'San? BrancS H oZ 65c. .35 2.00 TUC Dz-wvAi r- i n • r> •_. Mammoth Non-I.atcral Branching Bine. 2 ft. A THE ROYAL Early-Flowering Branching medium shade of blue Vi oz., 55c. .35 2.00 This type fills a gap between the Queen of the American Beauty. Rose Pink. 2 % ft. Is Bimi- Market and the Late-Flowering Branching Asters. lar in type of flower and growth to the Late Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of Branching Asters, but differs in that all the large the Market, it follows that variety very closely. blossoms are Produced on much longer -and White Shell Pink Rose Pink Lavender Purple heavier stems. The flowers are fully double to „ . . the last and are a most lovely shade of bright Any of the above % oz.. 40c. .25 1.40 carmine-rose almost identical with the World- Mixed, all colors % oz., 40c. .25 1.40 p am ous American Beauty Rose. Bach plant f. r ™n 3 nerf ect bush Yi oz., 50c. .25 1.80 THE MIKADO America^ S Lavender % oz.. 65c. .35 2.40 Petals are narrow, very long and gracefully re- American Beauty. September Pink . . . % oz.. 65c. .35 2.40 flexed. The outer petals show to their full extent, American Beauty. September pink % oz.. 6oc. .35 -S.4U while gradually toward the center they bend and d a i r »c iin-llTC acttU curl on each other in such magnificent disorder as BALLS WlillL ASlEJt to make the fufflest aster we have ever seen. The seed of this splendid Giant Aster of the Late Branching White V. r,j 40c 25 140 Type— the product of twelve years' selection to develop the ideal Snk e RochVsier::::.\:::::::.:::::::::.loz 2 :40c: .12 \m <>«,* , per £ ct, s ?°, u ( ble flower ' of flawlesa C0ler_13 ° fferea in 1921 for the first time. •n-IC If-liur- It has been grown and the seed carefully selected every sea- IHfc. K.1NU son sin - e In f 91g] thr ee-quarters of an acre netted $2,320. An The habit is similar to the Giant Branching. exceptionally good market helped, but this variety has always vigorous in growth, long stiff stems. In form the so l d for 50 pe r cent, more than ordinary White Asters, flower is entirely distinct from any other variety; Tne flowering season comes between the Royal and Late petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but Branching type's, filling in between the early and late glut of are much larger and broader, those in the center flowers It grows to a medium height with full, distinctively being curled and incurved, completely covering the centered blossoms, ideally formed for long distance shipping, crown. In shape and size the bloom is round. The seed ot t ] lj3 Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary full and very large. varieties It is sold in 'i -ounce packets, containing about 4000 Rose. Pink. Violet. White. Crimson. Lavender. seeds at $3.00 per trade packet. Any ot the above % oz.. 40c. .25 1.40 We are the introducers of this new Aster, Jointly with the Mixed, all colors >,i oz.. 35c. .25 1.20 originator. Mr. Geo. J. Ball. FOR OTHER FLOWER SEEDS SEE OUR "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york litlll'l ■ Nil! (Robert Craig Co.! I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants | § NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. I aiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitriS Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CANNA8 Good strong plump roots, 2 to 3 eyes, Souv. de Ant. Crozy, Indiana, 3c; Yel- low King Humbert, Wintzer's Colossal, 4c. Will exchange for Geraniums or R. Carnations. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Request. Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Alonzo J.Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Grower of GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, HELIOTROPES, CANNAS and all kinds of Bedding Plants by the hundreds of thousands. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, - NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing 358 The American Florist. Mar. 5 r Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo.O., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. The bean acreage on the east coast of Florida has been reduced one-half, and that of cabbage is insignificant. At Terre Haute, Ind., the J. YV. Da- vis Co. has perfected machinery for washing-, grading and with some iir.nd assistance, the sorting of its green- hcuse-grown cucumber crop, insuring a uniformity in the daily output which has previously been impossible to at- tain. Peteks, Fla. — The Peters Co. to- mato harvest is beginning here. This firm has 900 acres and employs 400 men. When the picking is in full swing, 30 carloads are sometimes started daily. Grading and sorting are largely done by machinery. The fruit is packed green. ing or burying all wilted plants as soon as they appear and by spraying with 4-4-50 Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead (four pounds), the spray acting as a repellant and poison to the beetles. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, March 1.— Cucumbers 2- dozen box. $5.00-$6.50; leaf lettuce, per box, 22% to 25 cents. hP ^ 6W Y ° F „ k ' Februa ry 25.— Cucum- beis, per dozen, 75 cents to $3 or. mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.35 per three- ?5 U "£ b *n Sk6t: tomat °es, per pound. t , „„ cents; r adishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $6.00. Rotation Advised for Cucumber Diseases. Certain diseases that affect cucum- nevt V™. &om »e year to the next in the soil, investigation by the United States department of agricul- ture shows. A transfer to new soil m«n* yea T m addition to seed treat- ment and spraying of the vines, is found advisable to effect their control, ine ornamental wild cucumber vine I s a J . factor in over- wintering and spreading cucumber mosaic or "white pickle," one of the most serious dis- eases. The disease does not live in the soil, but is believed to be caused by a virus which lives over winter in the wild cucumber seed and is spread by striped beetles. Downy mildew, prev- alent in the eastern, southern, and to some extent, in the north central states west to Illinois, is caused by a fungus parasite, and can be checked by timely and thorough spraying with 4-4-50 Bor- deaux mixture.. Angular leaf spot or *eaf blight is caused by a bacterial parasite and is carried by the seed. It can be combated best by treating the seed in a 1-1,000 corrosive sublimate so- lution, washing them in running water afterwards and drying immediately. The disease may live over in the soil to a slight extent, making rotation ad- visable. For cucumber anthracnose, recognized by brown dead spots on the leaves and sunken areas on the stems and fruits, seed treatment and rotation are recommended. Cucumber scab, an- other fungus disease, occurs mainly in the northern cucumber-growing sec- tions. The disease lives over. in the soil and crop rotation is recommended. Bac- terial wilt is caused by bacteria carried over winter and spread chiefly by striped cucumber beetles. It may be somewhat checked by pulling and burn- Wichita, Kan. PRICES CONTINUE .HIGH. February has shown about the usual volume of trade, with St. Valentine's day as the big day for the month. The total sales for the days covering this occasion will show an increase over that of last year, a heavy run of funeral work adding to the volume for February 12 and 14. The continued high level of prices probably had something to do with holding down the number of sales that might have been made at lower prices. Demand was pretty well divided between cut flowers and plants. In cut flowers, roses, carnations, violets, sweet peas, and lily of the valley filled most of the list, while cyclamens, cinerarias, bulb stock and lilies were the leading plant favorites. Weather conditions were ideal. Lilies for Easter are now the center of conjecture and anxiety. With favorable weather the bulk of the plants will be ready and some very nice stock is in prospect. After a trial of some months, Chas. P. Mueller expresses much satisfaction with an installation of a water grate, down draft furnace under one of his boilers. Visitors : Lambert of the Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. ; C. Pruner of Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Chicago.; I. Rosnosky, of the American Bulb Co., Chicago, and H. A. Bertoli, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. CYCLAMEN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 24 in. Cyclamen, at J10.00 per 100; 190.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at $20.00 and $25.00 per 10*. 1,000 4 in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Aik for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goninms and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, ^ffiSi ™" Mention the American Florist when writing 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa Prom 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) 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. Elmer Rowlings. aS^ny^v Mention the American Florist when writing Ageratum Fraseri We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraseri" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blup, a decided blue, that would be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire summer with what can easily be classed as immense truss of flowers, as many of them were over 2^ inches across, while the "individual flower would be ~' s of an inob in diameter. The plant spreads about 12 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with alternantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, $1.00 per doz. ; 9 6.00 per 100. 3-incb, 1.50 per doz. ; 10 00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery ■ " Per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 % -in $ 5.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker, Pride of New Castle 10.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5-in., $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 2 Vs -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2% -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides. Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni 5.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 8-in., heavy, $1.50 each; 10-in. specimens, $3.50 each. Genistas, a grand block of 5-in. pot stock 40.00 Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2% -in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots 20.00 Roses, special grade for pots, long tops, well ripened, 2-yr. field grown. Excelsa and White Dorothy 35.00 Tausendschon 45.00 Baby Rambler, 2-yr. field grown, No. I grade, lighter than our XX grade, but good for 5-in. pots 40.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. Ohio 1921. The American Florist. 359 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year In all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. OHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. ASPARAGUS. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. 2%-in., $7.00 per 100; 1,000. Patten (new dark pink I. 2%-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 Luminosa, 2 Yi -in., Canna Roots and Begonia $66.00 pei Chatelaine per 1,000. Pride of New Castle $14.00 per 100. Ask for price list of Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BEGONIA CHATELAINE Well-Rooted Cuttings. $20.00 per 1,000. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St. Chicago. Begonias, Metallica, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. BOXWOOD. 300.000 Boxwood edging. Suffruticosa, 5 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. xwood hedges. Write for prices. jcialty: moving boxwood hedges and es without disturbing the roots. ROBERT BENDER. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Old BFT,BS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hiiiegom, Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. CALCEOLARIA. Calceolaria Hybrids, 2 'A -in.. $8.00 per 100' $70.00 per 1.000. See Primulas. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York. CANNAS. Cannas. Large-flowering. Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices, see display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Hen- derson & Co., 166 N. "Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. rig, plump roots, 2 to s and prices see ad- in this issue. W. W. CARNATIONS. Ready Now ! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester. Splendid white and a free bloomer 15.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red. and sure to please 16.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $ 90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 45.00 Morning Glow 7.00 66.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 5.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 35.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 Miss Theo 5.00 45.00 Rosalia 6.00 60.00 Cottage Maid 5.00 45.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 5.00 46.00 Belle Washburn 6.00 46.00 Aviator 6.00 36.00 Herald 5.00 40.00 Beacon 6.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Bonora $ 7.00 $ 66.00 Crystal White 5.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 6.00 45.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Aviator $4.00 $36.00 Enchantress 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 35.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality 1 growers everywhere. Place your order wi us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress... 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicag CARNATIONS. CARNATIONS. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme. ... $6.00 $45.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 45.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove. Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS Mrs. C. W. Ward $5.00 $45.00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 5.00 46.00 Aviator 4.50 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00.. Matchless 4.00 35.00 Pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 1S4 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1.O00. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Now Ready _ 100 1000 vv hite Chadwick $5.00 Golden Chadwick 5.00 Seidewitz 3.00 $25.00 Nagoya 3.00 25.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 26.00 White and Yellow Razer 3.00 25.00 Buckbee 3. 00 26.00 Ready March 1 Golden Glow 3.00 25.00 Golden Queen 3. 00 25.00 Early Rose 3.00 25.00 Oconto 3.00 26.00 Chieftain 3.00 25.00 Pompons Buckingham 20.00 Golden Wedding 20 00 Godfrey 20.00 Yellow Baby 20.00 Golden Climax 20.00 Lillian Dotty 20.00 Ready March 1 Elegant new Pompon Hamilton Lewis. $5.00 per ISO. Recognized as one of the best in Chicago wholesale cut flower market. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist. 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.50 per 100: $:i0.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering, Single varieties. Anemones. $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1.000. Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick White Turner Pink Chadwick Yellow Turner Yellow Chadwick White Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Lale Pink C. H. Totty Price on all above. $6.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000. White Seidewitz. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Hamburg Late White, $5.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. Pink Turner. SS.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 Wrsi isth St.. New York it You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 360 The American Florist. Mar. 5, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1, and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1000. 2-in. stock. $9.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-570 Washington St., Buffalo. N. T. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Columbian mixtures. Strong, well-grown plants, 3-in„ $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. She- boygan. Wisconsin. CINNAMON VINES. Most beautiful and fragrant of all climb- ers. Easily handled, quickly sold. C?ood "money-makers'' every day for 1 floristsl Now is your time. Particulars and colored plate free. Address largest grower in the world. A. T. COOK, Seedsman, Hyde Park, N. T. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100: $14.00 per 1.000. by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customer's risk, add 15c per 100; 75c per 1,000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria, Firebrand. Beckwlth Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New Tork Coleus. Best bedding kinds. 2-lnch pots. $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS. Cedar Falls. Iowa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: From 2»/ 2 -in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables Us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen, assorted. All leading varie- ties. German strain. 2-in.. $8.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1,000. Ready for delivery about MATTHEW- 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. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Trade list of 340 fine florists' cut flower sorts at very low figures. 100. our choice assortment, labeled to name. $5.50. Cash. INDIANA DAHLIA FARMS, New Albany, Ind. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties: get our list before placing your order. LYND- HCRST FARM INC.. R. F. D. No. 2. Ham- moninn. N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Mrs. Sanders and Single White. 2% -inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1.000. Boston Yellow. 2% -inch. $8.00 per 100: Blue. 2-inch. $0.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedlings. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Daisies. Shasta, Alaska, $5.00 per 100. Shasta Hybrids, $4.00 per 100. GEO. SHACKELL, Pacific Junction. la. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 2-in.. ready for 3 or 4-in., $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle- gany, N. Y. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS. READY MARCH FIRST AT $15.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Boston. Roosevelt. Terldy Jr.. Whitmanii. Whitmanii Comp. and Verona. 2 'A -inch of above, also Scottii. $6.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. New Macawil. 2%i- inch, $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000, Larger sizes ask for prices. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Home Grown Stock 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. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2 Vi -in.. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 2%-ln., $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 568-570 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Ta.ble and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville, O. Ferns. 6-in.. $1.00: 8-in.. $1.50 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 5-in.. $1.50: 6-in.. $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris. 65th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Ferns. Verona. Elegant plants. 4-lnch. 25c each: 5-inch. 50c each; extra strong. 6-inch, $1.00 each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan. Wisconsin. Perns. For vari on front cent. Jr. Pot grown and eties and prices see cover page of this & Sons Co., White n good shape, advertisement issue. R. Vin- Marsh. Md. Boston Ferns, good strong- bushy stock. 5-in.. at 60c. Add 5 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport. la. Ferns, Smithii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 5-inch. 75c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON.'S. Sheboygan. Wis. standard varieties. 2 ^4 -in.. Table ferns $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. 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. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent, Mrs. H. E. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence. They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalog showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfield. California- First size bulbs, 1%-in. America. $26.00 per 1000; Augusta. $36.00 per 1000: Halley. $30.00 per 1000; Mrs. F. King. $27.00 per 1000: Schwakben. $50.00 per 1000: Primu- linus Hybrids. $26.00 per 1000. Ask for full list of all varieties. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York. Gladiolus Bulbs. Last call. Mixed lot. 1%-in. and up. 5000 lots for $65.00: 1000. $14.00. Nice, well matured bulbs. Only 16.000 on hand today. TAIT BROS. CO.. Bruns- wick. Ga. Gladiolus primulinus with artistically ax- ranged flowers and beautiful oriental col- ors. Catalogue free upon request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields, Bemus Point. N. Y. HOLLYHOCK. Hollyhock. Chaters and Newport Pink, $4.00 per 100. GEO. SHACKELL. Pacific Junction, la. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from colri 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 of the Valley. London Market strain. From ice storage. For prices, see advertisement on front cover page of this- issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. NARCISSI. Cut Flowers. Narcissus: King Alfred. Sulphur Phoenix, Barri Conspicuus. Sir Watkins. Emperor, Empress and other kinds. Write for prices. TAIT BROS. CO.. Brunswick. Ga. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers anrT raisers. Southgate. London. England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit, N. J. . PANSIES. Giant flowering and Giant Trimardeau pansy seedlings. Superb selection of mixed colors and gigantic blossoms, $4.00 per 1000; $17.60 per 5000. prepaid. Price list on request. HILLCREST GARDENS, Albert Lea. Minn. ' Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimardeau mixed; large flowering and choice colors. Prepaid by mail, special delivery. $4.00 per 1.000; $17.00 per 5,000. F. DANLEY. Ma- comb. 111. tf You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1921. The American Florist. 361 PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dieners' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled monster seed in separate colors, pink, red. varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh pink frilled. STORE. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this Issue. Kelway & Son. Langport, Eng. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gllroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison 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. Seeds. Specialties: Beets mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France. Seeds. Renowned specialties; remarkable novelties: postpaid catalogues. H. PA- QUET, grower, Magnan. NICE. (France) . Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co., 46 W. Broadway, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 362 The American Florist. Mar: '5, Seed. Flower and Carden 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. SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks. Ready now. 2-in. pots. $6.00 per 100; 2% in. pots. $10.00 per 100. Little green pails with handle. $15.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2%-inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $55.00 Kevstone 6.00 55.00 Silver Pink 6.00 55.00 Giant White 6.00 55.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 66.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted .■uttings, $15 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2% -in.. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfield. Wis. STOCKS. STOCKS. Lenox. Lavender, white and pink. 2 ',4 -inch Pots. $10.00 per 100. Seedlings of Red. White. Pink. Purple and mixed. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Ask for Prices of Calendulas. Bouvardias. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants. Delivered to you, all charges prepaid. Cabbage, sweet potato, to- mato, beets. Strong and well rooted. List free. 6,000, $16.00; 10,000, $28.50. Order now; will ship when wanted. COMMER- CIAL PLANT GROWERS' CO., Box 105, New Bohemia. Va. VINCAS. VINCAS. Varieg. R. $18.00 per 1000. 2*4- $46.00 per 1000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg. Mass. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass. Glass cloth. For hotbeds, cold frames, etc. For prices see display advertisement ■■Isewherei in this issue. Turner Bros.. Bladen. Neb. MISCELLANEOUS. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in., $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St., Detroit, Mich. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 55th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. 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'orham Printery. Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. SVrite for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. l-hiladelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of everv description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight and well rooted. W. T. Mitchell & Sons. Beverly. O. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y. Baur Window Glass CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 36c per 1.000: 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. Springfield. Mass. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co., Dept. K. 343 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons.. Ltd.. Clovenfords. Scot- Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London. England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. ./uniinioiiiuiiu'uiiiiiiiimiinin < iiim .niiuuitimiiniiuiiiiinunup- Bailey's New {Standard Cyclopedia) | of Horticulture | | SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES | Price: $48.00 Sold only in complete sets j AMERICAN FLORIST CO. f | 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. § r ,illiiiimimimiiiiiiimiMiiiMiiiii(!imiiiiiiniiiiiiiJiimimtmHiiiiimiiminiiitii£' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Florists' supplies; baskets, chiffons and novelties. Write or wire your orders. Wilt ship same day order is received. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pitts- burgh. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co.. 90S Blackhawk St.. Chi- cago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2462 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. 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. POTS AND PAAS. Red pots, hanging baskets. lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery, Idaville, Ind. 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 s ware, fern pans, vases, etc tery Co., South Zanesville, If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 363 HEATING KROESCHELL Boilers are making the most wonderful greenhouse heating record in the world. Florists who have used other makes are constantly giving the KROtSCHELL the highest praise. 13,468,320 sq. ft. of glass was equipped with KROESCHELL Boilers during the past five years. Krocschcll Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO The Florists 9 Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive euy and true* became both, bevels ire on the tame tide. Cin't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan* ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazlne Point It patented. Noothers like ^ It. Order Itom your dealer^' or direct from us. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. HEKST A. DEEEE.I 714 Chestnut Btr**V> rfclUdelpale. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 123 W. 25th St., NEW YORK F*lor>isttS* (Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing Vhen^bu Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There Iord, & fiurnhamfo. Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to SE0. KELLER* SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prioei 2614-2622 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots, Hang- ing; Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESV1XLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 200 Fifth Avenue New York gnlzed Standard Insecticide FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worLlng In the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold' by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, beine read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage. $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF «H. A." LOWDHAM, NOTTS. ENGLAND. 364 The American Florist. Mar. 5, Index to Advertisers. Alesander Florist. ...349 Al'enJ KL 345 Alpha Floral Co 346 Americ'n Bulb Co... I American Seed & SeedtaDeCo 329 Amlin^EC Co 341 AndersonS A. 346 AngermuellerG H Co 3^5 Aphine Mfg Co 363 Apollo Flower Shop.347 Atlantic Grass Seed Co ^53 Baerjulius 351 Barnard W W Co. .355 Barnes WJ 348 Bassett& Washburn. 334 Battista Matthew A.3 c fl Baumer Ane 351 Baum's Home of Flowers 348 Banr Window Glass Co. .IV BayersdorferH&Co .340 Bees Ltd 346 Begerow's 346 Bereer Bros 342 BerningH G 342 Biester A E 343 Blackistone Inc 350 Bodger J &Sons Co. 355 Bohannon Flo Co. ..346 Bramley & Son 346 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 352 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 350 BrennerEdward 345 Broadway Florist.... 349 Brown A J Seed Co.. 352 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 353 BrunsHN 354 Bryan Alonzo J 357 Budlong Co J A 335 Bnnyard 349 BuroeeWA Co 330 California Florists.. .351 Callahan TJ& Co.. .Ill Central Floral Co.. . .351 Charles Harry 344 Chautauqua Flower Fields. 354 Chicago Carton Co.. 333 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 337 Clark E B Seed Co.. 353 Clarke'sSons D.....349 Clay&Son Ill Coan J J 344 Coles WW 357 Conard& Tones Co.. 356 Congress Fl'w'rShD.349 Cooke Geo H 3 C Cowee W J 364 Coy H C Seed Co. ..354 Craig Robt Co 357 Culp W H& Co 351 Danker Fred A 346 DardsChas 349 DJener Richard Co. .357 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo.. 350 Dorner F& Sons Co .358 Doyle & Booth 344 DreerHA 363 364 Dunlop JohnH 346 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 347 EdwardsFold'gBox.IlT Elm City NursCo...356 Erne& Co 340 Evans 351 Evans Floral Co 349 Exotic Gardens 346 Eyres H G 3^6 Fallon FInrist 351 Florists' Hail Ass'n.363 Foerster Co los 336 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 345 Ford William P 345 .348 Frauenfelder C 350 Frey & Frev 348 Froment H E 345 Gasser J M Co 346 George AlexS 3"0 Giblin & Co TIT 3nattOve Co The... 338 GodiqeauR & M....355 Goldstein 1 345 GorhamPrinterylnc.III GrakelowChas H...351 Grand Rapids Floral Co 348 Grimm & Gorly 348 Grossberg-Tyler- Finnerman Co 341 GudeBros 351 Habermehl'sSonsJJ .346 Hardesty & Co 350 Harris Wm K 354 HartGeoB 345 Hart Henry 349 Haven Seed Co 354 Hayes Irene 350 Heinl John G &Son.350 HendersonA&Co..I 330 Henderson Lewis 348 Hentz&Nash 344 Hess & Swoboda. . . .348 Hession 349 Hews& Co A H 363 HillDNursCo 356 Hoeffer&Co 364 Hogewoning & Sons. 354 Hollywood Gardns. .348 Holm & Olson 348 Holton & HunkelCo.343 Hort Adveniser 363 Hort Trade Journal. Ill Houghton Gorney Flower Shoo 346 Hurff Edgar F 353 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs 351 IllState Flo Assn. ..332 lahn Hugo 347 "Johnson & Chronis..346 lones WR& Co. ...IV Joy Floral Co 350 Kasting W F Co I KellerPott'yCoGeo..363 Keller Sons J B 346 Kelway & Son 355 Kennicott Bros Co.. 336 KervanCoThe 345 KesslerWm. 345 Kottmiller A 349 Kroescbell Bros Co. 363 Rrnchten John 341 KuhlGeo A 358 Lagarde&Speelman 354 Landreth Seed Co. ..353 Lange A 347 Lang Floral & Nursery Co 348 Littlefield Florist... 350 Lord &BurnhamCo .363 Louise Flowr Shop.. 346 McCallum Co 3<3 McGillRC&Co....353 McHutchison& Co.. 354 Mackie William 345 Malandre Bros 349 Matthews Co WG ..350 Matthewson's 347 MeconiPaul 345 Memphis Floral Co.. 349 Metaire Ridge Nurs 350 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWorks 339 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 341 Michell HenryFCo. .355 MillanelosA 344 Miller A L 3M Miller Floral Co 351 Mitchell & Son WT. 356 Moninger J C Co 364 Murray Samuel 347 NeidingerJosG Co. .343 Newell A 351 NY CutFlowerEx..345 NY Floral Co 348 Niessen Leo Co 342 rilympia Florist 349 Oriental Gold6sh & Snopl Pair ■Wn .34tl Papadem J G Co. ...349 Park Floral Co .....351 PedrickGR&Son ..313 Penn th» Florist 310 Philips Bros 347 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson FR Co I Pierson A N (Inc! ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 352 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & OO. 2283 Lumber St, CHICAGO. ILL. Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 351 Pillsbury IL Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 343 Podesta& Baldocchi.350 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....343 Poly kranas Geo J.... 344 Potter Floral Co 351 Poultry Feed Co.... 364 Progressive Clay Co. 364 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 341 Raedlein Basket Co. 341 Randall ALCo 341 Randall's Flo Shop. .350 Randolph & Mc- Clements 350 Rawlings Elmer 358 Ready Reference. . . .359 Reed & Keller 363 Kegan Ptg House ...III ReidEdw 342 Rein berg Geo 341 Reinberg Peter 337 Rice Bros 343 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 353 RobinsonJCSeedCo.353 RockWmLFloCo..348 RodgersFl'wrShop .351 RodgersJW 350 Rohnert Waldo 353 Rosaia Bros 351 Rosery Floral Co 351 Routzahn Seed Co.. .354 RuschG&Co 343 RussinSH 344 SalzerSeedCoJ A.. 350 Sceery Edw 351 Schiller the Florist. .347 Schillo ALum Co. ..IV Schlatter W &Son..TM Schling Max 349 Schmidt Chas L 351 Selieman & Stein . . .340 Shaffer Geo C 350 Sharp Partridge&Co.?64 SheppardHW 350 SieDrechtGeo C... 345 Simon&Son IN. ...355' Situations & Wants. 329 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith AW & Co.... 349 Smith & Co ED.... 357 Smith & Fetters Co. 351 Smith Henry 351 SnyderJ H 344 Speelman CJ&Sons.354 Standard BulbCo.... 354 Stecher Litho Co.... 357 Storrs&Harrison Co. 358 Stumpp GE M 349 Sullivan Bros & Co. .345 ThorburnJM & Co. .353 TonnerO A &L A.. 340 Totty Chas H 354 Townslev Pottery ... IV Traendly&Schenck.345 Traveling Wholesale Florist 345 Trepel Joseph 346 Turner Bros 364 United Cut Flo Co.. 345 VanderschootR A.. 354 Vaughan A L Co . . .338 Vaughan's Seed Store I 333 338 355 357 Vick's Sons Jas 353 VincentRJr&Sons Co 1332 358 Walker F Co 351 WallerLDSeedCo.355 Weber FH 349 Weiland & Risch...341 Weir Jas 350 Weiss Herman 345 Welch's Flower Shp. 351 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 353 Wietor Bros 336 Williams Mrs E A.. 350 Winterson Co E F..340 WittboldGCo 347 Wittbold 347 Wolf John 348 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldPnson 349 Woodruff SD & Sons353 Yokohama NursCo .355 Young A L&C0....344 ZanePotterv Co. ...363 Zech & Mann. ..339 341 John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhavrk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lengths up to 500 feet without snam or joint. Tie HOSE for the FLORIST ?i-iuch, per ft 22c Reel of 500 ft 21c -I F.eels, 10O0 ft 20c j^-inch, per ft 19i- Reel of 500 ft 18c Couplinas furnished without charge. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000. »2.S0; 50,000. (11.00. Manufactured kr W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. GLASS CLOTH A transparent waterproof fabric as efficient as glass for hotbeds, coldframes, etc. Per sq.yd., 35c; 25 yds. at 32c; 50 yds. at 3lc; 100 yds. at 3»c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Florists' Pots Our plant at York. Pa., hat made Florists' Pots for nearly ninety years. We Took First Prize at Last Three Expositions Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all < The Progressive Clay Company MartX^Skilng. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. MANURE PULVERIZED remier Brand First Among fertilizers Poultry Manure is acknowledged by agriculturists, horticulturists and garden- ers as Nature's Most Efficient Fer- tilizer. It contains more nitrogen, or its equivalent, Ammonia, more available Phosphoric Acid, or its equivalent. Bone Phosphate of Lime. and more Water Soluble Potash than any other manure. It supplies the most plant food in soluble and readily available form. Premier Pulverized Poultry Manure is super- ior to all-other manunal fertilizers because of its high analysis and its improved condition as pre- pared by our Special Process. The raw prod- uct is subjected to an intense heat, which elim- inates all surplus moisture and kills every noxious seed germ. It is finally pulverized for easy and even distribution and application. It is organic and stimulates bacterial action. This Wonderful Product is especially adapted for the production of Flowers, Lawns. Fruits and Vegetables. It has all the excellent qualities desired and none that are objectionable, and it Produces Results. Write at once for our interesting fertilizer litera- ture, samples and quotations. All Free. POULTRY FEED COMPANY Dept. K. 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IK. Concrete Tanks For the storage of FUEL OIIv Designed and installed by HOEFFER & COMPANY Chamber of Commerce Building, CHICAGO Telephone: Main 4790 THE American fL America is "the Prow of the JIassel; there may be mnre comfort Amidships, but wb are the frst to touch Unknown Seas-' Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 12, 1921. No. 1710 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. underact of March 3. 1879. . Published Eveet Satukdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.50 a year; Canada. $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $3.00. Volumes Halt Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs— Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolpht/8 Gude, Washington, D. C, S'ice-President; John Yocng, 41-43 West 18th St., New York. Secretary: 3. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirtv-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. O.. March 25 to April 1. 1922. The American Florist Spring Number Will be issued Next Week ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASS'N. Sixteenth Annual Convention, Urbana, March 8-9, 1921. Please Send Your Ads. for This Issue as Early as Possible. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO A Large Gathering. The sixteenth annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association was held at the Floriculture building', University of Illinois, Urbana. March 8-9, with the largest attendance in sev- eral years. The address of welcome was delivered by Prof. J. C. Blair, of the state university department of horticulture at the opening session, March S. Joseph Kohout. Libertyville, gave the response and was followed by President W. J. Hembreiker. Spring- field. After the reports of Secretary Albert T. Hey and Treasurer F. L. Washburn had been read, the follow- ing papers were presented : "The Golden Rule of Wholesaling Cut Flowers." by J. E. Pollworth. Chicago: "The Growers' Association, Its Aims and Objects," by J. F. Ammann. Ed- wardsville: "The Advantages of a Scientific Training in Floriculture from a Student's Viewpoint," by J. D. Smith, student, Long Island, N T . T.; "What Our Fertilizer Studies Have Taught Us." by Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer. Urbana, and "What Lines of Experimental Work Will Be of Greatest Interest to the Florists," a general discussion by all members led by Dr. Lehenbauer. The unfinished and new business of the association was then taken up. A two-reel film entitled. "Wonder- land Under Glass,'' released through the courtesy of the American Green- house Mfg. Co.. Chicago, was a feature of the evening's programme. This was followed by slides, loaned by Henry Penn, Boston. Mass.. showing Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association adver- tising. The students of the university presented a play entitled "The Flower Shop," and a special display of student work in artistic designing was on exhi- bition. The Association convened at :30 A. M.. for the final session, when an open forum in the greenhouses was conducted by Prof. H. B. Dorner and Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer. Officers elected for the ensuing year were : Joseph Kohout, Libertyville, president; George W. Jacobs, Canton, vice-president; Albert T. Hey. May- wood, secretary; F. L. Washburn, Blooming-ton, treasurer. The exhibits included vases of An- netti and Columbia sweet peas from George Ball, Glen Ellyn, for which he received certificate of merit. President Hembreiker's Address. To my fellow florists of our beloved State of Illinois : Another prosperous year has passed since we have met in a body together, but it has been two years since we have been here together, and looked over the experimental station of Illi- nois. Do you all realize that we do not appreciate this work as much as we ought to? How many of us have went to the trouble to come to these meetings and hear the reports on the different experiments. If we would give this our careful consideration, and work according to their best re- sults, how many of our fellow florists would be financially better able to take eare of their obligations, and would feel a little more independent? It has been almost four years since we have had a state flower show. Dur- ing the war period, there was a scar- city of coal and flowers and it was not feasible to have a state fall show. Last year I could not get much en- couragement, and was advised by some of the larger growers, to lay off another year. My opinion is now that we should not let another fall pass away without a good state flower ex- hibition. Xothing keeps up the pep and interest better than getting to- gether often and absorbing each 366 The American Florist. Mar. 12, others' ideas, and it takes a flower show to get our brother florists to- gether in a large and representative body. - Time is making very rapid changes. Notice the wonderful growth of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion and the wonderful work it is doing. Now comes the National Flower Growers' Association, which is going tc be the foundation of setting a real value on flowers, and to get away from the idea that flowers should be held at a fabulous price today and offered at a discouraging price a few weeks later. Organization will bring it about, and we can not bring it about any sooner. Is it_not always that you find the most successful men in business in the first ranks of organized bodies? Again coming back to the experimental sta- tion I will say, that there will be an addition built, which will give the managers better and larger facilities in making further progress. A short time ago the committee was called to Urbana to meet with the committee of different branches of the state university, in order to discuss the growing needs of more finance. Few of us know that the university has ex- isted on the same allowances during and since the war as in pre-war times. Not one of us would expect this grand state institution here to ever exist on pre-war allowances, let alone expecting a forward march. I am glad to re- port, that the committee recommended a liberal increase in the allowance, and I have since seen stated that our Gov- ernor will back our institution, in order to make it the best in this country of ours. At out last state meeting in Chicago. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, was elected as secretary but on ac- count of having the secretaryship of the National Flower Growers' Associa- tion, he was obliged to hand in his resignation, for the duties became too much for one man. A. T. Hey, Maywood, was then ap- pointed as secretary to fill the unex- pired term, which he has well taken care of. So many of our members forget to pay dues. Now, no organiza- tion can stand without proper finan- cial support, so do not blame your sec- retary if he handles the delinquent members a little roughly. I will ask all brother florists to help the new ofli- cers of the coming year to obtain new members to swell our ranks; and I will again impress on you all to get to- gether and work for a good flower show for the next season, as we are now at the door of pre-war times, with every foot of greenhouses again working to fullest capacity. Secretary Hey's Report. Secretary Albert T. Hey in present- ing- his report, stated that it was really a supplementary report to the treasur- er. He brought out that on March 1. 1921, the association had 144 annual members and 81 life members, making a total membership of 225. Treasurer Washburn's Report. Amounts Received. Jan. 17. 1020. Balance on hand $544.24 Jan. 22. 1020. Received from Sec... 48 00 Feb. 21. 1920. Received from Sec... 22*00 Mar. 1, 1921. Interest 20.20 Total $634.44 Disbursements. Jan. 23, 1920. J. F. Ammann $ 21.10 July 7, 1920. Smith Bros 23.00 Mar. 1, 1921. Balance in bank 690.34 Total $634.44 Those Present. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. Geo. J. Ball, Glen Ellyn. John Bamer, Decatur. V. Bezdek, Gross Point. H. E. Bruns, Chicago. Emil Buettner, Chicago. R. L. Burgoyne, Georgetown. J. E. Cannaday, Sedalia, Mo. A. D. Cartwright, Urbana. James N. Cole, Peoria. Van lies Cole, Springfield. John Cunes, Chicago. Frank J. Daut, Decatur. P. J. Daut, Decatur. Harry L. Dixon, Champaign. M. P. Dilger, Waukegan. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville. Arthur T. Eichel, Chicago. Albert Erickson, Western Springs. John M. Fischer, Evanston. Philip J. Foley, Jr., Chicago. Fred J. Gammage, Champaign. E. E. Geils, Itasca. Stanley W. Hall. Urbana. Wm. A. Hansen, Chicago. Otto F. Hembreiker, Lincoln. Wm. J. Hembreiker, Springfield. H. B. Henley, Terre Haute, Ind. A. T. Hey, Maywood. J. Hutchinson, Urbana. R. C. Hodgin, Urbana. Miss Ruth Hopping, Urbana. H. E. Humiston, Chicago. Geo. W. Jacobs, Canton. C. G. Johnson, Champaign. Harry G. Johnson, Bloomington. Cornelius Kellen, Morton Grove. Paul R. Klingsporn, Chicago. Joseph Kohout, Libertyville. Geo. K. Kuhl, Pekin. Homer Lange, Chicago. F. Lautenschlager, Chicago. P. A. Lehenbauer, Urbana. .Chas. Loveridge, Peoria. S. R. McKee, Chicago. Wm. C. Manke, Milwaukee, Wis. John C. Meier, Morton Grove. Wm. Metzger, Wenona. Charles N. Miller, Morton Grove. Z. Harry Mohlman, Urbana. A. H. Nehrling, Crawfordsville, Ind. Y. A. Nelson, Peoria. A. N. Nielsen, Pana. J. E. Pollworth, Chicago. H. L. Potter, Waukegan. Theodore Radkiewicz, Oak Park. Robert H. Roland, Nahant, Mass. I. Rosnosky, Chicago. J. W. Ross, Centralia. J. Geo. Schumann, Elmhurst. C. L. W. Snyder, El Paso. H. E. Smith, Danville. Mrs. J. M. Smith, Watseka. Joseph J. Smith, Danville. Julian D. Smith, Champaign. Otto V. Siebenthal, Peoria. Chas. E. Walker, Danville. Geo. Washburn, Bloomington. Henry Wehrman, Maywood. Wm. Jos. Werstler, Champaign. Julius Zschau, Chicago. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. klft. Pbiln., Pa. Biiattlebobo, Vt. — C. N. Bond, has purchased the establishment of C. E. Allen and will combine his present busi- ness with that of Mr. Allen. He will have a total of 17,000 square feet of glass. Cleveland.O. — The Florists' Club has perfected the formation, of a re- tailers' association to work in close harmony with a like body of whole- salers and the local chapter of the National Flower Growers' Association. Next Week in the Flower Shop. When the market is so full of flowers as at present there is every opportunity to feature and make the most of half a dozen specialties, such as sweet peas, carnations, tulips, daffo- dils, snapdragons, calendulas and violets. This could be called "Spe- cialty Week" and each day given a flower on which it is easiest to get a quantity. A nicely worded circular calling at- tention to the various stocks and the fact that they are now plentiful in the market and reasonable in price should be sent to the store's list and pros- pects. Hunt up the odd baskets and vases and arrange them with all one kind of a stock. Pussywillows can be used with good effect. Small handled vase baskets can be used in pink one day, blue the next, and green, gilt and white as on the other days they will look best with the flower of the day. Corsages of the flowers and small boxes of the same if displayed in the window will attract attention and the price card will keep them moving. One must not go at a sale of this kind in a half-hearted way, but with enthus- iasm that is contageolis and gets every- body about the store working to help it along. Of course the other busi- ness goes on just the same. The funeral work, the weddings, or what- ever comes in, must be attended to and it will take a little extra pressure, but it is just this incentive that gives pep to the progressive captain and his crew and helps him along in the race. St. Patrick's day comes as a windup to the week. While it is not a holiday except for the sons of Ireland, yet there are a number of banquets and private dinners that call for quite a few flowers. There is always a de- mand for shamrocks and the man who makes a bid for this trade will get considerable business out of it. The supply houses always have something in the way of novelties for this occa- sion, such as high hats, harps with baskets at the bottom to hold sham- rocks, together with shamrock ban- ners and badges that can be attached to baskets of shamrocks. The small pots of shamrocks trimmed with green crepe and tied with a narrow green ribbon always have quite a run. A good seller is a large potato in which is cut a hole with a cavity deep enough to hold a pot of shamrocks. This tied with a green ribbon and a small Irish flag generally takes very well, particularly if it is priced at 75 cents to $1, mailed to any address in the United States. Killarney roses are also in demand and a few corsages of the same with a small shamrock tied in the ribbon are attractive in the window. PREPARING EOR EASTER TRADE. The days between now and the busiest week of the year will travel very quickly and every store man should make the most of the work- ing hours of the 14 days before the opening of Easter week. The bet- ter planned the work the easier it can be carried out. If the stock is not all bought up, there is not a minute to lose. Go for the scarce things first as there are never enough to go around. Last year's records will show 1921. The American Florist. 367 SOME PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. 368 The American Florist. Mar. 12, what sold the best and refreshen your memory regarding many details of the business that will be valuable to you now. Be certain that your supply of plant baskets are sufficient, also other staples, particularly cut flower boxes, tags, etc. Such items cannot be ob- tained at a moment's notice and if needed should be taken care of imme- diately. The Easter invitation circu- lar should be ready for delivery by March 24. Many do not think this necessary while others spend quite a sum on getting the best the printer has in stock. Such an invitation received at a time when plants and flowers are uppermost in the minds of the people is excellent publicity and certain to return much more than it costs. See that everything goes out on time, for it is very easy to get careless in this respect, which is one way to lose customers. To make delivery on or before the hour named is as important as the quality of the stock. Drill this into the store's force, that time of de- livery is the most important part of the order. How are you pushing Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association orders? This is your most valuable source of business, you largest customer, and can be made of much more importance through your own individual efforts. Keep it before your customers all the time. There is a profit of 20 per cent on every order you send out and you have the money in hand, no risk what- soever, and nearly 2,000 florists work- ing for you all over the United States. Keep this service to the front at all times. Keep up your stock of table ferns, these little dinner table centers are generally wanted in a hurry and there is no time to send out for a supply. All of one kind is often better than variety and then as a rule they all fade out together. McDonald Floral Co. Changes Hands. , A. P. Morris and C. W. Jack, owners of the Morris and Jack lettuce farm near Crawfordsville, Ind., have purchased the McDonald Floral Com- pany establishment of that city. Mem- bers of the new firm are well known to the trade and both have had scien- tific and nractical experience in plant culture which will be of value in their new enterprise. Miss Jessie Campbell will be retained as store manager, hav- ing been associated with the company for 12 years. C. W. Jack is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Indiana, and for the past three years has had charge of the seed, fertilizer and insecticide depart- ment of the Crabbs, Reynolds, Taylor Co. Mr. Morris was recently elected vice-president of the Vegetable Grow- ers' Association of Indiana, and since 1907 has been manager of the lettuce farm. A. H. Nehrling, former president of th« McDonald Floral Company, is one of the best known young men of this section. Through applied scientific methods in the greenhouse, Mr. Nehr- ling was able to give Crawfordsville one of the best flower shops it ever had. He passed a competitive exami- nation for a scholarship at the Mis- souri Botanical gardens and the Shaw School of Botany in 1909, and for one vear had charge of the greenhouse at the University of Illinois.,. Mr. Nehrling "later became professor of floriculture at the Massachusetts Agri- culture College where, he served for four years. He is president of the Mis- >': ; souri Botanical Garden Alumni Asso- ciation, vice-president of the Society of American Florists, fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society, London, and a member of various floricultural societies and fraternal organizations. Mr. Nehrling expects to leave about April 1 for Florida to visit his parents, and from there he will go to Ithaca, N. T., where he will have charge of the commercial course in floriculture at Cornell University. Co-operative Advertising- This article is written as a brief re- view in order that we might better be able to cope with the situation. Co- operative advertising, if done judi- ciously and under proper supervision, is beyond question a success. The raising of funds, for co-operative ad- vertising, if done judiciously and under proper supervision, is also undoubtedly a success. To the latter, however, must be in a large measure credited the greater amount of failures. Speak- ing for the florists' business itself, after careful observation for a decade or more in which this has been tried and carried on, we must admit, and we have data to prove it, that the only plan and the most equitable plan for creating a fund for this proposition is the percentage plan. The contribu- tion plan has been tried in dozens of different ways and invariably after the first year, it began to wane and about the second year dwindled out in every locality where it has been tried, with just one exception and that one can- not hold out much longer. It is now two years old While on the contrary, on the per- centage plan, the committees adopting it and applying it forcefully and judi- ciously have not only continued on that plan, but they have in each in- stance increased, and in one case doubled their percentage. This being the case,' there should be no doubt in the minds of the florists of any com- munity that the percentage plan is the only plan under which funds can be collected and the movement kept alive. We know of many communities who started under the most auspicious con- ditions on the lump sum contributing plan and each and everyone has failed sooner or later. Even the cities, Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago and St. Louis, Mo., that are now working so successfully on the percentage plan, have for years previous tried various ways on a contributing plan and every- one has failed. Hence, this article is given to those contemplating co-operative advertising as a warning against making the mis- takes that so many others have made. Whatever you do, get thoroughly ac- quainted with the percentage plan. If you are not, write the undersigned or any member of the national publicity committee and information will cheer- fully be given to you. This is of vital importance to the whole trade. We have now an opportunity to benefit by Our past mistakes and by our present achievements. So, let us not waste time and energy on a nonworkable plan, but let us unite on a plan that spells "Success," not only now, but for future time to come. No community where there are two or more florists is too small, nor none is too large to make this plan workable. Do not stand in your own light. Get into the big league. J. F. AMMANN. National Publicity Campaign. PLANT NOTES. Seeds for March Sowing. The middle of March is the proper time for the sowing of the main crop of summer annuals. The seedsmen have seen that the growers have the catalogues, and the lists of the wants for the year should be made out at once, if not already done, and the seeds procured and sown. How often have we seen good growers spending valuable time during the busy days of May and June hunting for some small stock that could have been easily grown, but was neglected at the proper time. It is a good time now to look back at the sales of the last year or two and note what lines of stock were in short supply or were carelessly omitted. Such matters as this are the little things that count in a successful business, for the time taken in hunt- ing up and procuring the cheaper kinds of stock during the busy season more than eats up all the profit received in handling it. The seeds that should be sown now are almost endless in vari- ety, and they include asters, Phlox Drummondii, zinnias, marigolds, bal- sams, antirrhinums begonias calendu- las, celosias, cobseas, cosmos, gauras, mignonette, nicotianas, nasturtiums, petunias, salpiglossis, ricinus, salvias, scagiosa, stocks, thunbergias, and others that may be demanded. With the exception of Cobaea scandens, mig- nonette and ricinus, which should be sown in pots, these can all be sown in flats and as soon as large enough transplanted to pots or spaced in flats, and good stock be had for summer bed- ding. Lilacs for Easter. A. large variety of blooming plants can be grown for Easter, and dwarf, shapely lilacs are appreciated by all flower lovers, and the cut sprays have now become a standard winter flower. For the pot plants the budded stock is preferable, but for cut blooms any lilac may be lifted, and they force quickly and easily in a warm house. The varieties most grown for pot plants are Marie- Lagraye, white, and Charles X, purple. Four weeks in a temperature of 65 degrees will bring them into flower. The plants when placed in the greenhouse should be syringed several times a day in order to assist the buds to swell and kept in a dark place. As soon as the buds begin to open the plants can be placed in full sunlight. The common lilac can be forced in the same manner. A bush which is well set with flower buds, and these are easily distinguished from the leaf buds, can be lifted and planted in a bench and will furnish fine sprays of flowers. If the plant is kept shaded from the sun by spreading a heavy cloth over it the flowers of the purple varieties will be white when forced. The plants will require plenty of water, for they make but little root growth and bloom upon the -vitality which has been stored. Iceland Popples. A beautiful cut flower for summer use not often grown is the Iceland poppy. While it is a perennial, yet it can be treated as an annual If the seed is sown early and the plants trans- planted. Seeds sown in March will bloom the coming summer, and the va- rieties of color range through the yel- low and orange to white. The petals have a peculiar satiny texture, are 1921. The American Florist. 369 beautifully crumpled, and if the flow- ers are picked in the early morning they will stand in water for a long time, and are very decorative. There are few annuals that will attract more attention than a vase of these lovely poppies arranged with appropriate green, and besides they have a deli- cious fragrance. They are easily grown, and if the flowers are kept picked will continue to bloom all sum- mer. Another poppy that can be grown for cut flowers is the Shirley poppy, but the flowers do not last as well as the Iceland poppies. Rambler Roses. The plants of rambler roses that are intended for Easter blooming should now be showing color, and if they are not they will require quite a little forcing to have them in the best of condition for that date. If the plants are at all pot bound, watering with liquid manure will be of great assist- ance to them and stimulate the flowers and make them much larger, and an addition of soot to this will intensify the color. The plants will often, when setting the buds, make long growths from the base of the plants; these should be cut out, for they are taking much strength that should go into the flowers. The canes should be made into cuttings and propagated and will make small plants for next year's growing or can be planted outside and grown on for stock for the future. There is always a good demand for well grown pot ramblers for Memorial day and early June, and plants started now will be in the best of condition at that time. They can be started in a cool house and frequently syringed un- til the eyes break, when they can be moved into warmer quarters and full sunlight. For June decoration, there is nothing better in blooming plants than Crimson Rambler and the other rambler roses and hydrangeas; they make a beautiful combination and are also very decorative for porches. San Francisco, Calif. TRADE VERY SATISFACTORY. From all quarters come reports that trade is in a most satisfactory condi- tion. Notwithstanding that we are in the middle of the Lenten season the de- mand for cut flowers is steady. Whole- salers report that they are having diffi- culty in trying to fill all orders. The promised increase in the rose supply has not materialized as yet, although the past week has been one of con- tinuous sunshine. Prices on this flower remain about as last quoted. The supply of American Beauty roses has increased. The qualitv is excel- lent and it is just as popular as ever, although it has been practically out of this market all season. Mrs. Chas. A. Russell and Premier still are scarce and Columbia is also. Nearly every other variety is in the same condition. Carnations are still bringing $6 per 100 in the wholesale market. Laddie is $1.50 per dozen wholesale. The prices of carnations this year are far ahead of those received in former years for the same period, and are proving a very remunerative crop for the growers. There is still large quan- tities of good violets to be had. There has been little or no decline noted as yet in the shipping trade for this flower and prices remain unchanged. Sweet peas are still on the short side with room for much improvement in quality, especially color. As a re- minder of the approach of Easter, the first Lilium Giganteum of the season arrived during the week and whole- saled readily at $6 per dozen stems. Iris are becoming plentiful but do not seem to meet with much favor. The orchid cut has shortened up consider- ably during the week and from now on it is expected the dally receipts will become lighter. Lily of the valley is more plentiful and also of varying grades of quality. Very few gardenias are now arriving. A limited amount of anemones of various colors have arrived on the market and bring good figures. Snapdragon is another favor- ite which is becoming more plentiful. The _pink varieties prove the best sell- ers. There is quite a large daffodil cut coming in. Owing to the heavy demand for this flower there has been no decline in price for this stock and it is quickly bought up every morn- ing. Not many Paper White narcissi are being received as this crop is about over. Many of the stores are noting a demand for callas. These flowers remain at low prices however. Long- stemmed tulips are now becoming more plentiful and are moving nicely. Dutch hyacinths are also arriving freely. The demand for this bulbous stock about equals the supply. Fruit blossoms are in great profusion at all the stores. Cut ericas are also plenti- ful. Rhododendrons, principally pink pearl, are now available at all the shops and add greatly to their appear- ance. Primula malacoides also fit in nicely as flowering plants. Very few azaleas are being offered. Cinerarias in all colors about complete the list of flowering plants at present. There is a strong demand noted for nephrolep- sis in the medium sizes. Cut adian- tiums is becoming more plentiful. Plumosa is also past the short stage. NOTES. Reports from the chrysanthemum growing section would indicate that the acreage to be planted this season will be about equal to that of last year. Propagation is now well under way. The weather has been very favorable to the stock plants, produc- ing a strong growth of cuttings. Early and mid-season varieties will occupy the greater part of the acreage planted. The Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety at its regular meeting this month will discuss the advisability of holding a spring flower show this year. Nearly all the prominent private gardeners along the peninsula are members of this well known organization. The E. W. McLellan Co., are re- ceiving a heavy cut of freesias from the firm's greenhouses at Burlingame. A large crop of roses is expected to be ready before Easter with this firm and will continue throughout the balance of the season. H. Kempf, of the Pacific nursery at Colma, reports a brisk demand this spring for young ericas and acacias. Mr. Kempf specializes in these two flowering plants and grows many thousands annually for the florist trade. H. Plath has his greenhouses filled with pot plants for the Easter trade. Nephrelopsis in all leading varieties and all sizes are seen growing to per- fection. Mr. Plath says advance orders for Easter indicate a healthy business. Henry L. Goertzhain, Redwood City, has a fine lot of Easter plants coming along at his greenhouses. Most of his stock is sold at his store on the High- way. His carnation houses are pro- ducing a good crop. The Charles C. Naolet Co., has been making attractive displays of daffo- dils at their store during the past few weeks. Many new or little known varieties were shown together with all standard sorts. Peterson & Haywood, Burlingame, who specialize in orchids and green- house stock, report a strong demand for all they can produce. They will also grow a large amount of dahlias this season. Podesta & Baldoc^hi say trade with them is above normal for the Lenten season. Demand for roses is so strong that it is difficult to secure suffi- cient stock for all orders. Philip J. Foley, after a visit her of several weeks, has left for the Catalina Islands to try the tuna fishing. Schizanthus Westoneusis is being tried out very successfully by the re- tail stores as a flowering plant. Domoto Bros, are sending in an ex- cellent cut of Lilium gigantium from their greenhouses at Melrose. The Easter plants at the range of G. Rossi & Bro., Colma, are rapidly rounding into shape. James T. Lynch Boston. NO IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE. Trade this week has been about on an equal footing with the past two or three weeks. The market opens at the be- ginning of the week showing good strength but gradually softens up and becomes quite weak) toward midweek. Roses and carnations are leaders, no great quantity of these are arriving; but owing to lack of any snappy demand do not bring more than fair prices. Sweet peas and jonquils are still coming in greatly in excess of the demand. The supply of spring bulb stock is very large this year and judging from present prices the growers will not realize more than the cost of the bulbs. There has been considerable shipping of bulbs to other markets in, the past two weeks, otherwise they would likely be wasted. Violets are quite plentiful and seem to have a good demand as they clean up almost every . day. Lilies are coming in more plentifully and of much, better quality. They sell well at $16 to $20 a hundred. Pansies, calendulas, mar- guerites and other small spring flowers clean up fairly well but there is no ex- ceptional demand for them and conse- quently they bring only a fair average price. CLUB MEETING. On March 1 at the Parker house the Florists' Association held their regular monthly meeting. At the meeting they gave a complimentary dinner to Thos. Roland, president of the Society of American Florists. The business was held first and it was voted to hold the meeting in the future on the second Tuesday of the month instead of the first and also to have all meetings ad- journed not later than ten o'clock. This was to give the out of town members plenty of time to get their trains. Two new members were proposed and will be voted on later. The Gardners' and Florists' Club sent a communication re- questing the co-operation of the Flor- ists' Club in arranging a banquet to be given to the three national presidents of greater Boston, Thos. Roland, J. W. Howard and W. N. Craig. A committee of three was appointed : H. Bartsch, H. Ryan and F. E. Palmer. President B. J. Setson then introduced the guest of the evening (Thos. Roland) who gave a short address. Other speakers were J. K. M. L. Farquhar, B. Setson and F. E. Palmer. There was an excellent din- ner, fine music and a carbaret show. The tables were lavishly decorated. There were 58 present. NOTES. Philip Fienstein, proprietor of the North Union Florist, is slowly recover- ing from an operation which cost him his right leg. He was trying to remove a corn and he was unfortunate and cut his toe which caused blood poisoning. Frank Kelley, formerly with the late Harry Kelly of Pemberton square, will open the flower stall in the Parker House March 7. J. McNamara, salesm— . for the Mont- rose greenhouses, was operated on for appendicitis, March 1. He is not out of danger yet. Patrick Murphy for many years with. John Fee, Jamaica Plain, fell on the ice this past week and broke several ribs. E. F. S. 370 The American Florist. Mar. 12, St. Louis, Mo. LARGE SUPPLY ON MAJBKET. The weather experienced in this vi- cinity has been decidedly springlike during the past week and this has brought on all bulbous stock with a rush and wholesalers predict a shortage of stoCk at Easter. Easter flowers are one week in advance of the usual season due to the excessively warm weather. The trade is picking up constantly and the general supply is barely sufficient to meet the demand. Jonquils arid carna- tions are leaders this week with roses and bulbous stock following closely. There are a few Laddie carnations among the offerings and they bring' fancy prices. Among the roses which are very scarce this week, the Mrs. Chas. A. Russell, Premier, Ward and Killarney are leaders. The demand for them is far greater than the supply. Lily of the valley is plentiful and found in practically all establishments. Dil- ium JHIarrisii is coming in in limited quantities and far below the demand which is exceptionally good. Callas of exceptional size and quality are offered in limited quantities. The demand has forced the price higher. Sweet peas are plentiful and the demand is good, their chief use being for corsage bouquets. Snapdragons are few and far between with the demand brisk. Violets and calendulas are plentiful and seen every- where. Only home-grown violets are offered. There are no narcissi on the market. The first daisies of the season are coming in in limited quantities and are selling like hot-cakes. Tulips of the common varieties are plentiful. Dar- wins are scarce and Morillas and Kai- serkroon are in great demand and bring fancy prices. There are a few Roman hyacinths on the market. The demand is good. Orchids of the cattleya type are scarce and in great demand for use in corsage work. A very limited but select quantity of Spanish iris is now coming in and are going at a high price as they are the season's first. All spring flowers are good sellers, and prices are moderate. Many cinerarias are seen but bring poor prices, and they are too risky a seller. Primroses, bul- bous plants, a few cyclamen and wil- lows are to be seen in the windows. Pandanus, dracaenas, and ferns are commonly seen everywhere. Prices re- main practically the same for these standards. Sprays of Forsythia and Lonicera are shown by a few of the flor- ists. Greens with the exception of ferns are plentiful. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri remain about the same in price. Ferns are scarce and there is barely enough to go around. NOTES. The "Say It With Flowers" bowling league met last week, Frank Windier making the record score of 265 for his team. The "Daisies" won the last three games from the "Carnations" and the "Sweet Peas" won one game from the "Gladiolus." These scores are watched with much interest in floral circles. Street merchants are handling large quantities of roses, jonquils, carna- tions, violets and tulips. Due to the weather they have been doing a good business though handicapped with a poor grade of stock. Roses are their biggest sellers. The St. Louis Gardens Association held an official meeting March 2. L. P. Jensen of the Missouri Botanical Gar- den, lectured to the club on "Land- scape." A large attendance was pres- ent and much information was gath- ered by all. An unusually attractive spring win- dow display of cinerarias, bulbous stock and spring flowers with a back gTound of rich purple velvet with white trim- mings is seen at the Grimm & Gorly es- tablishment. C. A. Kuehn expects considerable trade during Easter and states that he is always short on carnations and jon- quils. A heavy business in jonquils and sweet peas is reported, by the St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. The Vlullanphy Floral Co. is well sat- isfied with their new location and re- port a brisk business. F. H. Weber has an attractive spring window with a back ground of ferns and greens. Fred C. Weber is making a feature of all bulbous plants and reports a lively trade. H. G. Berning is rushed this week and states that his trade is improving. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is making a specialty of Spanish iris. Visitor : Morris Levine, New York. R. D. M. The Late Mrs. R. Vincent Jr. And Her Husband on the Occasion of Their Golden Wedding Anniversary, Dec. 26, 1917. Columbus, 0. STOCK IN PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. The past week has been quiet among the trade. This was to be expected, however, with Lent at hand and with no special occasions to stimulate trade. Social affairs have dwindled down to a low point and that is the worst feature. Weddings are not numerous at this time, although some large affairs are held occasionally. Florists are looking forward to more weddings in June as a number have been scheduled. Funerals have been rather numerous and several large ones were held. Corsages have been selling fairly well and this is one of the best features. Orders are about as numerous as usual, however, but the size of the orders have been reduced. There is a plentiful supply of flowers of all kinds and the quality is exceedingly good. All florists report a good demand for pot plants and this trade is expected to increase from this time on. Spring flowers are selling fairly well. They include tulips, jonquils, freesias and narcissi. The usual run of flowers such as roses, carnations, violets and sweet peas are in fair demand. Supplies are good and prices are unchanged from the previous week. Indications point to an excellent Easter trade and preparations are being made accordingly. Easter lilies will be in good supply of excellent quality. NATIONAL FLOWER GROWERS' ASS'N A meeting of members of the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association of the Ohio district was held March 3 for the purpose of arousing interest in the organization and to form a Columbus association. About 12 out of 18 flower growers in this, city and immediate vi- cinity were present. In addition grow- ers were present from Springfield, Lima, Alliance and Ironton. The purposes of the organization are to promote closer co-operation among commercial flower and plant growers; to guard individual and collective interests and foster mu- tual, assistance; to improve methods and practices, averting market gluts, price fluctuations and other harmful conditions; to buy, sell or make any article used in the trade whenever such co-operative effort is advantageous; to secure uniform basis of credit and col- lections and to spread information among members; to take proper action against proposed laws or regulations which are believed to be detrimental to the industry and to work with the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association and under their general laws and regula- tions. Officers of the Ohio district of the national association are Carl Ha- genberger, Cleveland, president; H. S. Brown, Cleveland, vice president, and George Bates, Cleveland, secretary. A meeting of growers here will be called soon to form an organization to affiliate both with the national and state asso- ciations. Much interest was manifest in the meeting and a local association seems assured. Julia Stubenrach, formerly with James McKellar, has opened a shop on East State street, in the Hartman Theater block. J. W. L. Providence, R. I. GOOD DEMAND FOR STOCK. Trade the past week has been good. All stock moves well and the demand still continues good. Roses are plenti- ful and the past week has seen a big drop in prices. Daffodils are plentiful and sell well. Pot plants of all kinds sell on sight, and the prospects for a good Easter sale is good; almost all ol the growers have a fair supply to meet the demand. Easter lilies are good and in fair supply so that the store men will not have to go out of town for their supply this year. In former years a great many lilies were bought out of the city. This year there are some very good Formosum and Giganteum lilies that the local trade can pick from. Vio- lets are going to be short for Easter, as some of the retailers are throwing their violets out at this time, but Boston, Mass., wholesalers will have a good supply for the local men to buy from. J. A. Macrae of Smith street, is bring- ing in some very fine pot tulips, hya- cinths and daffodils that sell well. State Florists' Ass'n of Indiana. The State Florists' Association of Indiana held a meeting at the plant of W. Frank & Sons, Portland, March 1. Because of the limited time allotted be- tween trains for the business session, the session was cut short. Luncheon was served at the Presbyterian church which was followed by an inspection of the Portland plant. During the business session it was decided to ap- point a programme committee which would have charge of the programmes at future state meetings. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, was named chairman of the committee. Many complaints were voiced against the continued high price of coal in the face of an over-supply and Wrenn Elder, Indianapolis, was named chairman of a special coal com- mittee to investigate the situation. E. B. 1921. The American Florist. 371 OBITUARY. Mrs. R. Vincent. Jr. Mrs. Vincent, wife of R. Vincent, Jr.. White Marsh, Md., died March 8. Mrs. Vincent had been in feeble health for some time and will be greatly missed by a host of friends at the annual trade gatherings, having been one of the most regular in attendance for many years. She was a most amiable lady, greatly beloved by all who knew her. The numerous trade visitors to White Marsh will recall her ever generous hospitality. Mr. Vincent has the deep- est sympathy of his many friends in this great loss. Edward C. Dungan, Edward C. Dungan, general man- ager of the Wm. Henry Maule Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and former presi- dent of the American Seed Trade As- sociation, died March 4- under opera- tion for prostate gland. Mr. Dungan had been in ill health a number of years and at times suffered greatly. His afflictions were borne with exem- plary patience, but in the less trying days he labored incessantly to main- tain his firm's business in the high po- sition it occupies. Mr. Dungan was born in Philadel- phia in 1863 and entered the employ of Wm. Henry Maule as a boy. He soon gained the confidence of his em- ployer and gradually assumed all the responsibilities of his work. Mr. Dun- gan and another well known seedsman made a seed trade venture on their own account at Newark, N. J., some years ago, but this arrangement was discontinued after a few months and Mr. Dungan returned to his former employer, taking over the entire man- agement on the death of Mr. Maule soon after. Mr. Dungan possessed a thoroughly practical knowledge of the seed trade and his counsel was much sought by a host of friends in the business. He was extremely modest and the trade found it no easy task to induce him to accept the presidency of the national seed trade association in 1910. He was a member of the Manufacturers, Rotary, Business Science, Poor Richard and Philadelphia Athletic clubs, and many trade organizations. He was one of the best liked men in the trade and will be sincerely mourned. Mrs. Dungan survives. John Lewis Chllds. John Lewis Childs, well known mail order seedsman and gladiolus specialist of Floral Park, N. Y., died March 5, of heart failure on the New York Central Railroad's Twentieth Century train, be- tween Albany and New York, returning from Los Angeies, Calif. On February 11, he passed through Chicago, enroute to Los Angeles, leaving on the Santa Fe Railroad's forenoon train, the Mission- ary. He then stated he had been un- well during the fall and early winter but had almost regained his normal health by a sojourn in Florida. He looked worn, as if from overwork, but was active, methodical and full of plans for future business. Returning to Chi- cago from Los Angeles, on the Santa Fe about 10 a. m., March 4, leaving on the Twentieth Century, our representa- tive, an old friend, spent upwards of an hour with him at the LaSalle street Btation and his health had apparently greatly improved. He spoke at length of general and trade conditions in Los Angeles and discussed various political and mercantile matters with all his us- ual vigor, among other things express- ing himself as emphatically opposed to the presence of the Japanese in Cali- fornia, his objections being social as well as economic. Mr. Childs was born in Maine in 1S56, and at the age of 17 went to work in a greenhouse establishment at Queens. N. Y. The following year he rented a few acres of land near the railroad, a mile and a half from Queens, and start- ed business for himself as seedsman and florist. For five years it was uphill work, but perseverance won out. Sub- squently, the land occupied was pur- chased, and from ,time to time more acreage was added. The railroad com- pany built a station and at Mr. Child's request, it was called Floral Park. Greenhouses, storage houses and dwell- ings for employes followed in rapid suc- cession. His mails became so large and important that the government estab- lished a post office at his place. Prog- ress continued until Floral Park be- The Late John Lewis Childs came a thriving village, built up mainly on this one industry. He early special- ized in bulbous plants, on which he was well informed. At one time he had the most complete collection of garden lilies ever brought together in this country, luit these were so persistent in running out that he was obliged to abandon the Long Island culture of most of" them. He acquired the late B. V. Hal- lock's fine strain of gladioli and gave a wonderful impetus to the culture of this plant. The soil at Floral Park having been worn out by a long period of intensive cultivation, some years ago the planta- tions of gladioli and oilier specialties were removed to a large tract of land about 35 miles from the home establish- ment. The new place, with its station, post office and warehouses has been named FlowerfieUl, this growing and shipping point being reserved for the heaviest products. The principal busi- ness and offices are continued at Floral Park, which .is only 20 minuts from the center of Manhattan bv direct train service. The catalogues are printed and mailed at these headquarters and it was here the Mayflower ran a highly successful career so many years, as an amateur gardening monthly, the paper being later sold to an Ohio concern. He also had a 10-acre seed growing branch at South Pasadena, Calif. In his mail order business. Mr. Childs had a remarkable faculty in the selec- tion of attractive common names for plants, many of which will be recalled by our readers as the cigar plant (Cu- phea ignea), the Chinese lantern plant (Physalis Franchetii,) the black calla. Chinese wool plant, the wonder berry and many others, these names, well ad- vertised, creating an extraordinary de- mand in most cases. Perhaps the best example of his ability in this direction was in his purchase from Frank H. Banning, Kinsman, O., of Gladiolus Reuben H. Warder, which he renamed America. Besides the details of his great busi- ness and close personal attention to the wants of his customers, Mr. Childs found time to perform many public duties. He was a member of the state senate during 1891 and 1S95, when that office was more important than that of congressman, New York state having more of the latter than of the former. He was'a director in. the Preferred Ac- cident Insurance Company, of New York, and for a long time treasurer of that well known institution. He was a director of the National Agency Com- pany of New York, the Queens and Suffolk Fire Insurance Company, and of the Bank of Jamaica, a member of the board of managers, also treasurer and trustee of the Union Free School at Floral Park. He was a member of the Society of American Florists, the American Seed Trade Association and many other trade organizations. He was greatly interested in wild birds and in means for their preservation and protection. Charles R. Kimberlin. Charles R. Kimberlin, of the Kimber- lin Seed Co., San Jose, Calif., died March 4. For the past jl5 years he had been associated with his brother, L. M. Kimberlin, and. their two sons, under the above firm name. Previously both brothers were in the seed grow- ing business with their father, the late J. M. Kimberlin. The deceased was born in Santa Clara, Calif., in 1865. Mrs. Kimberlin and one son survive. Club Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., March 14, 8 p. in. — Gar deners' and Florists' Club, Baltimore at Royal Arcanum hall. Robert T. Paterson. secretary, 934 E. Preston street, Baltimore. Boston, Mass., March 15, 8 p. in. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Horticultural hall. Wm. N. Craig, secre- tary, Faulkner Farm. Brookline. Cincinnati, O., March 14, 8 p. m. — Cin- cinnati Florists' Society at 532 Race street. Alex. Ostcndarpt, secretary, 14 B. Third street, Cincinnati. Columbus, O., March 14, 8 p. m. — Colum- bus Florists' Association at the Neil house. B. A. Munk, secretary, 19 S. High street. Columbus. Helena, Mont., March 19, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' and Nurserymen's Association of Mon- tana at Helena. E. A. Calmettes, secretary. Helena. Lake Geneva, Wis., March 19, 8 p. m. — Lake G'eneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association at Horticultural hall. Geo. Bainbridge, secretary. Lake Geneva. "Wis. New Orleans, La.. March 13, 2 p. in. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association at 5001 N. Rampart street. John Parr, secre- tary, 4539 N. Rampart street. New Orleans. New York, March 14, 7:30 p. m. — The New York Florists' Club at Engineering building, 33 W. 39th street. John Young, secretary, 43 W. 18th street. New York. Philadelphia, l'a.. March 15, 3:30 p. m. — Pennsvlvania Horticultural Society at the New Century drawing room. David Rust, itary, 606 Finance building, Philadel- phi. n.— Flo- 16,667 at cretary. Fort Seattle, Wash., March 13, 8 p. rists' and Gardeners' Union I. O. C. T. hall. E. Popp, Seilacoom. Wash. Springfield. O., March 14, 7:30 p. m.— Springfield Florists' Club. Arthur Leedle. secretary, Springfield. St. Louis, Mo., March 14. 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. Oscar Ruff, secretary, 3119 S. Grand avenue. St. Louis. Tarrytown, N. Y., March 16. 8 p. m.— Tarrytown Horticultural Society at Corpora- tion building. H. W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarrytown. Toronto, Canada, March 14, 8 p. m. — To- ronto Retail Florists' Club at Dunlops' hall. H. W. James, secretary, 10 Adelaide street. Toronto. Toronto. Canada, March 15, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Association at Saint George's hall, Elm street. Alex. Simpson, secretary, 87 Grosvenor. Toronto. 372 The American Florist. Mar. 12, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada Si. 50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 13.00. When sending us change or address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rateson application. i'rom 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 QpiiUQBS of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE! 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Illinois State Florists' Ass'n (illus.) 365 — A large gathering 3G6 — President Hembreiker's address 365 — Secretary's Hey's report 366 —Treasurer P. L. Washburn's report . . . . 366 — Those present 366 The retail trade 366 — Next week in the flower shop 366 — McDonald Floral Co. changes hands... 36S — Co-operative advertising 368 Plant notes 368 — Seeds for March sowing 368 — Lilacs for Easter 36S — Ireland poppies 368 — Rambler roses 369 San Francisco 369 Boston 369 St. Louis. Mo 37 Columbus, O ,j70 Providence, R. 1 370 State Florists' Ass'n of Indiana 370 Obituary 371 — Mrs. R. Vincent. Jr 371 — Edward C. Dungan 37i -John Lewis Childs (portrait) 371 --Charles R. Kimberlin 371 Club meetings next week 371 Society of American Florists 373 Import plant restrictions not relaxed .... 372 Coal 372 Southern asparagus 372 F. T. D. service great factor 372 Nashville, Tenn 374 Toronto 382 Milwaukee. Wis 382 Columbus. 384 Kansas City, Mo : 384 Philadelphia 386 New York 388 The seed trade 396 —The tariff 396 ■ — The late Edward C. Dungan (portrait) 396 — Field Seeds 396 — Grass and clover seed prices 396 The nursery trade 400 — Import plant restriction not relaxed.. 400 Indianapolis, Ind 400 Market gardeners 402 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 402 — Mushrooms in mines 402 — Wart diseases on ' tomatoes 402 Pittsburgh t 402 Display dormant Spring: bulbs, but do let carinas get dry. Better sell the latter as started plants. In contemplating' the big- things that you are going to do next month or perhaps next year, do not neglect the little everyday duties. Keep the shop or greenhouse on edge all the time, so as to be able to take advantage of each opportunity as it presents itself. According to statistics compiled by the American Bankers' Association, out of every 100 average young men starting out in life at the age of 25, one is rich at the age of G5. three are wealthy, six are still at work, self- supporting, 30 have died, and 54 are dependent upon children, relatives or charity. The "practical greenhousemen," who not long ago, with much dignity, sug- gested lunacy and self-interest as the dominating characteristics of earnest students and exponents of greenhouse heating economy, are strangely silent in these days of high-priced fuel. There is still much waste of coal among greenhousemen, who are very practical in other respects. Society of American Florists. MEETING OF THE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. A meeting of the publicity commit- tee was held at the New Willard hotel Washington, D. C, January 23. Chair- man Henry Penn, Boston, Mass., pre- sided. There were present : Secretary John Young, New York; Treasurer J. J. Hess, Omaha, Nebr.; President of the Society of American Florists Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; "Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; George Asmus, Chi- cago; J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., and C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Ex-President A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y.; E. Allan Peirce and George Moyse, Boston, Mass., were present as visitors. The meeting opened at 7 :30 p. m. After reading the minutes of the last meeting, the secretary presented his financial report, which was very lengthy, and was, on motion of Mr. Hess, adopted as read. The secretary also read the report in detail of Joyce & Mattis, New York, public auditors, which showed the accounts as kept by the secretary to be in excellent shape. On motion the auditors' report was turned over to the auditing committee. The report of H. V. Swenson as man- ager of the florists' publicity service bureau was, in the. absence of Mr. Swenson, presented by Mr Asmus. The report covered sales of supplies and billboards, and showed a pro'fit to the campaign fund of about $3,000, pro- duced in the period between the Spring of 1920 and the date of the present meeting. Mr. Swenson, in the report stated that it seemed impossible under the conditions existing to meet outside competition in similar lines to maintain the prices necessary to turn over a profit from the bureau, and asked to be relieved from his position not later than June 1. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Pierson moved, seconded by Mr. Hess that the present agreement with Mr. Swenson continue on the same terms, and the motion was carried. The meeting then went into a long discussion upon the relations of the different organizations formed for pub- licity purposes with the campaign, to get, if possible, an idea as to the amount of subscriptions likely to be obtained under plans adopted for division of col- lections. While an approximation was arrived at, it was not found that any action on the part of the committee was required at this time. Mr. Asmus re- ported that arrangements had been completed with the Brinkman Company for the storage of the billboards on hand, and for shipments from storage upon orders coming in from now on. About 157 boards were found to be on hand. Mr. Ammann for the sub-committee having in charge the preparation of a plan to be offered to the Society of American Florists executive board cov- ering a more equitable and just sys- tem for collecting funds for future pub- licity work, reported a plan in accord- ance with their instructions, and which has already been published in full in the trade papers. Mr. Asmus moved the adoption of the report by the com- mittee as a whole, which step precipi- tated a discussion which occupied con- siderable time. Finally the motion was seconded by Mr. Hess, and Mr. Asmus called for a poll vote. Further discus- sion was necessary before the vote could be completed, but ultimately all voted in the affirmative, and Mr. Am- mann was deputed to present the re- port to the "board in behalf of the com- mittee. The matter of appropriations for 1921 then came up, and finances were fully discussed. While the estimated funds to be available during the year ap- proached a satisfactory total, it was not found desirable to make definite appro- priations at that meeting, excepting as applying to administration and promo- tion expenses, which were made the same as previously. The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. John Young, Secretary. Import Plant Restrictions Not Relaxed. Chairman C. L. Marlatt, of the Fed- eral Horticultural board, Washington, D. C, telegraphs as follows March 7 : "The board learns Holland nurserymen are flooding the country with telegrams indicating that anybody can import or- namentals in any quantity up to June next and urging cabling of orders. Im- portations are not permitted except in accordance with the regulations and under special permits for specific re- production, as formerly, and any pur- chases under the belief that freedom of purchase is now allowed will result in the rejection of the material at port of entry, and a loss to the purchaser. Fur- thermore, importations under existing special permits from Holland are com- ing in with much earth on the roots, necessitating rejection of such ship- ments. Purchasers from Holland, should condition payment on delivery in compliance with the regulations to safe- guard against loss." Coal. The Black Diamond. Chicago, says the cold snap cut down the retailer's stocks but did not stimulate his buy- ing. Steam prices stiffen slightly in some centers, but generally the market remains stagnant and therr- is no re- awakening of manufacturing. The plants are well stocked. Bituminous production is at the lowest level since April and less than two-thirds of last fall's record. Conditions somewhat re- semble early 1919, but then there was considerable above ground as a result of war speed. Then, too, industrial activity was on the decline, whereas now the tendency is rather towards resumption. Sales of soft coal in eastern centers are said to be made recently at a loss to the producer. Southern Asparagus. Regaided first as ai. experiment, the growing of aspara°rtif sprays in Flori- da, for the northern and western cut flower markets, has gradually, through improved cultural methods and better shipping facilities, so developed, that this field-grown product has largely displaced the greenhouse stock, which local growers now find unprofitable, as on account of this southern competi- tion, they were unable to raise prices to meet their greatly increased over- head expenses. F. T. D. Service A Great Factor. A most important factor in obtain- ing new business for the retailer is 'the immediate delivery of flowers to any desired point through the membership of the F. T. D. Thousands more or- ders would be filled every day if this service was generally known to the 110,000.000 inhabitants of America. Keep this Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ery to the front all the time. It is the orders you send that add most to your prestige and profit. 1921. The American Florist. 373 Wants,ForSale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, £1.75 Per single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices ai e net, cash with order, for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed fr^ni this office enclose 10 cents ex tra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — As ffardener and florist on private place: life experi- ence; age 50; married; two boys. At present place 25 years but would like a change. In writing please state salary and particulars. Address Key 551, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 5*0, care American Florist. Help Wanted Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, sweet peas, cyclamens and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce re- sults. Send references and salary ex- pected in first letter. Address Key 538, Care American Florist. HELP WANTED "~ ludustrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, 'mums, sweet peas, cyclamen and general line or bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce results Send references and salary expected in first letter. Address Key 548. care American Florist. Help Wanted Experienced saleslady and designer. MANGEL, Florist 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Help Wanted Experienced Nurseryman, one thoroughly familiar wiih both n-taii and wool sale trade filling orders, checking and ship ing, must ' e accurate, wi'ie a*ake. good salesman thoroughly familiar with all varieties of stock and capable of handling men. THE ELIZABETH NUPSSRY CO. ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Salesman Wanted Territory open in several s'ates; Holland bulbs; well-known grower; catalogues furnished; good side line; commission basis; replies treated confident! <'lv. Address Key 545, care American Florist. Nursery Manager Wanted Experienced in rpliiH nursery work, growing trees, shrubs and hardy pUnts, and the filling and packing of orders. A flrst-clasn place for a first-class man. Address with full particulars. ELLIOTT NURSERY 506 Magee Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. FOR SALE Retail store in Chicago at a bargain. Good live man can make a success of this place, which can be had immediately. Key 525, care American Florist. For Sale 3 greenhouses and service house, 110 ft. lot in Northern suburb within 25 miles from Chicago. Splendid private trade. Write P. O. Drawer V, Chicago, for particulars. FOR SALE Flower and fruit farm; 12 acres; eight- room house; large barn; 8.0U0 clumps of peonies. On St Joseph river and Lincoln highway. For particulars ad- dress Alva Cathcart, Bristol, Ind. POR SALE Used hot water heating boilers in first-class condition ready for immediate shipment. 1 American, will heat 1500 ft. glass, price.... J 50 1 Cottage, will heat 1600 ft. glass, '■ .... 60 1 Ningara, will heat 18' ft glass, " .... 70 1 Niagara, will heat2500ft glass, " .... 110 1 Spence, will heat 3000 ft. glass, " ....140 Also a number of larger sizes, write or wire us your wants. ROGERS HEATING COMPANY, Ransomville, New York FOR SALE. 140 roof bars, 13 ft. 8 in. lone, l^o per foot; 230 ft. purlins. 2c p«r foot: 2 ventilating ma- chines, S7.00 each; 100 hangers' for ventilating pipe, 10c each; 100 rods cables for same, 10c each; 40 purlin clamps: 75 pair galvanized binges, 15c; 3.000 ft. ltj in. pipe; some 1 in. pipe; m-in. globe valves; 2%-in. flower pots We have some glass, 16x24, 16x22. 16x211. 16x18, 16 x 16 16x12. 16x10, 14x20. 12x16 and 10x12. all double strength. This material is first class. E. HUSTON a CO., Sistersville, W. Va. For Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana FOR SALE Glass: 16x24, 16x20, 16x22, per box.. 85 50 16x16, 14x16, per box 4.50 12x16, 10x16, per box 4 00 Wa in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel DoorB, with frame, each 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot -02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot .06 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each ... .10 Garland iron gutters, per foot .40 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Forced Sale Exceptionally line greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet and are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double whatjou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO -■ n OFFICIAL S. A. F. §1 1 Shipping Labels I of leaf 2&xo}< inches j* FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gg i gummed paper; .Your card, etc., in gl | b'.nck and lent adopted hv the S. A. F. H I in red. Pries: IVr 500,. J4.50; per 1000. || I $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of |f I leaf, postpaid. J3 00. Cash with order. jg ! AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | ■ 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO |l Home-Grown Slock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. CO. CHICAGO * * * * * AMERICAN FLORIST 440 South Dearborn Street, 374 The American Florist. Mar. 12, Burpee's Primulinns Hybrid Gladioli The most graceful in form, artistic in color, and profuse in bloom of all Gladioli. They have made a sensation vbeievtr they have been exhibited, and will be in tremendous demand for cut flowers. Although the individual flowers are notlartde, they carry an air of grace altogether different frcm the more or less stiff effect of all other Gladioli. Furthermore, these hybrids produce three or sometimes four ful'y developed flower- spikes from a single bulb planted in the spring. In color they range through the usual Gladioli shades, with the addition of rich golden yellow and orange. 5324. Ada. Dainty white flowers, with red centers. 12 for $1.65; 1U0 for $10.50. 5325. Queen Victoria. Bright, glittering pink, with silvery rose throat. 12 for $1 90; 100 for $12.00. 5326. Mrs. Grullemanns. Clear, true yellow. 12 for $1.66: 100 for $10 50. 5327. L'Unique. Rich bronze, with an orange-yellow center. 12 for $1.66; 100 for $10.60. 5328. Fire Queen. Dazzling orange vermilion with yellow throat. 12 for $1.66; 100 for $10.£0. 5329. Violet Queen. Velvety volet; very fine. 12 for $1 65; 100 for $10.50. 5320. Orange Brilliant. Flaming orange; an early bloomer. 12 for $1 91; 100 for $12 On. 5319. Maiden's Blush. Dainty Enrhantress-Pink. Extra early. 12 for $1.90; 100 for $12.00. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia LARGE-FLOWERING CANNAS Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red, green foliage. 5 feet $0.60 A. BOUVIER. Rich velvety red, green foliage, 6 feet 60 BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age, 4 feet 65 CHAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage. 4% feet 60 CRIMSON BEDDER. Intense crimson, green foliage, 3',!; feet 65 DAVID HARUM. Red. dark bronze foliage, 3' feet 65 DUK.E OE MARLBOROUGH. Crimson ma- roon, green foliage, 4 feet 65 EGANDALE. Currant red. bronze foliage, 4 feet 65 FIREBIRD. Scarlet red, green foliage, 4 feet 1.25 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 5 feet 60 GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red. green foliage. 4% -feet 65 GLADIOFLORA. Crimson with Irregular edge of gold 65 KING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage. 4 Vi feet 85 LOUISIANA. Bright scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet 60 100 $3.75 3.75 4.00 3.75 4.00 4.00 3.75 4.00 1000 $32.50 32.50 35.00 32.50 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 80.00 32.50 35.00 4.00 35.00 5.50 50.00 3.75 32.50 METEOR. Scarlet, green foliage, 4% feet..? MONT BLANC. Almost white, green foliage. 3 M feet • MME. CROZY. Scarlet with orange yellow border, green foliage, 3 feet PENNSYLVANIA. Vermilion scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet PILLAR OF FIRE. Brilliant red, green foli- age. 6 feet PANAMA. Rich orange, red bordered with a broad edge of golden yellow, green foli- age. 5 feet QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Rich pomegranate, red bordered with gplden yellow, green foliage. 3 !4 feet RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage. 4% feet SOUV. D'A. CROZY. Crimson, with gold band, green foliage. 4 feet THE PRESIDENT. The best canna of recent introduction, immense trusses of large red 3.75 4.00 40.00 35.00 32.50 35.00 4.00 35.00 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet. green foliage, 5 feet WYOMING. Orange chrome, bronze foliage, 6 Vz feet 4.00 3.75 4.00 20.00 5.50 4.00 35.00 32.50 35.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Nashville, Tenn. STOCK IN PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. The Lenten season is having- a very decided effect on the floral trade in this city and trade has been very quiet for the past few weeks. The flower supply is unusually good; roses are fine and carnations are at their best, while such flowers as lily of the valley, sweet peas, calendulas, hya- cinths and narcissi are plentiful. Fun- eral work is large. The death of Dr. Allen G. Yost, pastor of the First Baptist church, called forth all the energies of the florists, and for the day exhausted the supply of flowers. Seldom has there been a larger display at a funeral in this city. M. C. D. W21. The American Florist. 375 RIGHT ON TIME for the [aster and Spring Trade You can secure a large share of this business, which promises to surpass that of all previous years, by liberal advertising in the SPRING NUMBER OJF The American Florist TO BE ISSUED Stimulated by the nation-wide publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists and many local organizations, the opportunities offered the trade this spring have never been more promising. Go after your full share of this business by using THE BEST SELLING MEDIUM IN THE TRADE One inch single column, $1.75 net, for one insertion. By the year, $1.25 net, for each insertion. Full page, 30 inches, $52.50 net, for one insertion. By the year, $37.50 net, for each insertion. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 South Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. For upwards of 30 years the representative paper of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. f&T Please send your copy for this issue as early as possible. 376 The American Florist. Mar. 12, C^VC^SrS^owTrbo^ K^x Representatives : M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DIXON CO. 1526 Blake St. Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas. Texas Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Violets and Corsages t ?' Z " a „ . Per 100 7x 4x4 2-inchTop $5.00 10 x 6 x 5*3 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8x5^ 2-inch Top.. 7.65 14x10x8 2-inch Top 12.60 For Cut Flowers 18 x 5 x 3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 20x4x3 2-ineh Top 6 05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24 x 5 x 3^ 2-inch Top 7.70 24x8x4 2-inch Top 10.80 28x8x4 2-inch Top 12.10 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 30x5 x 3*3 2-infh rn nn.. .. o 05 86 x 8 1 5 2-ineh Top 16.20 The sizes given here are carried in sto^k. in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices quoted h ^rewith are f . o. b. Chicago, When printing is wanted there will be a charge of J9.00 per color for printing 500. 512.00 per color for printing 1000. Border printing and embossing will beoharged for as time work in accordance with the amount cf work involved. For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope. . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope . . 7.25 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope. . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . . 55.75 30 x 10 x & Telescope. . . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . . 30.25 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . . 63.75 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.56 CALAPIUMS The kind with real sound center shoots. 100 1C00 5- 7 inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70 00 9-11 inch 14.00 125 00 GLADIOLUS Grown on our own farms from our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded; True to Name. 1000 • America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Glory of Holland 50.00 Pink Beauty 55.00 Chicago Salmon 65.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, First 50.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, Medium. 45.00 Niagara, First 45.00 Niagara, Medium .... 40.00 GLADIOLUS (Continued) XO oo Mad Monneret, First $30.00 Mad. Monneret, Medium 25.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Peace, First 45.00 Florist Mixed. First 25.00 RainbJW Mixed, First 40.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Write for special prices on PLANTING STOCK in Black Bulblets and first two sizes of White Bulblets. TUBEROSES Well Cured; Free From Rot. 100 1000 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 in $2.75 $25.00 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 1st size, 4-6 in 4.00 35.00 Variegated Leaved,single 3.75 32.50 Albino.early single white 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE. €* S* nilfl Kin ^ Humbert P er 100 ' * 5.00; per 1000, $45.00 VsCailllCl Yellow Humbert per 100, Roots 5.50; per 1000, 50.00 President per 100, 15.00 And a Full Line of Standard Kinds. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK 1921. The American Florist. 377 Craig Specialties s^rDe'i^y Never before have wo offered to our customers such a complete line of stock and of such high quality, including both Flowering and Foliage Plants. Wo are booking heavily on Easter and Spring orders and suggest to our many customers to either call at Norwood and moire their selections, or mail order at once so that reservations can be made, to avoid disappointment. Prosperity Is here and you should protect your best interests for bigger and better sales with CRAIG QUALITY STOCK. We cordially invite you to onr new home at Norwood, Delaware County, Fa,, easily reached liy Pennsylvania R. R. to Norwood and Baltimore and Ohio R. R. to Holmes Station, or by trolley. Those having their own greenhouses or conservatories would do well to have shipments made during early March, HYDRANGEAS GOLDEN CALLAS Dracaena Lord Wolseler The New French Hydrangeas 6-in. pots at $1.25 each. One of the very best varieties for Easter AH of the varieties here offered have been 8 " in - P° ts and Ferns at & 5 eacn - and a C, "', i , sl ma ?J, h, ™ S brigl ? t . red in color tested by us under ordinary conditions as to LTLIUM GIGANTEUM An , I < ? 0e " o '» t So" 8 '"! 33 , nV ^ nnt» « K th 4 ei fn ad ,n^ ab *H it rr«r°do f ? rCinS f ° r EaSt6r ' Su,?gest p,acins orders early t0 avoid <"*" Per 100. P 4-in. po^^O per 100 B^nf'potB. tin. pots'. S- 6 !n1*pob? »d 7-in. pots, heav- J™ '"'™"*' < " UCh " ™ " perlenced last *» per do.. S-ln pots $18 and $24 per lly flowered, $9, $12. $15. $18, $24. $30, $36. '^ p0 . s , with from 4 t0 10 flowers . An7 ~ 7 ~™- pots ' 53 a nd $3.60 each $42 and $48 per doz. 8 _ in . parS| with trom 12 to 25 flowers. n Dracaena Kelleriana (New) 8-ln. pots. $4 and $5 each. cut Liiles 25c per bud and bloom ° ne o£ the nne3t foliage plants for com- April delivery. 2%-in. pots. Hydrangea *,'**» xvxArw* ,-...„„...., bination baskets or boxes. Improved God- otaksa, strong plants, $8 per 100. $75 per GARDENIA VEITCHII seffiana. 1000. We have an exceptionally fine stock for 2'4-in. pots, $20 per 100. 3-in. pots. $35 April delivery, assorted French Hydran- Easter flowering. There is not anything per 100. geas, 2%-in. pots, strong plants, $8 per 100, "ner than 'he small sizes for basket work. 4-in. pots. $60 per 100. $75 per 1000. 3 " m - P°". ? s P er doz.. ?35 per 100. 8-in. pots, made up, very handsome. $5 ROSES H n - P° ts ' $9 and $12 P er doz - and $6 each. Lady Gay 3-in. Azalea pots, $2.50 and $3 each. Dracaena Terminalis In r-rand condition trained into fan . ■ Lm ' OF . THE VALLEY Exceptionally well colored, globular and pyramidal shapes. $1.60, $2[ °' m - POtS ' 15 J^f?' '" Pe '' d ° Z - i'VnS" POtS • $2 ° Pei " 100, 3 "' n ' P ° ta ' $ " 5 $2.50. $3. $3.50, $4, $5, $6 and $7.50 each. CROTONS per 100 Rrtecial ball shapes, $2.50, $3, $4. $5 and , Immediate Delivery. 5-in. pots, $15 per doz. JTB0 each 2V,-in. pots, strong plants, $35 per 100. 6-"»- Pots, $18 and $24 per doz. Baskets, $10. $12.50 and $15 each. *-in. pots, strong plants. $12 per doz.. We would suggest ordering the above Umbrellas. $6, $7.60 and $10.00 each. "5 per 100. early, as the demand is always great. Tansendschoen— Tlionsand Realities *H n - pots ' st rong Plants. $15 and $18 doz. Dracaena de Smetiana Tansendschoen— lhousand Beauties 6 _ in pots strong pIantSi $24 and $30 doz A strona . | vigorous grower with bold. This was our finest and most popular 8-in. pots, strong plants. $4, $6 and $6 dark green foliage, which becomes beauti- riimber last year, and this year our stock each. fully suffused and variegated, is large and the plants are much finer. 10-in. pots, strong plants, $7.50 and $10 4-in. pots, $7.50 per doz., $60 per 100. Trained plants, fans, globular and pyram- each. 5_jn. po ts. $1 each. 6-in. pots, $2 each, irtal shapes. $2. $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4, $6. $6, 12 and 14-in., specimen plants, $16. $20 7-in. pots, $3.50, $4 and $5 each. $7 50 and $10 each. and $25 each. x, ™. , .. .-- . Baskets. $10. $12.50 and $15 each. Crn'ons (Narrow Teaf Tvr.«\ a-i Dra « ae,,a Warnecku (New) Umbrellas, $6. $7.60 and $10 each. „ ,. Cro '° ns (Narrow Leaf Type) Si ver and green leaf. Very durable. x^ . \r _ x,,. ■• x> Delicatessima. Golden Thread and Florence. 6-in. pots, $30 per doz. 7-in. pots. $4 F.xcelsa— New CUmb.ng Rose These varipti „ aI .„ indispensable for table and $5 each. This variety is known as the Red Doro- decoration and we predict a great future Dracaena Lmdenii thy Perkins. The color is brilliant and it is for them, as nothing surpasses them for Same type as Massangeana, but with the bound to prove the most popular red Ram- use in artistic arrangement. golden stripes on the outer edges of the bier. We offer splendid plants In 6-in., 7- 2>/ 2 -in. pots, $35 per 100. leaf. in. and 8-in. pets, $2. $2.50, $3.60. $4, $5, 4-in. pots. $12 per doz., $75 per 100. 4 "in. Pots, $12 per doz., $100 per 100. $6, $7.50 and $10 each. 5-in. pots. $18 per doz. 5-in. pots. $2 and $2.60 each. Baskets of Excelsa. $10. $12.50 and $16 6-in. pots, $24 and $30 per doz. 8-in. pots. $5 each. ea £ n '._ „ «,. »., r „ j ., a ,. Croton Punctata Dracaena Longii Umbrellas, $6, $7.50 and $10 each. 0ne ot the most satisfactory and finest Improved sport of Dracaena Warneckii. Rosiere — New varieties for basket work and centers of ° ne °f the very best novelties in foliage Dark sport of Tausendschoen. Very beau- ferneries. plants introduced for years. Dark green tlful. A great improvement on the popu- 2%-in. pots, $20 per 100, $175 per 1000. outer edge with pure white stripe in center lar Thousand Beauties (Tausendschoen). 3-in. pots, $35 per 100. 4-in. pots. $50 of leaf. Stock limited. and consequently a welcome addition to this Per 100. 4-in. pots, $5 each. 5-in. pots, $10 each, section. While it has the same habit of DRACAENAS FICCS PANDURATA growth ard general characteristics as Dracaena Godsefliana ^ 6-in. pots. 2 ft. tall, $2 each. Thousand Beauties, the color is superior — Green and white leaf, very hardy, fine 7-in. pots, 3 ft. tall $2.60 each, a deeper and more even shade of cerise- for baskets. 2'i-in. pots, $20 per 100. S-in. pots, 4 ft. tall. $3.50 each. Pink or carmine. Trained plants, fans. 3-in. pots. $35 per 100. , ^.tv,/. TtORHONTCA globular and pyramidal shapes. $2. $2.50. 4-in. pots, $60 per 100. - . „ots M" per dot $90 per 100 i %!^J^ n s \^-lYurt^' > each - Fancy »«"">«"«» S-1S: loll; Us P p e"z .- $9 ° per KrVn,. s'r *7 ™ ,nd Jin eich We are off ering a collection of the new ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Umbrellas. $0. $7.50 and $10 each. and rare Dracaenas, including Imperials, 2 VI -in. pots. $5 per 100. $45 per 1000. Hiawatha Amabilis. Pere Charon, Mandaiana, etc. 3-in. pots. $12 per 100. $110 per 1000. One of the prettiest of all the climbing Very handsome for home decoration or for i.i\i»\\i r« ttttt to. Roses. Deep red with golden disc in center fancy combination baskets. - ., . „„,„ .Ye „» ,Ji„ of flower. 4-in. pots. $0 per doz. » ^ in ' pot % A" pe J ^ d oz - Trained plants at $1.50, $2, $2.50. $3, $4, 5-in. pots, $15 per doz. ' _]n - pots > '■'■"" eacn ' $6 and $6 each. 6-in. pots. $18 and $24 per doz. PANDANTJS VEITCHTX Baskets, $10. $12 and $15 each. 7- and 8-in. pots, $3.60, $4 and $6 each. Well colored plants. Umbrellas, $6 and $7.60 each. Dracaena Massangeana ?"l n - P°*J $ = 4 and $3 S ° , per d ??- , R ,„, Paul's Scarlet Climber The variety with the golden stripe down ,,. '" m v pot3 ' $4 each ' 8 " ln - pots - ,6 antl One of the most promising climbing the ■center of the leaf The best of all 'V-m pots, specimens, $10 each. Rorpr Tfft Rpnf rmr Vlvtfl spirl^f- mptt.1. Dracaenas ior tne House, we nave an ex- * ^ double flowers of medium size 'produced In ceptinnally largo stock, well colored and of ARECA LTJTESCENS large ^'clusters 'and in grTa ^profusion The the very highest quality. 3-in. pots, single. $36 per 100. $326 per color does not hum or fade This Rose h«R 4-ln - P ots ' heavy, $12 per doz., $100 per 1000. been exhlbHeV eSenslvefy 8, In™^™ a^d "J. 4-in. pots, single. $60 per 100. $660 per recoiv?d numprous awards 5 and 6 In 6-in, pots, $2 ana $2.50 eacn. 1000. pots, trained plants, $1.60." $2. $2.50 and $3 s - !n - pot =. he a vy. *4 and $5 each. 5Vi-in. pots made up, $160 per 100 each. Dracaena Fragrans S" n - p °t s ' ™ ade „ "^'f 4 and , $3 ° per , doz - Hybrid Roses Plain green leaf. 7 '" ln - P° ts . * 4 - ^ 6 and * 6 eacn - made up - Including Ophelia, Donald McDonald, My 4 -| n - po ' 3 ' * 9 . *°* A «"'"■ Pots, $24 doz I31PORTANT NOTICE Maryland and Mrs. John Dunlop. Very fine , 7 V n p £ ' * 5 and ?b each - 10-in. tubs. Owing to the very great Increase In price plants In bud and flower for Easter sales. *7.60 each. f jm materials used in packing of plants, 6-in. pots at $15 and $18 per doz. Dracaena Sanderiana we find it nocessary to make a small AZXJYA. HTNODIGIRI Small, light green leaves, edged with charge for same, as follows, mnch lower _ . . . , . , . m ,. _ creamy white. Fine for center of fern than the percentage plan: Bright red In color and one of the finest dishes or basket work. Full size cases $2.00 each and best keeping Azaleas ever sent out. 2%-in. pots. $20 per 100. Three-uuarter size cases 1.60 each We have never been able to meet the de- 3 _ in . pots, $50 per 100. Small size cases 50 each mand at Easter. The variety has the ad- ded advantage over Indica Azaleas that It T ■= D ri/l C * CASH MITH ORDER: Kindly send sufficient to cover the entire bill is absolutely hardy. | CKP19S We do not make shipments C.O.D. unless remittance has been made 5-ln. pots, for baskets, $18 and $24 per ■ *- "* ,k * , „„ account to- guarantee acceptance. This does not apply to regular "° c z ;, . ,„ ,„ ,„ , ., . customers. REMITTANCES: Remittances should bo made by money order or New York 6% -in. pots, $2.50 and $3 each drafts. If money Is sent. Idler shoull be registered. All pries quoted in this list are „r,V tc h Plants. $3.50. $4 stv lctly net. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: Give your name, post office, county and state s J:,,,?,' „„,„ »- ., en , *-,„ . and the name of your nearest express office to which shipment is to be made. We have x- and in-in. pots, $6. $7.50 and $10 each. a i way3 ma de it prominent in our printed forms that our goods are sold F. O. B. cars at GENISTA RACEMOSA the point of Bhipment and are at the purchaser's risk in transit. Because of the present The finest stock of Genistas ever offered. unsettled conditions we wish to emphasize still further that we do not guarantee safe Mvery plant grown cool exceptionally well delivery. The ownership of all goods sold by us passes to the purchaser on delivery by flowered and shapely us to the carrier, and the issuing of the receipt by the carrier ends our responsibility. 4-in. pots, $6 doz ' 5-ln pots $9 doz Anv claims for damages should be made promptly to the agent at the point of delivery. 6-in. pols, $12 and $15 'per d'oz CORRESPONDENCE: We endeavor to answer all correspondence promptly, but owing to T-ln pots $13 and $•>.! per doz the pressure of business, we ask that all requests bo clearly and concisely stated. Also some 'verv "ood standard' and bush ERRORS: Keep a ropy of your order. We aim to have our orders correctly filled. When forms In larger sizes at $2.60. $3 and $4. we are at fault we shall make satisfactory correction. THE ROBERT CRAIG CO., Norwood, Delaware County, Penna. 378 The American Florist. Man 12, Easter Flowers We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. EASTER PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chances RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Lons $30.00 to $35.00 Good Length 25.00 Medium 16.00 to 20.00 Short 10.00 to 15.00 COLUMBIA .Fancy Long $30.00 to $35.00 T^ood Length 25.00 Medium 16.00 to 20.00 Short 10.00 to 15.00 PREMIER Fancy Long- $30.00 to $35.00 Good Length 25.00 Medium 16.00 to 20.00 Short 10.00 to 15.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 $25.00 $16.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 OPHELIA $20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 10.00 Lone . Medium SUNBURST $20.00 $12.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 10.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $20.00 Medium Short $12.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 10.00 ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION— Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell. Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000. $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum, per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 ....... 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100. 4.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'cloek week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Closed all day Sundays Chicago. STOCK NOT QUITE SO PLENTIFUL. Stock is not quite as plentiful as it has been and the market cleaned up pretty well the^ past week, although there was more than enough to go around. American Beauty roses are having a good call and clean up well right along at fair prices. Roses in general are off crop, but according to several of the leading growers, will be in splendid supply for Easter if the weather is at all favorable. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia, and Premier are in strong demand and the receipts of Milady, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia, Sunburst, Dunlop, Butterfly, Crusader, Ward, Killarney Brilliant, White Kil- larney, Hearst, Nesbit, Cecil Brunner and all the other varieties grown for this market are being disposed of with- out much effort, but prices might be better. Carnations are in large supply and obtainable in quantity lots at reasonable prices. Lilies appear to be holding their own and the same holds true for callas. Lily of the valley is in good supply and so are orchids and gardenias. Sweet peas are to be had In fair sized quantities, but consider- able pushing was necessary to move them the past week. Violets are seen in large supply at all of the stores. Tu- lips are arriving in large numbers and the shipements include some fine Dar- win, jonquils are in heavy supply, paper white narcissi are to be had in quan- tity. Freesias are still plentiful but are moving better this week. Migno- nette, pansies, daisies, lupines, calen- dulas forget-me-nots, stevia, and all other miscellanous seasonable stock of- fered the retailer a large variety to select from. Blooming plants are seen in the stores everywhere, especially tu- lips, jonquils, cyclamens, cineriarias, primroses and Rambler roses. Business has not been anything to crow about, but there appears to be a gradual im- provement in trade and everything points to a strong Easter demand. HAIL DAMAGE. The big hail storm that visited this vicinity March 7 caused much dam- age especially in the neighborhood of Greggs Station, Downers Grove and River Forest. Bassett & Washburn suffered the heaviest loss at their new rose range at Greggs Station where it is estimated that the loss in glass alone ^llllllllllllllilll iil'liiniiimnimiiininiiii minim IlllllllllllllllllJ'i I Green Sheet Moss I In bags, 2 bu., 12 to 15 pounds, nice, dry, clean sheets, same as sells at $2.00 and up — Per bag $ 1.50 5 bags 7.00 10 bags 12.50 100 bags 110.00 Shipments made on day of order. I ALFRED HAY, Praise, Ky. Mention the American Florist token xoriting will total almost 4.000 boxes. The greenhouses are being covered with canvas and plant cloth while glazing is being rushed at full speed. The J. F. Kidwell Co. at Downers Grove re- ports the loss of about 250 to 300 boxes of glass in its plant houses. Repairs are being rushed at full speed and the 1921. The American Florist. 379 FOR EASTER We Offer FINE LILIES RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS, LUPINES, VALLEY, FREESIA White and Blue Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Paper Whites, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Sweet Peas, Stevia and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adianf urn, 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. Bud long Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., BKt. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty Prices As Low As Others. §^ SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. in dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARK CLOSED ALL. DAY SUNDAY. market price of the new glass is re- ported to be $8.40 per box. The Well- worth Farm Greenhouses lost about 2,000 lights in their rose range and J. Garland and C. B. Wolf were also heavily hit. Ernest Oechslin's loss at River Forest is estimated at about 200 boxes. The New City Floral Co., 1245 West Sixty-first street, lost about 1500 lights and Gottlieb Jirowsky of La Grange, and the Resurrection Ceme- tery Greenhouses of Summit had con- siderable loss. John A. Michal, 7045 Stony Island avenue; L. D. Eastman, & Son, 1800 East Seventy-seventh street, and the Parkside Greenhouses, 14-"7 East Seventieth street, all report heavy damage. Several others were hit including many market gardeners. NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co., will be in good crop with roses for Easter in practically all the varieties it grows and will also be well fixed on carnations. Lilies are in strong demand this season and everything points to an early clean-up In pot stock. Corsage Shields g* Lt:rge Shields (all colors) »2.25 Invisible Shields (ureen only). 2.35 Colonial Shielde (green onlv) 1.25 Celluloid Shields (per 100, $5.00). 75 Corsage Pins 4 1 -,. Inches Long. (With glass hi'iids, any color.) Per gross $1.50 o gross or more, at 1.40 Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention t lie American Florist when writing A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store presents a most inviting appearance in its new dress of paint. Mr. Vaughan is serving on the jury, but will be through in time to devote his entire attention to the Easter business. Wietor Bros, are cutting a fine sup- ply of roses and carnations and will be in good crop with both for Easter. Sphagnum Moss Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago 6 Ntfw York Single Bales or Carlots N. J. Wietor is looking for an early clean.up in both lines for this occasion. 380 1 £1J2. American Florist. Mar. 12, FOR EASTER Heavy Supply Roses and Carnations Exceptionally fine stock in all the leading commercial varieties at the right prices. You give your customers the best stock obtainable when you fill their orders with our Cut Flowers. ^tT WRITE FOR PRICES. W1ETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. CHICAGO The Chicago Bulb Forcers' Associa- tion held a meeting at the Hotel Ran- dolph, Monday, March 7, which was well attended, about 15 of the largest growers being represented. Some of the members were obliged to leave early owing to the heavy hail storm which caused so much damage in this vicinity. The members agreed not to buy any bulbs for next year unless the Dutch growers stand the loss of the blind bulbs. The members agreed to pay the freight and duty on the blind bulbs and figure that these items with the cost of planting is a greater loss than that of the blind bulbs. Resolu- tions will be drawn up to that effect and published later. The growers also decided to limit the purchases for next season. The Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation is installing a large new re- frigerator in the shipping department which is a regular wholesale house by itself. Manager Klingsporn attended the Illinois State Florists' Association meeting at Urbana this week. In our issue of March 5, page 337. it was stated that the Kaspar Mfg. Co., 3234 W. 30th street, had been in- corporated with a capital of $15,001 >, which should read $150,000 Zech & Mann are booking orders for lilies for Easter and are confident that the supply will be exhausted quickly, so are advising early ordering. Frank Gorly, of Grimm & Gorly. St. Louie, Mo., was in the city this week buying stock for Easter. George Sykes, of the Lord & Burn- ham Co., is spending his winter vaca- tion at Miami, Fla. The special colored edition of Vaughan's 1921 catalogue is prov- ing very popular over the counter. Erne & Company are supplying their trade with fine callas in addition to their regular line. WEEK AFTER WEEK WEEK AFTER WEEK you are appealed to for Cut Flower orders. Many reasons are given why you should patronize such and such a wholesale house. While claims can be made one way or the other of the service that is offered, what about YOU ? Have you ever stopped to think that our Market Letters bring you right into our place of business and put your finger on the pulse of the Great Chicago Cut Flower Market ? Others may advertise cut flower prices, some may issue cut flower price lists, but we get you right into the market with our market letters. Make your comparison and then H. B. KENN1COTT, Pres. ' J. E. POLLWORTH, Seo'y and Mgr. KENNICOTT BROS. CO., PRINCIPAL LOCATION IN THE MARKET. Glass by the Million. Production by the Thousands .1921. The American Florist. 381 P 4 1 '4' TT1 Roses ^ Carnations Are in Heavier Supply With Us. Order Here. Bay Direct from the Grower :.-UUUJiiliiniimiiimiimiimimiiiiimiiii CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Change Without Notice llllllNlllllllimillHllllir tl MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per 100 Specials $30.00 Fancy 25.00 Select $18. 00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 COLUMBIA Specials $30.00 Fancy 25.00 Select $lS.00to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 SUNBURST, OPHELIA Special $25.00 Select $18.00 to $20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short S.00 Killarney Brilliant. . 1 f*^ — ."." $12 . 00 to ^^ Killarney f Medium 10.00 White Killarney J Short 8.00 EXTRA SPECIAL STOCK mnn i I II IMIIIIIIIIIIIIUHIHIIUIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIUIIIIIUimilUIIUIimll PREMIER Per 100 Specials $30.00 Fancy 25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short . ........... 8.00 to 10.00 ROSES. OUR SELECTION % 8.00 Carnations $ 4.00 to Sweet Peas 1-50 to Violets 75 to Jonquils 5.00 to Tulips 5.00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50 to 75c Boxwood, per bunch 35c Galax, bronze and green, per 1.000. 2.00 Ferns, per 1.000 $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays Smilax, per dozen strings 4.00- BILLED ACCORDINGLY jjuiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiuiiita] 5.00 3.00 1.50 6.00 PETER REINBERG # Wholesale Florist I 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO {•*****************************•!*********************** L. D. Phone, Randolph 631 CHICAGO Easter Cut Flowers Complete line of all seasonable stock including the best Lilies, Roses, Valley, Orchids, Sweet Peas and Carnations in the World's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower Market. Members of the adult probation de- partment of the county board held memorial services for the late Peter Reinberg at St. Ptarick's church March 9. J. F. Ammann, George Asmus and Fred Lautenschlager leave Saturday ■evening for the New York flower show by way of Cleveland and Buffalo. Captain Phil. Foley has sailed his trade ship down the Pacific coast, leav- in a big wake of good fellowship along I he whole shore. Bryan, Tex. — Forest Jones and Coulter Smith are completing a new commercial greenhouse. Montreal.Que. — Retailers will be re- quired to pay a tax of two per cent on all flowers and plants purchased from wholesalers. Xenia, O. — The Jamestown green- houses, formerly owned by J. A. Johns- ton have been purchased by Floyd Anderson, and will assume the name of Anderson & Son Greenhouses. Bath. Me. — H. B. Oliver has recently opened a new shop on Ferry street. Baltimore. Md. — Gene Hofmann of the Park Florist Co., has leased the shop at 114 W. Lexington street until after Easter. South Manchester, conn., — W. E. Pendleton has moved into his new store at South Manchaster, and has one of the finest establishments in that section of the state. 382 The American Florist. Mm. 12, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E „ A C & N 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. Milwaukee, Wis. MARKET LACKS FIRM TONE. There has been no decided change in the market over last week. Stock of all kinds is still plentiful and the de- mand is good, but not good enough to give the market conditions a firm tone. NOTES. At the meeting of the Florists' Club March 3, the regular good attendance was noted. At this time the entertain- ment committee was instructed to make complete arrangements for a May ball. As the treasurer James Lexington re- ported a good sum of cash on hand, the trustees were empowered to buy a $100 Liberty Bond. Wm. R. Schroe- der, who is the only grower in this vicinity who has a Beeman tractor gave an interesting description of its adaptability on his place; it is an im- plement which growers will have to use more freely in the near future. Wm. Weisner of the Sunny Point Floral Co., North Milwaukee, was elected a new member, while the resig- nation of Arthur Eggebrecht was ac- cepted. Mr. Bggebrecht, who was as sociated with his father in the green- houses, has taken up an entirely differ- ent kind of work. The annual style week fostered by local retail dry goods merchants again was the occasion for many artistic window decorations. Most of the work was done by the A. F. Kellner Co., us- ing bulbous stock, cincerarias and or- namental plants and foliage to good ad- vantage. While the thermometer has been above the freezing point nearly every day this week, it was mostly cloudy and conditions were far from favorable for the Easter lily crop. Wm. Manke, North Milwaukee, is at- tending the Illinois State Florists' As- sociation meeting at Urbana this week. E. O. Toronto, Oat. A DECLINE IN PRICES. Business at present is not up to the high standard of last year and the fall- ing off has been mostly noticeable in the transient sales, funeral work and decorations causing most of the de- mand. Stock has become more plenti- ful and the brighter weather is show- ing good effect on the quality of blooms. Roses are plentiful for the first time since last year and the same applies to most other varieties of stock. In roses, Columbia and Ophelia are most promi- nent; both show good color and the cut runs to the better grades. Carnations are in good supply and the drop in prices is welcomed. Violets, sweet peas and all varieties of bulbous stock are in sufficient supply to meet the demand. A visit to a number of the growers' show promises of a very heavy supply for Easter; there will be all kinds of flowering plants, rhododendrons, azal- llBlES^'lKliTH^WORLr) MlllllliilUk Do not take any fake claimed to be the Meye: threads. Be sure the the end of each spool, a lot of fake brands market to imitate o Weigh up our th: partie >r imitation thread, silkaline, or smilax tame Meyer in on 3 we find there are being put on the green florists' thread, 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. Mention the American Florist when writing eas, hydrangeas, spireas and a goodly number of lilies. The prices on the latter are quoted at $25.00 per 100 blooms and the plants have mostly from three to five blooms; there will also be a heavy supply of all kinds of bulbous stock. The week end saw the florists who sell at popular prices well filled with stock, and at the prices at which some of the stock was marketed, it will again bring flowers into use in other than the rich man's home. Daffodils and carnations at 60 cents per dozen, roses $1 per dozen, violets 25 cents per bunch and many small flower- ing plants are selling at reduced prices. These prices will no doubt help to again popularize flowers for table use. NOTES. The committees are hard at work for the Canadian convention of the Floral Telegraph Delivery Association to be held here this year and every member in the Dominion will be asked to do his part to make this the most successful meeting yet held. A large attendance is expected as already we hear reports of members who intend to bring their families with them to get a partial view of Canada. Chas. Grobba took a flying visit to Montreal to see his different customers and get a line on business conditions there. Mrs. J. J. Higgins is the proud moth- er of a baby girl. H. G. D. Duluth, Minn. — W. W. Seekins, an old-time florist, here and elsewhere in the northwest, is now a poultry rancher at Salerno, Fla. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Forty flo- rists from Oklahoma and Texas met re- cently with Lon Foster, of the Foster Floral Co., to formulate plans for the florists' convention to be held here next summer. Ions Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Paper White Narcissus Single VIOLETS Double Sweet Peas Calendulas Tulips Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921.. The American Florist. 383 EXTRA FANCY CUT FLOWERS ORDER HERE. Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, Jonquils, Valley, Lilies, Callas, Stevia, Mignonette, Daisies, Pansies, Violets, and a complete line of Greens. sir mwmn $ r<> ^=ffe^S ^ NOT I NIC. ^> l ^- ^a^^== PHONES* CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mention the American Florist wlien writinri Place Your Easter Orders Now Our supply will be heavy and include all the best offerings in Seasonable Cut Flowers. Leading buyers everywhere use our stock regularly. There's a Reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLES AIM FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Tlie Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. 384 The American Florist. Mar. 12 r -.-.-.-.-. ;-«»«-. «-.-«-« «-«-«>-<.-»'.-, i 1 The Florists' Supply House of America Buy Bayersdorfer's Easier Baskets Especially made for plants or cut flowers. Artistic and novel in design and coloring. Strong, substantial and thoroughly practical. LET US SEND YOU A SAMPLE ASSORTMENT. Suitable for Cut Flowers $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 Suitable for Plants 25.00, 50.00, 100.00 BAMBOO POT COVERS Especially well made. Special Offer. Dyed all colors, to fit pots. Natural. Dyed. 4-inch 12Kc 15c 5-inch 15c 18c Natural. 6 inch 18c 7-inch 20c Dyed. 20c 25c Natural. 8-inch 25c Nest of 5 90c Dyed. 30c $1.15 FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY Carnation Dye, per package, 50c. Paper Novelty, with cups for flowers, $12.B0 per 100. High HatS, of basket weave, 50c each. Let us send you our New Illustrated Catalogue, A postal card will bring it. H. BAY[R5D0RFER 4 CO., " :tWW.'.'.'.'.'.'.».TOr 29-33 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York City. Telephone Vanderbilt 4976. WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., ggggg 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. ERNE & COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILLi Kansas City, Mo. PRICES CONSIDERABLY LOWER. : The past week found the market well atocked with cut flowers of all the sea- sonable varieties. Roses were the dheapest they have been this season Some wholesaling as low as four cents and up. Carnations were more than plentiful and the quality better than usual. Sweet peas were very plentiful and of the best quality, but of the low- est price of the season, selling wholesale at $10 per 1,000. Bulbous stock of jon- quils, narcissi, daffodils, tulips, freesias, and hyacinths were plentiful and in fact a lot of this material came in a little ahead of the time anticipated. Pot plants and primroses, cinerarias, hya- cinths, tulips, daffodiles, and begonias are very good, considering _the warm ■jveather and are making ready sales, as \.he colors and quality as well as the prices are pleasing to the trade. The prospects for Easter stock have the growers disconcerted, as some have their Stock well advanced and the hot sun is Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 116 Vf. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS not helping matters. On the other hand, it is helping those that have their stock none too far advanced. The whole- sale houses report stock very plentiful and prices right. They have already booked good orders for Easter. The retailers state they are having a very good run of business for this time of the season, but that funeral work is taking the lead, while hospital, cor- sages, dances and parties are drawing well. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. On March 2, the Florists' Club held its monthly meeting at the store of the form Mention the American Florist when writing- Pinehurst Floral Co. and the committee on the advertising and publicity fund made their report which was more than satisfactory, as they are not quite ready to make their final report. They are more than satisfied that this move will help increase the sale of flowers. Sid- ney J. Hare, prominent landscape archie tect, addressed the club on "Some- body's Back Yard," illustrating his lecture with stereoptican views. Ex- cellent exhibits of stock were displayed by the different growers. 1921. The American Florist. 385 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ii. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL E.C.AMLIMCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally ^Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE m CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHICA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL, 1»77 and 1»78 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., MMft- Wabash Ave., and Lake St. (■MBRgga rjffirn Chicago, ill. E9E8S3 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiland-RischCo. FLOWER GROWERS ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importer* 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburnt, Colombia, Russell, Milady, White KUlarney and Kll- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders g-lven prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-lnch *l-75 14-inch *3.00 12-ineh 2.25 16-inch 4.60 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 26 D'lr 6 R 6 orr, n M icH. st ' Mention the Amistecn Florist when writing VftoMe Rower MtfKete Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 3.00(g) 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00® 40.00 Butterfly 8.00® 35.00 Columbia 8.00® 35.00 Dunlop 8.00® 35.00 Premier 8.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 35.00 KUlarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 26.00 White KUlarney 6.00® 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 25.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. KUlarney. 6.00® 25.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 8.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Freesia 3.00 to 6.00 Jonquils 4.00 to 8.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Violets 76® 1.60 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.60 to 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 16.00 Cyprlpedlums, per doz..., 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00® 20.00 'Adlantum 1.60® 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 4.50 to 6.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smllax, case 7.60 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago gmummninitiiiiiuuiuiiiiiiiuiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuiinir j iRaedlein Basket Co.l = = | 713 Milwaukee Avenue 1 CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS | | Write for Catalog and Prices. = ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 386 The American Florist. Mar. 12, ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiittiiittiiiiiiitirj lEASTER! is the biggest day in the I | year for such items as 1 I Cattleyas 1 Gardenias I Valley and | Sweet Peas | | DEPEND ON US TO SUPPLY YOU | | with these items. You know we | 1 ship nothing but the Best and with 1 | the large supply at our disposal, | | you have every assurance of get- 1 I ting your orders filled to your I | entire satisfaction. I The Leo Niessen Co. 1201 Race Street I I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. I | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. \ ^iiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiii Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. QUIET TONE IN MARKET NOTED. The past week has been quiet, the demand being very light, flowers of all kinds have been plentiful, particularly sweet peas, carnations and all kinds of bulbous stock. Roses have shortened up a little, although there are enough particularly of the longer grades for all demands. Snapdragon is now quite a factor, a lot of the stock grading up well. There is a good supply of well- flowered White lilacs which is handled by the better stores who know its value. Cattleyas are plentiful, as is lily of the valley, some of which is as fine as seen for over seven years. There are violets in abundance but they move slowly. Very fine stocks of gillyflower have been added to the list. There is an abundance of greens of all kinds. Free- sia has been a great disappointment to the growers this season; there appears to be a great deal more in market than usual and in common with other flowers it has not brought half the price of a year ago. When the demand is light it is the smal flowers that suffer most and freesia unfortunately, particularly the shorter grades gets into this class very quickly, after the first week or two. A Dutch bulb agent stated that the im- pression prevails that the low prices of narcissi, daffodils and other bulbous stock prevalent this season was due to extra large importations over those of a year ago. This he claims is an error as the total number of cases of all bulbs is not over 10 per cent more than the total of last season. There simply has not been the demand and this stock has suffered in common with other flowers. Bulbs, he claimed, could not be sold under prices now prevailing, and for the present would be handled to best advantage by grower-retailers ©DWARD RE>II3 CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Thl« la tbe exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VtoMe Rover MtfWs Boston, Mar. 9. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty.. 8.00@100.00 Russell 8.00® 26.00 Dunlop 8.00@ 20.00 Pilgrim 8.00® 26.00 Crusader 8.00 @ 26.00 White Killarney ... 6.00(g) 16.00 Ward 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 20.00 Columbia 8.00® 26.00 Hadley 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 8.00® 26.00 Premier 8.00® 26.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .50® 100 Asparagus Strings, doz. . . 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.00 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas - 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 6.00® 6.00 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Lily of the Valley 16.00 Longiflorum Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Pansies 2.00® 3.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 3.00® 4.00 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 6. Oil Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette, doz 75® 1.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Callas 2.00® 3.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies .76 Jonquils, Spur 4 00 Freesias ,.'. . . 3.00® 4.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Cyprlpediums . . .• 4.00 Marguerites 2.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.00® 5.00 Tulips 4.00 Bicolor Jonquils 6.00 Myosotis, per bch 25® .60 Hyacinths 6.00 Buffalo, Mar. 9. Per 100 Rose, Killarney 5.00® 10.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 12.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 8.00® 16.00 Richmond 8.00® 15.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Ward 6.00 ® 8.00 Columbia 8.00® 25.00 Ophelia 8.00® 20.00 Russell 8.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 15.00® 26.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Preesias 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 4.00© 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 5.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Solell D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8.00 Swet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Violets 76® 1.00 White Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Yellow Tulips 4.00® 6.00 who were able to get both the profit of growing and selling. March 7. — The market was very full of flowers of all kinds; there was a fair demand but quantities of stock were sold at bargain prices to the street men. The weather was very warm making overcoats a burden. EASTER PROSPECTS. The outlook for the Easter business is very good. Stocks with the large grow- ers are exceptionally fine, particularly hydrangeas, Rambler roses and Easter lilies. There are good quantities of azaleas, daisies, genistas, spireas and some bougainvilleas. Dutch bulbs are also seen in quantity; hyacinths, tulips and daffodils in flats and pans; much of the stock apparently of fine quality. Advance orders have been encouraging. Most of the stock is being held at last year's prices, the standard for the best pot lilies being 25 cents per bud and flower. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 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, Mar. 9. Per 10 Roses. Premier 6.80® 20.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Butterfly 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Killarney .... 6.00® 20.10 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 " Baby Doll 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies and Callas. ... 15.00® 20.00 Ferns, per 1,000 4. 00 Porget-Me-Not. bunch .26 Freesia 3.00@ 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.50 Jonquils 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 15® .26 Snapdragons 10.00® 16.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Primulas, bunch 50 FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The club meeting of March 1 was the best of the season; there was an at- tendance of over 200 of which 83 sat down to dinner at 6:30 p. m. The ex- hibition completely filled the display room and additional tables were placed in the meeting room and hallway. The displays of Easter plants by the Robert Craig Co., W. K. Harris, H. I. Feast, A. M. Campbell and Macair Bros., were large and varied, embracing all the standard stocks and some novelties. As Easter was so far off there was not much in flowers, but all the plants ap- peared to be just right as to forward- ness and looked very promising. Hy- drangeas were very well budded as were the Rambler roses, many of the latter being in novel forms such as baskets, standards, pyramids and some airplanes among them. Easter lilies were exceptionally fine, all with strong, vigorous foliage and well budded.- An extent of the exhibit may be gained, when the smallest entry had over three dozen plants, while the Robt. Craig Co. staged upwards of 80. The most im- portant exhibit was that of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., who staged over 40 varieties of their orchid winter flower- ing sweet peas. There were some 60 vases in all and they made a wonderful 1921. The American Florist. 387 HOLTON 4 HMD. CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.PDLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. 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 Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flewera. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. showing. New seedlings not exhibited before were Glitters. Flamingo, Silver King (pale blue), Fireflame and Mrs. Kerr salmon. The flowers were superb and attracted great attention from all who saw them. All the varieties are seedlings from crosses made at Ford- hook by George W. Kerr, their sweet pea expert. The Philadelphia Whole- sale Florist's Exchange exhibited a vase of 100 Alma Ward, very fine flow- ers grown by L. D. Wilkinson, Kennett Square. A well arranged basket of 200 sprays of choice lily of the vally grown by the Lindhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J., and exceptionally fine stocks grown by Allan F. Wicks, Llanerch. The F. H. Lemon & Co., Richmond, Ind., sent a vase of their new white rose Angelus, a superb flower, large and double, and of good form and fine strong stem. Edward Towill Roslyn staged a vase of his new rose, American Legion, which is always admired. Elmer J. Weaver, Ronx, exhibited vases of car- nations, Laddie, Lassie and White Benora, all very fine flowers. The Jos. Heacock Co. exhibited four vases of splendidly grown roses, the varieties being Dunlop, Columbia, Hadley and Pilgrim. They were the finest flowers seen here this season. The literary fea- tures were addresses by S. W. B. Hicks, a member of the Chamber of Com- merce. Senator George W. Cartwright, California, spoke upon Americanism, as against Socialism, Communism and Bolshevism. Only 10 per cent of the people saved any money, but one per cent were geniuses, which he said Thomas A. Edison defined as one per cent inspiration and 99 per cent per- spiration. Captains of industry were great because of their energy and thrift. They employed thousands of men, and carried enormous burdens, but all they got out of it was their board and clothes. Senator Cart- wright's addresB "was wonderfully in- spiring, condemning all kinds of make- shifts and easy streets, and lauding en- terprise, industry and thrift as the only solution of the world's problems. NOTES. A new round plant basket with only side handles is an Idea of Sydney Bay- ersdorfer. The bottom is a square, GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. | Phone Main 1345. P. O. Box BOS. 1 444-446 Milwaukee Street. fnnniiiininnmiiiiiinmiiimiiiiimiiiiimitiinnnnTw- VtoMe Hover MarKets Philadelphia, Mar. 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50.00® 76.00 " fancy 20.00® 35.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell. .15.00® 35.00 Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Hadley 15.00® 40.00 Sunburst 10.00® 20.00 Wards 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 10.00® 25.00 Premier 10.00® 25.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 75@ 1.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 50® .76 Easter Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley -. 8.00® 10.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 2.50 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Violets 50® 1.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 60® 3.00 Freesia 2.00® 4.00 Golden Spur Daffodils 2.00® 4.00 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 Pittsburgh, Mar. 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 9.00 " " fey., per doz. 7.50 " ex., per doz. 6.00 " No. 1, per doz. 4.00 Killarney 6.00® 15.00 " Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... COO® 15.00 Russell 10.00® 36.00 Columbia 8.00® 30.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Hilda 6.003 15.00 Premier 10.00® 36.00 " Madam Butterefly.. 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas, each 1.00 Cypripedium, per doz 6.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Narcissus Paper Whites... 6.00 Yellow 10.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Baby Primroses 76® 1.00 Smilax. per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 6.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Pussy Willow 6.00 @ 8.00 Tulips 6.00 Freeslas 4.00® 6.00 Heather, per bch 1.00® 8.00 Lilies, Calla 16.00® 20.00 beveled edged board, in the center of which is the basket proper made of dowell stakes, finished at the top with a weaving of rattan. The color is white enamel with the inside tin of any shade desired. It is having a wonderful sale. The death of Edward C. Dungan caused the deepest regret amongst the jTHEMcCALLUMCO. Manu f act urers — Importer* FLORIST^SUPPLIES I Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. •J nftiMiiimiiiHiii iiiiiii mmm MimiiHiiiiimiiiii.i ininnw. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. St. Louis, Mar. 9. Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 30.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Killarney 3.00® 6.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 10.00 Russell 6.00® 25.00 Ward 4.00® 8.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.60 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Carnations, Laddies 10.00® 12.50 Ferns, per 1.000 4.60® 6.00 Valley 6.00® 6.00 Boxwood, per lb.. .36; 60 lbs., per lb .25 Narcissus 3.00® 5.00 Yellow Narcissus 3.00® 5.00 Mignonette 6.00 @ 8.00 Sweet Peas 60® 1.60 Smilax. per string .20 Leucothoe .75 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.60 bronze, per 1,000 1.50 Carnations, fancy 6.00® 6.00 Stevia, per bunch .60 Violets 60® .76 Freesias 2.00® 4.00 Callas 10.00® 16.00 Jonquils 1.00® 8.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 9. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. KUKn'y 6.00® 15.00 Ward 6.00® 15.00 Premier 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 10.00® 36.00 Hoosier Beauty 6.00® 18.00 Callas. per doz 2.00® 2.60 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Oarnntions 4.00® 6.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Hyacinths 8.00® 10.00 Lilies, per dzo 2.00.® 2.60 Orchids, per doz 6.00® 9.00 Sweet Peas 1.60® 3.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Freeslas 4.00® 8.00 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 388 The American Florist. Mar. 12, trade generally. His genial disposi- tion made him a friend of everyone who had the good fortune to known him. His obituary appears in another column. Edward Reid says he is ready for Easter all right and is already book- ing orders. Choice Premier and Colum- bia roses and carnations are featured for this week. Choice Russell roses, white lilac and cattleyas are leaders with the Leo Niessen Co. Carnations and sweet peas are also quantity flowers. All kinds of spring bulbs are seen in quantity at the Berger Brothers market. Carnations and sweet peas are also quantity items. K. New York. TRADE CONTINUES QUIET No noteworthy change has taken place in the condition of the wholesale markets over the previous week. An abundance of stock — too much in some lines — continue to arrive. Prices are a little firmer on the shorter grades of roses. The early days of last week were quiet with a better movement on March 4 and 5. It would be a satisfac- tion to believe that the optimism of President Harding's inaugural address has caused the people to thank God and take fresh courage. March, 7. — With spring-like weather and a good supply of stock, there is fair activity with an advance in prices in some lines. NOTES. The 14th anniversary entertainment and ball of the Greek-American Florists' Association was held at the Hotel Commodore on the night of March 2. The grand ball room of the Commodore which is nearly 70 by 200 feet, had been handsomely decorated by a committee composed of the following members of the Association : George Hanges, chair- man, Thomas Daniel, Nicholas Christa- tos, George Stathes, John D. Flessas, George Pegadiotes and Peter Mantz- aras. The balconies were covered with southern smilax and other attractive features and many natural flowers were noted on the stage which was draped by a large American flag. The dance was preceded by a vaudeville entertain- ment including good vocal and instru- mental music, dancing and various amusing skits. Over 1,000 persons were in the grand march and about 1,500 in all were present. A number of growers and wholesalers, not members of the Association were present, which bore testimony to the good will that is gen- erally felt in the trade for the Greek- American florists. Chairman Roman J. Irwin of the Florists' Club committee on the annual dinner, which is to be held at the Hotel Biltmore on the night of March 16, be- lieves it will be an enjoyable and suc- cessful event and urges all who have not already made reservations to do so at once. His address is 45 West 18th Street. "The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held March 14. Secretary Young thinks that the attendance may not be very large, on account of it being the opening night of the Flower Show, but it is hoped that out-of-town visitors may drop in. The Chas. A. Dards store established a record for quick work on March 2. An order was telephoned to the store for a casket cover of white sweet peas and the cover was delivered one hour and ten minutes after the order had been received. Two clever young men have just opened a neat retail store at 129 Colum- bus avenue, between 65th and 66th streets, and which is at the intersection of- Broadway. They have chosen the name "Electric Florist'' for their busi- ness. The news of the sudden death of John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, was a shock to his family and friends. He was re- turning from a California trip and was believed to be in good health. For fur- ther particulars see obituary column. Lest you forget. The Spring Flower Show will open in the Grand Central Palace, Lexington avenue and 46th street, on March 14 and will continue to the 20th. The managers believe that the show will be a great success. Shackon Brothers have recently opened a retail store at 822 Nostrand avenue, near Eastern Parkway, Brook- lyn. William Kessler and wife have re- turned from their visit to Miami, Fla., and report a very enjoyable experience. A. F. F. Allied Florists' Trade Association. For the information of those growers who have subscribed 50 per cent of their promised yearly contribution to the local advertising fund of the Allied Florists' Trade Association of New York, I beg to report, that at a meet- ing of the various committees of the Allied Association held February 24, a total sum of $3,576.54 was found to have been collected from sources as follows : growers $1,438.04, wholesalers $1,175, supply dealers $237.50 and bulb and seedsmen $700. It was decided to insert an advertisement in seven New York and Brooklyn papers, not later than March 2 or 3, this advertise- ment not to cost more than $500. ' The advertising committee met February 28 to carry out this 1 plan. There were present at this meeting only two retailers, Nicholas Lales, president of the Greek-American Florists' Associa- tion, and Wm. A. Rodman of Brooklyn. Both these gentlemen regretted the non-attendance of other retailers and of the present state of inaction of retailers generally, but they pledged themselves to solicit popular subscriptions from retailers and to send in such funds to the treasurer. Further steps will be taken to assist the retailers interested in enlisting the aid of the retail trade generally. At this meeting Aubrey S. Nash was made secretary in place of John Young, whose resignation was ac- cepted and F. H. Traendly, treasurer. An executive committee was chosen consisting of F. R. Pierson, F. H. Traendly, Emil Schloss, William A. Rodman, R. J. Irwin, A. Schultheis, A. Nash, A. M. Henshaw, Philip Cox and L. Dupuy; and also an advertising committee consisting of the following : A. M. Henshaw, F. H. Traendly, F. R. Pierson, Wm. A. Rodman, Wm. Badg- ley, A. Nash and John Young. The executive committee will meet at an early date to consider the incorporation of the association and the adoption of by-laws, etc. Ten of the growers pres- ent at the meeting on Feb. 11 have failed to send in their subscriptions to date. In most cases this is on account of unforeseen circumstances and their subscriptions are expected to be re- ceived at an early date. It is hoped that the above action will meet with the approval of all subscribers and that each subscriber will appoint himself a committee of one to get other growers to take part in the movement. I take this opportunity to thank those who have been ready with their money and their active interest and am very hope- ful that by all pulling together we can accomplish great things in the future for the good of our trade, not only in the matter of the collection of funds for advertising, but later by sincere co-operation and endeavor to correct many of the evils existent in the trade.: A. M. Henshaw, Chairman, HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Joseph A. WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins S. H. RLSS1N Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St.. NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Geo. J. Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone: 2264 Watkins W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 0408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Fhones 6413 A 6891 Watkins M/jro V Af U 31 and 48 W 18th St., NOW I Ul ft 1921. The American Florist. 389 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3 864and3^58 Watkins NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS ULIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 1 2 W. 28th St., Phone Watkins 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE ELORIST 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 759 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M.C.FORD Bl and 48 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when w.riting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th 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 your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing J.K.ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones! 167 1887. Watkins | 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeFIo¥crMurKefe New York, Mar. 9. Roses, Beauty 10.00 ( Mdm. Butterfly 6.00 U Pilgrim . . .'. 6.00( Hadley „ 8.000 Dunlop 6.00« Dbl. Whit. Killarney 6.00« " Columbia 6.00« White Killarney ... B.OOC Aaron Ward 6.00C Ophelia 6.00 fj Mrs. Chas. Russell. 6.00 ( Premier 8.004 Sunburst 4.004 Scott Key 10.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.501 Asp. Plumosus, per bch 26 ( Bouvardia, doz 40 4 Carnation Laddie 8.00 6 Carnations 3.00(5 Cattleyas 26.004 Gardenias, per doz Lilies, white 10.00 « L. Rubrum 6.00 4 Lily of the Valley 2.008 Lilac, per bch 60 8 Acacias, cut, per bch 2.50 g Narcissus. Paper White, doz. .40 4 Narcissus. Majors and Spurs, per doz 50 4 Callas, per doz 1.604 Smllax, doz. strings 2.00 4 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00 4 Violets 264 Daisies, yellow 1.604 Tulips, per doz 264 Tulips, Darwin, per doz... Mignonette, per doz 504 Wallflowers, per doz 204 Buddllea, per dozen 604 Preesia, per doz 25 4: Porget-Me-Nots. pr. dz. bchs Per 100 P125.00 I 26.00 i> 20.00 ) 60.00 ) 30.00 ) 25.00 » 25.00 ) 20.00 ) 26.00 ) 25.00 ) 30.00 I 36.00 ) 20.00 ) 75.00 .60 10.00 6.00 76.00 12.00 20.00 15.00 6.00 2.50 3.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 486 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, Bouvardlas, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale FloristB' Protective Abs'o 'Jiiiiiimiiriiimin mnnnniini \ Telephones **« Watkins V~« s ' I President = United Cut Flower Co.,i« WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK I PHONE: {aile} WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogran Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising.. V. S. DOEVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Gretas and Florists' Sapplies. 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 »760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cnt Orchids. Asparagus Plamosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orchids are grown by Carillo * Co., of Mamaroneck. N. V. 390 The American Florist. Mar. 12, 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. iiiiiiiit i mum i i i iimimiimii nmimimimimtmiimimimiiMimim mimi mil n miii miiimiiiimiii i tun-- CHICAGO , The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO j Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. d. I, ,,„!„„ , I Mini Illllllllllililllllll mil iiiiiii I I Ill Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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 Roohester ph. 666. Long; Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Slembers of Florists' Telegraph 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 Newark, N. J. ^2*. Begerow's «QP» 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service T E£8?fP%ffig , 2&* m\\J \JHM* Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service meant fresh, sturdy stock and prompt del iveries m BuffalO.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STOKES Mai store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegrraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City. Brooklyn and Long Island. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Only the Beet Mention the American Florist when writing ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL (Members F. T. D.) Mention 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 Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise VV. Dougherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3519, 8841. 3842 Member of Florists" Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 391 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 ^I£ FLORIST, 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send ns your retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the Cit> Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your Oroers for Chicago « All orders carefully filled ^**-TisOft StJ under the supervision of S^AS2^-GE0R6EASMUS,Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Mernber of Florists' Teleeranb Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, SSSSSi!?' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FlOWtIS DeliWed AlFWntll. Pbone. 1952 Lafayette HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing MAD1SOW ODCA©® J. W. RODGERS 4 South Jefferson Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. L1TTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. March 15. FROM BOSTON. Verentia. Cunard- Anchor Line (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. River Orontes, Cu- nard-Anchor Line (Constantinople). Algeria, Belgian Line (Havre-Rouen). Cabo Espartel, Ybarra Line (Libson-Seville). Cretic. I. M. M. Lines (Naples). Englantier. Belgian Line (Antwerp). Tarantia. Cunard-Anchor Line (London). March 16. FROM BALTIMORE, Osawatomie, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM BALTIMORE. Scythian, I. M. M. Lines (London-Antwerp). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Vellavla. Cunard- Anchor Line (London). Caronia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). March 17. FROM PORTLAND, Dominion, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool-Avonmouth). France, French Line (HavreX Mongolia, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). March 19. FROM BALTIMORE, L. Downshire. I. M. M. Lines (Londonderry-Cork). FROM BOSTON, Belgian, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). FROM BOSTON, Dominion. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM BOSTON, Schiedyk, Holland-Ameri- ca Line (Rotterdam). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Zulderdyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). Belgic, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Montauk, I. M. M. Lines (London). Olympic, I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). Samland, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). VIndelfa, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). West Tacook, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing — ■ mm 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. Homo Phone: Main 8652 Boll Phono: MalB 10S4 Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo.|£=== Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery r ] ii i iiniiiiiin wuuiubiiiiuii n n i iiiinm BianntnaiuwninwflBiw = WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street B Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL/S 392 The American Florist, Mar. 12, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Loading 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. H c S r se ^ 8 r NewRochell^N.Y.M^s KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 3&s*& fLOYfeRS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis.-. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Si. moEBSm 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 For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly 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 Mexi- co. No orders too large, none too small. 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 Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — 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. Jahn. 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. Chicago — Bohannon Flower Shop. Chicago — Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago — Congress Flower Shop. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, W, Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exch. Bldff. Chicago — A. Lange. 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O.— Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati. O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews. The Florist. Dayton. O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. 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. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Bergerow's. 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 — Alexander, Florist. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway New York — Broadway Florist. New York — A. T. Bunyard. Madison Ave. New York — Dard's 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Irene Hayes. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Matthew A. Battista. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. New York — G. ' E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. 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. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists St. Paul, Minn. Holm $ Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin CitieB and for all poinds 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. H01LYW00D GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph, Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Savannah. Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to order* For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. 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 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. — 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. 393 BUNYARD, NEW YORK, Hession 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones: Rhinelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS A CO.) 8799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BliDG. Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER Mention the American Florist when writing 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2189-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phonos 1552-1653 Colnmbus. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue In the Heart of most exclu&ive residential section. New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Maw Vnrk Phone Whitehall 0331 new I Urn Trinity Court Buildinf} 74 Trinity Place In the heart of the financial and business dis" trictand within 15 minutes of any steamship lines. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade distcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered In City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 6468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx, Phone: Intervale 4900. Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cat Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mall or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Oak Park, 111. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 394 The American Florist. Mar. 12, 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 Florist JOHN BREITMEYERS SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - President Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. 'Perm, 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 FlorlsU' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D.C. Geo. G. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street ^ WWUWrWVWMsVlrWWWWw" 7 Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Flerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. 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 Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,inc 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Go,, <"<- 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Riverdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 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 Floristi' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. ' ' ALEX. S. GEORGE ^^a^a. (Not Incorporated) krfiomiK FLORAL ARTIST OftorisU 423.425 Richmond Terrace ^"■""^^ (V. M. c.) Mention the American Florist when writing THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER Florists' delivery Mention the 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 . 799 p ark Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H [ L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. 1921. The American Florist. 395 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. Hartford, Conn. Flower WELCH'SiKS Also Store at tfew Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co, Wholesale and Retail Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing I Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth st.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BAUER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Wemberi of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Michigan »;*£■ ££ " f ™- HFNPY SMITH "Wholesale nnrt Rntall Florists of Grand Haplds. CHICAGO gSB?™ DETROIT Central Floral Co, llii BroldwW, Detroit BeBt service 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 T.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 Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST 930 ffi°£8S£™" CLEVELAND 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 WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BROS.COl FLORISTS " IT STNWt Glides* Members of Florists' TelegTaph Delivery^ Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ^Sw^ET W. H. CULP & COMPANY Mention the American Florist when writing heart'of Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries lo any town or city Telephone wilhin 150 miles o( Newark. Market 491 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" 6REENH0USES m6IHplllS. 1 61111. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing *96 The American Florist. Mar. 12, [ The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. h. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-Prrsident; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston. Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo.. June 22-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. Flaxseed prices are now half of 1919 quotations. Mail trade in the northwestern states was slow In February. Mabshall H. Duryea Is now presi- dent of the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Co., New York. Atlanta, Ga. — President Hastings, of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion, has returned from Florida. Leonard H. Vatjghan of Vaughan's Seed Store, Gfhicago, celebrated an- other birthday anniversary, March 8. Freesia shortage in California is at- tributed to the unusually large number of diseased bulbs discarded last year. Floral Park, N. Y. — The mail order business of the late John Lewis Childs in February was 25 per cent ahead of the same month last year. Price of bags at Chicago, March 9 : Stark and American, 16-oz., $35.00, per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16-oz., $30.00; Crown, 12-oz., $23.00. Visited Chicago : Thos. W. Chis- holmn, representing the Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Calif.; B. E. Brotherton, Port Huron, Mich., enroute to California. Gilroy, Calif. — Manager Wheeler of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., has re- turned from, his eastern trip and, with Mrs. Wheeler, threatens soon to in- vade Mexico. Manager Scott, of the Yokohama Nursery Co., New York, says the next season's prices of Giganteum lily bulbs will be as high as those of last season, if not higher. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, March 9, were as follows : Timothy, $4.00 to $5.50 per 100 pounds. Red Clover, $14.00 to $18.50. Three well known seedsmen died last week, Edward C. Dungan. Philadel- phia, Pa., John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., and Charles R. Kimberlin, San Jose, Calif. For further details see obituary columns. Several catalogue seedsmen are offer- ing new sweet corns as well as other seeds not previously put forth. It is hoped the nomenclature committee will not have occasion to tell the trade that some of these "novelties" are old timers removed. Road men say that seedsmen gener- ally are slow in placing contracts for 1921 crops, evidently waiting to see how present stocks work off before making next season's commitments. This is in line with similar action taken by those who contract bulbs. The Tariff. Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., writes as follows : "D. M. Ferry & Co. would be loath to see prohibitive duties on seeds add to the difficulties of selling American goods abroad. I am convinced the manufacturers of this country, will as a whole, throw their entire weight upon the side of duties low enough to enable Europe to pay part of its debts to us in goods. Otherwise, it is hard to see how prosperity can return to the The Late Edward C. Dungs Former Preside t American Seed Tr (See Obituary, Page 371.) United States. America is in some- what the same position that forced England to become a free trade coun- try. Having become a creditor nation instead of a debtor nation, would tend to raise an exchange barrier against us even if trade were evenly balanced. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Color Chart. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO The exchange evil is more effective in paralyzing our markets than any for- eign tariff evil would be likely to be. I would rather take my chances selling seeds in America with a prosperous population here and the foreign com- petition which Mr. Landroth so much fears, than shut out foreign competi- tion and with it strain American com- merce to the breaking point.'' Field Seeds. There were a few changes in prices and some improvement in the demand for field seeds during the week ending February 26. Although a few seeds- men indicate that the demand for some kinds has been normal and better than last year, the large majority state that business has been considerably below normal, and even less than last year in most seeds, according to the govern- ment report. Declining seed prices, the production of red clover and timothy seed last year in localities that normally produce in- significant quantities of these seeds, low prices received by farmers for many of their products, farmers' and dealers' difficulty in negotiating loans, and the setback received by many dealers last year are among the most important reasons for the diffidence and caution in the seed trade during January and February. Most seedsmen expressed themselves as being optimistic about prospects for a fairly large volume of business in March. In this connection it is of interest to summarize the replies to an inquiry made by the United States Bureau of Markets and addressed to more than 5,000 small retail dealers in seeds. Of the 985 dealers scattered throughout the United States who reported on their prospective requirements of red clover seed this season, 53 per cent of them indicated that they probably would ship in the same quantity as normally, 29 per cent of them indicated prospec- tive in-shipments of less than normal, and 18 per cent of them indicated in- shipments of more than normal. About 65 per cent of those reporting on alsike clover, alfalfa, and timothy, indicated Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Endive, Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peab. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IT! P a II V. I II C Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist 397 Of Interest to Seedsmen New Arrivals of Flower Seeds We continually receive consignments of FRESH FLOWER SEEPS from the world's best growers, and we are in better shape to fill orders more promptly and complete than it has been possible for several years past. Send us your orders, and we will see to it that they are handled with dispatch. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, newyork that their requirements of each of these seeds would be normal, and about 22 per cent indicated less than normal requirements. The only kinds of seeds the require- ments of which are expected to be a trifle larger than normal are sweet clover, orchard grass, Sudan grass, and soy beans, although in the case of all of these seeds 60 to 80 per cent of the replies indicate that the same quantity as normal will be shipped in. The fact that most of the dealers stated that the quantity of seed to be shipped in this season would be the same as or some- what less than normal does not in itself indicate that the acreage of grasses and clovers to be sown this spring will be a little below normal. Because of the high prices which prevailed last year and the favorable weather for producing seed crops' last fall, probably more farmers than usual saved their own seed or are able to buy from their neighbors and will not go to their local dealer for supplies. In view of the fact, however, that small dealers and farmers have put off buying until the last minute and that dealers have esti- mated their total prospective require- ments to be the same as or only slightly smaller than normal, it seems that a decided improvement in the demand for field seeds may be expected during March and April. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, red- top and red clover at principal points of distribution, February 2t>, 1921, as given by the Government Market Re- porter of March 5, 1921 : Ky. Tlmo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York... $7. 00 $26.00 $13.50 $18.60 Baltimore .. 7.15 26.00 13.60 19.00 Richmond .. 8.00 28.00 16.00 17.60 Buffalo 7.00 26.76 14.00 19.00 Toledo 6.10 27.50 15.00 18.00 Louisville .. 7.50 26.00 15.00 22.00 Chicago .... 0.30 26.25 12.00 17.60 Minneapolis . 6.50 26.60 14.00 18.60 St. Louis .. 6.75 27.00 13.00 18.60 Kansas City. 7.00 28.00 14.00 19.00 Denver 8.00 28.00 16.00 21.60 Salt Lake .. 6.50 29.00 15.00 16.60 Seattle 9.60 30.00 18.00 21.00 Average for the United States same date. 1920 $14.70 $30.30 $20.95 $58.60 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS SK^rerica. office: Cambridge, New York Eaitseii&ac^ ^WHOLESALE SEED GROW ERS »==— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO 3LE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" CALIFORNIA Mem Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber . Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. .Vrite for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, fSEMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY POItD. COLORADO Seed: Sue&C TlUt Aid Field Seed Corn. Lily of the) Valley Pips) EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS j Just Arrived. Price in ciises, 100U, 500 or Hi. .11 IJ.M.THORBURN&CO. | 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY f illllllllIIIUIIllllllllllllllllllilMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIltilllllllflllllllllllllllllllllllli.- Mention the American Florist when writing 398 The American Florist. Mar. 12, Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Hulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OP CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds (JUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, - - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops G"iven Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SAVEET 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 SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Waldo Rohnert GILROY. CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet. Carrot, Endive, ILettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. tranches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington. Michall's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSTTS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN 1000 seeds $4.00 I 10,000 seeds $36.00 6000 seeds 19.00 I 25,000 eds 86.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED $1.60 | ilO.OOO seeds $12.60 6.76 126,000 seeds . 28.76 ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. Oz. Tr. pkt. Oz. Blush Pink.... $0.26 $1.00 | Rose Pink . . «n.26 $1.00 Crimson 25 1.00 i ...... „, , „„ Dark Blue 25 1.00 White 25 1.00 Light Blue ... .26 1.00 I Mixed 20 .76 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Tr. Pkt. Oz. Lavender $0.40 $2.26 Purple 40 2.25 Rose Pink 40 2.26 Shell Pink 40 2.25 White 40 2.26 Mixed 40 2.00 ASTER. CREGO White . . . Shell Pink Rose Pink Purple . . . Lavender Mixed $2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.60 ASTER, MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCING White $0.30 $1.50 Shell Pink 30 1.50 Rose Pink 30 1.60 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.50 Crimson 30 1.60 Mixed 30 1.25 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price List — It's Eree. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., &S5V!.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Flov^er Seeds KELWAY'S choice strains of Florists' Flowers are unsurpassed and we can point to over 3U0 Exhibition Awards gained in all parts of the world. Prices always available— spot or growing crops. The address KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, England Mention the American Florist when writing Return hinvelopes j Catalogue Envelopes] Seed Packets Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. i FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 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 GROWERS GET QUOTATIONS FROM LAINDRETH Seeds Which Succeed moomadale BRISTOL, PA. GARDEN SEEPS at your disposal. Contract growers for the Jobbing trade of a full line. Mall us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- S.b. WOODRUFF 6 SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 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 1921. The American Florist. 399 ^•^^^^4.^j^^^^^^^^4..j.^.^^4.^.4..j.^.^^^^.^.^a^^^^^^^.j.^^^^^^^^^+4.^^4.4.4.^^v4'4'*^***4 , *'**4 , *4 , * , J , 4 , **+4 j -M* * Lily of the Valley For Easter NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand $35.00 per 1000 20.00 per 600 $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 600 $8.00 per 250 4.00 per 100 I carry over 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. H. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicago. Denver, To- ronto and New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T.R. BEGONIA Bulbs; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural: RAFFIA, natural and colored: VALLEY PIPS, Duich and German type: Rosa Mulliflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 1921. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PA1M SEEDS. , stating your requi: McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown fcr the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when 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 Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialtiy. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Easier Polled Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. I Mention the A merican Florist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs C.J.Speelman & Sons I Lagarde & Fpeetman 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 when writing OYOXvAM BN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2M in. Cyclamen, at J10.00 per 100; J90.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at 820.OO and K5.00 per 100, 1,000 4 in Cyclamen, at Hfl.or per ion. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, "■gaggr" Mention the American Florist when writing New Colors in Gladiolus Are you acquainted with my Gladi- olus Primulinu* varieties-? Nothing is more elegant ard beautiful than my Gladiolus Primulinus, -with their ar- tistically arranged flowers and their oriental colors And nothing is more bright and brillipnt than my Gladi- olus Chautauqua Red. Catalogue, including Iris and Peonies, free on request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields C. Zeestiaten, Prop. BEMUS POINT, *EW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing For an extra fine stock of Lilies, Lydrangeas, Roses, Genistas and other plants for Easter, See WM. K. HARRIS 55th and Springfield Ave. W. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing iiiiiHiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliimiiiiiiiiiiiillHaiiiiiHiiiiimiiiniiiiiiiimltiilllia I DUTCH BULBS ] I Standard Bulb Company | 1 BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. i = m|m t iiiiiiimnii 1 3 Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 400 The American Florist. Mar. 12, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, »watonna, Minn., Vice-President, John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Manetti stocks for next season are likely to be one-third cheaper. Libson.O. — The Columbiana County Horticultural Society added 20 new members at a recent meeting. St. Joseph, Mich. — Forty fruit growers have taken stock in a pro- posed new cold storage warehouse here. Newport, R. I. — V. A. Vanicek, of the Rhode Island Nurseries, has return- ed after an extended trip through Europe. During the past season the Yakima, Wash., Valley Horticultural Associa- tion handled nearly a million packages of apples. The tenth annual convention of the California Association of Nurserymen will be held at Fresno, November 11-13, with an elaborate programme. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Experiments for growing better fruits and vege- tables will be conducted near here by experts from the Michigan Agricultural College, who will co-operate with grow- ers. Springdai.e, Ark. — Contracts for nearly 4,000 acres of grapes have been obtained by the Welch Grape Juice Co., Westfield, N. Y., from Arkansas and Missouri fruit growers, for their fruit juice factory to be erected this year. Baltimore, Md. — The London Nur- series of which H. Clay Primrose is president will construct a new show house and conservatory to connect with the office at 3906 Frederick avenue. It will be of great convenience to their retail customers in the purchase of flowers and plants. Import Plant Restrictions not Relaxed. Chairman C. L,. Marlatt, of the Fed- eral Horticultural Board, Washington, D. C, telegraphs as follows March 7 : "The board learns Holland nurserymen are flooding the country with telegrams indicating that anybody can import or- namentals in any quantity up to June next and urging cabling of orders. Im- portations are not permitted except in accordance with the regulations and under special permits for specific re- production as formerly, and any pur- chases under the belief that freedom of purchase is now allowed will' result in the rejection of the material at port of entry, and a loss to the purchaser. Furthermore, importations under exist- ing special permits from Holland are coming in with much earth on the roots, necessitating rejection of such shipments. Purchasers from Holland, should condition payment on delivery in complaince with the regulations to safe- guard against loss." Baltimore, Md. — Akehurst & Sons, Inc. will continue to conduct their busi- ness along wholesale lines and not re- tail as erroneously reported. Indianapolis, Ind. Prospects for Easter are very bright. Retail florists say the indications point to a good supply of all kinds of cut flowers and they believe the prices will be a little lower than those prevailing last year. An increased trade over last year is expected because of the increases shown in the Christmas and St. Valentine business. Growers say business continues good. The demand for cut flowers is fine, though the orders are not so large as they were last year. The increased volume in business is expected to make the finan- cial volume greater than during March of last year. There is a good demand for the spring budding stock, including geraniums and other decorative plants for porch boxes. The demand for roses also is good, with prices holding fairly firm. The demand appears to be a little greater than the supply. The carna- tion market appears to be dragging with some, though Easter is expected to bring it up to normal. NOTES. C. R. Green, a retail florist, says his company is planning now for the Easter rush, which is expected to be one of the big periods of the year. Mr. Green says the Easter business is the hardest to handle of any of the holi- days. The public invariably puts off its buying here until either the day before or two days prior, causing a congestion. Mr. Green says sweet peas, roses and carnations promise to be the heavy sellers this Easter. Irving Bertermann made himself solid with the Indianapolis Advertising Club at a recent meeting, by giving away a large bouquet of American Beauty roses to the holder of the lucky ticket. Baur & Steinkamp, growers, report a good demand for "Thanksgiving Pink," and "Glorious," two new pink chrysanthemums. A. F. J. Baur, of Baur & Steinkamp, will attend the meeting of the National Flower Show Committee in New York City next week. E. B. Speculation. A reader asks — "Do you believe in speculation?" Yes, of course. We would all be liv- ing in mud huts and wearing fig-leaves if it had not been for speculation. Speculate, but not outside your own business. Bet on your knowledge, not on your ignorance. Speculate on facts, but not on fancy — that is the safe rule for speculation. — Casson's Efficiency Magazine. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages, illustrated. Price. (2.26. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when writing STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. s PENNA. Ant. Wintzer, Vice-Pres. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and or- ders for same. Wo do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HXJRRELL. Summit, N. J. ^'iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiuiiiHi'^ I Peach Trees I | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. § | 50.000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted | iW.T.MUGHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio 1 mmi;nnmn Miiiminmiini!.~ Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2-yr. ibolium Resembles California. Privet HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid for 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1O0O. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Buy Box-Barberry and Ibolium Privet of the Introducers. Hill'«s> Clioice Stock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and De-idu Grafts, etc., in large assortment of Annual output, 2,000.000 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New. rare nnd standard varieties. G specimens, with ball and burlap. I Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, s, choice and standard varieties for lining out. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B °? Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA 1921. The American Florist. 401 VAUGHAN'S ASTERS OSTRICH FEATHER This is the finest type of Aster for all purposes, especially for market cut flowers. The graceful long petals are thickly produced. Crimson Light Blue Lavender Pink Rose Soft Pink Dark Blue Pink White Silvery Lilac Terra Cotta. Trade Pkt. 35c. Trade pkt. Oz. Any of above, except where noted Vi oz.. 40c. S0.25 ¥1.40 Mixed, all colors % oz.. 35c. .25 1.20 QUEEN OF THE MARKET The Standard Early Flowering Type White Crimson Lavender Pink Purple Dark Blue Scarlet Flesh Light Blue Any of above . lb., $12.00; % oz.. 30c. .15 1.00 Mixed, all colors lb., 10.00; \i oz., 25c. .10 .80 GIANT BRANCHING White Lavender Rose Pink Crimson Purple Deep Violet Peach Blossom Azure Blue Daybreak Any of above lb. $12.00; y, oz.. 30c. .15 1.00 Mixed, all colors lb., 10.00: U oz. 25c. .10 .80 CREGO size, many blossoms are iTearly double eties and are twisted effect. This flower is gi< inches across. The length of the older curled into a very fluffy White. Crimson. Dark Pink. Lavender. Purple. "Shell Pink. Dark Blue. Any of the above \% oz.. 40c. .2! Mixed, all colors % oz., 40c. .2! THE ROYAL — Early-Flowering Branching This type fills a gap betwee Market and the Late-Plowerin; Sown early inside, and planted the Market, it follows that vari White Shell Pink Rose Pink Branching Asters. iut with Queen of very closely. flexed. The outer while gradually tc curl on each other to mate the fuffle Rochester. THE MIKADO very long and gracefully re- tals show to their full extent. Lrd the center they bend and i such magnificent disorder -as aster we have ever seen. V, oz., 40c. Vi oz.. 40c. flov THE KING similar to the Giant Branching. th, long stiff stems. In form the itirely distinct from any other variety; quilled varieties, but ader, those in the center ililr- ed. petals are much larger being curled and crown. In shape and s: full and very large. Rose. Pink. Violet Any of the above Mixed, all colors ze the apletely bloo the und. .85 OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS [.avende The fl <;e On st cha Trade pkt. Oz rts. red petals are gracefully curled and tw blooms are borne on long stems.. Heart of France. Heart of France op purest ruby, deepens with age and markable color to the very end. The petals ap- pear strikingly changeable, showing now a glow and sheen quite unique, now a soft warm velvety texture Y* oz., 55c. Peerless Pink. The flowers are enormous, globular in shape, many five inches across, of a most de- lightful and pleasing rich shell pink. First flow- ers appear about the middle of August, but the plant is at its zenith about four weeks later.... Crimson Giant. This shade has been one which has seemed to lack intensity of color, but in this blood-red blossom is particularly $0.25 $1.40 bright Perfection White. Sensation. Dark glistens in the plants are of t! 0. Prom 2 inch pots good strong average sized plants at $3.» per 100. GERANIUMS 'Our Specialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitt vine, Viaud. Good shon jointed p ants from 2 inch pots, at 83.50 per 100; *35.i per l'M)0. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, alTSsMtEy Mention the American Florist when writing Ageratum Fraseri We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraseri" to our customers that v\e are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to ihe bedding plant line in recent, \t-ars, that it is a blue a decided blue, ihat would be continually ds list summer "fraseri** attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to Id iDches hi-^h und was covered the entire summer with what can easily be classed as immense truss of flowers, as many of them were over 2% inches across, while the individual flower would be V% of an in h in diameter. The plant spreads about 12 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with alternantheras as a border plant. Being an earlv bloomer and d^arf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, $1 00 per doz ; $ 6 00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz.; 10 00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery * * Per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in $ 5.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker. Pride of New Castle 10.00 Gloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5-in., $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cyperus Alternif olius, 2 % -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2 x & -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni S.OO Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 8-in., heavy. $1.50 each; 10-in. specimens, $3.50 each. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2% -in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3-in. pots 20.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 403 Ready Reference Section 15 CEMTS, NET, PER LIME AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.26 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $6.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $26.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven. Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine. 2% -in., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1,000. Patten (new dark pink Chatelaine), 214 -in., $8.00 per 100. Pride of New Castle, 2% -in., $14.00 per 100. Ask for price list of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New Tork BEGONIA CHATELAINE Well-Rooted Cuttings. $20.00 per 1.000. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St. Chicago. Begonia Chatelaine, pink and red. Ste- in.. $15.00 per 100. THE FLORAL NURS- ERY CO.. Box 92. R. 1. Decatur, 111. Begonias. Metallica, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot. $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. BOXWOOD. 300,000 Boxwood edging. Suffruticosa. 6 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty: moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa. BUIjBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. CANNAS. Cannas. Large-flowering. Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices, see display adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. A. Hen- derson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CARNATIONS. Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester, Splendid white and a free bloomer 15.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 15.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $ 90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 5.00 46.00 Morning Glow 7.00 65.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 5.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 36.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 Miss Theo 5.00 45.00 Rosalia 6.00 50.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 45.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 5.00 46.00 Belle Washburn 5.00 45.00 Aviator 5.00 35.00 Herald 5.00 40.00 Beacon 5.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4-00 35.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 66.00 Crystal White 5.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 5.00 45.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St., . Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Aviator $4.00 $36.00 Enchantress 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 4.00 35.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 36.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress... 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosette 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $5.00 $45.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS Mrs. C. W. Ward $5.00 $45.00 Enchantress Supreme ... 6.00 45.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00.. Matchless 4.00 35.00 Pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTING'S Now Ready 100 1000 White Chadwick $5.00 Golden Chadwick 5.00 Seidewitz 3.00 $25.00 Nagoya 3.00 25.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 26.00 White and Yellow Razer.... 3.00 25.00 Buckbee 3.00 25.00 Ready Golden Glow 3.00 26.00 Golden Queen 3.00 25.00 Early Rose 3.00 26.00 Oconto 3.00 25.00 Chieftain 3.00 26.00 Pompons Buckingham 20.00 Golden Wedding 20.00 Godfrey 20.00 Yellow Baby 20.00 Golden Climax 20.00 Lillian Dotty 20.00 Ready Elegant new Pompon Hamilton Lewis. $5.00 per 100. Recognized as one of the best in Chicago wholesale cut flower market. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist. 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTING'S. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering, Single varieties. Anemones. $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1,000. Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick White Turner Pink Chadwick Yellow Turner Yellow Chadwick White Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Date Pink Price on all above, $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1,000. White Seidewitz, $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White. $6.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. Pink Turner, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1. and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers .or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 404 The American Florist. Mar. 12, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1000. 2-ln. stock. $9.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1000. Wm. F. Kastine Co.. 668-670 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. T. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, Columbian mixtures. Strong, well-grown plants, 3-in.. $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. She- boygan. Wisconsin. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.60 per 100: $14.00 per 1.000. by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customer's risk, add 16c per 100; 76c per 1,000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria, Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Coleus. Best bedding kinds. 2-inch pots. $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS. Cedar Falls. Iowa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: From 2%-in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 5 -In. pots 75.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen, assorted. All leading varie- ties. German strain. 2-in.. $8.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1.000. Ready for delivery about March 1. Cash with order. MATTHEW- SON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. Cyclamen for one week only. 2^4-ln.. $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. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Trade list of 340 fine florists' cut flower sorts at very low figures. 100. our choice assortment, labeled to name. $5.60. Cash. INDIANA DAHLIA FARMS. New Albany, Ind. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties: get our list before placing your order. LYND- HURST FARM INC.. R. F. D. No. 2. Ham- monton. N. J. . DAISIES. DAISIES. Single White, 2 ',4 -inch. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow, 2 >4 -inch, $8.00 per 100; Blue, 2-inch, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedlings. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Daisies. Shasta. Alaska, $5.00 per 100. Shasta Hybrids, $4.00 per 100. GEO. SHACKELL, Pacific Junction. la. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 2-in.. ready for 3 o 4-in.. $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle gany. N. Y. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS. $16.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Boston, Roose- velt, Teddy Jr., Whitmanii, Whitmanii Comp. and Verona. 2% -inch of above, also Scottii. $6.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. New Macawii. 2&- inch, $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. Larger sizes ask for prices. Bostons, 3-inch pots. $15.00 per 100; 3%- inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $26.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrlsli. 2%-in.. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 214 -in.. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Wash- i n gto n St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville. O. Ferns. 6-in.. $1.00; 8-in.. $1.50 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 5-in.. $1.60: 6-in.. $2.50 each. Wm. K. Harris. 65th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Home Grown Stock 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. Perns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Boston Ferns, good strong- bushy stock, 5-in.. at 60c. Add 5 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport. la. Ferns, Smithii (Lace Type). A special lot of these. 6-inch. 75c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan. Wis. Table ferns, standard varieties. 2^,-in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner. Ricard. Poite- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in.. $3.60 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany, N. T. Geraniums. Double varieties, mixed, 3%-inch, $10.00 per 100. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO., Box 92, R. 1, Decatur, III, GLADIOLI. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent, Mrs. H. E. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence. They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalog showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. Gladioli, under V 2 -in., $2.40 per 1000; over \'z-\n., $3.60 per 1000; %-in. and up, $6.00 per 1000. Sulphur Queen, Independence, Ida Van, Halley. Klondike, Brenchleyensis and good mixed. Cash. F. O. B. J. J. HATZ, Mizpah, N. J. Gladiolus primulinus with artistically ar- ranged flowers and beautiful oriental col- ors. Catalogue free upon request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields. Bemus Point. N. Y. HOLLYHOCK. Hollyhock. Chaters and Newport Pink, $4.00 per 100. GEO. SHACKELL. Pacific junction, la. HONEYSUCKLE. Hall's Honeysuckle, strong plants, $2. 5ft per 100; $15.00 per 1000. C. M. WEBB, Fayetteville, Tenn. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from 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 of the Valley. London Market strain. From ice storage. For prices, see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. NARCISSI. Cut Flowers. Narcissus: King Alfred. Sulphur Phoenix. Barri Conspicuus. Sir Watkins. Emperor. Empress and otKer kinds. Write for prices. TAIT BROS. CO.. Brunswick. Ga. MYRTLE. MYRTLE. HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., ready April 1, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London. England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. Ona trial order solicited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi-established. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. PANSIES. Giant flowering and Giant Trimardeau pansy seedlings. Superb selection of mixed colors and gigantic blossoms, $4.00 per 1000; $17.60 per 6000. prepaid. Price list on request. HILLCREST GARDENS. Albert Lea. Minn. Pansy Seedlings. Giant Trimardeau mixed; large flowering and choice colors. Prepaid by mail, special delivery. $4.00 per 1.00O; $17.00 per 6,000. F. DANLEY. Ma- comb. 111. Pansies. Vaughan Parks Bedding, nice transplanted greenhousR grown plants, $15.00 per 1000. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO., Box 92, R. 1, Decatur, III. POINSETTIAS. 60,000 California field-grown polnsettia stock plants weighing on an average of two- thirds of a pound each, and which should produce 25 cuttings in one season. True Red Variety plants and Early Variety plants, famous for holding their foliage. $18.00, $26.00 and $30.00 per 100. PAUL, ECKE, 1226 Hay worth Ave.. Los Angeles, Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If 1921. The American Florist. 405 PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Ruffled Monsters, single. The Die largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled monster seed in separate colors, pink. red. varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh pink frilled. (Pearl of Kentfield), purple or blue, anrl white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package. 60c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson. Smiths Falls. On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd. 1919, writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8 % of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year.'" Mr. Rudolph Nagel, Lancaster. Pa., under date of Dec. 14tb. 1919. writes us: "I had. last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA G*RANDI FLORA. "White, pink and rose colors ; large flow- ered, in full bloom, fine plants. 2 H -in. pots, just the thing for early spring sales, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY, Springfield, Ohio. Dept. A. Our catalog sent upon request. Primula obconlca. 2*4 -in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000: 4-in. at 25c: 6 in. at 60c: 6-in. at 75c: Mala- ccides. 2 1 4-in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- anthus, strong divisions, $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid : cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years. 2-3 ft., $2.60 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft.. $1.00 each : summer frame cuttings, 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. ROSES. INCREASE TOUR 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 Klllarney Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florists 8 East Randolph St. Chicago. 111. ROSE STOCK. Exceptionally Fine 2 Yt -inch Stock. 100 1000 Premier $16.00 $160.00 Columbia 12.00 110.00 K. Brilliant 9.00 80.00 W. Killarney 9.00 80.00 Ophelia 9.00 80.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1000 3600 Pink Killarney. 3-ln.... 9.00 80.00 11000 Ophelia. 3-in 9.00 80.00 9000 Richmond. 2%-in 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. ROSES — OWN ROOT. Plants from 2 14 -inch Pots. All best varieties for forcing and bedding. Ready now or will reserve for later shipment. Write for general list and prices. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield. Ohio. ROSES 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. Roses. Dorothy Perkins and Excelsa. 2-year field-grown, extra long tops, staked and ripened, $36 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O . Roses. I want to buy 2-yr. bench roses. Anytime, anywhere. ALMON HALL, 3 West 14th St.. Oklahoma City, Okla. Roses. Pilgrim. Crusader anrl Mrs. John Cook. For further particulars write A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. SAGE. Sage. From seed. Nice 2% -inch. $3.00 ner 100. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO.. Box 92, R. 1, Decatur, 111. Salvia. Clara Bedman, 2 '/, -inch, $3.00 per 100. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO.. Box 92, R. 1, Decatur, 111. SEEDS. THE DIENER TOMATO Increase your tomato yield one hundred per cent by raising the new DIENER TOMATO. 30-40 tons of ripe fruit to the This tomato was raised last year all over the United States and Canada with the greatest satisfaction. As smooth as an apple and of a magnifi- cent dark red color. Single tomatoes weigh up to 3 lbs. each. The flesh is more solid than that of any other tomato. The fruit contains very little seed and is solidly filled out. This tomato is free of the acid taste, and for dehydrating catsup and canning Is the best tomato in existence today. The DIENER TOMATO Is bllght-resist- Irrg as well as drought-resisting. It will not crack from the rain and will not rot while lying on the ground in wet weather. This tomato will grow in almost any kind of soil and It commences to ripen the first part of August. It is the greatest novelty In the tomato line, and it will soon crowd out the present varieties from the market by Its far su- perior qualities. Price of the DIENER TOMATO SEED: Sample pkg., 26c; one-quarter of an acre pkg.. 60c: one acre pkg.. $1.60. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfield Marin Co.. Calif. SEEDS. DAHLIA SEED. This Beed Is raised from the most up-to- date dahlias in existence. No place In the world have dahlias been brought up to such perfection as they have been around San Francisco. This mixture contains all colors and types of peony, cactus and decorative varieties. The seed we sent out In pre- vious years was highly praised by all who raised dahlias from it: but this seed Is far superior to what we have sent out in pre- vious years. The seedlings will commence to flower two months after sowing and al- most a month earlier than plants raised from blubs. Price. $0.60 per package. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfield Marin County. Calif. DRACAENA INDIVISA. the true Cordy- line Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 5,000 seeds. $1.00: pound, $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Asparagus plumosus. New crop. 1.000 seeds. $1.25: 5,000 seeds. $6.00: 10.000 seeds, $10.00. Asparagus Sprengeri, 1.000 seeds. $1.00: 5.000 seeds, $4.60: 10.000 seeds. $8.00. G. B. JOHNSON, 1509 Morton street, Alameda. Calif. 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. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langport. Eng. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin: sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. • Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- njato. vine seed and field corn. George R. Son., contract seed growers. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St. New York. Seed growers for the trade, Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Conn. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. January or early February delivery, per L000. - $4i00; later delivery cheaper. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cyclamen and Glganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- in this issue. Kelway & 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gllroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chic ago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber. cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co .. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Beets mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips. turnips, R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France. Seeds. Renowned specialties: remarkable novelties; postpaid catalogues. H. PA- QUET, grower, Magnan. NICE. (France). Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co.. 4 6 W. Broadway. New York. if You Do Not Find What You Need: In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 406 The American Florist. Mar. 12, Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Ton seed trade. Calif. Seeds. Choice sweet peas, nasturtium and flower. L. D. Waller Seed Co.. Gua- dalupe. Calif. Seeds. trade. Calif. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2% -inch Pots . 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $66.00 Keystone COO 66.00 Silver Pink 6.00 65.00 Giant White 6.00 55.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 55.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko, rooted cuttings. |15 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2%-in.. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko, Marshfield. Wis. STOCKS. STOCKS. Lenox. Lavender, white and pink. 2%-ineh pots. $10.00 per 100. Seedlings of Red. White, Pink. Purple and mixed. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Ask for Prices of Calendulas. Bouvardias. El c SYMPHORICARPO. Symphiiricarpo Vulgaris, Red Snowberry or Indian Currant, 2-3 ft-, $7.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. C. M. WEBB, Fayette- VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants. Delivered to you, all charges prepaid. Cabbage, sweet potato, to- mato, beets. Strong and well rooted. List free. 5,000, $15.00; 10,000, $28.50. Order now; will ship when wanted. COMMER- CIAL PLANT GROWERS' CO., Box 105, New Bohemia. Va. VERBENAS. Verbenas. Finest mixture. 2%-inch, $3.00 per 100. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO., Box 02, R. 1, Decatur, 111. VINCAS. Varieg. R. C. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. 2&-in.. $6.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York Vinca Minor or Myrtle, good strong plants, $6.00 per 1000. Can furnish large quantities. C. M. WEBB, Fayettevllle, MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags uv to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg, Mass. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell. Mass. Glass cloth. For hotbeds, cold frames, etc. For prices see . display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Turner Bros.. Bladen. Neb. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. 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 Ran- dolph St., Detroit, Mich. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 65th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia. Pa. 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'orham Printery. Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of everv description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight and well rooted. W. T. Mitchell & Sons. Beverly. O. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp. Partridge & Co., Chicago. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staple $1. Wm. Sehlatt Springfield. Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c: 3,000 for $1, I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co.. Dept. K. 343 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold \y 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 bv CLAY & SON. Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. '•tminiuniiinii*" iiiiiiHniniiiilnimiminiiimiiiimiiiiuiiimil in ii n i lim 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., Chicago, j 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.. Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pitts- burgh, Pa, Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St.. Chi- cago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A, Dietsch Co., 24G2 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. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt. : 52.50 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine. II per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery, Idaville, Ind. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles nd sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. lews & 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 aatec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 407 The Kroeschell Water Tube Steam Boiler No Tubes to Clem V H Brick ■ Work ) H H Required Gr»enhouse owners like the KROES- CHELL because of its extreme sim- plicity and freedom from trouble. 4s a fuel saver, it pays its own way. The KROESCHELL will increase your heat- ing efficiency 20 to 40%. Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO The Florists' Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive eisr and true, became both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass In driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootheralika^ It. Order from your dealt or direct from ns. 1000.90c. postpaid. | Samples free. HERBT A. SKEHB.L 714 Cnestnnt 8tr««vs FnUidolphla. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 122 W. 23th St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all onr Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing WhenVouAre Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and Veil Be There [ord, & fiurnham(Q. $H§ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago ^ Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0. KELLER* SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prioei 2614-2622 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE: NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why I A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Rod Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESvTLLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 200 Fifth Avenue New York The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spr white FUNGLNE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMTNE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worl lng in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS. ENGLAND. 408 The American Florist. Mar. 12, Index to Advertisers. AlexanderFlorist....393J AllenJ K 389 Alpha Floral Co 390 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmlingEC Co 385 AndersonS A 390 Angermueller G H Co 379 Aphine Mfg Co 407 Apollo Flower Shop.391 Atlantic Grass Seed " Co 398 Baerjulius 395 Barnard W W Co... 398 Barnes W J 392 Bassett&Washburn.378 Battista Matthew A. 394 BaumerAug 395 Baum's Home of Flowers 392. Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co .384 Bees Ltd 390 Begerow's 390 Berger Bros 386 Berning H G 386 Blackistone Inc 394 BodgerJ & Sons Co. 398 Bohannon Flo Co. ..390 Bramley&Son 390 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 396; Breitmeyer's I Sons. 394 BrennerEdward 389 Broadway Florist. ...393 Brown A J Seed Co .396 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 398 BrunsHN 399 Bryan Alonzo J ... 4ds That grow, and gr ,in.l grow: ii needs sweet vision eks ahead, To sp ur my rake a nl 1, (if li-tlll ce crisp and tiny peas The r lenu oft ador ilng Oh, l.h< re's lota of un n g owing th So I'r i working eve ry n ami ig. C THEIi WOLI . in New York I'lm NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Grand Central Palace, March 14-20. Fine Show Well Staged. Taking' a general view of the New York Spring Show we believe that in arrangement it is the best ever staged in the Grand Central palace. In this. we by no means criticize the quality of stock; it is fine, and the artistic ar- rangement greatly enchances its beau- ty. As in former years, the competi- tive groups and features are largely on the main floor. From the main en- trance a broad circle runs almost the depth of the building- with leading fea- tures on both sides. To the right at the entrance, Adolph Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. J., (John Can- ning gardener) occupies 500 square feet with a beautiful collection of flowering- plants. Trellises of American Pillar and Tausendschon roses in the back- ground and wings greatly add to the at- tractiveness of this exhibit. Large gen- istas, buddleias, lilacs and a great va- riety of smaller plants make up a choice collection of blooms. To the right of this group, the same exhibit has large space in a variety of fine crotons. dra- caehas and pandanus being also exhibit- ed. To the left of the entrance and cir- cle, Mrs. Payne Whitney, Manhasset, N. Y., (George Ferguson, gardener) oc- cupies 500 square feet with another ex- hibit of flowering plants. Cedar trees are used as a background for this ex- hibit. Rhododendrons, azaleas, genis- tas and many smaller plants, are note- worthy in this exhibit. Moving onward, the model lawn gar- den and home grounds of F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., deserve attention. We would call this exhibit a master- piece of landscape art. The (stage) mansion is located on an elevation and below it is a smooth and gently sloping lawn, in which are walks. Groups of flowering shrubbery, borders of low flowering plants and around the entire space, an evenly clipped border of box- wood, all planted in rich soil, make it a true model for home grounds and gar- dens. We consider this exhibit a fine educational feature for old and young. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., have a model garden of 1,000 or more square feet. It is well laid out and has a fine display of rhododendrons, hardy azaleas, roses and flowering shrubbery. This firm has also a rock garden that occupies considerable space, planted as such gardens usually are. The Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., have a model garden and green- house inclosed in 1,000 square feet of space. A walk leads through the gar- den to the greenhouse which is filled with choice plants. The garden con- tains a fine display of rhododendrons, flowering shrubs and trees, including magnolias and a collection of conifers and foliage plants. In another section this firm has a fine display of orchid plants in 300 square feet, arranged on a background of palms. The Joseph Manda Co.. West Orange, N. J., has an exhibit of orchid plants of which further mention will be made. The John H. Scheepers Co., New York, occupies about 1,000 square feet with an attractive garden, laid out with a fountain in the center. The beds and borders are largely planted with Dar- win tulips, hyacinths and narcissi. W. R. Coe, Oyster Bay, N. Y., (A. E. Thatcher, gardener I occupies large space with an exhibit of camellias and acacias in tubs, as well as other flower- ing plants. Some of the old timers that remember the camellia in its reign of popularity might be skeptical about there being plants of that genus in existence, large enough to fill a 24- inch tub, over six feet high and covered with flowers. In this exhibit there were eight such plants and two in 18-inch tubs. The acacia plants were also above ordinary size and finely flowered. Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mamaroneck, N. V., (James Stewart, gardener) oc- 410 The American Florist. Mar. 19, cupies another large space with a fine collection of acacia plants, well flow- ered. A group of finely flowered iman- tophyllum (clivias) were added attrac- tions to this exhibit. W. B. Thompson. Yonkers. N. Y.. have about 500 square feet with a good collection of flowering and foliage plants. The Duke farm. (A. E. Miles, gardener). J. B. Duke, Somerville, N. J., occupies con- siderable space with an orchid display. Edward Gillett's Flower and Pern farm, Southwick, Mass., occupies large space with a garden of exclusively na- tive plants. Daniel Guggenheim, Port Washington, N. Y., (T. Layden. garden- er) has a model garden well filled with flowering plants. On the mezzanine floor, this exhibitor has a splendid dis- play of amaryllis and other flowering plants. The Tea Garden. The tea garden is the chief attrac- tion of the mezzanine floor, through the clever work of Wadley & Smythe, the decorators. It occupies almost the entire west end. Cedar trees are banked against the wall and balustrade, but leave wide openings at intervals over the balustrade for a view of the main floor. The windows are lightly draped with southern smilax and pots of roses and other flowering plants are placed on the sills. On the open spaces of the balustrade large flowering hydrangeas are placed. In corners and available windows there are tubs of bay trees. A long row of Chinese lanterns diffuse a mellow light. It may here be noted that the cedars are largely used throughout the build- ing as backgrounds and diversions of the various exhibits. If there is any criticism to offer, it is on a few of the exhibitors who were too slow in plac- ing their stock. But due credit must be given the majority that worked like beavers to have their exhibits well staged for the opening. Bird Bath and Planting: Features. The bird bath and planting exhibits open to members of clubs affiliated with the Garden Club of America, located on the mezzanine floor, are attractions that greatly interest the ladies. The Central Park, New York, green- houses, have an attractive exhibit of flowering and foliage plants on the main floor. Max Schling. New York, has con- siderable space devoted to the exhibi- tion of the craftmanship of his store. W. D. Guthrie, Locust Valley, N. Y.. (J. A. Winsock, gardener ) made a good ex- hibit on the mezzanine floor of hybrid cinararias and Primula malacoides. The Opening Day. The New York Spring Show was opened to the public at two p. m., March 14. with a fair attendance which greatly increased as the week progressed. The weather conditions on the first day of the exhibition as well as the preceding week were more like May than March, and were particularly favorable. The judges were kept busy on the various groups, gardens and pot plants as well as orchids and miscellaneous cut flowers. Roses and carnations were judged later. First prizes in orchids were taken by the Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J.: Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., and J. B. Duke, Somerville, N. J. A number of visitors from other cities were present at the opening and so far as inter- viewed, were well pleased with the s how. Excellent features in the following cut stock were judged : Amaryllis, lilacs, mignonettes, callas. freesias, stocks, snapdragons, calceolarias, larkspurs, buddleas and wallflowers. Darwin tulips, hyacinths and narcissi in pots and pans were of fine quality. Beauti- ful plants of schizanthus and Primula malacoides were noteworthy features. Specimens of schizanthus, bushy plants, were three to 'four feet in diameter and covered with flowers. Early Awards. The fine weather and good attend- ance continued Tuesday when the fol- lowing awards were made : Interna- tional Garden Club, gold medal for best exhibit of private grower, Adolph Lewisohn; gold medal for commercial exhibit, A. L. Miller. In cut roses, 100 Hadley. Duckham Pierson Co., first; 100 Russell, 100 Hoosier Beauty, F. R. Pierson Co., first, also silver medal for 25 pink undisseminated variety; 100 Ophelia. Florex Gardens, first: 100 Premier, Joseph H. Hill Co., first, also silver medal for 25 white undissemi- nated variety; 50 Crusader, Joseph Heacock Co., first, Traendly & Schenck, second: 50 Sunburst, Wm. Vert, first; 50 Ward, Traendly & Schenck, first: 25 red undisseminated variety, Noe & Ruzicka, silver medal; 50 Dunlop, Jos- eph Heacock, first, L. B. Coddington, second; 50 Pilgrim, A. -N. Pierson, Inc., first. Joseph Heacock Co., second: 100 American Beauty. Noe & Ruzicka, first, Gude Bros., second: 100 Columbia. Florex Gardens, first, L. B. Codding- ton, second; 100 Scott Key, F. R. Pier- son Co., first, Traendly & Schenck. second. Outside of the tea garden, the mez- zanine floor is largely occupied by commercial exhibitors: there being also a number on the main floor. Aside from this utility, there are attractive fea- tures among these exhibits. Commercial Non-Competitive Exhibits. M. Adler. New York, florists' novel- ties. C. H. Allendur. New York, irrigation and garden tools. American Dahlia Society, booth. American Seed and Seedtape Co.. Newark. N. J., seeds and implements. Art Colony Industries, New York, novelties in grass and copper. Associated Motors Corp., New York, garden tractors. Atlantic Grass Seed Co.. New York, lawn grass seed. The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co., Stamford, Conn. H. Bayersdorfer Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Paterson, N. J., fertilizer. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa., seeds, plants and cut flowers. LILIES AND CRIMSON RAMBLER IN BASKET. 19 21. The American Florist. 411 Burlington Willow Ware Co., Bur- lington, la., willow baskets. Calwell Lawn Mower Co.. New- burgh, N. Y., lawn mowers. Campbell Irrigation Co., Woodbury, N. J., water pans. Cedar Acres (B. Hammond Tracy), Wenham, Mass., Gladioli bulbs. The Cedar Crest Studios, Westfield. N. J., all kinds of stoneware and garden furniture. Chautauqua Flower Fields. Beamus Point, N. Y. W. S. Daniels, New York, hand-made flower holders. Davy Tree Expert Co., Kent, O., tree surgery. S. A. Dawson, New York, novelty bas- kets. A. T. De La Mare Co., New York, gar- den books. H. G. Dodge, Inc., New York, spry- wheels. Doubleday, Page & Co.. New York and Garden City, N. Y., books and mag- azines. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. Pa., palms. Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J., rose plants. The Dug Out, New York, work of disabled ex-service men. The Eshins Studios, New York, gar- den furniture. The Excello Mfg. Co., Cleveland, O. evertite glazing. R. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston, Mass.. seeds, bulbs and plants. Maurice Fuld, Inc., New York, seeds and plants. Fuller Pottery Co., Flemington, N. J., pottery. A. D. Granger Co., New York, auto tractors. Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y.. paint and in- seticides. S. Hanfling Co., New York, florists' baskets. Hartman-Sanders Co., Chicago and New York, pergolas, arbors and garden furniture. Henshaw Floral Co., New York, cut flowers and florists' supplies. Hitchings & Co., New York, green- houses. Hodgson Portable Houses, New York and Boston. Mass., model houses and bird houses. A. H. Hughes & Co., Cambridge Mass., flower pots. Wm. M. Hunt & Co., New York, sprayers and preserved fruits. International Garden Club, booth. Roman J. Irwin, New York, seeds, bulbs and plants. J. Oliver Johnson, Milwaukee, Wis., and New York, lawn grass seed. Wm. F. Hastings Co., Buffalo. N. Y.. soil masher. The Kervan Co., New York, florists' greens. J. C. Kranshut Stone Works, New York, garden furniture. W. E. Leavy, New Rochelle, N. Y., tree surgery. Lewis & Valentine, New York, land- scape work. Lord & Burnham Co., New York, greenhouses and boilers. Wm. H. Lutton Co., New York, greenhouses. J. G. Mayo & Co., Rochester, N. Y., nursery stock. A. L. Miller, Jamaica. N. Y., flower- ing and foliage plants. Muller-Sealy Co., New York, seeds and plants. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh. Pa., represented by Ed H. Branch, universal plant stand. Niagara Sprayor Co., Middleport, N. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., plants. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., art vases and ferns. Plastic Art Co., Newark, N. J., ar- tificial stone products. The Quality Brands, New York, paints and glazing materials. L. J. Reuter, Watertown, Mass., plants. Rosedale Nurseries (S. G. Harris), Tarrytown, N. Y., nursery stock. S. H. Russin, New York, florists' bas- kets and supplies. s Schloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc.. New York, florists' ribbons and chiffons. So-Mo. Sales Co., Newark, N. J., lawn mowers. Simplex Oil Heating Co., Providence, R. I., oil burning apparatus. Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I., dahlia bulbs. J. J. Stringham, Glen Cove. N. Y., bees and honey. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, seeds, bulb and plants. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. New York, seeds, bulbs and plants. C. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., green- house and hardy plants. E. P. Towsend, Bloomfield, N. J., lawn mowers. Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, seeds, bulbs and plants. Wertheimer Bros., New York, florists ribbons. . Andrew Wilson, Springfield, N. J., in- secticides. Jurors. Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Harry Allen, Hyde Park, N. Y. E Beckett, White Plains, N. Y. D. Coughlin, Locust Valley, N. Y. H. A. Deal, Rockville, Conn. James Duckham, Oyster Bay, N. Y. V. R. De Pietris. Detroit, Mich. E. Dailledouze, Brooklyn, N. Y. J. T. Everitt, Glen Cove. N. Y. Wm. Eccles, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Emile Fardel, Great Neck, N. Y. 412 The American Florist. Mar. 19, D. Francis, Morristown. N. J. W. F. Gude, Washington. D. C. W. Huckvale, Summit. N. J. Thos. Head, Red Bank. N. J. Percy Hicks. Red Bank. N. J. J. F. Johnson. Glen Cove. N. Y. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz. Pa. Chas. Knight. Oakdale. N. Y. Jos. Kostrzewski, Orange, Texas. D. Miller, Tuxedo Park, N. Y. W. P. Mahan, Jericho, N. Y. J. P. Mossman, Hackensack. N. J. D. McGregor, Tuxedo Park. N. Y. S. Murray, Kansas City. Mo. J\ G. Melrose, Cold Spg. H.. N. Y. Geo. Middleton, Tarrytown. N. Y. "W. Mackey. Newport. R. I. E. Osborn, Williamstown. N. Y. A. Peirce, Waltham, Mass. E. Reagan, Morristown. N. J. W. D. Robertson, Portchester, N. Y. Max Schling, New York. E. Sceery, Paterson. N. J. R. Speirs, Port Washington, N. Y. J. T. Sisley, Convent, N. J. R. Sayward, Detroit. Mich. R. Tyson, Convent, N. J. A. E. Townsend, Chappaqua. X. Y. Jos. Tansy, Tuxedo Park, N. Y. R. Williamson, Greenwich. Conn. Ernest Wild. Madison, N. J. F. Watson, Glen Cove, N. Y. R. Walker, Chauncey, N. Y. SPECIAL JURORS. W. H. Duckham. Chairman. Peter Duff, Orange, N. J. F. Heeremans, Lenox, Mass. A. J. Loveless. Lenox. Mass. Allen Jenkins, Shrewsbury. Mass. Thos. Proctor, Sea Cliff, N. Y. Thos. Roland. Nahant, Mass. Wm. Turner, Red Bank. N. J. W. H. Waite, Red Bank. N. J. Judges on Award of Garden Club of America's Gold Medal. — Mrs. Arthur W. Butler, Bedford. Conn.. Garden Club'; Miss Marian Coffin, Member-at- Large, and Mrs. Wm. R. Mercer. Gar- den Club of Philadelphia. Pa. Early Visitors. Thomas Roland. Boston, Mass. W. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. A. J. F. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. Phil Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. E. Allan Peirce, Waltham. Mass. Fred W. Sanborn. Boston, Mass. George Hess, Washington. D. C. George Asmus. Chicago. T. Malbrane. Johnstown. Pa. Geo. Kerr. Philadelphia. Pa. Wm. Kleinheinz. Ogontz. Pa. A. J. Loveless, Lenox. Mass. Greenville, S. C, — In the matter of Harold E. Rodgers, bankrupt, proprie- tor of the Rodgers Flower Shop, the referee advises that the first meeting of the creditors to prove their claims, was held March 17. Gary, Ind. — John Owen, of the Union Floral Co., the original florist here, says his flower business continues very sat- isfactory, although there are now four florists in- the city. The ironworkers are still quite busy, only two of the 11 blast furnaces being closed down. St. Paul, Minn.— The Holm & Olson greenhouses present a fine appearance with Easter stock of the highest quality, well finished in every respect. James Soudem, the superintendent, has retained all his old-time skill as a grower, showing a great variety of plants in the best possible condition. The lilies and ramblers are especially fiie, also Boston ferns in many varie- ties. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Root. Kift, Philn., Pn. Easter. There is no more trying business period during the whole year for the florist than the week previous to Eas- ter Sunday. For the grower it is the culmination of from three to six months' preparation when he cashes in on a whole season's work. For the re- tail florist it means after a long period of preparedness a week of almost con- tinuous labor, lightened to a degree, by carefully planned systematic methods that have provided stock for instant use and in many other ways relieved the rush hours of their continuous grind. Easter presents a grand opportunity to elevate and exploit the business. There is an insistent demand that is rapidly increasing and can be further encouraged by intelligent educational publicity. Every retail florist puts his best en- deavors into his Easter business, ac- cording to the requirement of his trade; the best the grower has is none too good for his customers, and every ef- fort is made to present his goods to the best advantage. The supply houses are • called in for their latest novelties in baskets and all sorts of pot covers and trimmings, and no expense is spared to make his store worthy of the occasion. Easter Plant Decorations. The importance of embellishment and featuring flowering pot plants, pans and plant combinations for the Easter trade is not realized as it should be by the great majority of re- tail florists. First of all growers should be required to deliver their plants, with pots, and pans thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned, both sides and bottom. There should be in stock, ma- terial for or made up covers, to give every plant or combination a decora- tive touch or finish that will make it much more presentable. Crepe paper and mats of various colors can be made into covers to fit standard sizes of pots and pans. "With these in stock the transformation from a plain pot to a nicely finished harmonious colored effect is but the work of a moment, rendering the plant more salable and at a better price. Japanese bamboo pot covers dyed in various colors or in gilt or bronze are now available that give a neat fin- ish and are very good stock to carry. A tasselled cord, tape or fibre ribbon bound round the crepe or mat cover apparently to hold it on gives a good finish. Color combination or contrast is essential; blues and pinks, orange and brown or green, yellows and white are effective. TUMBLER BASKET OF SPRING FLOWERS. Daffodils and Daisies. 1921. The American Florist, 413 Gilt covers work well with almost all colors. A cover of white paper made by placing: a pot in the center of a square paper which when drawn up around on all sides and bound with a cord or fibre ribbon gives an irregu- lar finish that when the plant Is in place makes it look much larger. These can be made over an empty pot and stacked together when they will hold their shape and are ready for instant use. The cord or ribbon should be pinned or sewed in place, preferably the color of the flower. Laurel branches, pussywillows and leucothoe sprays are useful in round- ing out or finishing' an irregular shaped plant. The pussywillows if used judi- ciously will make almost any plant or combination more attractive. . They are often used entwined and arched over the top to make a handle for a plant, giving- it a basket appearance, which is further enhanced by a bow of ribbon at the side. A shallow flat of 50 tulips with a crepe paper or mat cover, arched over the top with pussy- willows from each corner of the box caught in the center with a bow of chiffon gives a very decorative effect and adds at least 25 per cent to its value. High handled plant baskets to hold from six to 10 inch pots, can with plants in place and chiffon or silk rib- bons and pussywillow sprays be made to give the appearance of a basket combination. Pussywillows can also be used to decorate pots and pans of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, short sprays being stuck in through and around the outer edge. Combination Plant Baskets. One of the most salable of the Easter offerings is the plant basket or hamper. There is great variety in these combinations, the essential flow- ering plants for which are heather, azaleas, Baby Rambler roses, bougain- villea, hyacinths, lily of the valley, spireas, daisies, hydrangeas, Easter lilies and genistas. Foliage stock neces- sary are small kentias or arecas, pandanus, maidenhair and Glory fern, crotons dracaenas, the variegated pteris, Cyrtomium or Bird's Nest fern. A number of the growers in the neighborhood of the large cities are now filling these baskets to order for the stores, while many, getting the stock together at one place will have their artists fill these on the last days of the week before or on Palm Sunday. Standing two or three days in a green- house adds greatly to their appear- ance and they are then at their best, ready for delivery on the day desired at the store. Color combination and the artistic arrangement of the various plants is essential. Bulky stock such as spireas and maidenhair when root bound can be divided by cutting from the bottom of the pot up to within an inch of the top in three or four sec- tions. The roots can then be easily pulled apart giving a fairly bushy top with small root space. This root separation appears not to affect the stock in the least. All hyacinth flow- ers should be tied to stakes close to the bulb so that when set in place they will stay. Many when not protected In this way bend over and snap off with the weight of the flower. When getting their finishing touches of rib- bon at the store irregularities in spaces can be filled in with leucothoe, or laurel branches and pussywillows. Combinations of several lily plants together are always good sellers; these can be made up in white tubs with gilded bands. Should the foliage be a bit scant at the bottom several of the "split" spireas around the edge, will, with their bushy foliage and graceful flowers give a decorative finish. Made- up hydrangeas in 10 to 12 inch tubs in either white or light blue coloring to contrast with the pink or blue flow- ers will make a very finished and deco- rative combination. All white hy- drangeas in a blue tub with gilt bands tied with a blue ribbon bow will be much admired. The six to eight inch well flowered hydrangeas in baskets with the proper shaped handle, the pinks in blue baskets, the blues in a white or sil- vered decoration and a ribbon bow on the handle, will add variety as the stocks run down. Easter Plants. Considering 1 the ease with rwhich they are handled the well flowered pot plant is the most profitable item in the list of Easter offerings. Rambler roses, hydrangeas, heather, spireas, genistas, Easter lilies and bulbous stock in pots and pans are delivered from the growers in fine condition, with clean pots, and are at once sal- able. There is not one of these but may be the better with an artistic finish, in pot covering or high handled basket, or touch of ribbon. But un- less preparations for their quick hand- ling in this manner have been made and are at hand for instant use, they are sold as they come from the grower and the extra prestige and revenue that could have been derived from this finishing touch is lost. Well flowered Rambler roses are first choice with many buyers; there is something irresistible in their wealth of flowers and coloring. Wherever pos- sible these roses grown in compara- tively small pots, should be placed in tin lined pot covers or high handled baskets, there they can be kept satur- ated with water, which is so necessary 414 The American Florist. Mar. 19, to these root bound plants. A bow of light blue ribbon is a great addition and finish to any of the pink varieties. Miniature artificial or natural bird's nests with eggs can be attached to large plants and give it an additional selling point. The smaller Baby Rambler type is also very attractive and popular on account of their price and the fact that they will flower all summer long. Magna Charta and some of the hybrid tea roses are done splendidly for Easter by growers and are good stock to carry. Hydrangeas, now that the Belgian azaleas are impossible, take their places as near as can be. The new French varieties have good range in form and coloring and when well done are very showy. Some growers fea- ture them nicely in four-inch pots, plants that contain from two to four blooms of fair size which work up well in plant basket combinations. Larger sizes in from six to 10 inch pots and 10 to 12 inch tubs, are wonderful with their wealth of bloom. White, blues and shades of pink are the colors. Hinodigiri azaleas are now grown in large quantities by nurserymen both for planting on the lawn and for forcing for Easter. When well budded they are very showy and are effective in small sizes as in three-inch pots and before long will be seen in pyramid form in large plants. Well flowered genistas are a great addition to the Easter stock, their fluffy yellow racems that cover the plant completely are wonderfully effec- tive. Stocks of these should come in every day as the blossoms close up quickly in the ordinary store atmos- phere. The Store Arrangement. The placing of the stock and the extra stages and tables necessary, should be given careful thought well in advance of the time. An extra and nearby store room, if it can be hired for the week, is a great asset. Surplus stock may be received and stored here, and all deliveries made from this point. As sales are made in the store, the plants are at once sent to the annex and are placed in the east or west, or up and down town delivery sections. To be able to get sold stock off the floor at once is a great help at suih a busy time, people help them- selves to things that are picked out, and this causes great annoyance, as nothing else in the stock will do. The stock is more effective and handled with less confusion if all of a kind, and even of a color are kept together. The masses of hydrangeas in pink and blues and whites are much more striking in blocks than if mixed together. It is the same with Rambler roses and Easter lilies in a mass; they attract much more atten- tion that if scattered all through. Cus- tomers are waited on more promptly when they have such a block to select from and are not wandering all over the store to try and find something better. Decorative effects may be made with handsome specimens given prominence anywhere, but the quick moving stock should be where all of a kind can be seen at once. The combination baskets and ham- pers are best displayed on tables to- gether. With the aid of pedestals and shelf boards, several tiers may be ar- ranged so as to make a great collective show and yet each basket be within reach without disturbing the others. Cut Flowers for Easter. While flowering plants are the main stay of the Easter business there is also a good demand for cutflowers for use in church decoration, for the ceme- tery, as gifts, the same as plants, and also made vip for personal adornment. About one third of the lilies grown for Easter are sold as cutflowers, they being the favorite for churches and for the cemetery. Callas also sell up close. Roses of all kinds are in demand as are carnations. Stocks or gillyflowers, with their long spicy spikes of bloom are favorites. Sweet peas which are at their best at this season are always popular. Daffodils are a quantity product as are tulips. Violets are still favored, but are not nearly as impor- tant as before the advent of the orchid sweet peas. Cattleyas and lilies of the valley are always a strong factor, while gardenias are falling behind. At a busy season like Easter it is best to confine one's efforts to carry- ing and pushing certain lines of flowers rather than spreading over the whole list. Three-fourths of the customers have no definite idea as to just what they want and select from what they see before them, particularly when the beauty or effectiveness is brought out by good salesmanship. As a rule flowers are ordered for later delivery, comparatively few being sold to be carried away. For this rea- son the case should* only contain sam- ples from which orders are taken, and for the experienced salesman these are not necessary, as the moment he knows his customer's wants, his quick mind suggests this or that and the order is booked at once. A few boxes of flowers in the case ready to hand out to those who want them at once is a help. There should be a few choice corsages in boxes at various prices, which quicken the taking of an order of this kind. Expediting Delivery. Everything should be done to expe- dite the business of the last rush days. It is a great help to have all the or- ders, as soon as taken, turned into the office for the final writing of tags, card envelope, day and hour of delivery, and slip containing order and price. With the address tag legibly made out, a card envelope and slip with items of order, day and hour of delivery, clipped together, and placed in the box with that day's orders, all further detail is avoided. Everything pertaining to the order is there ready for instant use. When Saturday's orders are all out and the store is cleared for the Sun- day orders, the cutflower stock should be brought up and one man with an assistant select the flowers. These are passed in to the clerks at the counters or tables, who arrange them in the boxes, give the order slip a final check up and file it. This is a much more expeditious way than to let each clerk select his own order. There is no hur- ried writing of tags; they are correct. BOUGAINVILLEA WITH MAT COVERING. 1921. The American Florist. 415 Cards get into the right boxes and the double checking of the list of flower slips insure that the order has been filled properly. Corsage orders should be in compe- tent hands, and great care given to their on-time delivery, as many are to be worn to early church services and a half hour delay may mean a total loss of money and the customer. Displaying: Easter Lilies. Lilies always have a large part in any Easter stock as they are the Easter flower. Single and two plants together in six-inch pots are the stand- ard size. Many of the larger stores handle made up plants in pans and tubs that contain 15 to 25 buds and flowers each. Planted in tubs painted white, with gilt bands, they look very effective. Heathers in variety give character to any collection. From three-inch stock up to plants in six to eight-inch pots they are very desirable. The smaller plants work up well' in plant basket combinations. Spireas are indispensable and give more ap- pearance for their money than almost any other offering. Deutzias are showy with their graceful racems of flowers and are especially to be recommended for the cemetery. Marguerites with their wealth of flowers are popular with many; large specimens in eight to 10 inch pots are very decorative. Bougainvilleas either trimmed into formal shapes or with their natural long sprays of light purple flowers hanging gracefully in all decorations are one of the choice Easter specimens. Pelargonium, Easter Greeting, is a most showy plant, there is never too much of this about as when well flowered it is one of the first selections. Small plants, such las pansies and forget-me-nots in pans, are very sal- able. They should be at their very best when offered for sale as they begin to go back after the first night in the atmosphere of the store. Primulas can be brought in full bloom for Easter and will fill the bill where something moderate in price is de- sired. Cinerarias are also very accept- able and a great favorite with grower retailers. Placing Lilies Among- the Palms. A handy device to assist in placing lilies and other cut flowers among the palms in a decorative group, is a round tin tube two inches in diameter by 12 inches in length, with a stout hook soldered to one side at the top. This is p_ainted green and can be hung to strong palms near the center or pot covers, or a stout stick stuck in a pot. Lily stalks or any long stemmed flow- ers _are supported firmly In this way and being in water will last as long as If in the the pots and are much easier to arrange. Any shelves or window ledge boards filled several days ahead will freshen up and present a much better appear- ance than if placed hurriedly at the last minute. Where a banked white effect is desired in a church in which there is little room to spare, racks with slanting shelves that will hold three to five tiers of six to eight inch pots may be placed against the wall. The hy- drangeas in green buckets, out of pots packed, in which sphagnum is well saturated, will last through two days without further attention. Memorial windows can readily be taken care of by retail stores. The treatment is more or less elaborate with all vases of cut flowers or plants EASTER PLANT BASKETS. Tiiuseodschon Rose, Pink Hydrangeas, Pink Spiraeas, Pandanus Veitohii, Marguerites and Pink RibboD. and cut flowers. These well banked with Easter lilies or callas makes an elaborate effect. In all cases where plants are used there should be deep saucers well filled with water for each pot. When dealing with church commit- tees there should be a distinct under- standing as to the effect desired, and then it is to be left in the hands of the florist. To have a committee, as the work goes on, try to tell how to place the plants, is very annoying and takes much valuable time. The piece for the font, with its for- mation of green should be all ready with its center vase for lilies or base on which to stand a cross of same. The large cross of lilies to be suspended high in the chancel if such is to be used, should be mossed and ready for its flowers; this can be done much bet- ter two weeks ahead than at the last minute. The cut flowers for the altar vases should have careful selection. Easter lilies, callas, white stocks, white lilacs and white roses are the favor- ites. As a rule the brass altar vases do not hold much water and it is well to see that the stems and flowers are well saturated before leaving the store. Easter Church Decorations. The decoration of the church at Easter is quite an important branch of the business. The orders are, how- ever, not considered much of an asset for as a rule the meager appro- priations to cover the expected display leave little if any profit. Coming as they do at a time when the facilities of every kind are rushed to the utmost, such orders should be handled by those who make a specialty of decorations, who have greenhouses with quantities of palms and stocks of azaleas, genistas and other plants that are flowered year after year for this purpose. All such work should be planned well in advance. Exact meas- urements of ledges, platforms, etc., where filled boards may be used to ad- vantage, should be taken: also the num- ber and size of palms and flowering plants and the necessary pedestals re- quired. A sketch or ground floor plan showing, just where the plants are to be placed, and the quantity for each group is of the greatest assistance both when the stock is being selected and at its setting up in the church. The decorations will be successful according to the effect produced, not one plant more than is necessary 416 The American Florist. Mar. 19, should be used. All should stand so as to provide the best appearance as a whole. Wild smilax, southern Sabel leaves and laurel branches are of great assistance to conceal pots and ped- estals and fill in where the palms are showing the results of the winter's cam- paign. Made up palms and blooming plants stood individually, can at times be used to better advantage than banks of the same. One of the greatest assets for these made up plants are galvanized iron buckets from 12 to 18 inches in diameter. With a tall palm for a center and filled in with Rambler roses, lilies or hydrangeas, and a vinca vine hang- ing over the front, a fine appearance is presented. Such an arrangement will fit a large pot cover or the bucket can be covered with green crepe paper. All plants but the palm can be taken out of the pots and the balls wrapped with cheese cloth; they may be packed with sphagnum. One good saturation will guarantee their keeping fresh until Easter Monday. The buckets should be painted green. Next Week in the Flower Shop. In these days of reconstruction when so much is expected of the better times coming, it behooves everyone to get busy and keep going with no let up, for business will be just as good as you make it and no better. What the other person is doing will help, but it is your own personal energy and initia- tive that you must depend on for the real results. "He's a hustler," is the caption given by common consent to the man who is forging ahead. There is no secret to his success, he is just on the job all the time. He carries good stock and plenty of it, presents it in a novel inviting way that attracts buyers; he makes a strong bid for busi- ness and gets it. People who have no thought of buy- ing flowers will become interested when they see them attractively dis- played, or when at home, they read the neat, crisp folder telling of the splendid stock to be seen in the shop. A weekly letter to the store's list and prospects is invaluable at this season; penny stamps will carry them, and if a progressive printer gets them up, they are sure at least of a once over. Keeping the outside front of the store at its best has great publicity value. The side show at the circus would do no business but for its won- derfully alluring signs, and everything in decorative publicity that can be used to impress the stranger with the importance of the store is worth while and bound to bring good returns. Don't be a waiter. The minute that trade begins to slacken, get out and start something. A glance at the win- dow may show that it is too tame and commonplace; it is not pulling. Fif- teen minutes will put in another setting that because of its novelty will at least attract attention. An all daffodil or all sweet pea decoration with price cards will be pretty sure to start things moving. Set outside the door some jars of pussywillows with prices; they will almost walk away. If the weather is mild, a low shelf outside in front, below the window will hold an effective showing of decorated bulb pans, hyacinths, tulips and daffodils that will attract attention and cus- tomers. In every department of the shop there should be an effort to increase the efficiency, and give the interior decorative scheme a few extra touches. Another small table of novelties per- haps, or rearrangement of the furni- ture to better feature this or that spe- cialty that you are trying to make a run on. Make a pre-Easter plant dis- play, this will be interesting to many and bring to mind that the day is rapidly approaching. IMPORTANCE OF EASTER DISPLAYS. To much thought cannot be given to this important event; if the schedule is getting behind in any particular, now is the time to catch up, not in the over- crowded days of that busy week. Everything possible of a preparatory nature should be pushed now. Every hour gained at this time takes off the strain and eases up the work of the rush period. Pansies are now at their best, they are everybody's favorite and can be artistically arranged in small low baskets and in corsages. Prof. A. H. Nehrling, Who has been Operating the McDonald Floral Co. , at Crawfordville, Ind., will Resume College Work. Having Been Appointed Assistant Professor in Floriculture at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. See Issue of March 12, Page 368. The little colonial bouquet with its miniature lace paper is always popular and sure to attract attention. Made up almost out of scraps, put together with good color contrasts they are very effective and when well displayed often suggest to the observer that they are just the little novelty to be sent here or there and the sale is made. Do not overlook the little leaflets that can be used to carry all sorts of messages of the store in every box of flowers or package that goes out. This is not only the best but also the least expensive form of publicity as there is no cost for distribution. How is the telephone service? There should be immediate and constant at- tention to every call. Persons should be spoken to over the telephone the same as when in person they call at the store. In replying always announce the firm name and Mr. or Miss speaking. The telephone should always be within reach of office attendants or cashier, who being on duty can answer at once; perhaps take the order, or give the information desired, or if not, call the proper party. So much business is now transacted in this way that the service should be more than suffi- cient, and the best that the store can provide. Aster Diseases. Ed. American Florist: During the past three years I have had poor success with asters. I raise quite a number of plants for bedding out, and am able to grow good strong stock and I have a great many in thumb pots. With these I have no trou- ple, for when the plants are put out in the open they make ,good growth, but when the buds are of good size, they turn yellow and I do not get one-quar- ter the number of blooms I should from them. I have sold plants which promised very good blooms, but most of the buds turned out badly. Can you advise me as to the proper treatment to remedy this trouble. Z. C. F. New Brunswick, Canada. Each year there are many inquiries for the best methods of combating aster diseases. To tell the truth we have no remedies in mind that are ef- fective. The diseases most common are stem rot and yellows. The former at- tacks the plant much the same as soft stem rot on carnations. The first in- dication of its presence is given by the wilting of the plants, w.hich never revive, but finally wither and turn brown. Upon examination it is found the stem or bark at the surface of the ground is affected with a dry rot, which encircles the stem and destroys the tissues of the bark, to such an ex- tent, that the sap cannot be trans- ferred to the leaves and consequently they wilt and die. It is our opinion that this is a fungus disease and its prevalence is largely due to conditions, either of the soil or climate. This year we have yet to find the first plant that shows a trace of stem rot, and as we have heretofore lost more or less plants from this cause we feel the health of our present crop sustains our belief that conditions are quite or wholly responsible for this malady or scourge, which it becomes in some instances. One field has been planted to asters for three successive years and the other two seasons, which explodes the theory that stem rot is due to continuous croppings. We must admit the real cause is still obscure to us. Yellows affect the plants at flowering time, the buds turning yellow and the petals failing to reach their normal length. This disease, like stem rot, Is very hard to combat, for the reason it is not apparent until too late to ap- ply remedies. The tarnished plant bug (Lygus pratensis) is the worst ene- my we have to contend with and we feel certain many growers attribute their depredations to disease. This little insect punctures the soft grow- ing stems and extracts the sap, caus- ing them to wilt, and thus growth stops. The plant sends up lateral growths which, if unmolested, will give excellent returns, but should the attacks be continued the latter are ruined, resulting in a crop failure. This little insect is so active that hand picking is of no avail and we have yet to learn of an application that will check its devastations. We now have one of the experiment sta- tions interested in the work of secur- ing a parasite fungus that will spread from one to another by contact and thus destroy them, the same as the chinch bug is being controlled in the western states. What the results will be we are unable to predict, but it is to be hoped that success may crown these efforts. Elmer D. Smith. 1921. The American Florist. 419 of an exhibition being staged by the well trained men on our committee, but what is safe to depend upon at least 40,000 paid admissions. "The results from our last shows are such as to convince us we are right in our method and the utmost care must be given to the material of the national flower show committee and to select capable men with experience, wisdom and ability, and no thought of personal friendship must enter into the selection of those who can best serve on this important committee. If you will but look in the proceedings and see the gross expenditures of the last show — over $50,000 — which was practi- cally be placed, before the gates opened to the public, you will realize the enor- mous responsibility this committee shoulders. This amount of money rep- resents a sum of more than equal to that which the Society has in its treasury, and which it has been over 35 years in accumulating. "Thus you will see that you ask and expect of this committee to be the advance guard of horticulture in this country. To them, has to be entrusted the correct and best method of dis- playing to the public the rarest, choicest and best grown of our products, and to be staged on a plane that has no superior; to place the exhibition so that every branch of horticulture receives some benefit and that there can be no criticism on our great organ- ization for the work done, and so that the people will know us and our work the better. Therefore, to this com- mittee, is left to figure out protection as much as possible from bad weather or any calamity that would mean dis- aster or ruin to the exhibition; also we must guard carefully against lia- bility to the public, should a catas- trophe occur or an accident of any kind during the progress or installing of the show. These are a few of the perplexing problems of importance that arise. "In the past we have been working with the assistance of the various horticulture organizations, and such organizations as the American Rose and Carnation Societies, which have always co-operated, but did not have any financial responsibilities, as far as sharing in profits or losses were con- cerned. The present working condition is different. Prior to the contemplated show in St. Louis, we entered into an agreement with the American Rose Society to have them act as co- partners with the Society of American Florists in promoting that show. And as I stated before, the calling off of the St. Louis exhibition, left us with a loss of about .$7,000. We did not ask the guarantors for the two above men- tioned societies to pay any part of this loss, but rather to charge it up against the expense of the next ex- hibition, inasmuch as we had a flower show fund that the money was charged against. As a basis of what propor- tion the American Rose and Carnation Societies participated, is based on the amount of premiums earned. That is to say, the present premium list is written on a $20,000 basis. The possi- bilities are, the amount awarded will not be over $13,000 or $14,000. "Now it will merely be a matter of figures as to what proportion was underwritten by the American Rose Society, and what proportion was un- derwritten by the American Carnation Society. And basing the matter on results from the last national flower show in Philadelphia, the American EASTER PLANT BASKET. Acacia, Pink Hydrangea, White Spiraea, Light Pink Azalea. Rose Society would have been entitled to about 13 per cent of the profits and the American Carnation Society to about eight per cent. These figures are merely in the rough. Thus we have two guarantors not mentioned before, as both of these organizations are responsible for losses in the pro- portion as to the amount of money they are to participate in the profits of. "I wish also to have your body know, that every item of expense such as mileage to the meetings, clerical hire, stationery, and all kinds, has been paid for as an expense to the exhibition, I point this out to you as I wish you to know that there is no expense what- soever in connection with the national flower shows, that is not defrayed from the receipts of the exhibitions. I believe too, we can point back with pride to the results obtained of the ex- hibition in the cities where the same has been held. We also feel proud that all of our exhibitions have been suc- cessful and that all purchasers of space in the trade section have re- ported very profitable business. PROMOTING NATIONAL SHOWS. "Just a little about how we organize to promote these enormous affairs. It is our aim to work not with any par- ticular local organization, but with all of them. And all of the allied interests of the section where the exhibition is being held are called upon as workers in forming the 20 committees that we have to have. The chairman of each of these committees form what we have called an executive committee. This body meets, not less than once a month, and there to discuss the reports worked out by each individual commit- tee, and to pass upon the endorsement of such recommendations. Also this executive committee is to endorse any appropriations asked for. After such endorsement, same is submitted to the national flower show committee for final appropriations. Thus you will see that all the time your committee of experienced workers stand back of every action that pertains to the spend- ing of moneys. The chairman of the national flower show committee, pre- sides at the meeting of the executive committee, and in his absence the vice- chairman presides, who is also a mem- ber of the national flower show com- mittee. And in this instance, Herman Knoble, a member of our committee, has been elected to serve as vice-chair- man, Cleveland being his home. "You all know of the wonderful building we were fortunate in secur- ing in Cleveland. Present indications are that our show will be the first 420 The American Florist Mar. 19, that will be staged in this wonderful building and we believe that we have a rare opportunity before us. But I wish to point out to each member of the board present, the urgent necessity of helping our committee in the suc- cess of the coming exhibition. We positively must have high grade ex- hibits. We must have donations to the premium list. We want your sup- port to talk about the national flower show at all of your meetings, as we believe that the exhibition is of so much importance that no florist ought miss it. as undoubtedly it will be an inspiration to him and will be of won- derful educational value to know he is part of so enormous an institution. "I sincerely hope that the board of directors assembled here will not for- get to help endorse the resolutions that will provide for the meeting of the So- ciety of American Florists at the time of this show, as with this action we can secure the rate and a half from railroads which will be a saving of 25 per cent on railroad fares. "Should there be other information desired, I will be more than pleased to have y'ou command me." The report was, on motion of W. F. Gude, accepted and approved. In the course of a discussion which followed. Herman P. Knoble reported that the building in Cleveland which was to house the show would be completed by October ] next, and its use for the purpose was assured, as far as any- thing could be assured. He urged that everybody co-operate to make the ex- hibition a success, and promised whole- souled co-operation on the part of the Cleveland interests. Wallace R. Pier- son, Cromwell, Conn., who by unani- mous consent of the board was seated as taking the place of Robert Pyle, who was called away, and representing the American Rose Society, said that he personally, and as chairman of the committee on commercial cut flower interests of the American Rose Society, was going to work his head off to put a rose show in Cleveland that no member of the Society could be a- shamed of. J. F. Ammann moved, seconded by W. F. Gude. that the board recommend to the August convention that a special meeting of the Society of American Florists be held in con- nection with the national flower show in Cleveland in the spring of 1922, and the motion was carried unanimously. Adjournment was then taken until 7:30 P. M. THIRD SESSION MONDAY EVENING. A letter from Roy F. Wilcox & Co., Monticello, Calif., was read, in which the question was asked whether the Society was represented at any of the hearings held by the Interstate Com- merce commission, in regard to a pro- posed increase in the express classifi- cation rates on nursery stock. On mo- tion of Mr. Ammann, who said that he believed Mr. Gude had the matter well in hand, the letter was referred to the committee on tariff and legislation. DEPORTS OF PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. Chairman Henry Penn of the pub- licity committee made the following report : "Our campaign has accomplished so much for our business that it is hardly necessary for me to go into much de- tail. Your committee to a man feels its importance and have evidenced it by their attendance at every meeting. "Say It With Flowers" as a keystone for every advertisement is favorably known to everybody, both here and we may say abroad, and every now and then we are in receipt of advertise- ments containing the phrase "Say II With Flowers;" but it is only in its in- fancy yet and the fruits of the cam- paign are yet before us. "If our campaign had done nothing else but to have made our reiail florists see the light of advertising, and have helped create new as well as making more sales for our products, it would have been well worth while. How many lines can say their volume of business in 1920 has been anything like 1019? Yet our general volume the country over shows a decided in- crease. Another tribute perhaps to the fact of more energy is the printed word as well as a desire to do bigger things. Just a few examples of adver- tising, and incidentally the adverse side by not advertising are given by some of the following examples. ST. JACOB'S OIL. "Did you ever hear of St. Jacob's Oil? Not so many years ago, as time goes, it was a nationally known pro- prietary: it was the biggest selling- product in a day when national distri- bution of a commodity was the excep- tion. St. Jacob's Oil was advertised well, and by advertising was the busi- ness built. Then Charles Vogeler died. His widow called in a banker to straighten out affairs. Patiently, mi- croscopically he toiled through the books: noting with increasing outrage the tremendous sums spent for adver- tising. Such extravagance, such fool- hardiness would never do. Now, the widow had faith in her husband, for she had seen millions of bottles shipped to uncounted buyers; but the sums spent for space in magazines, on bill- boards, were awful, and a banker is an all-wise business man. "So when the contracts ran out thev were not renewed. St. Jacob's Oil which was known to every man, woman and child in America through the enormous force of advertising, be- gan to quietly efface itself from pub- lic view. Within a year the advertis- ing had practically ceased. St. Jacob's Oil had a wonderful distribution. It was known throughout the length and breadth of the land, yes, even the world. The banker said people would buy it anyhow. "Complaints began to reach head- quarters. St. Jacob's Oil was not sel- ling as it had Why continue the story? It is only with an effort that old timers recall the product. St. Jacob's Oil is no more. "Take another case, more recent. Yet it is doubtful if many will remember James Pyle's Pearline. A splendid product with a splendid distribution. It was advertised persistently and con- stantly since 1877; and in 1904 the ap- propriation reached half a million. Pearline was well and favorably known. Then in 1907 the last of the Pyle family died. The estate felt that Pearline was so well known that it needed little further advertising. The Procter and Gamble Co., Cincinnati, O., bought the business in 1914 to save it from actual bankruptcy. "Spasmodic, sporadic advertising ac- complishes nothing. Advertising must have a unity of purpose, and above all a continuity. Repetition is to the memory as the drop, drop, drop of water on the stone. The public must be constantly reminded. A year of silence will undo the work of Ave years of advertising, if perseverance is a characteristic of good salesmanship, it is an essential of advertising. WHO PAYS FOR THE ADVERTISING? "Who pays for the advertising? List to this tale : "Twenty-eight years ago the makers of a watch produced a large machine- made article, priced at .$1.50. The first year without advertising they sold 12,000. Next year with some adver- tising 87.000 were sold. Then increas- BIRCH BAR : BASKET OF TULIPS. 1921. The Amer ican Fl orist. 421 ing the factory and the distribution by- having created a market and stablized it. they reduced the sizes of the watch, the price to $1 and by advertising sold 485.000 the third year. "The makers of a famous camera, when they began advertising- over 30 years ago. made a camera which took a two and one-half inch picture and which sold at $25. In 1917 (at a time of the violent rise in cost of material ) they made a far better camera which sold for $10. "When the manufacturer of a well- known breakfast food began advertis- ing, his goods sold at 15 cents a pack- age. In 1!I1T (the fatal period again) his package was 50 per cent larger and sold for 10 cents. "In 1908 a magneto sold for $150. Ten years later a much better magneto used for the same purpose was sold at $81. "An internationally known maker of chewing gum advertises today "five cents before the war, five cents during the war. and five cents now." "These are not the exceptional eases — just illustrative. Illustrative of how the consumer pays for advertising; by- lowering the production and selling costs, and improving the quality. "Here is a classic example compiled a few years ago by J. G. Frederick. When Hart, Schaffner and Marx be .gan to advertise they were d ing a business of $1,500,090 annually. Te i years later this had increased to $15.- 090,000. A comparison, of four ready- to-wear men's clothing manufacturers. was made at the time Hart, Schaffner and Marx reached the fifteen million dollar mark between selling cosls -in I expenditures for magazine advertising. Mag. Adv. Rales Cost Per Cent Hart. Schaffner & Marx .$85,000 2% to 3 B. Kuppenheimer & Co. . 49.000 4 Samuel W. Peck & Co. . 29.000 6 Alfred Benjamin . 24.000 7 "We are desirous of showing the florists if they spend a little money in advertising locally, plus the fact we continue with our national advertising, the business is going to give them three times the effect it has given them in the past three years, and we cannot afford to slow up. Our com- mittee has met and they are very en- thusiastic because they all feel to a man that our national advertising campaign is of vast importance. We believe it is up to the national body- now to give us the financial reports. We started, and we made a very good success. We feel if we get a new revenue of moneys, that we ca.n raise a great deal more and do justice to a national campaign. "Mr. Ammann has gone forward in all his work and has been very en- thusiastic on the subject of advertis- ing, and he has made out a general report which he will give to us. It will give us a general knowledge how we can best go about to finance the cam- paign. I would like to ask Mr. Ammann to give his plan in detail." J. F. AM MA NX'S REPORT ADOPTED. Mr. Ammann's report of the pub- licity committee has already been pub- lished in the trade papers. The report and plan was. on motion of Mr. Ko- hout, seconded by Mr. Hendrickson. adopted as read, after a discussion which lasted over three hours and was participated in by practically everyone present. Consideration of details was augmented by experience. Major O'Keefe, of the P. F. O'Keefe Advertis- ing Agency, who was present by invi- tation, made the closing address, and in summing up the discussion declared that in his opinion that night was epoch-making. "There is no question," EASTER PLANT BASKETS. Genista. Yellow Primula and Yellow Callus. he said, "but what the 20 or more men in this room are going out to different sections of the country spreading this propaganda." COMMITTEE ON FINAL RESOLUTIONS. Secretary John Young announced the appointment of a committee on final resolutions as follows: J. F. Ammann. Carl Hagenberger, A. Rasmussen, Henry Penn and I. S. Hendrickson. BUDGET COMMITTEE. The budget committee or committee to recommend appropritaions for 1921 was announced as follows : H. P. Knoble. C. C. Pollworth. Thomas H. Joy, Paul Klingsporn and John Young. Mr. Knoble moved, seconded by Mr. Ammann, that it be recommended to the publicity committee that an ab- stract of the minutes of the publicity proceedings at this session be sent broadcast to the trade. Adjournment was then taken until 10 :30 a. m. Tuesday morning. FOURTH SESSION — CONVENTION HALL. The fourth session opened promptly January 25 at 10:30 a. m.. and Presi- dent Roland called for the report of the committee on Convention hall. W. F. Gude. for the committee, reported that the Wardman Park inn and Con- vention hall had been visited, and it was recommended that Convention hall was best suited for purposes of the trade exhibition. It was well lighted and practically the same size as the Coliseum in Chicago, so should be ample for the purpose, and the loca- tion, 14 minutes from the railroad depot, was ideal. Secretary Young said that while Wardman Park inn was a wonderful place, certain condi- tions, which he mentioned, would make it undesirable for convention and trade exhibition purposes. The Emery build- ing could not be examined. The com- mittee could not get terms for rental of Convention hall, but expected to get them later in the day. For the tariff and legislative com- mittee, Chairman Gude reported the appearance of the special committee before the congressional ways and 1 means committee that morning, but j found that owing to conditions, they would have to face, it was feasible to carry out the instructions of the board, therefore decided to leave the matter as settled by the standing com- mittee. The report of the committee was accepted and the committee dis- charged. The secretary read rules and regula- tions to govern the trade exhibition, which were practically the same as used at the last convention, with the same rates for space, and, on motion, they were adopted. 422 The American Florist Mar. 19, As the committee on program had not had an opportunity to go into the matter of preparing the program, the same was, on motion, left to the presi- dent, secretary and vice-president and the customary advisory board and that suggestions be invited from the mem- bers_of the executive board. Many suggestions were made by the board members as to subjects for the pro- gram, all of which were freely dis- cussed without action being taken. Ad- journment was taken for lunch, to reconvene at 2 p. m. The members were the guests at lunch of the Wash- ington Florists' Club. FIFTH SESSION. The meeting opened pursuant to ad- journment and the chair called for the report of the budget committee. Her- man P. Knoble for the commmittee reported that after careful considera- tion, it was estimated that about $16,113.60 would be required for 1921, and this sum would be in proportion to the estimated income, which would be about $18,525.. The expenses in- cluded $1,000 to cover an annual report and mailing, and $1,000 for emergen- cies. On motion of Mr. Penn, the report was accepted. A lengthy discussion was then start- ed as to the scope and cost of the proposed annual report. During the discussion, it was suggested that the standing of members in the Society of American Florists would be an import- ant question in the publication of the annual report. Finally, it was decided that an annual report be published, printing and mailing to come within the appropriation made for the pur- pose. RENT OF CONVENTION HALL. Vice-President Adolph Gude report- ed that the rent asked for Convention hall for three days was $750. As there appeared to be a question unsettled concerning the time required for in- stallation and dismantling of the trade exhibition, the leasing was, on motion of Mr. Penn, left in the hands of the committee. Vice-President Gude re- ported that a lease of the Convention hall was granted at the rent named, $750, which included reasonable time for installation and dismantling. Sec- retary Young announced that President Roland had appointed Adolph Gude, Z. D. Blackistone and David Grill- bortzer, to act as the local Advisory Board on the convention. The rest of the session was devoted to an informal discussion of various matters which required no action. John Young, Sec'y. National Flower Growers' Association. ITS AIM'S AND OBJECTS. Address by J. P. Ammann. of Edwards- ville. Before the Illinois State Florists' Association, At Urbana, March 8, 1921. The objects of our association are just as the constitution provides, the advancement of commercial floriculture under glass. These are the aims : First — Production: To combat in- sects and diseases, studying elements entering into production, such as soil analysis, commercial fertilizers, tem- peratures, methods and cost of con- struction of greenhouses, growing lo- cation with reference to marketing and disseminating knowledge among mem- bers on various subjects of inter- est to them. Second — Marketing : Sales methods, methods of grading, storing, packing and delivery. To devise ways and means of bettering selling condi- tions and eliminating the present cause of waste in marketing plants and flow- ers. To raise the standard of industry by national advertising. Third — Cred- its and collections. Fourth — Legisla- tion : To keep generally informed on legislation proposed affecting members of this Association in either state or national legislation. Now, then, what do we mean by the terms used above? By production, we mean that by closer co-operation of the growers, studying the disease and in- sects and elements entering into the production through organization rather than through individuals, it cannot only be done more rapidly but at a much less cost to the individuals. The same holds true with the testing of commer- cial fertilizers, methods and cost of construction of greenhouses and pro- duction of plants. So, with the second division, namely, marketing, we believe with closer co- operation of the growers themselves along with their representatives, the commission men, better sales methods can be adopted, methods of more uni- form grading, the storing and keeping of flowers, packing and delivery all can be worked out so that it will prove a benefit to not only the wholesaler and the grower, but to the retailer as well. Even the public can be greatly bene- fited when they once know roses are uniformly graded and they can buy them more intelligently by getting ac- quainted with the system. Folks as a rule are vitally interested in weights and measures, grades and quality, and as a rule it does not take them long to become acquainted with a standard- ized article, especially if an article is judiciously advetrised and through our co-operative advertising we expect to not only create a demand for our prod- ucts, but to also teach folks so they can buy more intelligently, compelling ourselves thereby to meet the standard which such advertising represents, and thereby raise the standard of our in- dustry as well. In the third item, credits and col- lections need no explanation. We know these can be bettered by proper co-operation and we, too, kno w that there is need for stabilizing both these items more uniformly. In legislation, we no doubt are be- ginning to realize the necessity for keeping in touch with special state leg- islation where, as in some states, laws are already being inaugurated that make the shipping of live plants from one state into another prohibitive. In many cases these laws are very arbi- trary and unjust. What assurance have we but that in the near future, some master mind may develop the idea that plant diseases are being spread with the foliage on cut flowers and some law-making body will prohibit then at once, the shipping of cut flow- ers from one state into another. This sounds radical, but there are some very radical people in this world and a few are found among the deep-thinking stu- dents as well as in the politicians of this country. Hence, we need to be on our guard. Now, the president of the National Flower Growers' Association has ap- pointed a standing committee to repre- sent each of the above-mentioned sub- jects. These committees will proceed to acquire all the data possible with reference to the various items they have up for consideration, calling a meeting, if necessary, and inviting representative growers and others in- terested from different parts of the country to discuss and recommend for adoption such methods as can best be adapted to the entire country. The names of these committeemen will be published in the trade press, and any of them, no doubt, will be glad to have suggestions with reference to the top- ics just mentioned from anyone inter- ested therein. THE FOUB CLASSES OF MEMBEKSHIP. We have provided in our by-laws for four classes of memberships. Class A are growers who belong to an allied trade association, carrying on co-oper- ative advertising on the' percentage BASKET OF SPRING FLOWERS. Daisies at Handle. 1921. The American Florist. 423 plan, where 25 per cent of their en- tire collections are turned over to this organization for national advertising, these growers by virtue of such pay- ments automatically become members of this Association. Ninety per cent of such funds are set aside for national advertising. Growers who are members of some district growers' organization and be- come members of this Association by their district paying the sum of 50 cents per 1,000 square feet of ground area covered with glass owned or oper- ated by them, are placed in Class B. Class C includes growers who are not members of either of the above two named organizations, but who can be- come members of the National Flower Growers' Association by paying the sum of $2 per 1000 square feet of ground covered with glass owned or operated by them and paid into this Association. Seventy-five per cent of such sum is set aside for national advertising. Associate members come in Class T>. Firms who are not active or voting members of this Association and who are not florists, yet who are contribut- ing to national publicity through this organization, may become associate members. Ninety per cent of such sum is set aside for national adver- tising. Tou will note from the above classes that from three out of the four a large percentage is set aside for national publicity. This proves that national advertising will be one of the main fac- tors in our work, which is as it should be, and with such a programme there is no doubt but what every grower in the country should join this organiza- tion in one of the three classes for growers and thereby assist in the plan for the advancement and progress of our business. Any growers of flowers, flowering and ornamental greenhouse plants grown for commercial purposes, are eligible to become members of this Association and are herewith kindly invited to join. Whit Fi.-tillzjr Stuiles Have TaugfM Us Address by Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer, of the Division of Floriculture, Illinois State Uni- versity, before the Illinois State FlorlstB' Association, Urbana, March 8-9, 1921. There are, in a general way, two groups of materials which we add to soil in order to make it more produc- tive. These two groups are : 1, natural manures; 2, chemical fertilizers. When we add fertilizers of any kind to the soil, we do one or both of two things : 1, we add to the soil, substances which affect the physical properties of the soil; 2, we add to the soil chemical sub- stances which are food materials for the plant. These two requirements are the only ones which we expect of fer- tilizers. Natural manures in part ful- fill both of these requirements; chemi- cal fertilizers, only one. Farmyard manures improve the physical charac- ter of soils : a, by making soils that are clayey and compact more open and porous, so that the water and air can penetrate more freely, and b, by making soils that are light and sandy more compact, by filling up the open spaces. It thus enables light soil to absorb and retain more water. In addition to the important effects of manures on the physical structure of soils, they furnish also food materials for plants. Chemical fertilizers have, as a rule, but one function, that of fur- nishing food materials for the plants. Their indirect effect is seldom useful, sometimes they may even be harmful. AZALEA AMOENA. Pot Decorated with White and Pink Paper and Bunch of Short Pussy Willows, THE FOOD MATERIALS OF PLANTS. Plants require certain chemical ele- ments in soil for food materials. All told there are only seven soil elements that are necessary. A number of these are ordinarily present in soil in suffi- cient quantities, so that of the seven essential elements only three are found in our soils in insufficient quantities. These three elements are: a, nitrogen; b, phosphorus; c, potassium. We will omit potassium in this discussion for it too is not ordinarily a limiting factor. NITROGEN, ITS SOURCE AND AVAILABILITY. When we say that a fertilizer is in an available form we mean that it is in a form that can be used by the plant di- rectly. It is soluble in water. When we say that a fertilizer is in the un- available form we mean that it cannot be used by plants directly, but that It must undergo certain changes in soil before it can be taken up by the plant. A fertilizer in available form can be taken up and used by the plant imme- diately; one in unavailable form can- not be used immediately, but must first go through a gradual process of decay in the soil. Let us now take up some of the fer- tilizers which furnish nitrogen. The one most commonly used is barnyard or stable manure. Stable manure va- ries in composition. It contains large amounts of nitrogen and in addition it contains phosphorus and potassium. All three of these elements are used by plants. A ton of stable manure con- sists approximately of 75 per cent (1500 pounds) of water and 25 per cent (500 pounds) of dry matter. All the fer- tilizing material of course is in the dry matter. The dry matter in one ton of average mixed stable manure contains approximately 10 pounds of nitrogen, five pounds of phosphoric acid (2.2 pounds phosphorus), and 10 pounds of potash (8.3 pounds potassium). Natural manures, therefore, contain the three chemical elements most need- ed by plants. However, natural ma- nures do not meet the entire demands of plants. They fall short from two view- points : 1. The fertility elemsnts contained in them are not in preper proportion. The amount of nitrogen is excessive rel- ative to the amount of phosphorus and potash. If they are used in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of phos- phorus, there is a waste in nitrogen. In other words, there is not enough phos- phorus present. 2. The constituents contained in nat- ural manures are not in sufficiently available form to provide for a quick and continuous growth. In order to get a quick response on the pai't of the plant very large quantities must be ap- plied and this again results in a waste of nitrogen. FRESH MANURE VERSUS ROTTED MANURE. Rotted manure contains more plant food materials per ton than does fresh manure. This is because fresh manure shrinks in bulk during the decomposi- tion process — a ton of the former will shrink to one-half or two-thirds of a ton of the latter. However, certain 424 The American Florist. Mar. 19, other changes take place during the decomposition process which affect very much its fertilizing qualities. Fresh manure Contains, as a rule, much solu- ble and, hence, available nitrogen. Dur- ing the decomposition process a large per cent of this soluble nitrogen is lost by leaching. From one-fourth to one- half of the soluble nitrogen may be lost by leaching and by passing into the air in another form. Another part of the nitrogen is changed during the decom- position process from the soluble to the insoluble form. Therefore, well rotted manure contains very little if any active nitrogen. The phosphorus compounds are af- fected in a different way during the decaying process. They are changed from the insoluble form to the soluble form. Since phosphorus compounds do not leach out readily, there is no loss, as there is in the case of the nitrogen. Rotted manure, therefore, is a more evenly balanced combination of plant food materials. Generally speaking, the phosphorus is available to a larger ex- tent than in fresh manure. The nitro- gen, however, is present in a less avail- able' condition. There is a relatively larger amount of phosphorus and rela- tively smaller amount of nitrogen pres- ent than in fresh manure. NITROGEN OF MANURES IN 3 FORMS. Natural manures contain nitrogen in three forms: a, organic nitrogen; b, ammonia; c, nitrates. The organic ni- trogen, that is, the nitrogen found in the straw and other vegetable matter, cannot be used by the plant directly as food. This must first decay and change into other forms. One of the products of this decay is ammonia. Ammonia is readily soluble in water, or as a gas it passes off quick- ly into the air. In this form nitrogen is readily lost. Plants do not depend upon ammonia for their nitrogen, in fact it is believed that very little ammonia is used by plants. The ammonia which is formed during the process of decom- position of the manure is changed into the third form, the nitrate. Nitrates are the chief source of nitrogen for plants arid, therefore, the most important form of nitrogen compound. Natural manures, therefore, in order to be available to plants for food ma- terials must pass through these stages of decay. This process of decay de- pends upon conditions which are varia- ble. The quality and condition of the manure, the kind of soil, the tempera- ture, the soil moisture, all enter into the process. Therefore, keeping in mind this variable but necessary proc- ess of decay and also the more or less unbalanced ration of elements in ma- nure, it is, from the standpoint of econo- my as well as results, a good practice to supplement natural manures with the so-called artificial manures. "We must remember that nitrogen is the most expensive of all the fertiliz- ing elements. This is true because the amounts ordinarily available in nature are small, because it is the element of the soil which is most heavily used by plants and because it is the most elu- sive, since it changes sooner or later into some form that is easily lost to soil and plant. DRIED BI.OOD AS A NITROGEN FERTILIZER. One of the best supplements of na- tural manures is dried blood. It is one of the most concentrated, and one of the richest in nitrogen of the organic ni- trogen-bearing fertilizing materials, Red dried blood is uniform in composi- tion; it contains 13 to 14 per cent nitro- gen. The market product is standard- ized and guaranteed to contain a cer- tain amount of nitrogen. Black dried blood is less concentrated and less uni- form in composition, and due to less careful methods of preparation. It contains from six to 10 per cent nitro- gen and sometimes as much as four per cent phosphoric acid. Dried blood is one of the best organic fertilizers because its physical charac- ter is such that decay in the soil is very rapid. Dried blood is not immediately available to plants, it cannot be taken up directly by the roots, but it must first decay and change into the nitrate form. However, under favorable condi- tions of moisture and temperature' this decay is rapid and the nitrogen thus be- comes available after a short period of time. If we represent the availability of one of our most available forms of chemical fertilizers, as nitrate of soda, by 100, the availability of dried blood would be approximately 65 or 70. On this same basis the availability of av- erage rotted barn manure would be ap- proximately 25 to 35. This shows the manner in which dried blood is a good supplement of natural manures. Dried blood supplies the plant with nitrogen quickly, it makes for a rapid and con- tinuous growth by making up the de- ficiencies of natural manures. • PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZERS. We will now discuss another class of fertilizers, those which supply phos- phorus for the plant. Plants must have phosphorus. This element is needed in the formation of all young cells, such as are found in the young root tips and in developing flower buds. Nitrogen and phosphorus are equally essential and both ai-e, therefore, important from the standpoint of fertilizers. It is important that we understand the terms used for the various kinds of fertilizers containing phosphorus. The materials used as phosphorus fertilizers are of two kinds, the mineral phos- phates and the organic phosphates. The mineral phosphates are obtained by grinding rock which contains phos- phorus in quantity. Rock phosphate contains the phosphorus in chemical combination with calcium. Chemically it is known as tri-calcium phosphate. The important fact to remember is that rock phosphate is practically insoluble in water-, one part requiring for solu- tion approximately 50,000 parts of pure water. In the soil it is somewhat more soluble, this depending on the presence of other substances. Because of its low solubility, rock phosphate is not readily available to plants. In order to make rock phosphate solu- ble, and hence available, it is treated with sulphuric acid. The sulphuric acid acts chemically on the rock phosphate and forms two substances, acid phos- phate and gypsum. This mixture is sold as a fertilizer under the name of acid phosphate or super-phosphate. Acid phosphate is not found naturally but is to be had only as a manufactured product. One hundred pounds of pur- chased acid phosphate contain approxi- mately 40 pounds of actual acid phos- phate and 54 pounds of gypsum. The important fact to remember concerning acid phosphate is that it is soluble in water. One part dissolves in 100 parts of water. Not only is it soluble in water but it is also available to plants. Acid phosphate is not a completely stable compound. It has the character- istic of changing, under certain condi- tions, into what is known as the re- verted form. In this form it is less sol- uble. However, it is still available to a high degree and this can still be taken up by plants. Let me call to your attention at this time a difference between the soluble nitrogen compounds and the soluble acid phosphate. Nitrogen, when ap- plied to the soil in soluble form, re- mains soluble and in this condition readily leaches from the soil. A great waste may result, therefore, if too large quantities are applied. With soluble A WELL GROWN HYDRANGEA. 1921. The American Florist. 425 phosphates the danger of loss or waste is not great. If applied in too large quantities, soluble phosphates tend to become insoluble, or to revert, as we ordinarily say. Acid phosphate does not leach out of the soil. EXPERIMENTS WITH ACID PHOSPHATE. We have been carrying on some ex- periments with the view of determining the results that may be obtained by the use of acid phosphate in rose and carnation soil. The results of a three- year test with roses, and a one-year test with carnations are given in tabular form below. A complete account of the method employed in the experiments will be published later in bulletin form. The tables below show some striking results. The application of acid phos- phate resulted in increased production for each variety and the increase is consistent, in the case of the roses, for three successive years. A total of 11 ">2 rose plants and 1440 carnation plants were used in the experiment. The benches of the two houses in which the work was conducted were divided into sections, 10 rose plants and 20 carna- tion plants growing in each section of the two houses respectively. All sec- tions of each house received the same treatment except that each alternate section received one application of acid phosphate, while the remaining sections received no acid phosphate. BONE PHOSPHATE. ' Another form in which phosphorus occurs, and which is used as a fertilizer, is bone meal. The phosphorus of bone is in combination with organic matter and differs in this respect from the phosphorus compounds already dis- cussed. Good bone meal should contain on the average about 22 per cent phos- phoric acid. In addition, it contains about four per cent of nitrogen. Steamed bone contains relatively more phosphoric acid, from 28 to 30 per cent, but only from one to two per cent ni- trogen. Man}' florists use bone as a fertilizer. It is unquestionably a good fertilizing material, for it contains much phos- phorus and it is, therefore, a valuable source of phosphoric acid. However, bone is not soluble and the phosphorus it contains is not in a form which is immediately available to plants. Bone must decay before the phosphorus be- comes available. Steamed bone is more directly useful to plants than is the raw bone meal, because, since it is in a finer state of division, it decays more rapid- ly. The rate of decay, as in the case of stable manure, depends upon variable factors, such as moisture, temperature, etc. Bone, then, differs from acid phos- phate as a fertilizer in the fact that the former is soluble and immediately available to plants, while the latter is less soluble and not immediately avail- able. We have carried out an experiment to test the comparative efficiencies of acid phosphate and steamed bone meal in the flower production of roses. The results are given in tabular form below. The applications of the two fertilizers were such that approximately equal quantities of phosphorus were applied. Acid phosphate was applied at the rate of 40 pounds per 100 square feet. In order to obtain the same money value at the relative cost prices of the two fertilizers, 21.4 pounds of bone were ap- plied to each 100 square feet. It should be remembered that the re- sults are for one year only. The differ- ences in production would probably be less striking during the second and third years. However, for the first year JHtt '--iKk/- life Si:.gf • ■■~ : w EASTER PLANT BASKETS. Heather, White Hyacinths and Dwarf Pink Azaleas. acid phosphate is the more efficient, as can be readily seen by studying- the data. Under the conditions of this ex- periment, steamed bone is less efficient in the production of roses than is acid phosphate. A detailed report of this work will be published in bulletin form in the near future. <*£. E-n§S ;-c2 hIS Ophelia linns 13.98 4847 3988 3992 acid phos 13.13 4655 3600 3682 Hoosier d phos 13.65 2603 2457 2249 acid phos 13.29 2609 2158 2147 Killarney d Phos 9.90 6601 5639 5615 acid phos 9.37 5395 5249 5069 White Killarney d phos 10.01 5185 5280 5746 acid phos D.44 4848 4729 5053 crease in number of flowers ee years, all varieties 4802 in average number of flowers ant 9 icid phosphate used in the ex- it (piesent price) $5.60 Carnations. -),flt Tr Ophelia lid phos 143 12827 89.70 i acid phos.. . .144 11943 82.93 Hoosier id phos 141 7309 61.83 l. acid phos 144 6014 41.76 Killarney id phos 144 16866 117.04 . acid phos 144 15713 109.11 White Killarney id phos 144 16111 111.88 p acid phos 144 14630 101.69 Treatr Enchantress Acid phos 342 7079 20.69 No acid phos 336 6482 - 19.20 Champion Acid phos 269 5967 22.15 No arid phos 281 5893 20.97 Total increase in number of flowers fo one year, two varieties Increase in average number of flowers per plant 1.28 1.40 661 sed the $35 per ton). $5. 04 A COMPARISON OP ACID PHOSPHATE AND BONE MEAL. Roses. - -Tr > Zp. E-e Oaxa/tl; Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists* Supplies and Decorative Novelties. Pittsburgh. STOCK SELLING FAIRLY WELL The market does not show much change over the last two or three weeks. Stock has been plentiful and with reasonable prices, has cleaned up fairly well, several large funerals hav- ing used up the greatest part of the surplus. The supply of roses is some- what smaller, due no doubt to the fact that the growers are preparing for Eas- ter, and the quality is good. Easter and calla lilies have been in somewhat over- supply and at times have been hard to move. The carnation supply is about equal to the demand, and the quality of the stock is the best seen here this season. Sweet pea arrivals have been heavy and large quantities of them have been moved at prices to suit every purse. Violets are a drug on the market, and as usual at this sea- son, the quality is not the best. Lily of the valley moves slowly, as also holds good of orchids; the latter can be bought at wholesale as low as $35.00 per hundred. Paper White narcissi are a thing of the past, and jonquils, daffo- dils and tulips are not near so plentiful and are bringing better prices. Mig- nonette, Baby prirm-ose and calendula move slowly. NOTES. Members of the Florists' and Gar- deners' Club visited the commercial growers and inspected the plants as of- fered for Easter, March 10. The morn- ing was taken up at the ranges of The Blind Floral Co. and the John Bader Co., where the bulbous stock, rose bushes and hydrangeas are all in good shape and will be ready for Easter. Edward Blind of The Blind Floral Co., reports that his customers will not let the stock come in to bloom, but insist on it being delivered before it is ready. The members moved on to Ran- dolph & McClements greenhouses. Stan- ton Heights, and found everything in the best of condition. The afternoon was spent at the Zieger range and at P. S. Randolph's, Verona. Everyone was enthusiastic about the trip and re- ported it one of the best ever held by the Club. Fire broke out in the plant of Jos. N. Thomas, Greensburg, Pa., which for a while threatened the entire place, with a loss of between $5,000 and $10,- 000, fully covered by insurance. The Easter stock of plants were not damaged. The stores are beginning to take on an Easter look and every one is pre- paring for the largest Easter in the history of the business. The McCallum Company's basket factory is working day and night try- ing to get out the last minute orders for Easter numbers. E. H. Carey, with stores at Beaver Falls and New Brighton, Pa., reports that despite the fact that most of the factories and mills in that district have closed, business has been remarkably good. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. are cutting some wonderful orchids at their plant at Barkerstown, Pa. Visitor : John Keil, E. Liverpool, O. E. C. T. Evansvllle, Ind. MARKET IN GOOD TONE. Easter trade is expected to be good and the supply will be equal to the de- mand and prices will be satisfactory. The demand for cut flowers has been excellent during' the past season. The spring budding stock has been in brisk demand. Roses have been moving well and the prices have been very good. Some of the dealers say that the de- mand has been a little greater than the supply. February brought in a better volume of trade than the correspond- ing month of last year, and it is ex- pected that March will make a good showing. The will of Julius Niednagel. for many years engaged in the floral busi- ness in this city, and well known to the trade, was broken in a trial held in the Spencer county circuit court at Rockport, Ind., on Wednesday of last week. By the breaking of the will the three younger children of Mr. Niednagel will share in the estate that is valued at more than $100,000. W. B. C. 1921. The American Florist 431 RIBRIM LILIES Plant some Rubrums now and have Lilies at a time of year fine flowers always are scarce and in demand. No florist who grows for his own retail trade should be without them — a sure money- maker — and every wholesale grower who has empty space can make it pay its way with these: 7 to 9-in., 250 bulbs to case, - $27.50 per case 8 to 9-in., 200 bulbs to case, - 27.50 per case 9 to 10-in., 130 bulbs to case, - 27.50 per case 10 to 1 1-in., 110 bulbs to case, - 27.50 per case 5 cases or more at $25.00 per case GLADIOLUS BULBS We are offering Gladiolus Bulbs to florists that, for quality and price, have no competition. Our Gladiolus Bulbs are strictly up to size and guaranteed. We furnish the planting stock. Our bulbs are all grown from young bulbs and are not to be compared to old flowering bulbs. Our bulbs are in our possession, properly stored, with the best facilities to insure proper curing, which is the essential part of handling Gladiolus Bulbs before planting. Standard Varieties Per 1000. IV Up. lVa" Up. America, soft pink $25.00 $27.00 Arizona, rose pink, very early.. 4O.00 45.00 Autumn Queen 50.00 Beet Violet 35.00 40.00 Chicago White, early white 30.00 35.00 Florists' Mixture 16.00 20.00 Ida Van, deep salmon red 30.00 34.00 Independence, color similar to Mrs. Francis King 4O.O0 Ivunderd's Orange Glory, large ruffled orange (50.00 Miss Lucille 30.00 Mrs. Francis Kins, orange scar- let 24/>0 27.00 Mrs. Frank Pendleton florists' favorite $45.00 Mrs. Watt, wine red Myrtle, pink and white Niagara, soft yellow 40.00 Panama, beautiful rose I'rince of Wnles Hose 1010 40.00 Rouge Torch, large creamy white . . Sehwauen, best yellow 50.00 Summer Beauty, deep salmon Vellow Bird, yellow 40.00 Novelties-New and Scarce Varieties iv up. iy 2 " Up. Ei aline, smoky violet $ 8.00 Crimson Glow, perfect scarlet 50.00 George Paul, large maroon $0.00 7.00 Golden "West, orange scarlet 5.00 Goliath, wine color 10.00 Joffre, red shade, large flower 12.00 Louise, 1st. lavender orchid, new .... 50.O0 Per IK" Up. Master Wietse, dark violet $4.50 JVegerfursti dark blue black. flaked lilac rose Nymph, white, large flower Queen of the AVhites, white Stella, light red Von Binsing. deep pink 50.00 00.00 50.00 100. iy 2 "u P . 5.00 25.00 'Mill 15.00 1O.O0 12.00 CALADIUMS. Per 100. Per 1000. to 7-inch $5.00 $45.00 to 9-inch 10.00 90.00 to 11-inch 14.00 130.00 -inch and up 20.00 .... TIBKROSKS. Per 100. PerlQOO. Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, double — 3 to 4-inch $ 2.75 $22.00 4 to 6-inch 4.00 35.00 Armstrong, single. first size, large 3,50 25.00 BENCH ROSES Delivery nfter Easter. Per 100. Per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 Ophelia $12.50 $100.00 Pink Killnrney $12.50 $100.00 Milady 12.50 1OO.0O Shawyer 12.50 100.00 White Killnrney 12.50 100.00 Kussell 14.00 125.00 AMERICAN" BEAUTY. WRITE FOR PRICE. 127 N. Wabash avenue ILLINOIS AMERICAN BULB CO., ffladE QUALITY A Business Built on a Foundation That Endures SERVICE <:-'H Ms««$$S$S$5$$JS«W$$$3$S5$^^ 432 The American Florist. Mar. 19, ,^ C ^OORONA FLOWER BO^^^jto Representatives: M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DKON CO. 1526 Blake St. Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas For Violets and Corsages >, ?'*". „ . Per 100 7 x 4x4 2-mch Top $ 5.00 10 x 6 x 5^ 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 5*2 2-inch Top 7.65 14x10x8 2-inch Top 12.60 For Cut Flowers 18 x 5 x 3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24 x 5 x 3^ 2-inch Top 7.70 24x8x4 2-inch Top 10.80 28 x 8 x 4 2-inch Top 12.10 28 x 8 x 5 ^ 2-inch Top 13.05 30 x 5 x 3*2 2-inch ^on P. 95 88 1 8 x 5 2-inch Top 16.20 Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 The sizes given here are carried in stock, in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH "WITH ORDER The prices quoted herewith aref.o. b.Chicago, When printing is wanted there will be a cbarge of S9.00 per color for printing 500, $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Borderprintingandembossingwillbecharged for as time work in accordance with the amount of work involved. For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers 16 x 20 x 21 x 24 x 24 x 30 x 30 x 32 x 36 x 36 x 36 x 16 x 20 x 5 x 5 x 24 x 10 x 12 x 32 x 10 x 12 x 14 x 3 3y 2 10 5 6 8 5 6 Telescope. Telescope. Telescope . Telescope. Telescope . Telescope . Telescope . Telescope . Telescope . Telescope . Telescope . Per 100 .$29.25 . 38.96 7.25 8.90 55.75 , 22.00 30.25 63.76 25.20 36.36 46.66 Lily of the Valley For Easter NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE! Brims' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand $35.00 per 1000 20.00 per 600 10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 Florists' Money Maker Brand 130.00.... per 1000 16.00 per 600 8.00 per 250 4.00 per 100 I have over 2,500,000 of the Finest Valley Pips In storage, and my facilities enable me to make ship- ments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's Valley, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. H. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. 1921. The America n Fl oris t. 433 C^TciiC} SpCClfllliCS Spring Delivery Never before have we offered to our customers such a complete line of stock and of such high quality, including both flowering and Foliage Plants. We are booking heavily on Easter and Spring orders and suggest to our many customers to either call at Norwood and m-.'t" their selections or mail order at once so that reservations can be made, to avoid disappointment. Prosperity is here and you should protect your best Interests for bigger and better sales with CRAIG QUALITY STOCK. We cordially invite yon to our new home at Norwood, Delaware County, Pa., easily renched by Pennsylvania R. R. to Norwood and Baltimore and Ohio R. R. to Holmes Station. "or by trolley. Those having their own greenhouses or conservatories would do well to have shipments made during early March. a HYDRANGEAS GOLDEN CAIXAS Dracaena Lord Wolseley The New French Hydrangeas 6-in. pots at $1.25 each. One of the very best varieties for Easter All of the varieties here offered have been S-in. P°* s and Ferns at * 5 each - T^ ^M^C^SS^lr^^ '" ""^ tested by us under ordinary conditions as to LILIIJM GIGANTEUM "-in pot" ro D ?r 100 3 in pots $36 their adaptability to forcing for Easter. Suggest placing orders early to avoid dis- De r 100. 4-i'n. pots, $60 per 100. ' 6-in. 'pots. 4- n. pots, $0 per doz. appointment, such as was experienced last jib per doz. 6-in. pots, $18 and $24 per 6-in. pots, 6-in. pots and 7-in. pots, lieav- year. ' doz 7-in rjots £3 and 13 60 each ily flowered, $9, $12, $15. $18, $24, $30, $36, "tin. pots, with from 4 to 10 flowers. d ° Z ' 7 '"■ pots ' $3 and $3.60 each $42 and $48 per doz. 8-in. pans, with from 12 to 25 flowers. n Dracae ? a • ve > 1 f r,a,,a ,< N , ew > s-in. pots, $4 and $5 each. Cut Tjiles 26c per bud and bloom. , . °"? ot , th ? ? nest £ ° ha S e P. lants £or % om - Apri! delivery, 2% -in. pots. Hydrangea p,™™, wTTnTTTT bination baskets or boxes. Improved God- otaksa. strong plants, $8 per 100. $75 per . , GARDENIA TEITCHH aefflana. moo We have an exceptionally fine stock for 2% -in. pots, $20 per 100. 3-m. pots, $35 April delivery, assorted French Hydran- Easter flowering. There is not anything per 100. geas, 2 'A -in. pots, strong plants. $8 per 100. fmer tllan thfi small sizes for basket work. 4-in. pots. $60 per 100. 575 D er"l000 3-in. pots, $5 per doz.. $35 per 100. 8-in. pots, made up, verv handsome, $5 ROSES " , - in - P° ts ' S9 and $ 12 P er doz - and $6 each. Ladv Gav . s " ln - Azalea pots, $2.50 and $3 each. , Dracaena Terminalis t a „„„,,„„„ ,„ln.fl into f.n LILY OF TH1E TALU11 ' Exceptionally well colored. In grand condition trained into fan. 5 _ in . t 16 pipS| $18 r doz 2%-in. pots, $20 per 100. 3-in. pots, $35. globular and pyramidal shapes. $1.50. $2, cpnTnvo ner 100 $2.50, $3. $3.50. $4, $5. $6 and $7.50 each. j R ? TO rt ,S , I l„ „„t, tie „„ do, sinioioi hnii slnnes $2 B0 $3 $4 $5 and Immediate Delivery. °->n. pots, $15 per doz. J7 BO each shapea ' * 2 - 50 ' "' * 4 ' 5& ana 2V,-in. pots, strong plants, $35 per 100. 6-in. pots, $18 and $24 per doz. '^Vets sio SI'RO and S16 each 4-in. Pots, strong plants, $12 per doz.. We would suggest ordering the above Umbrenas $1 $°6. $7.60° aSdVo'oO e^ch. *7J per 100. early, as the demand is always great. Tausendschoen-Thousand Beauties 1%. g £ llronl plants! III ana III dot A strong^^^oTouf g^e'lTwith bold. This was our finest and most popular 8-in. pots, strong plants, $4, $5 and $6 dark green foliage, which becomes beauti- Climber last year, and this year our stock each. S fully suffused and variegated, is large and -the plants are much finer. 10-in. pots, .strong plants, $7.60 and $10 4-in. pots, $7.50 per doz., $60 per 100. Trained plants, fans, globular and pyram- each. 5-in. pots. $1 each. 6-in. pots, $2 each, idal shapes, $2, $2.60, $3. $3.50, $4, $5. $6. 12 and 14-in., specimen plants, $15, $20 7-in. pots, $3.50, $4 and $5 each. In^Jvl^VanVy^aeh ^ "^ Harrow l~t Type, ^"ST&J'ZX^trF&M. Umbrellas $6, $7.50 and $10 eacn. Delicatessima, Golden Thread and Florence. 6-in. pots, $30 per doz. 7-in. pots, $4 Exeelsa — New Climbing Rose These varieties are indispensable for table and $5 each. This variety is known as the Red Doro- decoration and we predict a great future Dracaena Lindenil thy Perkins. The color is brilliant and it is for them, as nothing surpasses them for Same type as Massangeana, but with the bound to prove the most popular red Ram- use in artistic arrangement. golden stripes on the outer edges of the bier. We offer splendid plants in 6-in., 7- 2% -in. pots. $35 per 100. leaf. in. and S-in. pets. $2. $2.50, $3.50, $4. $5. 4-in. pots, $12 per doz., $75 per 100. 4 -'n. pots, $12 per doz., $100 per 100. $S. $7.50 and $10 each. 5-in. pots, $18 per doz. 5-in. pots, $2 and $2.50 each. Baskets of Excelsa, $10. $12.50 and $15 6-in. pots. $24 and $30 per doz. S-in. pots, $5 each, each. „ .„ .„ „ A . „,„ . Croton Punctata Dracaena Longil Umbrellas, $6, $7.50 and $10 each. 0ne o{ the most satisfactory and finest Improved sport of Dracaena WarneckM. Roslere — New varieties for basket work and centers of ° ne of the very best novelties in foliage Dark sport of Tausendschoen. Very beau- ferneries. plants introduced for years. Dark green tiful A great improvement on the po'pu- 2V 2 -in. pots, $20 per 100, $175 per 1000. outer edge with pure white stripe In center lar Thousand Beauties (Tausendschoen). 3".-in. pots, $35 per 100. 4-in. pots. $60 of leaf. Stock limited. and consequently a welcome addition to this Per 100. 4-in. pots, $5 each. 5-in. pots, $10 each, section. While it has the same habit of DRACAENAS FICUS PANDURATA growth ard general characteristics as Dracaena Godsefflana 6-in. pots, 2 ft. tail, $2 each. Thousand Beauties, the color is superior — Green and white leaf, very hardy, fine 7-in. pots. 3 ft. tall $2.60 each, a deeper and more even shade of cerise- for baskets. 2%-in. pots, $20 per 100. s-in. pots, 4 ft. tall, $3.50 each. Pink or carmine. Trained plants, fans. 3-in. pots, $36 per 100. IATANIA BORBONTCA globular and pyramidal shapes, $2, $2.50. 4-in. pots. $60 per 100. - . D0 t s $1^ ner doT $90 ner 100 $3 $3 50 $4 1 SB $6. $7 50 and $10 each. Fancy Dracaenas S-in. Sots! $18 p P BO each Trained plants at $1.50. $2, $2.50, $3. $4, 5-in. pots, $15 per doz. '" ln - pots ' fj! - 60 eacn - ?5 and $6 each. 6-in. pots, $18 and $24 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHU Baskets, $10. $12 and $15 each. 7- and 8-in. pots, $3.50, $4 and $6 each. Well colored plants. Umbrellas, $6 and $7.50 each. Dracaena Massangeana J"}"' *<**■ $24 and J3 J £ er n d ° z - .. Paul's Scarlet Climber The variety with the golden stripe down «„ l-Poli Ro'sT y°e f t se^t Zf &1c?rlef "seinf- Dracaena? fo? thV hoSe. ^e h'avl ££ lO-in/pots. specimens, $10 each, dnubfe flowers of medium Szenroduced In ceptlonally large stock, well colored and of ARECA LUTESCENS V^\^min^n^^^^lTrhl th 4 e ." r ?iVi ,rh lTv^ Ua ilT„Pr do, 1,.. ner ,OOo"' P ° tS ' ^"^ '" ^ 100, $32B P6r color does not burn or fade. This Rose has ,*-'"■ P° ts ' heavy. $12 per doz.. $100 per 1000 been exhibited extensively In Europe and 10 »- . .„ „ ' ,, .. ,. in 4 - ,n - » ots ' s[n ^ le - * 60 » er 100 ' * 650 " er received numerous awards 5- and 6-in fi " ln - P ofs , $ 2 and $2.50 each. 1000. pots trained ;™nts.%l 5 T$2, $2.IS ana $3 S-in. pots, heavy, $4 and $5 each. 5%-ln pots made up $160 per 100 each. Dracaena Fragrans 5" n - P?*^ m <>■%% l P 'J?i and $ L°,P? r ,^° z ' nvbrid Roses Plain green leaf. 7 - ,n - po,s ' $4 ' $6 and » 6 eacn ' made up - Including Ophelia. Donald McDonald. My J-in: pots. $9 doz 6-in. pots, $24 doz IMPORTANT NOTICE Maryland and Mrs. John Dunlop. Very fine .,Vn P £ ' an eaC 10 -' n - tubs . Owing to the very great Increase In price nlants in bud and flower for Easter sales. ilav eacn. of n ]| materials used in packing of plants. 6-In. pots at $15 and $18 per doz. Dracaena Sanderiana we And it necessary to make a small AZAfEA HINODIGIRI Small, light green leaves, edged with charge for same, as follows, much lower _ , ' , creamy white. Fine for center of fern than the percentage plan: Bright red in color and one of the finest dishes or basket work. Full size cases $2.00 each and best keeping Azaleas ever sent out. 2'4-in. pots, $20 per 100. Three-auarter size cases .... 1.50 each We have never been able to meet the de- 3 . ln . pots! | 6 o per 100. Small size enses.... • 50 each mand at Easter. The variety has the ad- ded advantage over Indica Azaleas that It Tpni|C. CASH WITH ORDER: Kindly send sufficient to cover the entire bill Vfn no 1 ,/ K, k „, tin „„d J94 „„ ■ CKHlSSwe do not make shipments C.O.D. unless remittance has been made 5-in. pots, for baskets, $18 and $24 .per on a< . count to guarantee acceptance. This does not apply to regular d ° z :. , -„ „. , ., . customers. REMITTANCES: Remittances should be made by money order or New York 6^-ln. pots, $^.&o and $,* eacn. drafts If money is sent letter shoull be registered All prices quoted In this list are S x~ tk" d 7 h' n ' P ° tS ' fi " e plants - $360i * 4 strictly net. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:" Give your name, post office, county and state, o I.j f«i. „„t. «« t-7 rn »„j =?=^=^---g ^ NOT TNIC ==^=^^35^== PHONES * CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734 -CENTRAL 2 572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago 438 The American Florist. Mar. 19, FOR EASTER Heavy Supply Roses and Carnations Exceptionally fine stock in all the leading commercial varieties at the right prices. You give your customers the best stock obtainable when you fill their orders with our Cut Flowers. WW WRITE FOR PRICES. WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. CHICAGO Mrs. Henderson, wife of A. Hender- son, Chicago, is visiting their son, James, at Boston, Mass., who is attend- ing the School of Technology in that city, where he is making a fine record in his architectural studies, repeating in recent examinations the honors of last year, when he was first in his class. An unusual feature of the meeting of the midwest branch of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, held at the Art Institute March 12, was the presentation in actual colors on steropticon slides of the Arnold Arb- oretum of Boston, Mass. Loring Under- wood of Boston, was the lecturer. Mrs. H. N. Bruns and daughter, Madeline, who have been enjoying a well earned vacation at Hot Springs, Ark., are expected home for Easter. Mr. Bruns says business, wholesale and retail is good. Chief Gardener Koch, of Garfield Park, will make an Easter display of 5,000 Darwin tulips, showing all the best kinds in the conservatory, also a splendid collection of rare daffodils. Ernst Wienhoeber, who has been rest- ing up in Wisconsin for several weeks, returned last week to help in the pre- parations for the Easter rush. Robert Arthur Meers, secretary and founder of the first horticultural so- ciety, died last week and was buried in Graceland cemetery March 10. Vaughan's Seed Store reports liberal fill-in orders from seedsmen on all spring bulbs and flower seeds. P. Hecht has opened a store at 61 West Randolph street which should prove to be a good stand. Albert Koehler of the American Bulb Co. has his new car, a Buick, ready for the Easter parade. C. S. Claussen, the gladiolus and pickle man, and Mrs. Claussen are so- journing in California. W. J. Smyth and family are expected home from California March 23. How Many Retail Florists think only of Cut Flowers grown in their own greenhouses as most desirable for the buying public ? How Many Retail Florists think only of buying Cut Flowers in the CHICAGO MARKET to get the choice stock most desirable for the buying public ? BUYING CUT FLOWERS IS AS SAFE AS THE GROWING OF THEM. "Sure Thing." KENNICOTT BROS. CO. 174 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO PRINCIPAL LOCATION IN THE MARKET. Glass by the Million Production by the Thousands 1921. The American Florist. 439 Place your orders for CUT FLOWERS for EASTER with us NOW. You can always rely upon us for Your supply. HEADQUARTERS Easter Lilies isF~WRITE FOR PRICES TODAY. Biggest and best supply in the country. Place your orders with us now and avoid disappointment. All orders filled in strict rotation. Premier Columbia Russell White Killarney Milady Sunburst Ward Ophelia Cecile Brainier Carnations Callus Valley Cattleyas Violets Daisies Pansies Forget- Me- Nots Mignonette Z M E» A C & N H N 30 E. Randolph St CHICAGO Snapdragons Freesia Tulips Darwin Tulips Jonquils Sweet Alyssum Pussy Willows GREENS Plumosug Sprengeri Galax, bronze Galax, green Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood Leucothoe long Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 HEAVY SUPPLY OF Sweet Peas for Easter You will make no mistake by placing your orders with us for we will have the same fancy stock to offer that gave such good satisfaction last year. Roses, Carnations, Etc. Complete line of Cut Flowers and Greens. Plenty for everyone who orders early. IMF" Write for Special Easter Price List.^B 440 The American Florist. Mar. 19, 1 fOR EASTER We Offer FINE LILIES RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DARYVINS, DAFFODILS, LUPINES, VALLEY, FREESIA. White and Blue Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Larkspur, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Sweet Peas, Stocks and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Perns, 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. Bud long Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., SK, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty UNSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving; such benefits WB ARK CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. Mention the American Florist when writing C. Li. Washburn says that Bassett & "Washburn have their entire place at Gregg's station enclosed and that all clanger of losing any stock from freez- ing has been eliminated. Over 50 men were busy on the roofs of their estab- lishment since the heavy hailstorm last week. A. E. Turner, Dancy. Wis., called on the trade here this week. He says that the early ferns called "snow- birds" will not be as good as in for- mer years, owing to the mild winter. He is now shipping a good supply of hemlock boughs into this market. Poehlmann Bros. Co. will be in good crop with roses and carnations for Eas- ter, including a heavy cut of American Beauties. Cattleyas and valley will also be in large supply, for the crops are just right for this occasion. Mrs. Strail, of A. Lange's force, has the sympathy of many friends in the loss of her father, W. D. Chandler, a pioneer florist of this city whose death is recorded in our obituary • columns this week. Wietor Bros, will be in good crop with roses and carnations for Easter, and are expecting a strong demand for both, judging from the way orders and inquiries are being received. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are receiving a good supply of Paper White narcissi in addition to their regular line of stock, which now includes heavy ship- ments of southern jonquils. Peter Reinberg will have a good cut of roses for Easter, according to Her- bert Hansen, who adds that many or- ders have already been booked for the occasion, The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is looking forward toward a brisk Easter business and have already booked many large orders. The J. A. Budlong Co. is having a good call for lupines and larkspur. which are arriving in good supply at its establishment. Prank Johnson and Eric Johnson, of the A. L. Randall Co., are expected home next week from an extended eastern trip. Erne & Co. are showing a good sup- ply of bulbous stock, which includes some fancy jonquils. Callas are in good supply here. W. W. Barnard, president of the W. W. Barnard Co., died March 10. See the obituary columns for further details. The Joseph Foerster Co. is handling a fine supply of stock, including choice lilies, which are arriving in quantity. Kennicott Bros. Co. is handling a good supply of American Beauty roses in addition to its regular line. Visitors : Mrs. Mazey, Minneapolis, Minn.; Henry Heini and wife. Toledo. O. 1921. The American Florist. 441 FOR EASTER We shall have everything you will need in Gut Flowers Lilies Roses Carnations Sweet Peas Violets Bulb Stock Valley Colored Freesia Calendulas Callas Orchids Gardenias Finest Quality - — Market Prices Your Orders Respectfully Solicited Joseph Foerster Co. 160 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO WE AIM TO TREAT YOU the way we would like to be treated BY YOU if our positions were reversed la 442 The American Florist. Mar. 19, Roses - Carnations Lilies --Peas — Freesias — Jonquils Tulips -- Calendulas — Valley-- Etc. IN LARGE SUPPLY FOR EASTER You will be pleased with our stock, which is selected and picked to arrive in the best possible condition. We aim to fill each order so satisfactorily that you will come back for more. F RNE & COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6576. CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Ran- dolph hotel, March 10. President Ko- hout in the chair. Applications for mem- bership were presented as follows : Frank M. Suttle, 225 N. Michigan ave- nue, Edward L. Martin. 174 N. Wabash avenue, Aleck F. Gardiner. 11361 Mich- igan avenue, John H. Faddon. 318 Cen- ter street, W. J. Sharpe, 904 N. La- Salle street, and Oscar Anderson, Mor- gan Park. The auditing committee presented its annual report, stating that the books of secretary and treas- urer were found to be correct. President Kohout, as affiliated mem- ber of the Society of American Florists' executive committee, presented his ac- count of that body's recent meeting at Washington, D. C, which was greatly appreciated. The president then called upon those present to stand in silent tribute to the late Peter Reinberg, and appointed James Morton, J. E. Poll- worth and T. E. Waters a committee to prepare suitable resolutions on his death. Chairman M. C. Wright of the com- mittee on President Kohout's inaugural address, reported progress and asked for further time, the sweeping changes recommended demanding careful con- sideration. Attention having been called to the Pageant of Progress to be held here July 30 to August 14, the president ap- pointed F. Lautenschlager, J. E. Poll- worth, A. Setterberg and H. V. Swen- son to represent the club in the work connected therewith. James Morton, calling attention to recent claims of an eastern city, said one member of the club was president of three trade organizations, another president of two, while many former presidents of the Society of American Florists make their homes hefe. J. E. Pollworth and Henry Wehrman gave an interesting account of the Ur- bana meeting of the State Florists' Association. The principal features of the next meeting will be music and dancing with the ladies in attendance. Chairman Waters of the good-of-the-club commit- tee in charge of arrangements. Saginaw, Mich. — The J. B. Goetz Sens floral store has been sold to Gustav A. Granse, former manager of the Roethke Floral Co. Henry B. Goetz and his brother will devote their en- tire time to their greenhouses at 2165 Mackinaw street. Corsage Shields p« w doz. Lace Shields (all colors) 12.25 Invisible Shields (green only). 2.25 Colonial Shields (green only) 1.25 Celluloid Shields (per 100, $5.00) 75 Corsage Pins 4% Inches Long. (With glass heads, any color.) Per gross $1.60 5 gross or more, at 1.40 Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Cincinnati, 0. STOCK SELLING VERY WELL. Market conditions have shown no marked change, and business is in gen- eral good. Bulbous stock is beginning to slow up birt carnations are taking on a firm tone. The most plentiful in bulbous stock are the daffodils, freesias, hyacinths and tulips. Roses are still arriving in goodly numbers, especially the longer grades; the shorter ones are not arriving so plentifully and conse- quently the longer stemmed ones do not bring* what they should. Sweet peas are coming in better condition than at any time this season due to the fact that bright warm weather pre- vailed during last week. Calendulas are a very popular flower at this time and are arriving in large quantities and go- ing well. Snapdragons of good quality promise ready sale because of the lim- ited amount arriving. Calla lilies are more plentiful than Easter lilies and are selling from $15 to $20 per hun- dred while Easter lilies bring from $20 to $25 per hundred. "Violets show the effects of the warm weather and in a few more days will be at their end. Mis- cellaneous atock of all kinds moves well and the same can be said of greens. NOTES. A record week in funeral work and weddings was had by H. W. Sheppard. Florist Telegraph Delivery Association orders in which this shop excels were plentiful. R. H. Witterstaetter, Price Hill, has sent his first shipment of rose plants and genistas to this market, in- cluding his newest rose Rosary. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Irvin' Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind., who was here for the funeral of his young niece. A good week in the sale of southern smilax and other green goods is re- ported by C. E. Critchell. liB^ESTl'lNiTHE^WORLD' UprlriiC fJlE-tjER JTHBEAdJCO ,/, iVawrii&iti&ij I'll Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer sllkaline, 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. Sph Vaughan's Seed Store CLgHUin Chicago a New York Single Bales or Carlots Mess E. A. Forter's window displays have been very good lately ami deserve spe- cial mention. Excellent daffodils and snapdragons are being received by the Peter Wei- land Co. The Avohdale Floral Co. report a rec- ord week in plant sales and funeral work. Gustav Adrian is shipping some ex- cellent bulbous stock to the market. ] Visitors : Miss Fanny White, Lexing- ton, Ky.; Jos. R. Goldman, Middletown, O.; Geo. J. Starr, Wilson, N. C; H. F. Winters, Charleston, W. "Va., and Geo. F. Taffell, of SchlpSff Bros., Ribbons, Inc.. New York, G. K. 1921. The American Florist. 443 EXTRA FANCY AND CARNATIONS In Heavy Supply for Easter Satisfied customers everywhere speak highly of Reinberg's Roses and Carnations. Give your customers the best. Place your order here. If there is something you need in Cut Flowers that you do not find in our price list, just ask for it and we will include it in your shipment if it is obtainable in this market. You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Market at the prices quoted when you place your orders here Buy Direct From the Grower EASTER PRICE LIST Subject to change without notice = MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL and PREMIER Per 100 = Specials $35.00 to $40.00 = Fancv 30.00 I Select 25.00 = Medium 18.00 to 20.00 | Short 12.00 to 15.00 1 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Per 100 = Specials $30.00 § Select $20.00 to 25.00 = Medium 15.00 to 18.00 | Short 10.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS — All colors. I Easter Lilies, Rood stock $20.00 to $25.00 per 100 I Violets, best in the market 1.00 to 1.50 per 100 = Sweet Peas, all colors 1.50 to 4.00 per 100 E Jonquils. Golden Spur 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 = Tulips, all colors ' 6.00 to 10.00 per 100 E Freesia, the best Purity 4.00 to 6.00 per 100 = Valley, order of us for the best. 8.00 per 100 COLUMBIA Per 100 Specials $30.00 to $35.00 Fancy 25.00 Select 20.00 Medium » 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 "1 Specials $25.00 Killaniej- I Select $18.00 to 20.00 White Killnrney . . f Medium 12.00 to 15.00 J Short 10.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 10.00 tO 12.00 $8.00 to $12.00 per 100 GALAX Per 1000 Bronze $2.00 Green 2.00 A (Han-ram, per 100 $2.00 Aspurasru.s, per bunch $ 0.50 to .75 Kerns, per 1000 5.00 Order from us and eet tbe freshest stock and of best keeping; quality and have the assurance of supplies such as can only come from 2.(100,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS >? ~ iinnnmniiniiniiniillll inn mi Inn n PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO fr S$S$$$$S$S$$$$S3${333$$$S$$$$^35$S$S$3$$$$^^ 444 The American Florist. Mar. 19, **************************** * * * The Florists 9 Supply House of America Buy Bayersdorf er's Easter Baskets Especially made for plants or cut flowers. Artistic and novel in design and coloring. Strong, substantial and thoroughly practical. LET US SEND YOU A SAMPLE ASSORTMENT. Suitable for Cut Flowers ^. . $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 Suitable for Plants 25.00, 50.00, 100.00 BAMBOO POT COVERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Especially well made, Natural. Dyed. 4-inch 12^c 15c 5-inch 15c 18c Special Offer. Natural. 6- inch 18c 7-inch 20c Dyed all colors, to fit pots. Dyed. Natural. Dyed. 20c 8-inch 25c 30c 25c Nest of 5 90c $1.15 Here are Things you Need for Easter Per D»t. Per 100 Mats, all colors $ 2.75 $20.00 Crepe Paper, all colors 4.50 35.00 Curled Edge Crepe Paper, 2-color effect.. 9.00 70.00 Silk Fiber, 1-inch. 50-yard reels 1.50 Silk Fiber, 2-inch. 50-yard reels 3.00 Corsage Ribbon, No. 7. Ward. Pink. Lav- ender, etc "5 Bonton Ribbonzene 1.50 500 yds. Tape, White. Lavender, Moss. Blue 3.50 1000 yds. Horty Ribbon for Corsage or Baskets: ' ' i., 7y 2 c; 2-in., 12c; 4-in., 20c; 6-in.. 25c. Ribbon Cords 1.2 5 per doz. Bulldog Clips per box of 1000. /5c i saying's $12.00 per 100 slopes 3.00 per 100 Speeial on $2.50 per 1000. Violet Pins — 3-in., $2.25 per 1000: 1000; 4-in., $3.50 per 1000; 5-in., $4 Fancy Pins, 3y 2 -in $1.25 per gross; $12.00 gr. gross Fancy Pins, 5-in 1.50 per gross; 15.00 gr. gross Celluloid Shields $ 5.00 per 100 Chiffon Shields 20.00 per 100 Baskets. Asst. No. 1.. $10. 00 I Baskets, Asst. No. 2 . . 25.00 Baskets, Asst. No. 3.$ 50.00 I Baskets. Asst. No. 4 . 100.00 All Baskets "with pans and colored. Let us send you our New Illustrated Catalogue. A postal card will bring it. It. BAYERSDOREER & CO., 1129-33 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch Factory, 709 First Avenue, New York City. ******************** Telephone Vanderbilt 4976. •'*•**•« WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., Zr»?V™ e 4 -. 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Boston. LARGE INCREASE IN SUPPLY. This has been another quiet week on the market. The over supply of bulbs and sweet peas have a soften- ing effect on prices of other stock, al- though carnations have held up their average very well. This is explained readily by the fact that some local growers have been shipping about 60 per cent of their cut to the New York market. Whether they get better prices, or do it to keep a good average here is problematical, if the latter they are getting results. Bulbs are about where they were a week ago. Sweet peas are arriving in quantity, but are bringing slightly better prices. Lilies are reasonable and of good quality. Callas are more plentiful but seem to clean up all right. Pansies. marguer- ites, myosotis, etc., are about equal to the demand. Roses declined consider- ably in price during the week. The quality is good but increased supply and light demand brought the prices down 20 to 30 per cent. NOTES. Prof. Osterhout, of Harvard Univer- sity, was the speaker at the March 12 meeting of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society. He took for his topic the "Application of Mendell's Laws for Hy- bridizing." The attendance was very good. Carl Richwagen, Needham, son of Paul Richwagen, was operated on March 5. for appendicitis, and is slowly recovering. M. Schooumfen of the Quiduick greenhouses. Apponaug, R. I., is recov- ering from a severe attack of influenza. E. F. S. Pasadena, Calif. — Plans are being made to expand the Flower Show, held here semi-annually, into a festival at- tracting exhibitors from all parts of southern California. fonn Mention the American Florist when writing Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Mention the American Florist when writin.tr 1921. The American Florist. 445 John Kruchten Co • 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1&77 and 1»78 Mention the American Florist when writinc A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., /MME) Wabash Ave., and Lake St. MM?] EfSSB? CHICAGO, ILL. G9BB9 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiiand-RisoiCo, FLOWER GROWERS CENTRAL 879 ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for price* Srossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturer* and Importer* 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia. Sunburnt, Colombia, Rnsaell, Milady, White Killarney and KU- larney Brilliant Roses. All order, given prompt attention. Try as. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price list, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-lnch 11.75 14-inch 13.00 12-inch 2.85 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money in the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 26 D lr 6 H%rr^I 1 c p H^ s, Mention the American Florist when icritir VftoMe IowMmWs Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses. Beauty 3.00® 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00® 40.00 Butterfly 8.00® 35.00 Columbia 8.00® 35.00 Dunlop 8.00® 36.00 Premier 8.00® 40.00 Hoosler Beauty ... 8.00® 35.00 Killarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 25.00 White Killarney 6.00® 26.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 26.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney. 6.00® 25.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 " Our Selection 8.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Freesla 3.00 to 6.00 Jonquils 4.00 to 8.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Violets 75® 1.50 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.60 to 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 16.00 Cypripedlums. per doz.... 4.00 Vnlley 6.00 ® 8.00 Carnations 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 15.00® 20.00 Adlantum 1.60® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.50 to 6.00 2.00 1.00 Galax per 1,000 Leucothoe Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays 36c to 60c Mexican Ivy Southern Wild Smllax, case Boxwood. 35c per lb., case • bunch 1.00 7.60 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the A merican Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Raedlein Basket Co. J 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, - • ILLINOIS § Write for Catalog 1 and Prices. | Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 446 The American Florist. Mar. 19, .'iiiniiiiiiii iiimimiimiiiiiii iiiraimiimi iiuiiitnmiiiiiiiiniiiii^ lEASTER! is the biggest day in the year for such items as Cattleyas I Gardenias I Valley and I Sweet Peas I | DEPEND ON US TO SUPPLY YOU | 1 with these items. Yon know we | 1 ship nothing but the Best and with | 1 the large supply at our disposal, | 1 you have every assurance of get- | I ting your orders filled to your | I entire satisfaction. 1 The Leo Niessen Co.] 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. [ | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | ?omiillullHlimimiiwim immiiiiiiiMiiiiiiHiiiiiMi I iiiiiiiuiiiii? Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. STOCK IN LARGE SUPPLY. The past week 1 has been very trying for all concerns, the weather while balmy and spring like has been unsea- sonable, the thermometers registering over 70° several days in succession, breaking all records of the weather bureau for these dates. This has brought along all kinds of flowers very fast and the market is full of almost everything seen at this season. It has been especially hard on carnations, the stock for the most part being soft with poor keeping qualities. Some of the spe- cials, however, looked very good. Roses were plentiful in all grades, being seen in quantity in all the street stands. American Beauties are in full crop again and while fine are hard to move. Probably the most abundant flower is the sweet pea; the quality is fine in all the grades, but it seems almost im- possible to clean them up at 25 cents to $1.00 per hundred and they had to be extra fine to hring the top figure. Snapdragon is plentiful as are calen- dulas. There are quantities of callas many of them poor and imperfect. Easter lilies particularly Formosum were fine and not much overdone. Bulbous stock was away ahead of the demand, the best that could be obtained for extra fine Emperor daffodils was $4.00 and even less in quantity. Cattle- vas, lilacs and lily of the valley all suf- fered with the rest. The quality was the best, hut prices were shaded to large buyers. There was considerable buying both locally and from out of . town customers but on account of the quantity of flowers it would be, as one of the wholesalers put it, a hard week on the growers, as for the most part pre-war prices prevailed, yet the stock was produced on a war basis with E>DWAXZT> REID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This la the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depot*. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMe Hover M&rKets Boston, Mar. 16. Roses, American Beauty.. 8.00 Russell 8.00 Dunlop 8.00 i Pilgrim 8.00i Crusader 8.00 1 White Killarney ... 6.00l "Ward 6.00 " Maryland 6.00i Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00 1 Columbia 8.00( Hadley 8.00 < Ophelia 8.00 Premier 8.00 1 Adiantum Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .50' Asparagus Strings, doz. . . B. Buttons 1.60 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.60 Calendulas 3.00 Carnations 6.00 Carnation Laddie 8.00 Cattleyas, per doz 9.00 1 Lily of the Valley LongiHorum Lilies 16.00 1 Pansies 2.00 Paper White Narcissus.... 8.00 1 Srnllax, per doz 4.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00 Mignonette 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00' Callas 2.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00 English Daisies Jonquils, Spur Preesias 1.!. ... 3.00 « Violets 1.00 Cyprlpediums Marguerites 2.00 A< i :: ' ' ' ^ ^ GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box BOO. 444-446 Milwaukee Street, iiiiMiiHHiiiiiiliiiiimiiiitMmiimiimiiimiiiiiimiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinninni VtoMeHowerMorKets Philadelphia, Mar. 16. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50.00® 75.00 fancy 20.00® 36.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell .. 15.00® 35.00 Killarney 3.00® 10. QO Hadley 15.00® 40.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Wards .' 4.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 16.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 8.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .60 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 3.09"® 8.00 Cattleyas 50® .75 ISaster Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 10.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 2.50 Mipnonette 4.00® 6.00 Violets 60® 1.Q0 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Preesia 2.00® 4.00 G'olden Spur Daffodils .... 2.00® 4.00 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 . Pittsburgh, Mar. 16. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 9.00 " . fey., per doz. 7.50 ex., per doz. 6.00 " No. 1, per doz. 4.00 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 16.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 16.00 Russell 10.00® 36.00 Columbia '. 8.00® 30.00 " Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Hilda 6.00® 15.00 Premier 10.00® 36.00 Madam Butterefly.. 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas. each 1.00 Cypripedlum, per doz 6.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Perns, per 1.000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .60 Sprengerl, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Narcissus Paper Whites... 6.00 Yellow 10.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Baby Primroses 75® 1.00 Smilax, per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 6.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Pussy Willow 6.00® 8.00 Tulips 6.00 Freesias 4.00 @ 6.00 Heather, per bch 1.00® 8.00 Lilies. Calla 15. 00® 20.00 street merchants have no difficulty in disposing of them. Funeral work is abundant, and that has the effect of making some trade which is, on the whole, rather quiet. Easter lilies are coming in in large quantities. M. C. D. ITHEMcCALLUMCO. = Manufacturers— Importers I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1 Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. luiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuiuiiuiiiiiiiannk MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. St. Louis, Mar. 16. Per 100 Roses. Premier 6.00® 25.00 Columbia 6.00® 16.00 Ophelia 6.00® 12.60 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 10.00 Russell i... 6.00® 26.00 Ward 4.00® 8.00 " Sunburst 6.00® 12.60 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Carnations, Laddies 10.00® 12.60 Ferns, per 1.000 6.QS Valley i 6.00 Boxwood, per lb.. .36: 60 lbs., per lb .26 Narcissus 3.00® 6.00 Yellow Narcissus 3.00® 6.00 Mignonette .• 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 60® 1.Q0 Smilax, per string .20 Leucothoe .76 C?alax, green, per 1,000.... 1.60 " bronze, per 1,000.... 1.60 Carnations, fancy 3.00® 6.00 Violets 46® .76 Violets 500 .76 Freesias 2.00® 4.00 Callas S.OO® 15.00 Jonquils 1.00® 5.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 16. Per 100 Roses, Klll'n'y, W. Klll'n'y. 8.00® 20. Q0 " Ward 8.00® 16.00 Premier 10.00® 36.0.0 Ophelia 10.00® 26.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 " Hoosler Beauty 10.00® 26. QO Callas. per doz 3.00® 4.Q0 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 8.00® 10.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Hyacinths 8.00® 12. Q0 Lilies 25.00 Orchids, per doz 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.60® 4.Q0 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.00 Freesias 4.00 @ 8.00 Tulips 6.00® 12.00 Wild Smilax. per case 6.00 448 The American Florist. Mar. 19, For Easter Flowers Call On Joseph J. Levy 56 W. 26th St. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 8863 ^Vliolesale* Dealer in Out Flowers New York. TRADE FAIRLY ACTIVE. From March 4 to 7 the wholesale markets were quite active and the cheerful optimists thought that a few advertisements in the daily newspapers had done the trick. Being ourselves strongly in favor of it, we will agree that judicious advertising helps the business. But on March S there was a slump in the trade which continued un- til the 12th, which being Saturday, brought a little more activity. The ex- ceptionally mild weather has been bringing in heavy supplies of stock and in some lines it has been impossible to clean up. One noteworthy feature was the crash in gardenias. Three weeks ago they were wholesaling at $12 per dozen; at the present, the best can be bought for $4 per dozen. American Beauty roses that for some time have been running at from $15 to $18 per dozen wholesale are now at $12, which, however, is yet a good price. In tea roses the specials have fared badly. Some ice boxes are constantly filled with roses, and the moving and changing in an effort to save as many as possible reminds one of a "junk-shop" job. In lilies and other bulbous stock there is a heavy supply, and it may be stated that there will be plenty of lilies for Easter. It may to some extent account for the present dullness; that the minds of the people are being fixed on Easter and they are holding off for that occasion. Easter business is also uppermost in the minds of the retailers and they are already pushing plant features, pans of hyacinths and Darwin tulips being no- ticeable in all the retail stores. As to the plant prospects, it seems that while there will be no great variety, there will be an abundance to supply the de- mand. Rose plants will loom large and with hydrangeas, a sprinkling of azaleas, cinerarias and other minor fea- tures, including the pots and pans of bulbous stock, there is likely to be a good plant trade. It may be that many of the wealthier class now in Florida or other winter resorts, will be home for Easter, which will help business. March 14. — Continued spring weather is keeping up the supply. No improve- men can be expected for this week. NOTES. At a meeting of superintendents and head gardeners of private estates, held at the East Narevido hotel, L I., on March 9, about 40 estates we're rep- resented. The wages to be paid the la- borers on the estates for the coming season were discussed. During the war and up to last year, the estates were paying laborers $3.75 to $4.25 per dav It was reported at the meeting that estate owners are anxious to provide work for the unemployed, but have been holding back on account of the demands for high wages. Those pres- ent at the meeting decided that there was a great amount of work that should be done in the spring and sum- mer months. They agreed that $3.50 per day was a fair wage, both to em- ployers and to the men, and if it is ac- cepted many will be taken on. Repre- sentatives of estates located in Wood- bury, Syosset, Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, Locust Valley, Sea Cliff, Roslyn, Min- eola and Garden City were present. George Papadakos of the Apollo Flower Shop, Kansas City, Mo., came here March 11 to attend the funeral of his nephew, George Cantos. The young isi !aig[giaa«w gHHiroigiigiMg[^ a Telephone Wat kins 2260 jgj Harry Charles 104 W. 28th St., NEW YORK VIOLETS In Quantity For Easter Peas, Lilies, Carnations, Bulbous Stock. ShippingjfOrders Carefully Filled W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Wat kins 9408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK J. J. COAN, inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 6891 Watkins W ow Vftl t 81 and 43 W 18th St.. W« I 111 Ik man, who was 19 years old, came to this country six months ago and se- cured employment with Panos Bros., retailers at 237 Willis avenue. Three weeks ago he was stricken with typhoid and pneumonia fever, and the best medical skill was unavailing'. John Meis, a retired florist and farm- er, aged 73, died in the Brooklyn hospi- tal on March 9, following an operation for cancer. In late years he had resid- ed at Riverhead, L. I. Gilmore Clarke of David Clarke's Sons, who had a week of combat with influenza, has completely recovered and returned to business. A. F. F. S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Geo.J.Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone: 2264 Watkina Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins 1921. The American Florist. 449 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET Telephones: 3864 and 3 158 Watkins NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS For prompt and satisfactory nsign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Watkins 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 75» Watkins 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: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist tt'7ie?i writing M.C. FORD 81 and. 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone S33S Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 60S Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6(25 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Conslenments Solicited. Mention the A merican Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- - respond with small or larpe growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones! 167 1887. Watkins 1 3058 Mention the A merican Florist when writing VMe^eHo¥erMorKets New York, Mar. 16. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 50.00® 75.00 Mdm. Butterfly 6.00® 26.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 20.00 Hadley 8.00® 50.00 Dunlop 6.00® 25.00 Dbl. Whit. Killarney 5.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney .... 4.00® 16.00 Aaron "Ward 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 5.00(51 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell . 6.00® 30.00 Premier 6.00® 25.00 Sunburst 4.00® 20.00 Scott Key 10.00® 50.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 1.60® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bch 25® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 40® ,60 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 26.00® 75.00 Gardenias, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 20.00 L. Rubrum 6.00® 16.00 Lily ot the Valley 2.00® 5.00 Lilac, per bch '. 60® 2.60 Acacias, cut, per bch 2.50® 3.50 Narcissus. Paper White, doz. .40® .50 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs. per doz 40® .50 Callas. per doz 1.50® 2.60 Smilax. doz. strings 2.00® 2.50 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Violets 26® .60 Daisies, yellow 1.50® 3.00 Tulips, per doz 25® .50 Tulips, Darwin, per doz... 1.00 Mignonette, per doz 50® 1.00 Wallflowers, per doz 20® .25 Buddliea, per dozen 50® .75 Freesia, per doz 26® .35 Forget-Me-Nots. pr. dz. bchs 1.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 480 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and ','.>•> Watkins Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist ichen writing HERMAN WEISS 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardlas, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass'n- v'Hmiim niinii ,, Telephones "" Watkins D 'pi e ,f d P e P nt S ' I United Cut | Flower Co.,i»m WHOLESALERS | 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK [ PHONE I ilgljj I WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent tor advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send tor illus- trated catalog ot Greeu ail Florbtl' S«WUM. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORI8T 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea. SPECIALTIES — Cnt Orchid*. Asparagus Plnmosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries, Oar Orchids are frowi by Carlllo A Co., of Mamaroneck, N. T. 450 The American Florist. Mar. 19, St. Louis, Mo. MAEKET WELL SUPPLIED WITH STOCK. There is a great quantity of stock of all kinds on the market, however, prices remain good and the demand is excellent. It is predicted that bulbous and spring flowering plants are at least three weeks in advance of the regular season, and that due to this there will be a shortage of lilies for Easter. Spring flowers and carnations are the leaders this week, and are more than plentiful but the demand is great. A limited but select quantity of Laddie carnations are offered by a few estab- lishments for from $10 to $12.50 per 100 wholesale. Among the roses, the Mrs. Chas. A. Russell, Premier, Colum- bia, Ward, Butterfly and White Kil- larneys are most abundant and the de- mand for them is pressing. Roses are coming in heavier this week than last but the market is far from being flooded with them. Lilium Harrisii is plentiful and some excellent Easter pot plants are among the offerings of the retailers. The stock of callas is increas- ing but the demand is very good. They find their principal use in funeral pieces. A few freesias are coming in, but they are not valuable (property. Calendulas are increasing. The demand for jon- quils is on the decrease, but the sup- ply remains the same. Exceptional stock is to be had at moderate prices. Narcissi are about gone. Roman hya- cinths are few and far between, and consequently bring a good price. Tu- lips of the common varieties are plen- tiful, but there are few Darwin and Murillo varieties to be had. The sup- ply of sweet peas is limited and the de- mand for them is brisk. Green carna- tions are to be had in limited quanti- ties. Daisies are more plentiful this week and are good sellers. Spanish iris is limited as to quantity, but the qual- ity is exceptional and it sells fast. Vio- lets are not plentiful and only home grown stock is offered. Orchids of the cattleya varieties are plentiful and in great demand for use in corsage bou- quets. Cyclamen plants are about gone and cinerarias are on the decrease also. A few primroses are in and are being sold in combination with willows. Pan- danus and dracaenas are found in the majority of windows and a few fine pot plants of the fern, Cibotium, are also shown. Several of the retailers are showing some fine pot plants of Deutzia genistas and lilacs. Greens are plenti- ful. Asparagus plumosa and sprengeri show slight fluctuations in price and ferns remain at $5.00 per 1,000. A lim- ited quantity of fine wild smilax is being offered. NOTES. The Florists' Club held their regular meeting March 10,- at the offices of the Smith Wholesale Floral Co. L. P. Jen- son, of the Missouri Botanical garden, gave a most instructive lantern-slide lecture on "Landscape Gardening." After the lecture, Robert Newcomb, Burlington, la., exhibited a new carna- tion and a new adiantum fern. Both were of exceptional merit. Mr. New- comb was awarded a certificate of merit for his new creations. Grimm & Gorly had an unusually attractive St. Patrick's day window. The Irish flag was represented by flow- ers of green, white and yellow. There were many shamrocks and green sweet peas most artistically arranged against a background of white and lighter colors. The "Say It With Flowers" bowling league will meet for six more consecu- tive weeks, and will then hold its an- nual tournament when prizes amount- ing to $1,000 will be given away. Each member of the league is expected to re- ceive a prize. George H. Pring attended the New York Spring Show and the directors' meeting of the National Association Violets For Easter DOUBLE BLUES AND WHITES CALIFORNIA SINGLES, GOV. HERRICK SINGLES We receive more Double Violets than any other New York Wholesaler. CAN SHIP IN ANY QUANTITY Also Carnations, Sweet Peas, Asparagus And All Seasonable Flowers DOYLE & BOOTH 121 West 28th Street, fcaBSf&ioB NEW YORK ROSES Tausendschon, Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Magna Chart a, $1.00 to $7.50 each. Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils 6-Inch, 50c; 8-inch, $1.00; 9-inch, $1.50. Genistas' Daisies' $2.00. uaisics $1.50 FINE FERNS ALWAYS ON HAND. HENRY A. WAGNER 575 Midwood Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Take Interborough Subway (from New York) and get off at Sterling or Winthrop St. Stations ■:: : ;.■:.■:■..■ LAST CALL TOR Easter Lilies We have them good, 2 to 5 blooms, 12 to 20 inches tall, good green foliage, at 25c per bloom. Just right for Easter. Hurry along your orders with the cash. Will give prompt service. H. S. BRANDT, York, Pa. SHsisHaaH i; - snasnn ^©[sjHjf rsaiggg!^ 1921. The American Florist. 451 EASTER AN EVENT, BUT NOT WITH Traendly & Schenck We Always Have a Large Supply of the FINEST ROSES of All the Good Varieties in Demand. Valley, Sweet Peas, Carnations and All the Leading Spring Novelties Traendly & Shenck 436 Sixth Ave., r^s [8111^3 New York City **. I"I " I"I"l"I"I"I " I '' M , . t"M , fr ^ 4* 4> * EMIL SCHLOSS, Pres. and Treas. MILTON SELINKA, Secretary. * + * + * * | fc^ ^>m_m ■ *-^£~^*^ l"C iiao m m r» mrm ^v k. i ^» m/i * + * THE RIBBON HOUSE Schloss Bros., Ribbons, inc. I 31 and 33 East 28th Street, NEW YORK | HEADQUARTERS £ For Florists' Ribbons, Chiffons and Novelties I t-*********************** * »*» * » - M"I"l"l"M"I"M"i"M -**** For the Easter Trade Special American Beauty Roses Selected Carnations Mg> FAnn Wholesale Florist • !>• 1 UP K LP J 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK 452 The American Florist. Mar. 19, 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. NEW YORK Phone: 1552-1553 Columbus Established 1840 Your Easter Orders Will Be Promptly Filled DAVID CLARKE'S SONS 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. k mS«mI^, orders by telegraph given special attention Mention the American Florist when writing NEW YORK 924 Madison Ave. Between 73rd and 74th Sts. i Phone: 0864 Rhinelander A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Grunewald) FLORIST Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled. Mention the American Florist when writing ADOLPH MEYER, Florist 1062 Madison Ave., at 80th St. in the heart of the most exclusive residential section. Automobile delivery in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, ones, Lenox 2352 and Lenox 7010. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery New York Mention the American Florist when writing BROOKLYN, N. Y. 256 Fulton Street Bet. Clark and Clinton Sts. Day and Night Telephone 334 Main MASUR FLORIST Personal attention to orders from other cities. Mention the American Florist when writing of Gardeners, of wliich he is vice- president. The W. A. Rowe Floral Co., Kirk- wood, has been very successful with their spring flowering plants this year. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. finds a ready market for their or- chids and sweet peas. Unusually good success with their Easter hydrangeas is reported by the Burdet Floral Co. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is cleaning up daily on roses and car- nations. The Fred C. Weber Floral Co. is mak- ing a specialty of shrubs this week. A large business in callas and Easter lilies is reported by C. A. Kuehn. Sweet peas have been a leader for the week with H. G. Berning. Street merchants are doing a lively business. Visitors : Robert Newcomb, Burling- ton, Iowa; Julius Dillhoff, New York. R. D. M. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Hugo H. Jahn FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue, cor. Prospect Place Phone, 1052 Lafayette Flowers Delivered Anywhere PERSONAL ATTENTION. 1921. The American Florist 453 YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL BE PERFECTLY SATISFIED IF YOU EASTER -THROUGH — SAMUEL MURRAY — FOR Kansas City and Vicinity We Give the Florist the Same High Class Service That WelDo the Customer] SAMUEL MURRAY, «<>i7 Gr.„d A v«„ Kansas City, Mo. 454 The American Florist. Mar. 19, Send Your Easter Orders To 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century QUALITY plus SERVICE! I want your F. T. D. business in CINCINNATI To mention Flowers is to think of Member of F. T. D. 138-140 E. Fourth Street, CINCINNATI, O. Ten minute service to Covington, Newport, Bellevue and Dayton, Ky. 1921 - The American Florist. 465 NEW YORK Easter Offerings OF FINE FLOWERS Are Always Appreciated Our Flowers Are Particularly Appropriate for the occasion, being The Best That the Market Affords The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is guarantee of Iquality Orders from Other Cities Receive Our Prompt Attention Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St., NEW YORK Phone: Columbus 6883 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery .456 The America n Fl oris t. Mar. 19, jiliaiEEEHIlM^ FOR DELIVERY IN Chicago and Vicinity We have the stock and want your business. Our two stores handle a large and complete line of Cut Flowers and Plants, and are located so that de- liveries can be made in the shortest possible time. CHICAGO WE EXCHANGE ORDERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. 1 Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Comer 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. _::_■-■_ ■ . :-;■• ■■.:;::■■; YONKERS, N. Y. Cor. Manor House Square NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. 542 Main Street New York Floral Co. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Yours EASTER Orders will receive our Prompt Attention Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Established 1908 'NEW YORK Christatos & Koster FLORISTS 717 Madison Avenue Bet. 63rd a 64th Sts. Phone: 4846 Plaza. Branch: 918 Park Ave., N. Y. NEW YORK Washington Heights Floral Go. Florists and Decorators P. VELOTAS 3542 Broadway Tel. Audubon 4459 Out-of-Town Orders Given Prompt Attention NEW YORK PAPPAS BROS. FLORISTS 2216 Broadway Bet. 78th and 79th Sts. Telephone: Schuyler 1069 Branch: 315 West 110th Street Phone: Cathedral 8041 Careful Attention Given Orders from Otber Cities 1921. The American Florist. 457 Send Caster Orders for Chicago and Suburbs TO A, LANGE Chicago's Service Florist * K*v3^i I jii finest R^v'^y Unexcelled flowers K&&SB facilities w Exclusive Assortment of Easter Novelties Telephone, Telegraph and Mail Orders Given prompt Attention. A. LANGE, msm 77-79 E. Madison Street, CHICAGO I Long Distance Telephone, Central 3777 All Departments. 458 The American Florist, Mar. 19, 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. NEW YORK 1028 Sixth Avenue Cor. 58th Street Telephone: 961 Plaza Twenty -five Years in One Spot N. CHRISTATOS FLORIST For EASTER Out of Town Orders Will Receive Prompt and Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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. 506. Long Dist. Bell ph." 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph 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. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD ST. Presh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service 'KJS'iySS&rK!" *»*» V W * ™ *^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Buffalo, N. Y. S. A, ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson lerviee meant fresh. iturdy stock and prompt deliveries in Buffalo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Member! of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES "'store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parte of New York City, Brooklyn and "Long Island. Members of florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Dunlop's Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Mention the Anierican Florist when writing ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney Flower Shop «* Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your uraers k unicago-s ^ — . All orders carefully filled aa^^dS° BSt i under the su P ervision 0l v_>v (Not Incorporated) kdferdl FLORAL ARTIST OlorisU 423.425 Richmond Terrace ^~~~"^ (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street \ ^ J Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc. 1. 1. a. 799 Park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 EACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. 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. 1921. The American Florist. 463 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. Hartford, Conn. WELCH'S ST Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER if Mt FLOWERS Mall and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., Last Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park ..lou***** Floral Co. L T. raMAJ. Secretin. Mention the American Florist xchen writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and ilcGee Sts. Mention the American Florist ichen writing LOUISVILLE, KY AU6UST R. BJUIMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist xchen writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Michigan °^S™ ™ d t^ST HENRY SMITH CHICAGO ?ES?I™ DETROIT Central Floral Co. 1331 Broadway. Detroit Best service 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. Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST 930 PROSPECT AVE., pi FVFI AND Erie Buildina. V^C V EU-./\ni/ 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 WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BROSCA TLORISTS llltr»KV( Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery: Mention the American Florist when tcriting Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250.000 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas *38JX£r W. H. CULP & COMPANY Mention the American Florist when writing in the "Newark N. J. heart or new«i»i *■■ "■ The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers ProiDjI Detroit. 1. uu Im «r eitj Telephone witlii«150mifej.fKewiil. Market 4»4 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" SIouses Memphis Jenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when tcriting Tacoma, Wash. California Florists ■will take care of all telegraph order.. Mention the American Florist when icritinQ 464 The American Florist. Mar. 19, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston. Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McOullough, Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 110 South Street, Baltimore, Md., Secretary- Treasurer: Curtis Nye Smith, Boston. Mass, Counsel. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21. 1921. Seed Potatoes at Chicago are $1.50 per hundred pounds. California seed crops look good and the weather continues quite favorable. Favorable weather in the east and middle west last week gave a consider- able spurt to the retail counter trade. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, reports mail order business in March well ahead of last year, some days making a record. Price of bags at Chicago, March 16: American, 16-oz., $35.00. per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, Ki-oz., $30.00; Crown. ]2-oz„ $23.00. New York. — Manager C. W. Scott, of the Yokohama Nursery Co., has re- turned from the west well pleased with business conditions in his lines. Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich.; R. Galloway, of the Galloway Bros. Co., Waterloo, la.; V. L. Outer- bridge, representing Henry & Lee. New York. Los Angeles, Calif. — John Bodger. senior member of the John Bodger & Sons Co., has arranged to leave for Eu- rope, March 26, by way of New Or- leans, Washington and New York. Mrs. Bodger accompanying him. Erfurt. Germany. — Werner Schmidt, sole owner of Haage & Schmidt, died February 11. He succeeded his father, the late Carl Schmidt, only about a year ago. was 39 years old, and leaves a widow and three young sons. Short flower seed items are Aristo- lochia Sipho. Statice latifolia. Viola odorata, V. Cornuta, Humulus Japoni- cus and H. Japonicus, fol. var., Primula veris. Phlox decussata and P. Drum- mondii, nana varieties. Asparagus Sprengeri, striped zinnia, pink verbena and portulaca. Onion Set growing contracts in the Chicago district are being placed with farmers freely on the south side about 40 cents lower than last year, but the north side contracting has been slow thus far. Recent prices for sets on South Water street were 60 cents to 75 cents for colors and $1.25 for whites. The late W. W. Barnard, president and founder of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, whose death is recorded in our obituary columns this week, had a remarkable grasp of the details of his business. Seed growers say he could enumerate -his requirements in varying amounts of 10 to 100 bushels of a kind, making a total of many kinds, all from memory, without referring to lists or -other memoranda. D. M. Ferry & Co., of Detroit, Mich., are introducing a new shipping tomato, which they call Gulf State Market, color, deep purplish, shape, round, size, large. Washington, D. C— Chairman Pen- rose of the senate finance committee, has promised speedy action of tariff and tax revision at the special session of Congress. The Late W. W. Barnard. (See Obituary, Page 427.) French Bulbs. The weather has been unfavorable to French bulbs and definite information regarding the crop will not be avail- able before the latter part of April. The French bulbs of all kinds shipped to the United States in 1020 numbered upwards of thirty-six and one-half mil- lions. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Color Chart. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID AMERICAN FLORIST CO. t40 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Field Seeds. There was a decided improvement in the demand for clover seed during the week ending March 5. Favorable weather for farm work in many sec- tions reminded farmers to make ar- rangements for obtaining seed. Seed- men's stocks of most kinds of seed are reported to be smaller than normal but stocks held in the country are esti- mated to be much larger. Somewhat higher prices are being offered to grow- ers for several of the important kinds and many growers are of the opinion that now is the opportune time to dis- pose of their surplus seed before it is too late for seedsmen to receive, re- clean, and get seeds to their customers in time for planting. Clovers and Alfalfa. — Red clover prices advanced $1 to $2.50 per 100 pounds in most markets. The demand during the week showed much improve- ment over that of last week and spot stocks were being reduced materially. A freer movement from growers to seedmen is helping the latter to replen- ish their stocks. Imports of red clover amounting to over 30,000 pounds were received from Germany. Alsike quotations were 50 cents to $1 higher in a number of cities. Offer- ings from the country continue to be rather small, but because of the $2 to $5 premium for alsike clover over red clover, the relative demand for alsike is less than for red clover. The urgent demand for alfalfa and sweet clover usually comes somewhat later than that for red and alsike clov- er. Prices were firm for alfalfa and about 50 cents per 100 pounds higher for sweet clover in a few important markets. Grasses — The prices for grass seeds were supported largely by the increases in clover prices. Redtop showed some independent strength and was quoted firmer and a little higher in a few cities where some difficulty was being en- countered in replenishing stocks. About 60,000 pounds were exported to Great Britain and 3,300 to Holland during the week. Meadow fescue exports, amounting to 55.000 pounds, of which 44,000 were billed to Great Britain and 11,000 to Holland, were reported from New York. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention th e A merican Florist when writing BW a e I n ii Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. f^ f% Jj I fft II Onion, Lettuce, Carrot. Pabsnip, Parsley, 1'elekt. Endive. ^^ Salsift and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Q O 111 P a II V « IllC Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 465 Of Interest to Seedsmen New Arrivals of Flower Seeds We continually receive consignments of FRESH FLOWER SEEPS from the world's best growers, and we are in better shape to fill orders more promptly and complete than it has been possible for several years past. Send us your orders, and we will see to it that they are handled with dispatch. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, newyork Catalogues Received. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, seeds, plants and bulbs; The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, 111., florists' evergreens: Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., chrysanthemums; Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove, Pa., roses; Jackson & Per- kins Co., Newark. N. Y., nursery stock: American Seed & Seedtape Co., Newark. N. J., seeds; Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J., seeds and nursery stock; Clarke Bros., Portland, Ore., roses: Jo- seph Breck & Sons. Boston, Mass., seeds, plants and bulbs; We-eber & Don, New York, seeds, plants and bulbs; Thos. J. Grey Co.. Boston, Mass., seeds, plants and bulbs; Isaac F. Tillinghast, Santa Rosa, Calif., seeds, plants and bulbs; Quality Seed Store. Stamford. Conn., seeds, plants and bulbs: Praser Nursery Co.. Huntsville, Ala., nursery stock; J. K. Rugowski Seed Co., Mani- towoc, Wis., seeds, plants and bulbs: Charles D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadel- phia. Pa., palms; New Brunswick Nur- series. New Brunswick, N. J., roses; Harlan P. Kelsey. Salem, Mass., nur- sery stock: William Tricker. Arlington, N. J., water lilies; Emmett Dove. Rock- ville, Md., dahlias; B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass.. dahlias: Memphis Plant Co., Memphis. Tenn.. vegetable plants; Huntsvil'e Wholesale Nurseries, Huntsville, Ala., nursery stock. Ernst & von Spreckelsen. Hamburg. Germany, seeds: DeGraaff Bros.. Ltd.. Noo.rdwi.jk. Holland, bulbs; H. Prins. Lisse. Holland, bulbs. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout America. office: Cambridge, New York (irass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue?rass, redtop and red clover at principal points of distribution, March 5, 1921, as given by the Government Market Reporter of March 1L>, 1021 : ' •Imn- Blue Red Red Ihy Grass Top Clover New Yc,rl< . . $7.00 $20.00 $13.50 $20,00 Baltimore 7.15 20.00 13.60 20.011 Richmond 8.00 28.00 16.00 18.00 7.0(1 20.75 Toledo 6.10 27.50 16.00 20.50 Louisville 7.50 26.60 15.00 2 3.00 Chicago 6.30 25.25 13.00 20.00 Minneapolis .0.25 20.50 14.00 St. Louis . 0.50 27.00 13.50 Kansas City 7.00 27.00 14.00 Denver .... 7.25 28.00 s.-iii Lake 0.60 28,50 15.00 17.50 8.60 30.00 18.00 Average to the United si ites eai Ki20 M4.46 (30.46 $20.75 $67.65 K* €k M© C*IMa & CO, WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS35=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" CALIFORNIA Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Trite for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, fREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. J. C. ROBINSON SEED CO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY PCltD, COLORADO Contract Orowm of Cucumbers. Canta- .oupe, WatSTjartSj:,' Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Susac fha; S3i Field Seed Corn. ^uMiuiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiMiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimmiiii^ (Lily of the) (Valley Pips I | EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I | Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS I Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application, j J.M.THORBURN&CO. I I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY | ('•III1M1 IIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIimilllllMlllllllllllllllllimilllllllllllllllk? Mention the American Florist when writing 466 The American Florist. Mar. 19, Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CAJLITORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Clven Personal Attention. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOnN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CA)L. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet. Carrot, Endive, Lettuce. Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrrl f.nnn Montana. Idaho. Washington. BIIIIUIU.IfUHII Michell's Flower Seeds ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED GREENHOUSE GROWN eds $4.00 I 10,000 seeds $36.00 eds 19.00 | 25,000 seeds 85.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED seeds $1.60 | (10,000 seeds $12.60 125,000 seeds 28.76 ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET Tr. Pkt. Oz. Tr. pkt. Oz. Blush Pink.... $0.25 $1.00 | j^se Pink ....$0.26 $1.00 Crimson 26 1.00 I -_,; „ Dark Blue 26 1.00 White 25 1.00 Light Bine ... .26 1.00 I Mixed 20 .76 ASTER, EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Tr. Pkt. Oz. Lavender $0.40 $2.26 Purple 40 Rose Pink 40 Shell Pink 40 White 40 Mixed 40 ASTER. CREGO White $0.40 Shell Pink 40 Rose Pink 40 Purple 40 Lavender 2.26 2.25 2.26 2.26 2.00 $2.00 2.00 2.00 Mi .30 ASTER, MICHELL'S IMPROVED SEMPLE'S BRANCING White $0.30 $1.60 Shell Pink 30 1.60 Rose Pink 30 1.60 Lavender 30 1.50 Purple 30 1.60 Crimson 30 1.50 Mixed 30 1.26 Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Price I List — It's Free. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., JUSSJg, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Flo^wer Seeds KELWAY'S choice strains of Florists' Flowers are unsurpassed and we can point to over 300 Exhibition Awards gained in all parts of the world. Prices always available— spot or growing crops. KELWAY & SON, The address Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, England Mention the American Florist when toriting Return Envelopes [ | Catalogue Envelopes! Seed Packets I Brown Bag Filling: Machine Co. i FITCBBURG, MASS., U. S. A. | ijiiiiHiiimMiimjiMiiijiiijiiijimiiiiuiHiiiji,- LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 16 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 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 GROWERS GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bjoomadale BRISTOL, PA. 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- S." D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn,, and New York City* 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 1920. The American Florist. 467 Burpee's Seeds Grow W. Atlee Burpee Co. Philadelphia LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicaeo. Denver. To- ronto aud New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T. R. BEGONIA Bulbs ; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural: RAFFIA, natural and colored; VALLEY PIPS, Dutch and German type: Rosa Malt iflora JAPONIC A Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 192 1. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE C, HERBERT COY SEED CO. VAL7LEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers ot HIGH GRADE SEEDS TOMATO SEED ■Grown fcr the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pia and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS J DUTCH BULBS | {Standard Bulb Company) 1 BBNTON HARBOR, MICH. Ask prices. = ■"■<<■"■!■!'.< !'i' ■'■ i!ll!i!!!!!t!;!inll!ri ! fihi!;!M 'j.NM-M iJiniiiJijf.Mi! \iv. jli!n:j(i i»'.;i . , : liirimi!!^ 1111 llltllllNlllllIIIIIKHI'L jVanderschoof s Dutch Bulbs I If you are interested in Top Quality of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Etc. for delivery in August next, please ask for our quotations. WHOLESALE TRADE GROWERS. Established in 1830. R. A. VANDERSCHOOT, Hiilegom, Holland! Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Sound Bulbs of Highest Vitality From W. J. ELDERING & SON, Ltd., Overveen, Holland We do not crowd our bulba into marketable size at the expense of vitality and firmness. Our bulbs are absolutely full aged, solid, well matured and free from disease. Write for prices to the home address, OVERVEEN, HOLLAND, or to Room 309, White Hall Building, - - - NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Speelaltiy. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs CJ.Speelman & Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenhelm, Holland I Ollioules, Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Mention the American Florist when writing CYOL/AMEN We mult have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2M in. Cyclamen, at 810.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 8,000 3 In. Cyclamen, at $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 In Cyclamen, at 140.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, Wh ?£8}f. k and get others to read it. At least your order will be thank- fully received and filled as honestly as anyone can put up an order. Very truly yours, Youngs Seed & Plant House." FBRNS Good clean stock, all pot grown, shipped with- out pots. Bostons, Scottii, Cordetta, 4 m., $3.60 per doz. ; Si5.00 per iOU; 5-in., (5 41) per doz.; $40 CO per 100. Cyrtomium Rockfordianum, Holly Ferns, 3-in., «l.5u per doz., 88.00 per loo; 4-in., $3.00 per doz., $25.10 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. fi Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MD. WANTED Prices on Rose Plants in 5,000 Lots of Tausendschon, Roserie, Baby Rambler, Baby Tausendschon, Crimson Rambler, Excelsa, Dor- othy Perkins, Magna Chart a, In Rooted Cuttings, 234- inch pots one year old, field-grown. HENRY A. WAGNER 575 Midwood Streat, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. I'liiiiiiiuiuii iimiiimimh! tin in uiiiiij! iiiijiii ■ uii i i-i (Peach Trees I | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. § | 50,000 Trees, Straight and WeU Booted | | W. T. Mil GHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio I Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2-yr. Ibolium £ e "|?*l le! ? £ al 'L°™ ia - Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings, $25.00 per lOOO For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid (or 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per lOOO. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Buy Box-Barberry and Ibolium Privet of the Introducers. Hill's* Clioice Stock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deoiduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New. rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., fg Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA Mention the American Florist when writing Our New Trade List CONTAINS SPECIAL PRICES ON Strawberries Fruit Trees Raspberries Deciduous Trees Blackberries Evergreen Trees Currants Hardy Perennials Gooseberries Hardy Roses Garden Roses Hardy Vines SEND FOR YOUR COPY TODAY J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. 1921. The American Florist. 469 VAUGHAN'S ASTERS OSTRICH FEATHER OTHER AMERICAN ASTERS— Continued This is the finest type of Aster tor all purposes. „ , , . , Trade pkt. Oz. especially for market cut flowers. The graceful I eerless Pink. The flowers are enormous, globular long petals are thickly produced. j? shape, many five inches across, of a most de- S C oTpin\ f^JKl? gender Pin k Rose ^S^l^XS^ZWS^VZl lilvefyUlac u^'cSt'ta. Trac^kt. 35c. T^Sepkt. Oz. P>-t is at its zenith about four weeks later. .. . $0.25 $1.80 Any of above, except where noted. ... % oz.. 40c. S0.25 S1.40 S °^?££ , ° a t r ^ e r **' fhYnT'lU"^ "a'tv"/ coal "tS. Mixed, all colors y 4 oz.. 35c. .25 1.20 fl^tTa" of 1 the" free' branchinl habit, a*../ 18 /-utetm nr Tur »« k ni^-r-r inches high, the double flowers averaging about QUEEN OF THE MARKET 3 inches in diameter are borne freely on stems The Standard Early Flowering Type about 12 inches long % oz.. 45c. .25 1.60 White Crimson Lavender Fitik Puide Mammoth Non-Lateral Branching White. 2 ft. Dark Blue Scarlet Flesh Light Blue ™ s , '? W lf ^ J? "^ „ the large f,, Aster on , the market. Many of the flowers will measure four Any of above lb., $12.00; V 4 oz.. 30c. .15 1.00 inches in diameter. The plants grow about two Mixed, all colors lb., 10.00; Yi oz.. 25c. .10 .80 feet high with a low branching habit, and the flowers which are borne on non-lateral stems are GIANT BRANCHING full, with petals curled and incurved, making ._.._ T _ „„.,", „ the flowers appear like a cross between an Os- W lte ™ , . ^ ave 5 d c!" ? oseP ™ k Crimson Purple trich Feather and a Ciant Branching. .% oz.. 55c. .35 2.00 Deep Violet Peach Blossom Azure Blue Daybreak -- .- „ _ . - _ .. _, „ " . , . ,__ _..„ „ rt ,, „„ , _„ Mammoth Non-I.ateral Branching Blue. 2 ft. A Any of above lb., $12.00; y 4 oz.. 30c. 15 1.00 medium shade of blue % oz., 55c. .35 2.00 Mixed, all colors lb., 10.00; % oz. ,25c. .10 .80 , •,.■_■•>■•,■• n ., ** \ American Beauty. Rose Pink. 2% ft. Is siml- CREGO lar in type of flower and growth to the Late This flower is giant in size, many blossoms six Branching Asters, but differs in that all the large inches across The petals are nearly double the blossoms are produced on much longer and length of the older varieties and are twisted and h , eaV , le L B V^\-r?\ e JtZZ e \Lf£ *£L Stll! curled into a verv fluffv effect the last and are a most loveI y shade of bright curiea into a very nuny ettect. carmine-rose, almost identical with the World- White. Crimson. Dark Pink. Lavender. Famous American Beauty Rose. Each plant Purple, Shell Pink. Dark Blue. forms a perfect bush Yi oz., 50c. .25 1.80 Any of the above % oz., 40c. .25 1.50 American Beauty. Lavender % oz„ 65c. .35 2.40 Mixed, all colors Y, oz.. 40c. .25 1.40 Americ an Beauty. September Pink ...% oz.. 65c. .35 2.40 THE ROYAL — Early-Flowering Branching ASTERS IN MIXTURES This type fills a gap between the Queen of the _, - . -~ . . . ,-. . ,, .. .-^ - „.. Market and the Late-Flowering Branching Asters. Vaughan's Florists' Mixture % oz., 45c. .25 1.60 Sown early inside, and planted out with Queen of White Tall Varieties. Mixed Yi oz., 45c. .25 1.60 the Market, it follows that variety very closely. Vaughan's Excelsior Mixture, Tall Asters. This is White Shell Pink Rose Pink Lavender Purple a mixture of the most beautiful, striking and Any of the above % oz., 40c. .25 1.40 distinct colors of the tall growing Asters, se- Mixed, all colors % oz., 40c. .25 1.40 lected from the cream of the Giant Comet, Os- trich Plume, Branching and other desirable Tur IflNf^ sorts, includes many kinds separately purchased „,. ..,..., . ., , "f A ( „ .. for this mixture y 4 oz.. 50c. .25 1.80 The habit is similar to the Giant Branching, vigorous in growth, long stiff stems. In form the c M I 'C W14ITC ACTPD flower is entirely distinct from any other variety; BALLS WH1 1 fc. AS 1 fc.K petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but The seed of this splendid Giant Aster of the Late Branching are much larger and broader, those in the center Type — the product of twelve years' selection to develop the ideal being curled and incurved, completely covering the OI a perfectly double flower, of flawless color — is offered In crown. In shape and size the bloom is round. 1921 for the first time. full and very large. It has been grown and tho seed carefully selected every sea- Rose. Pink. Violet. White. Crimson. Lavender. son s j nce . in 1918, three-quarters of an acre netted $2,320. An Any of the above Yi oz., 40c. .25 1.40 exceptionally good market helped, but this variety has always Mixed, all colors Yi oz., 35c. .25 1.20 sold for 60 per cent, more than ordinary White Asters. The flowering season comes between the Royal and Late DTHFB AMFRIPAN ASTFRS Branching types, filling in between the early and late glut of Uinr_K AMEJ*H~A11 A31E.KO flowers. It grows to a medium height with full, distinctively Heart of France. Heart of France opens red as the centered blossoms, ideally formed for long distance shipping. purest ruby, deepens with age and retains Its re- The seed of this Aster is about two-thirds the size of ordinary markable color to the very end. The petals ap- varieties. It is sold In Yi -ounce packets, containing about 4000 pear strikingly changeable, showing now a glow ■ seeds at $3.00 per trade packet. and sheen quite unique, now a soft warm velvety We are the introducers of this new Aster, jointly with the texture hi oz., 55c. .35 2.00 originator, Mr. Geo. J. Ball. FOR OTHER FLOWER SEEDS SEE OUR "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york VIBURNUM PLICATUM Alto Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. _,,. PONARD 6 I _. I WEST GROVE ™ « JONES CO I S& I " PENN'A. Robert Pyfe, Pro. ' ' AiL Winter, Vice-Pies. Own Root Roses AH the Standard Forcing Roses. All the Choice Ramblers. All the Best Bedding Roses. Send for list. ROBERTS ROSE CO. 3480 South Emerson St., DENVER, COLO CARNATIONS F. Doraer & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. 4,000 2k-inch Dunlop Roses Fine. Ready to shift to make room, $100.00 per 1000. L. B. Coddlngton, Murray Hill, N. J. 470 The American Florist. Mar. 19, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Loui-ville, Ky. , Secretary ; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., TreaB. *= Four inches of rain fell in south Florida on March 11, doing much dam- age to tomato and pepper crops on low undyked land without pumps. J. ~W. B. Davis, the greenhouse vege- table specialist of Aurora, 111., who started his business at Glendale, Calif., last year, by building two houses 36 by 300 feet, is adding the third house, 53 by 700 feet. All three houses have been supplied by the John C. Moniger Co., Chicago. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, March 15. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $4.50-^5.75; leaf lettuce, per box, 32y 2 to 35 cents. New York, March 11. — Cucumbers per dozen, 75 cents to $2.75; mush- rooms, $1.00 to $2.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 50 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $7.00. Vegetable Growers' Ass'n. of America. ALBANY WANTS NEXT MEETING. Efforts are being made to have the Vegetable Growers' Association of America hold its convention in Albany, N. Y., in November. At a recent meet- ing, held in the rooms of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, there were present officers of the vegetable grow- ers' association of Albany. Rensselaer and Schenectady counties, farm bureau agents of this section and representa- tives of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss plans. Officers of the Cham- ber of Commerce will meet later with Colonel Charles E. Walsh of the New York National Guard to ask the use of the state armory on Washington avenue. The large drill shed in the armory could be used for exhibits and special features and rooms in the armory would be available for meet- ings. The Chamber of Commerce rooms could be used for convention headquarters. The gathering would bring to Albany between 600 and 1.000 delegates. R, D. Vegetable Plants. We have found that whenever in- dustrial depression exists like at pres- ent, vegetable plants are good prop- erty. Many who are temporarily out of work, through sheer loneliness, take to some form of gardening, while others think this pursuit a form of economy. In regard to the latter we have our own views, which may not harmonize with those who are enthusiastic on this subject. However, we have never moralized on this subject. We proceed from this viewpoint that as long as there is a demand somebody is going to try to supply it. This applies to vegetable plants. Some gardeners object to furnishing the city dweller with plants, claiming this helps to glut markets. This view if of course, a narrow one and needs no attention. We have practiced pro- duction of plants for years and have found it profitable. It gives us some- thing to do on rainy days and the money is much surer than some of our market crops. In recent years we have sold most of our tomato plants in berry baskets — one dozen in each bas- ket. That way they are easily handled and most satisfactory to the purchaser. Another form is the larger flat to hold 100 plants. We make them by rip- ping apple boxes into four flats. We buy these boxes in large quantities at five cents each and thus have a cheap yet uniform box for the purpose. When so little soil is used, care must be taken to have it rich and mellow, or the plants will not come up to size. We find a little sulphate ammonia in water, say three per gallon, will finish off these plants in fine shape. Among va- rieties to plant we try to reduce to the lowest limit. Below is what we grow : Tomato — Bonny Best, Ponderosa, Stone; Cab- bage — Copenhagen Market, Enkhepi- zen, Wakefield; Peppers — Ruby King, Ohio Crimson, Golden Queen, Cayenne; Celery — Easy bleaching, Giant Pascal; Head lettuce — Big Bottom, May King; Leaf lettuce — Grand Rapids, Simpson; Sweet potato — Yellow Jersey; Egg plant — Black Beauty; Cauliflower — Snowball, and Melon — Tip Top. We find an increasing demand for melon plants in pots. Marketman. Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Request. Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 Inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS iOur Specialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevtne, Viaud. Good short jointed plants from 2 inch pots, at 13.50 per 100; »35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, aSaV^s Abundance of Stock Size 100 1000 2% -in. Ageratums, light or dark $2.75 J26.00 2 -in. Coleas, red or yellow. 2.76 2b.00 3 -in. Cyclamens, 8 varieties 15.00 2}i-in. Fnchias, 12 varieties.. 3.00 27.60 2% -in. Heliotropes. light or dark 3.00 27.60 2%-in. Marguerites, fine plants- 3.50 30.00 2V. -in. Stocks, Alice or Nice. 2.76 26.00 2>4-in. Tineas, variegata .... 6.00 46.00 3%-in. Vlncas, varleirata .... 13.00 126.00 Liberal Extras. Correspondence Solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey Ageratum Fraseri We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraseri** to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a bin* 1 , a decided blue, that would be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire season with what can easily be classed as immense trusses of flowers, as many of them were over 2J4 inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an inoh in diameter. The plant spreads about 12 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with AHernantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, $1.00 per doz ; I 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz.; 10 00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Early Cabbage, Beet, Lettuce, Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Plants Delivered Prepaid 1000. $3.50; 5,000, $15.00; 10,000, $28.00. Strong, well-rooted. Safe delivery guaranteed or money refunded. Cash. Commercial Plant Growers Co , Box 109, New Bohemia, Va. SEASONABLE STOCK Ready for Delivery Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 % -in $ S.00 Flowering Begonias, wonderful young stock — Argentea Guttata, Otto Hacker, Pride of New Castle 10.00 Cloire de Chatelaine 6.00 Metallica and Mrs. M. A. Patten 8.00 Begonia Metallica, heavy 5 -in., $4.00 per dozen 30.00 Cyperus Alternifolius, 2 hi -in 8.00 Fern Dish Ferns, 2^ -in. grand stock, Pteris Adiantoides. Cretica Alba Lineata. Magnifica, Wimsettii and Wilsoni 5.00 Cyrtomium Rochfordianum 7.00 Boston Ferns, 8 -in., heavy, $1.50 each; 10-in. specimens, $3.50 each. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 2%-in. stock, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; 3 -in. pots 20.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 1921. The American Florist. 471 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LINE AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for gradeB. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1.000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co.. Woodmont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven, Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine, 2% -in., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1,000. Patten (new dark pink Chatelaine). 2&-in„ $8.00 per 100. Pride of New Castle, 2&-in„ $14.00 per 100. Ask for price list of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. * ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BEGONIA CHATELAINE Well-Rooted Cuttings. $20.00 per 1,000. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St. Chicago. Begonia Chatelaine, pink and red, 3%- in., $15.00 per 100. THE FLORAL. NURS- ERY CO.. Box 92, R. 1. Decatur. 111. Begonias, Metalllca, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot. $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. BOXWOOD. 300.000 Boxwood edging. Suffrutlcosa. 6 to 6 and 6 to 7-ln. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty: moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class. good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in thlB Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Gladioli and Rubrum Lilies. For varieties, prices and sizes see display ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Amer- ican Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hlllegom. Holland CANNAS. Cannas. Large-flowering. Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices, see display adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. A. Hen- derson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CARNATIONS. Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester. Splendid white and a free bloomer 15.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 15.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $ 90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 46.00 Morning Glow 7.00 65.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 5.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 35.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 4.00 36.00 Miss Theo 5.00 46.00 Rosalia 6.00 50.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 46.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 5.00 46.00 Belle Washburn 6.00 45.00 Aviator 5.00 35.00 Herald 6.00 40.00 Beacon 6.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 66.00 Crystal White 6.00 45.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 5.00 46.00 Matchless 4.00 36,00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Aviator $4.00 $36.00 Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 36.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress... 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme .... $6.00 $46.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40,00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove. Illinois. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1.000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side Bhoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS Mrs. C. W. Ward $6.00 $45.00 Enchantress Supreme ... 6.00 46.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00. i Matchless 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 4.00 36.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Now Ready 100 1000 White Chadwick $5.00 Golden Chadwick 6.00 Seidewitz 3.00 $25.00 Nagoya 3.00 26.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 25.00 Buckbee 3.00 26.00 Early Rose 3.00 25.00 Pompons Buckingham 20.00 Golden Wedding 20.00 Godfrey 20.00 Yellow Baby 20.00 Golden Climax 20.00 Lillian Dotty 20.00 Ready Elegant new Pompon Hamilton Lewis. $5.00 per 100. Recognized as one of the best in Chicago wholesale cut flower market. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist. 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. I1L CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost, Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering. Single varieties. Anemones. $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per 1.000. Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick White Turner Pink Chadwick Tellow Turner Yellow Chadwick White Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Late Pink Price on all above. $6,00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000. White Seidewitz. $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White. $6.00 per 100: $36.00 per 1000. Pink Turner. $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1, and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. 2-ln. stock. $9.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co.. 668-670 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 472 The American Florist. Mar. 19, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias. Columbian Mixture and Stel- lata. In bloom. Just the thing- tor Easter 4-inch. 20c each; 5-inch. 40c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan CINNAMON VINES. Most beautiful and fragrant of all climb- ers. Easily handled, quickly sold. Good ■money-makers" every day for florists. Now is your time. Particulars and colored plate free. Address largest grower in the world. A. T. COOK, Seedsman. Hyde Park, COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS $1.60 per 100; $14.00 per 1.000, by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured at ? u « s » t « ome J!' a rlsk - add 16c P er 110; 76c per 1.000. Golden Bedder. Verschaffeltli. Queen Victoria, Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. Al ?„ e „ rlc S-P Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. . „ ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York *o C n°„ IeUS ' u Be3 i beddtnsr kinds. 2-inch pots. $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS. Cedar Falls. Iowa? Coleus. Trailing Queen $2.00 per 100. Cash, pie REID. Goodwell. Okla. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors In the following: From 2%-in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40 00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express ears at our plant en- ables Us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute, Indiana Cyclamen for one week only 2^-in $20.00 and $25 00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. III. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Trade list of 340 fine florists' cut flower sorts at very low figures. 100, our choice assortment, labeled to name. $5.60. Cash. INDIANA DAHLIA FARMS, NeW Albany, Ind. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties; get ?H^„„ st bef ore placing your order. LYND- HURST FARM INC.. R. F. D. No. 2. Ham- monton. N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Single White, 2% -inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedlings. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York DRACAENAS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fine well- rooted. 5-inch pots, bushy and ready for a shift. $40.00 per 100; 3V»-inch pots, $17.00 per 100; 2% -inch pots. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St.. New York. Dracaena Indivisa, 2 4-in.. $4 per 100. Eln gany, N. Y. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS, $16.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Boston. Roose- velt, Teddy Jr., Whitmanii. Whitmanii Comp. and Verona. 2*4 -inch of above, also Scottii. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. New Macawii. 2Yl- inch, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. Larger sizes ask for prices. Bostons, 3-inch pots.- $15.00 per 100; 3%- inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $26.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Macawii. 2%-in.. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 pe 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-570 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville. O. Ferns. 6-in., $1.00; 8-in.. $1.60 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 6-in.. $1.60; 6-in.. $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris. 66th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Home Grown Stock 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. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Boston Ferns, good strong bushy stock. 6-in.. at 50c. Add 6 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport. la. Table ferns, standard varieties, 2 Vi -in.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Poite- vine and Viaud. Good short jointed 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. Geraniums. Double varieties, mixed, 3',4-inch. $10.00 per 100. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO., Box 92. R. 1, Decatur. 111. GLADIOLUS. Gladioli, under y 2 -in., $2.40 per 1000; over 'i-in., $3.60 per 1000; %-in. and up, $6.00 per 1000. Sulphur Queen, Independence, Ida Van, Halley, Klondike, Brenchleyensis and good mixed. Cash. F. O. B. J. J. IIATZ, Mizpah, N. J. GLADIOLI. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent. Mrs. H. E. Bothln. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence. They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalog showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld. California. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from colrl 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. NARCISSI. Cut Flowers. Narcissus: King Alfred. Sulphur Phoenix, Barri Conspicuus. Sir Watkins. Emperor. Empress and other kinds. Write for prices. TAIT BROS. CO.. Brunswick. Ga. MYRTLE. MYRTLE. HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New York. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSD3S. ,des. Steele's Mastodon, cold-frame fall transplanted, beginning to $2.00 per 100; $17.00 per 1.000. 500 at 1.000 rate. Express. EDGAR EASTER- DAY. Nokc 111. Giant flowering and Giant Trimardeau pansy seedlings. Superb selection of mixed colors and gigantic blossoms. $4.00 per 1000; $17.50 per 5000. prepaid. Price list on request. HILLCREST GARDENS. Albert L ea. Minn. Pansies. Vaughan Parks Bedding, nice transplanted greenhouse grown plants, $16.00 per 1000. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO.. Box 92. R. 1, Decatur, 111. PHLOX. Phlox Luffruticosa Miss Lingard. Strong 3-inch pot plants. $1.50 per doz: $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Henry A. Dreer. 714- lf Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. POINSETTIAS. 60,000 California field-grown poinsettla stock plants weighing on an average of two- thirds of a pound each, and which should produce 25 cuttings in one season. True Red Variety plants and Early Variety plants, famous for holding their foliage. $18.00, $25.00 and $30.00 per 100. PAUL ECKE, 1226 Hayworth Ave.. Los Angeles, Calif. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dieners' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled monster seed in separate colors, pink, red. varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh pink frilled. (Pearl of Kentfield). purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package. 50c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson. Smiths Falls. On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd. 1919. writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year.*' Mr. Rudolph Nagel. Lancaster. Pa., under date of Dec. 14th. 1919. writes us: "I had, last year. Just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC.. Kentfield. California. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 473 PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA. White, pink and rose colors; large flow- ered, in full bloom, fine plants. 2% -in. pots, just the thing for early spring sales, 54.50 per 100: $40.00 per 1.000. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY. Springfield. Ohio. Dept. A. Our catalog sent, upon request. Primula obconlca. 2^i-ln.. good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1.000: 4-ln. at 25c: 5 in. at 60c; 6-in. at 75c: Mala- ccides. 2% -in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- anthus, strong divisions. $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid: cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years, 2-3 ft.. $2.50 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft.. $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings. 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. 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 15.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago. 111. ROSE STOCK. Exceptionally Fine 2*4 -inch Stock. 100 1000 Premier $16.00 $160.00 Columbia 10.00 90.00 K. Brilliant 9.00 80.00 W. Killarney 9.00 80.00 Ophelia 9.00 80.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1000 3500 Pink Killarney. 3-in 9.00 80.00 11000 Ophelia, 3-in 9.00 ' 80.00 9000 Richmond. 2%-in 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 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. Roses. Ophelia 2-in.. $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1.000. Columbia. 2-in.. $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1.000. Cecile Brunner. 2- in.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY. 1643 Broad- way, Denver, Colo. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $15.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Wholesale Florists 17S North Wabash Ave. Chicago. SAGE. Sage. From seed. Nice 2 M: -inch, $3.00 er 100. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO.. !ox 92. P.. 1, Decatur, 111. SALVIAS. Salvia. Clara Bedman, 2% -inch. $3.00 per 100. THE FLORAL NURSERY CO.. Box 92, R. 1, Decatur, 111. SEEDS. DAHLIA SEED. This seed Is raised from the most up-to- date dahlias In existence. No place In the world have dahlias been brought up to such perfection as they have been around San Francisco. This mixture contains all colors and types of peony, cactus and decorative varieties. The seed we Bent out In pre- vious years was highly praised by all who raised dahlias from It: but this seed is far superior to what we have sent out In pre- vious years. The seedlings will commence to flower two months after sowing and al- most a month earlier than plants raised from blubs. Price. $0.60 per package. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld Marin County. Calif. SEEDS. THE DIENER TOMATO Increase your tomato yield one hundred per cent by raising the new DIENER TOMATO. 30-40 tons of ripe fruit to the This tomato was raised last year all over the United States and Canada with the greatest satisfaction. As smooth as an apple and of a magnifi- cent dark red color. Single tomatoes weigh up to 3 lbs. each. The flesh is more solid than that of any other tomato. The fruit contains very little seed and is solidly filled out. This tomato is free of the acid taste, and for dehydrating catsup and canning is the best tomato in existence today. The DIENER TOMATO is blight-resist- ing as well as drought-resisting. It will not crack from the rain and will not rot while lying on the ground in wet weather. This tomato will grow in almost any kind of soil and it commences to ripen the first part of August. It is the greatest novelty in the tomato line, and it will soon crowd out the present varieties from the market by its far su- perior qualities. Price of the DIENER TOMATO SEED: Sample pkg.. 26c; one-quarter of an acre pkg.. 50c; one acre pkg.. $1.60. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld Marin Co.. Calif. GARDEN SEED BARGAIN. Good money for florists. Big dollar box of earliest and best vegetable and flower seeds: 40 vari- eties; big packets; just what every planter must have. 25c, 6 boxes. $1.00; 100. $12.50 prepaid. A. T. COOK. Seedsman. Hyde Park. N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA. the true Cordy- line Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 5.000 seeds. $1.00: pound, $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Mlchell Co., 616-518 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langport. E~ng. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and Held corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son., contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. January or early February delivery, per 1,000, $4*00: later delivery cheaper. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cyclamen and Glganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this Issue. Kelway & Son. Langport. Eng. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gllroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison St.. Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Beets mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips. turnips, R. & M. Godineau. Angers. France. Seeds. Renowned specialties: remarkable novelties: postpaid catalogues. H. PA- QUET, grower. Magnan. NICE. (France). Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass Seed Co.. 4 6 W. Broadway. New York. Seed. Flower and Carden 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. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2% -inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $55.00 Keystone 6.00 65.00 Silver Pink 6.00 65.00 Giant White 6.00 55.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 66.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted cuttings. $15 per 100: $125 per 1000: 2%-in.. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfleld. Wis. STOCKS. Seedlings of Red. White. Pink. Purple and mixed. $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000. Ask for Prices of Calendulas. Bouvardias. SYMPHORICARPO. Symphoricarpo Vulgaris. Red Snowberry or Indian Currant, 2-3 ft., $7.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. C. M. WEBB. Fayette- VEGETABLE PLANTS. Field-grown plants, ready now. Early Jersey cabbage. $2.50 per 1000; tomatoes, (24 varieties), $4.00 per 1000; sweet and hot peppers, (10 varieties), $5.00 per 1000; egg plants, (2 varieties). $6.00 per 1000. No order accepted for less than 1000 plants. Discount of 20% on orders for 2000 plants or more of a kind. Cash or P. O. .money order. Parcel post prepaid. SCOTT FLORAL CO.. Navasota. Tex. VERBENAS. CO., Box 92, R. 1. Decatur, 111. VINCAS. VINCAS. Varies. R. C $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. 2¥>-in.. $6.00 per 100. 4-inch pots, bushy. $14.00 per 100. $130.00 per 1.000; 3% inch pots, $12.00 per 100; niO.OO per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York Vinca variegata. 200 3-in., $7.60 per 100; 200 for $14.00. EDGAR EASTERDAY. Nok- omis. 111. If You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 474 The American Florist. Mar. 19, Greenhouse Materials Louisiana Cypress Washington Red Cedar Hotbed Sash Have Yon Seen Our Best? Once Tried==Always Used t Dietsch Rouses Always Stand the Test. They are practical in every respect and represent the most for the least money. Conservative growers who have carefully compared our material and construction and built Dietsch Houses according to Dietsch Plans, have always placed their orders with us when enlarging their original Dietsch plant. Write Us for Sketches and Estimate A. DIETSCH COMPANY 2642 Sheffield nvenue, Chicago, Illinois I MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags uv. to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fltch- burg. Mass. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer. Florist Thread 'Works. Lowell. Mass. Glass cloth. For hotbeds, cold frames etc. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Turner Bros.. Bladen. Neb. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404. Dundee, 111. Hanging baskets, plain wire. 10-in., $1.76; 12-in.. $2.26; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in.. $4. BO. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit. Mich. Blooming and decorative plants of every description. Wm. K. Harris, 66th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia. Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. Printery. Inc.. 642 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 623 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedleln Basket Co. 713 Mil- waukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer"s Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of everv description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New Tork. MISCELLANEOUS. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight and well rooted. W. T. Mitchell & Sons. Beverly. O. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. T. $2.60: 60.000. DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "R1VERTON HOSE" Furnished in lengths up to 500 feet without seam or joint. The HOSE for die FLORIST &-inch, per ft 22c Reel of 500 ft 216 •i Keels, 11)00 ft 20c *4-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 Florist when writing Baur Window Glass CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 36c per 1.000: 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. Springfield. Mass. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co.. Dept, K. 343 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange -Ave.. U. S. Yards. Chicago. FERTILIZERS 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. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne. $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per BaL Fun- gine. $1 per qt. : $3.60 per gal. Vermlne. $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. LABELS. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 475 The Florists' Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive eaiy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and bieak the glass in driving. Calvan* ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootherslilce^ It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from us. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. EZHKT A. DEEES.l 714 Chestnut StreoVv Philadelphia. ALL. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, J1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OP »H. A." LOWDHAM. NOTTS. ENGLAND. Aznlea Pots, Hang- ing Baskets, l.nvm Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refilled Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZAIME POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 200 Fifth Avenue New York REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK FTlorists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. WhenYm Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There Tord> fiqrnham@. | 'rvington New York Philadelphia Chicago ^3 Boston Cleveland Toronto ■jm Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago Zbi George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S0H, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying writa for prioei 2614-2622 Herudon St.. CHICAGO. CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why J A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlpa and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worLlng in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 476 The American Florist. Mar. 19, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co Ill Alexander Florist.. ..461 Allen J K 449 Alpha Floral Co 456 American Beauty Florist 461 Americ'nBulb Co. I 431 AmlingEC Co 445 Anderson S A ■<« AngermuellerG H Co. .442 Aphine Mfg Co 475 Apollo Flower Shop.459 Atlantic Grass Seed Co 466 Baer Julius 454 463 Barnard W W Co.. 466 Barnes W J 460 Bassett& Washburn. 436 Batiista Matthew A. 462 BnumerAug 463 Baum's Home of _ Flowers 460 r Window Glass Co. .IV BayersdorferH&Co .444 Bees Ltd 4513 Begerow's ] 4=8 Berger Bros 446 Berning H G 446 Blackistonelnc 462 Bodger J &Sons Co. 466 Bohannon Flo Co. ..458 Boulevard Floral Co. 461 Bramley&Son 458 Brandt HS 450 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 464 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 462 BrennerEdward 449 Broadway Florist. ...461 Brown A J Seed Co .464 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 466 BrunsHN 432 459 n y f," A1 °°zo J... 470 BudlongCo J A 440 Bnnyard 451 Bur D eeWACo...':.'.'467 Caifornia Florists... 463 Callahan TJ& Co.. .476 Central Floral Co.... 463 Charles Harry 448 Chautauqua Flower ri ? ,elds u- 4 67 Chicago Carton Co.. 432 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 435 Christatos&Koster.456 ChnstatosN. 458 Clark EB Seed' Co." ."466 C arke'sSoos D.452 461 Clay&Son... in coa"jj :::."44s Coddington L R. 469 Commercial Plant Growers Co 470 Conard& (ones Co. 469 Congress Fl'w'r Sho.461 Cooke Geo H .. 450. CoweeWJ. ""iv C°y.HCSeed'c'o:::467 Craig Robt Co 433 Culp W H&Co... 463 Danker Fred A '"«« DardsChas.... 454 Ojener Richard Co! '470 Dietsch A & Co 474 Dominion FloralCo! '46' Darner F&Sons To .469 Doyle & Booth.. 448 450 Dreer HA.. .434 474 47^ DunlopJohnH 45R Dwelie-Kaiser C0...III gble Charles J 59 Eckrich A 4?o Edgar Wm W r "'46q KdwardsFold'gBoxJU l^ e ^PK"''&Son.467 S' m V t ^ NursC o...468 Erne & Co 449 Evans Floral Co.. "'461 fc-xotic Gardens ' 4^g Eyres H G 450 FaHon Florist..;.'." 46? Florists' Hail Ass'n'475 FoersterCoIos....;441 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo TV ^"JMC 449 4=1 Ford William P.... 449 Fox's 460 Frauenfelder C 459 Frey & Frey 46U Froment HE 449 Gasser J M Co 4 8 George Alex S 462 Giblin & Co Ill GnattOveCoThe...430 Godineau R & M....466 Goldstein 1 449 GorhamPrinterylnc.III GrakelowChas H .463 Grand Rapids Floral Co 460 Grimm & Gorly 460 Gross berg-Tyler- Finnerman Co ....445 GudeBros 463 Habermehl'sSonsJJ 458 Hardesty & Co 462 HarrisWm K 467 Hart Geo B 449 Hart Henry ...461 Haven Seed Co 467 Hay Alfred 436 Hayes Irene 462 Heinl John G &Son.459 HendersonA&Co.I 434 Henderson Lewis 460 Hentz&Nash 448 Hess & Swoboda. . . .460 Hession 461 Hews& Co A H 475 HillDNursCo.... .468 HogewoningS Sons. 467 Hollywood Gardns..460 Holm & Olson 460 Holton & HunkelCo.447 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 2ndspecial cover Hort Advertiser ... 475 Hort Trade Journal. Ill Houghton Gorney Flower Shoo 458 Hurff Edgar F 466 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs 463 Jahn Hugo 452 Johnson & Chronis..456 Jones W R& Co. ...IV Joy Floral Co 462 Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..475 Keller Sons J B 45R Kelway & Son 466 Kennicott Bros Co. 438 KervanCoThe 449 Kessler Wm- 449 Kottmiller A .461 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Rruchten John 445 Kuhl Geo A 467 Lagarde&Speelman 467 Landreth Seed Co. ..466 Lange A 457 Lang Flo &NursCo.460 Levy Joseph 1 448 Littlefie'd Florist.... 459 Lord SBurnhamCo .475 Louise FlowrShop.. 4*8 Lovett J T 468 McCallum Co 447 McGillR C&r ....465 McHutchison& Co.. 467 Mackie William 449 Malandre Bros.. 455 461 Masur 452 Matthews Co W G ..462 Matthewson's 459 Meconi Paul 449 Memphis Floral Co.. 461 Metaire Ridge Nurs 462 Meyer Adolph 452 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works... .442 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 44= Michell HenryFCo .466 Millanglos A 448 Miller A L 467 Miller Floral Co. ...463 Mitchell & Son WT .468 Moninger J C Co ... 4th special cover MurraySamuel.,453 459 Neidinger JobG Co.. 447 Newell A 463 NY Cut Flower Fx 449 NY Floral Co.. 456 46n Niessen Leo Co 446 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO. ILL. A Full Width Opening And a Tight Closedown Wolf Ventilating Apparatus will open a series of sash up to 350 feet in length — from one operating station — using only one-inch single strength pipe shafting— without variation in width of opening anywhere along the line. And it will pull every sash down snug and tight on the close-down. — this enables you to put your operating stations at the most convenient points. — it gives uniform ventilation and makes a neat-appearing greenhouse. — it effects a material saving in the cost of pipe shafting. Wolf Ventilating Apparatus can now be supplied promptly anywhere in the United States. We have acquired Wolf patents and equipped a new factory to produce Wolf Ventilating Machines solely. We are prepared to give you prompt service. Write us for list of prominent growers who are using Wolf Machines exclusively. Also cat- alog giving complete details. T. J. CALLAHAN CO. 553 Fourth Street, DAYTON, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing Olympia Florist 461 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 445 Palmer Wm 461 Papadem J G Co.... 461 Pappas Bros 456 Park Floral Co 463 PedrickGR&Son .466 Pennthe Florist 462 Philips Bros 459 Pierce F O Co IV PiersonFRCo .... I Pierson AN(lnc) ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 464 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 463 Pillsbury I L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo .447 Podesta& Baldocchi.462 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II HollworthCCCo....447 Polykranas Geo J 448 Potter Floral Co 463 Progressive Clay Co. 476 Pulverized Manure Co The 3rd speciai cover Pyfer AT&Co 445 Raedlein Basket Co. 445 Randall A L Co 445 Randall's Flo Shop.. 462 Randolph & Mc- Clements 459 Rawlings Elmer 470 Ready Reference. . . .471 Reed & Keller 475 Regan PtgHouse...III Reid Edw. 446 ReinbergGeo 445 Reinberg Peter 443 Rice Bros 447 Rice Jerome B Seed Co. .46S Roberts Rose Co.... 469 RobinsonJCSeedCo.465 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 460 RodgersJ W 459 Rohnert Waldo, .. .466 Rosaia Bros 463 Rosery Floral Co.... 463 Routzahn Seed Co. . .467 RuschG&Co 447 RussinSH 44* SalzerSeed Co J A.. 462 Sceery Edw 463 Schiller the Florist.. 459 Schillo A LumCo...IV Schlatter W& Son.. I II Schling Max 461 Schloss Bros 451 Schmidt Chas L 463 Seligman & Stein .. .444 Shaffer Geo C 462 Sharp Partridge&Co.476 SheppardHW 462 SieorechtGeo C... 449 Simon&Son IN. ...466 Situations & Wants. 429 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith AW &Co.... 461 Smith & Co ED.... 469 Smith & Fetters Co. 463 Smith Henry 463 Speelman CJ&Sons 467 Standard BulbCo.... 467 Storrs& Harrison Co. 470 StumppGEM 461 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 449 ThorburnJM & Co.. 465 TonnerO A &L A. 444 Totty Chas H 467 Townslev Pottery... IV Traendly& Schenck . 449 451 Traveling Wholesale Florist 449 Trepel Joseph 458 Turner Bros IV United Cut Flo Co.. 449 VanderschootR A.. 467 Vaughan A L Co ...437 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 us on your next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all communications to The Progressive Clay Company Ninth Floor, xt.*.„ ir^-i m*_ MarbridSe Building. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Vaughan's Seed Store I 430 442 465 469 Vick's Sons Jas 466 VincentRJr&Sons Co 1468 470 Wagner HenryA450 468 Walker F Co 463 Waller LD Seed Co. 466 Washington Heights Florist 456 WeberFH 461 Weiland & Risch...445 Weir Jas 462 Weiss Herman 449 Welch's Flower Shp. 463 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 465 Wietor Bros 438 Williams Mrs E A.. 462 Winterson Co E F..444 WittboldGCo 459 Wittbold 459 Wolfjohn 460 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 461 Woodruff SD & Sons466 Yokohama NursCo .466 Young A.L&C0....448 Zane Pottery Co.... 475 Zech& Mann.. .439 445 Smerica is "the Prow of the Vessel; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the frst to touch Unknown Seas" Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 26, 1921. No. 1712 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : 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. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebb— Thomas 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. 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. eeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921 Next a Officers Prei Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich, dent; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottv, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel Pennsylvania, New Vork, September 27 30, 1921. Officers — Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave., Newark, N. J., Secretary. NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Grand Central Palace, March 14-20. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President: A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y , Secretary. Gotham's Greatest Success. In a show of the magnitude and va- riety of this one, the perspective im- proved as one became more familiar with its attractive features. The groups of flowering and foliage plants and the landscape details, were a never fail- ing source of interest to the crowds of visitors throughout the week. In addi- tion to the plant features mentioned in our issue of March 10, the collections and specimens of cinerarias, cyclamens, chorizemas, hydrangeas, schizanthus, primulas in variety, genistas, lilacs, marguerites, and other flowers were all noteworthy. Regardless of the rulings of the Federal Horticultural Board, no offence being intended, there were creditable specimens of Azalea Indica and others plants now barred from im- portation. If this show was a forecast, there is every reason to believe, that quarantine or not the orchid will be with us for years to come. The bul- bous plants largely from private es- tates, such as freesias, hyacinths, lilies, narcissi and tulips, were all that could be wished for. Excellent stocks of Easter lilies were also exhibited by commercial growers. In this survey of the opening of the Spring Show a tribute may be appropriately paid to the owners of private estates and their gardeners for having accomplished so much to make it a success. Wealthy men and women are doing a great serv- ice when they place the products of their gardens and conservatories where they can be seen by the people. One was strikingly reminded of this on the morning after the opening, when a young lady, probably a teacher, guided through the show a little company of children, every one of them in some way crippled or deformed. The entries on Tuesday, March 15, were cut roses by commercial and pri- \;iii- growers and table decorations of roses by the latter. After view- ing the exhibits by commercial men of Premier, Hadley, Columbia, Ophelia, and other varieties, one need not be surprised at the passing of the Ameri- can Beauty rose, for the handsome debutantes have made a great impres- sion. The private growers came out strongest in their plants and plant ar- rangements, and their cut roses and table decorations were very creditable. The display of cut roses in 300 square feet, on Thursday, were added attrac- tions. F. R. Pierson, Scarboro, N. Y., received the first prize for the follow- ing varieties : Francis Scott Key, Premier, Columbia and Ophelia. His other offerings were fine. As acces- sories, the various types of ferns that he has made famous were used. The Cromwell Gardens, Conn., A. N. Pier- son, Inc., contained fine stock, which was well arranged with large ciboti- ums supplementary and took second prize. This firm's commercial exhibit of cut roses and rose plants was through- out the week a never failing object of interest to the visitors. More cut 'roses, carnations and sweet peas were staged on Friday, March 18. First prize win- ners in roses among the commercial growers were F. R. Pierson. L. B. Cod- dington, Murray Hill, N. J.; A. N. Pier- son, Inc., Duckham-Pierson Co., Madi- son, N. J.; Traendly & Schenck, New York (Rowayton Greenhouses I, and Wm. W. Vert, Madison. N. J. The sec- ond prize winners also had fine dis- plays. Carnations. Carnations by commercial and priv- ate growers and more table decora- tions by the latter, were the chief entries on Wednesday. Some have thought that the carnation was in decadence, but if the size of the bloom and length of stem are leading factors it is more than holding its own. Lad- die has already been noted a fine car- 478 The American Florist. Mar. 26, nation, but one commercial grower exhibited a vase of 100, taking first prize, that would have astonished the pioneers in carnation growing'. Among private growers, a good collection of leading varieties was shown. Of the commercial growers, S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., exhibited 100 Laddies that for size of bloom and length of stem, were probably supe- rior to any exhibit of the kind that has yet been staged. Strout's Inc., Bid- deford, Me., exhibited 100 of a yellow variety that looks promising. ' The same firm displayed a new bright pink, and another with a pink heart, shad- ing to pure white on the edges of the petals. The Springfield Flower Co., Springfield, N. J., showed a creditable vase of their new production. "Hope Henshaw," (non-competitive), a hand- some flower. M. Matheron, Baldwin, N. Y., had a splendid exhibit of Mrs. C. W. Ward. The displays of carnations covering 150 square feet, on Thursday were of good stock and finely staged, Henry Hession, Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. Y., taking first prize. This display was staged on ferns, placed in the form of a cone, the cap of which was a large cibotium. The varieties were Welcome, light pink, and Harvard red. The flowers were good and the stag- ing very effective. The Springf, e rd Flower Co., second prize winners had a number of vases of the leading va- rieties of carnations, all good stock. In addition to other special awards. W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y.. re- ceived a gold medal for a specimen plant of the Dracaena Victoria, 15 feet high. Mrs. Charles M. Schwab, Loretto, Pa. (H. Ireland, gardener), was the recipient of a gold medal for a collection of vegetables, and J. B. Duke, Somerville, N. J., a gold medal for a specimen plant of Odontioda Brewii and President Harding. Sweet Peas. The private growers made excellent displays in sweet peas. The number of commercial- growers exhibiting was much smaller than last year, and had it not been for the splendid display of 50 varieties in 100 square feet, by the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa., the commercial section would have presented a rather lonesome appear- ance. In addition to the first prize on this exhibit and a certificate of merit for a new salmon pink named Mrs. Warren G. Harding, this firm was awarded a gold medal for its commer- cial exhibit and certificates of merit for White Star, Cheerful. Fire Flame, Silver Blue and Burpee's Orange. The other commercial exhibitors were John M. Cook. Tarrytown, N. Y., and H. Mamitsch, Rockville Centre, N. Y. The only entries on March 17 were table decorations of orchids by priv- ate growers. In this connection'it may be stated that while the orchid dis- plays of the Julius Roehrs Co., the Joseph Manda Co., Lager & Hurrell Summit, N. J., and James B. Duke' were well staged and attractive. Th?re was not the wealth of bloom that has sometimes been seen. This was largely due to the best cattleyas being off crop this season. But there were fine fea- tures in cymbidiums and oncidiums. To recapitulate, the show was a great success. The weather was all that could be desired, the attendance ex- ceeded that of any previous show, the attractions of the tea room and the excellent vocal and instrumental music were alone worth the price of admis- sion. If President Payne of the Ex- position Company, Superintendent Herring-ton of the Show. Secretary, John Young and Charles H. Totty who attended to the details of the awards, did not work themselves into nervous prostration, they were con- stantly on the job. The Closing Day. After a steady attendance through- out the day the flower show closed at 10:30 p. m., March 20. Doubtless on account of June, instead of March weather that took the people to the country and the parks, the crowd was not as great as on the previous days, but there was a good attendance. Just before the closing hour, President Payne of the Exposition Company, stated that while all details could not then be given, it was in every way the most successful Spring Show that had ever been held in the Grand Central palace. Notes of the Show. The exhibit of the City Garden Club, which might be called "before and after." was instructive as well as amus- ing. One side showed a neat back yard, the other a collection of old fruit cans, bottles and other rubbish. Circulars were distributed reading in part as follows: "Plant Trees in Back- yard — Plant Japanese Maple. Mag- nolia. North Carolina Poplar, Catalpa Bungii, Weeping Beech. Weeping Mul- berry, Ailanthus. Do you know that trees eat up poisonous gases and give out pure oxygen?" The activities of the ladies of the different garden clubs were noteworthy. In the competition with vases and bas- kets of flowers, March 16, awards were as follows : Garden Club of Greenwich, Conn., silver cup; of Easthampton, N. Y., silver medal, and of Rumson, N. J., Hartford, Conn., Wilmington, Del., and Summit, N. J., honorable mention. The Julius Roehrs Co.'s garden and greenhouse was finely arranged to en- able the people to get a close-up view. A winding walk led through the gar- den and into the greenhouse, the exit being on the same aisle as the entrance, and there was always a steady stream of sightseers passing through. On the mezzanine floor was an in- geniously arranged garden, two by five feet, containing wild plants collected this winter and also mosses and lichens, arranged and exhibited by B. T. Fairchild, Greenwich, Conn., who was awarded the Max Schling gold medal for this display. The R. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston, Mass., in their commercial secti on, made a good display of specimen aza- leas and Lilium regale (the regal lily). Commercial exhibitors interviewed, ex- pressed satisfaction with the extent of their business. The ribbon men, so necessary to the retail trade, made attractive displays, EASTER PLANT BASKET. Hydrangeas, Yellow Callas and Heather 1921. The American Florist. 479 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Garden Exhibit of the F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. noteworthy being those of the Schloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc., and the Kervan Co., both of New York, the latter hav- ing good decorations of their florists' ferns. With due credit to the commercial men who made such fine contributions to the exhibits and did so much to make the show a success, we must confess that there is a tendency to turn these shows from exhibitions into fairs. In the booth of the American Dah- lia Society, Secretary Vick and several young lady assistants were busy hand- ing a gay little handbill that offer- ed "three fine dahlia bulbs for $1," to new members of the Society. Regardless of what wholesalers, re- tailers or the general public may think of Premier, Hadley, Columbia and Francis Scott Key as commercial pro- positions, they are unquestionably the best exhibition roses. An interesting plant that like some others was not so placed as to show to advantage, was an Andromedia floribunda, exhibited by Mrs. F. X. Lewis, Pelham Manor, N. Y. (Jas. Le- cune, gardener). We do not like to praise a man too much for fear he will get proud, but speaking of John Canning, gardener to Adolph Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y., it is only necessary to read the awards. In their commercial section. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J., made fine displays of the roses Tausendschon. Dorothy Perkins and Paul's Scarlet i 'limber, and the Azalea Y'odogawa. In these quarantine days large and well flowered azaleas are worthy of note. Two fine specimens were exhibi- ted by Richard Hughes, gardener to J. A. Macdonald, Flushing, N. Y. The Charles H. Totty Co., Madison. N. J., made a fine display of cut and pot roses and other plants and having a staff of handsome and clever young attendants, did a good business. Exceptionally fine among many other exhibits, were the Premier roses of the Joseph H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., first prize winners in the cut rose competition of March 15. One party who looked at both the Jos. H. Hill Co. exhibit of roses and S. J. Goddard's Laddie carnations said : "Roses and carnations are getting to be too big." A large and finely flowered plant of erica by Mrs. F. E. Lewis, Ridgefield, Conn. < G. W. Smith, gardener), took a first prize, and was really worthy of a gold medal. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, rep- resented by Fred Lautenschlager, had space, where photographs, and litera- ture on boilers and greenhouses were distributed. We would have been, pleased to have noticed more exhibits of rambler roses by commercial growers, who were busy no doubt with Easter preparations. The National Association of Garden- ers had a large booth, furnished with plenty of easy chairs, making a fine resting place for members. David Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., a visitor at the exhibition, stated that business in their seed store was better than any previous spring. One of the attractive commercial ex- hibits was that of the W. Atlee Bur- pee Co., where George Kerr had new features in sweet peas. The Max Schling silver medal was awarded the Short Hills, N. Y., Garden Club for its "bird bath and planting ar- rangement." Edward Gillett. Southwick. Mass., who had a display earden of exclusive- ly native plants, was awarded a gold medal. The booth of the Horticultural So- ciety of New York, was a restful oasis, particularly for the ladies. Additional Exhibitors. Cohen & Hiller, New York, florists' ribbons. Warren E. Cox, New Y'ork, lustre ware, lamps and cut flowers. Melrosine, New York, insecticides. Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, New York, food products and handiwork. 480 The American Florist Mar. 26, The Visitors. C. Louis Ailing, West Haven, Conn. G. X. Am'erhyn, New Haven, Conn J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. 111. Ernest Ashley, Allentown, Pa. Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Mark Aitken, Springfield, Mass. F. C. Bauer, Baltimore, Md. W. Bauer, Baltimore. Md. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. Charles Boyles, Boston, Mass. R. Brainard, Thompsonville, Conn. Phil. Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O. David Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Cameron, Ipswich, Mass. R. E. Carey, South Hadley, Mass. J. N. Champion, New Haven, Conn. A. Christensen, Boston. Mass. Wm. H. Colby, Boston, Mass. H. E. Cook, Plattsburg, N. Y. A. Dallas, Waterbury, Conn. F. A. Danker, Albany, N. Y. D. W. Davis, Berwick, Pa. Henry Eberhart, Schenectady, N. VT. J. G. Eisele, Philadelphia, Pa. Ed. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. Feast, Baltimore, Md. A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Boston, Mass. Edgar Frank, Boston. Mass. David Fraser, Pittsburgh, Pa. James Glass, Baltimore. Md. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass. Fred Goldring, Slingerlands, N. Y Robt. Graham, Jr., Baltimore, Md. Adolph Gude, Washington, D. C. Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. Carl Hagenburger, W. Mentor, O. Rene Hanson, Troy, N. Y. B. Hammond, Beacon. N. Y. C. E. Hart, Rochester. N. Y. John Hay, Philadelphia, Pa. J. W. Heacock, Wyncote. Pa. J. H. Hearn, Allentown, Pa. Fred Heeremans, Lenox, Mass. Geo. Hess, Washington. D. C. W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass. Allen Jenkins, Worcester. Mass. Edward Jenkins, Lenox, Mass. C. B. Johnston, Boston, Mass. R. W. Johnson, Baltimore, Md. J. J. Karins, Philadelphia, Pa. Geo. Kerr, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa. J. D. Knickman, Northport, N. Y. Herman Knoble, Cleveland. O. E. N. Kroninger, Allentown, Pa. Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago. W. G. Lehr, Baltimore, Md. A. J. Loveless, Boston. Mass. T. Malbranc, Johnstown, Pa. Fred Mitchell, Philadelphia, Pa. Geo. Morrison, Baltimore, Md. Walter Mott, Schenectady, N. Y. W. R. Nicholson. Framingham, Mass. F. E. Palmer, Brookline. Mass. L. K. Peacock, Berlin. N. J. Henry Penn, Boston. Mass. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. C. G. Perkins, Newark, N. Y. C. W. Perkins, Newark. N. Y. Carl Peterson, Hartford. Conn. E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. Robt. Pyle, West Grove, Pa. Wm. J. Rathgeber, New Haven. Ct Carl Reck, Bridgeport, Conn. John N. Rider, Baltimore, Md. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. John A. Ruppert, Philadelphia, Pa. F. Sanborn, Boston, Mass. Fred. W. Sanborn, Boston, Mass. E. W. Sick, Canandaigua. N. Y. Wm. Sim. Cliftondale. Mass. H. J. Sinclair, Holyoke, Mass. Wm. C. Stickel, Boston. Mass. Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I. Robert Stroh, Philadelphia, Pa. Ed Tracey, Albany. N. Y. Miss Tracey, Albany, N. Y. R — Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. C. W. Wagner, Baltimore, Md. R. E. Wayne, Baltimore, Md. Patrick Welch, Boston. Mass. John C. Wister, Philadelphia, Pa. R. S. Wyckoff, Onconta, Pa. The Ladies. Mrs. R. Brainard, Thompsonville, Ct. Miss Marg. Graham, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Mary Johnston, Baltimore, Md. Miss Palmer, Brookline. Mass. Mrs. E. W. Sick, Canandaigua, N. Y. Mrs. Ella G. Wilson, Cleveland. O. Awards. Cut Roses — Private Growers. Eighteen Columbia — H. Cole, Madison. N. J., CW. R. Powkes, Gr.), 1st; A. Lewisohn, Ardsley. N. Y., (John Canning, Gr.), 2nd. Eighteen Mrs. Charles Russell — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, Locust Valley, N. Y., (J. A. Winstock, Gr), 1st. Eighteen White Killarney — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st; H. Cole, 2nd. Eighteen Premier- — H. Cole, 1st. Eighteen Sunburst— Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st; J. E. Widener, Ogontz, Pa., (W. Klein- heinz, Gr.). 2nd. Eighteen Mrs. Aaron Ward — Countess Mil- dred Hohnstein, Edge Hill, Pa.. (E. J. Mc- Cormick, Gr.), 1st. Eighteen Ophelia — H. Cole. 1st; A. Lewis- ohn, 2nd. Eighteen any red — J. E. Widener, 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Twenty-five or more varieties to be shown . in one vase— J. E. Widener. 1st ; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Roses in Pots and Tubs. Collection of roses in variety, covering 100 square feet arranged for effect — A. Lewis- ohn. 1st; W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y., 2nd. Cut Roses — Commercial Growers. Fifty Mrs. Prank W. Dunlop — J. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa-, 1st; L. B. Coddington. Murray Hill., N. J., 2nd. Fifty Pilgrim — A. N. Pierson Inc., Crom- well, Conn., 1st; J. Heacock Co., 2nd. One hundred American Beautv — Noe & Ruzicka. Madison. N. J., 1st; Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C. 2nd. One hundred Columbia — The Florex Gar- dens, North Wales, Pa., 1st; L. B. Codding- ton, 2nd. One hundred Francis Scott Key — P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y., 1st; L. B. Cod- dington, 2nd. One hundred Hadley — Duckham-Piei-son Co., Madison, N. J.. 1st; J. Hea-ock Co.. 2nd. One hundred Hoosier Beauty — F. R. Pier- son Co., Scarboro, N. Y., 1st. One hundred Mrs. Charles Russell — F. R. Pierson, 1st. One hundred Ophelia — Florex Gardens, 1st; Duckham-Pierson Co.. 2nd. One hundred Premier — Jos. Hill Co.. Rich- mond, Ind., 1st; Duckham-Pierson Co., 2nd. One hundred White Killarney — A. N. Pier- son, Inc., 1st; Florex Gardens, 2nd. Fifty Crusader — J. Heacock Co., 1st; Traendly St Schenck, New York. 2nd. Fifty Mrs. Aaron Ward — Traendly & Schenck 1st; A. N. Pierson. Inc.. 2nd. Fifty Sunburst — W. W. Vert, Madison, N. J., 1st. Twenty-five undisseminated varieties, red. Silver medal — Noe & Ruzicka, 1st. Twenty-five any undisseminated variety, white. Silver medal — F. R. Pierson Co., 1st. One hundred Columbia — L. B. Coddington. 1st; A. N. Pierson. Inc.. 2nd. One hundred Mrs. Chas. Russell — F. R. Person. 1st. One hundred Ophelia or any of its sports — A. N. Pierson, Inc., 1st; Duckham-Pierson Co.. 2nd. EASTER PLANT BASKET. Heather, Azalea, Primula, Ferns and Foliage Plants with Plaid Ribbons 1921. The American Florist. 481 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Exhibit of Bobbiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. One hundred Premier — Duckhan -Pieraon Co., 1st; A. N. Pierson. Inc.. 2nd. One hundred any red variety — L. dington. 1st; Duckham-Pierson Co. 2nd. Fifty Crusader — Traendly & Sche A. N. Pie 2nd. Ward- en, Uy Fifty Schehck, 1st; A. N. Pierson. 2nd. Display Cut Ro6es — Commercial Growers. Display of cut roses, covering 300 square feet, and containing not less than 500 nor more than 1.000 blooms. Decorative green of any kind, including plants, permitted. Quality of bloom, artistic arrangement, and effect be Mured 1st: A. N. Pierso Inc.. 2nd. Carnations — Private Growers. Twenty-five white — Mrs. A. Schlate, Sau- gatuck. Conn., 1st: Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 2nd. Twenty-five light pink — Countess Mildred Hohnstein, 1st; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie. 2nd. Twentv-five dark pink — H. Cole, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. red nty-fi shades generally cl W. B. Thompson, Is Madison. N. J., 2nd Twenty-five crims< ■ scarlet, to ii issed in thosf t; Maj. L. L. elude all nclude all shades •oon — R. Mallory, Portchester. N. Y., 1st; Mrs. E. Holbrook, Stamford, Conn., 2nd. Twenty-five white variegated — G. C. Ma- son, Tuxedo Park, N. Y., (D. McGregor. Or.), 1st; Mrs. F. E. Lewis, Ridgefleld, Conn., (J. W. Smith, Gr.). 2nd. Twenty-five yellow or yellow variegated — Mrs. Payne Whitney. 1st. Twelve Laddie — Countess Mildred. Hohn- stein. 1st; Q. C. Mason. 2nd. Vase of carnations not to exceed 160 blooms. One or more varieties may be used. Decorative green of any kind, ribbon and any other accessories permitted. Quality of bloom, artistic arrangement and general effect to be considered In making award — Mrs. P. Chubb, Glen Cove, N. Y., 1st; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 2nd; Mrs. F. E. Lewis, 3rd. Carnations — Commercial Growers. One hundred white — Springfield Flower Co., Springfield, N. J.. 1st; F. B. Abrams, Blue Point. N. Y., 2nd. Flo N. Y.. 2nd. On© hundred dark pink — M. Matheron, 1st; Springfield Flower Co., 2nd. One hundred red or scarlet, to cover all shades generally included in those colors — Springfield Flower Co., 1st; Le Cluse & Le Cluse, Blue Point, N. Y„ 2nd. One hundred crimson, to Include all shades known as crimson or maroon — Strouts. Inc.. Biddeford, Me., 1st. ndred white variegated — Strouts,, Inc 1st. hundred yellow or yellow variegated — Strouts. Inc., 1st. One hundred Laddie — S. J. Goddard, Fra- mingham, Mass., 1st; Springfield Fl. Co., 2nd. Fifty any new variety not in commerce. Silver medal — Strouts, Inc., 1st. Display of carnations, covering 150 square feet of space and containing not less than 1.000 nor more than 1.500 blooms. Decora- tive green of any kind, including plants. litted. Quality of bloom, artistic ar- rangement, and general effect to be consid- ered in making award — H. Hession. Brook- lyn, 1st: Springfield Flower Co.. 2nd. Miscella Callas, Cut Flowers — Private Growers. 12 flov white— C. W. McAlpin, (Wm. Brown, Gr.) 1st; Westbrook Gardens, Oakdale. N. Y. (C. W. Knight, GV). 2nd. Flowering shrubs. 12 sprays, one or more varieties — P. Haupt, Jr., 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. Freesias, 25 sprays, white — Mrs. Chubb. 1st; B. H. Borden, Humson, (Wm. Turner, Gr.). 2nd. Freesias, 25 sprays, colored — Mrs. Eugene Meyer, Jr., 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. Lilac, 12 sprays — D. Guggenheim. Port Washington, N. Y., 1st; Mrs. A. De Lamar, 2nd. spikes — Sterling Postley, Percy Lille H. I. at. 2nd. Mr Mignonette, 12 spikes 1st; Mrs. Percy Chubb, 2nd Stocks, 12 spikes, one or r Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st; A. Tulips, 25 flowers, slngle- lst: Mrs. H. R. Pratt. 2nd. 1st; Wm. Guthrie. ore varieties — [.ewloohn, 2nd. B. H. Borden. Tulips. 50 flowers, single — B. H. Borden, 1st; S. Postley. 2nd. Violets, 200 blooms, single or double — P. Chubb, 1st; Miss Ida E. Bliss. Great Neck, N. Y. (Robt. Hope. Gr.), 2nd. Vase cut flowers, not otherwise provided for — W. R. Cross, Morristown, N. J. (A. Sailer, Gr.). 1st; Mrs. H. I. Pratt. 2nd. Wallflower, 12 spikes, any color — Mrs. W. D. G'uthrie. 1st. Mignonette. Vert's Mammotti. Silve:- me.lal. special — W. W. Vert. 1st. Plants in Flower — Private Gr <-rs. Acacia, three plants, — Mrs. F. A. Constable, (J. Stewart, Gr.), 1st. Acacia, specimen, any variety — Mrs. F. E. Lewis, 1st; Mrs. F. A. Constable, 2nd. Amaryllis. 12 plants — D. Guggenheim, 1st; Mrs. F. A. Constable. 2nd. Azalea, specimen, any color, not less than three feet in diameter — J. A. Macdonald. Flushing. N. Y. (R. Hughes, Gr.). 1st; W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y. (Andrew Stra- han, Gr.), 2nd. Azalea, three plants, any color — J. A. Mac- donald. 1st. Cineraria, hvbrld. six plants — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 1st; W. B. Thompson, 2nd. Cineraria stellata, six plants — W. B. Thompson, 1st; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, 2nd; A. Lewisohn, 3rd. Cyclamen, 25 plants, arranged for effect, decorative plants permitted — Mrs. F. A. Constable, 1st: A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Cyclamen, six plants — Mrs. F. A. Consta- ble Clio 1st. Lewis, any variety— A. Lewl- Cytisus, specime S °Erica, specimen, any variety— Mrs. F. E. Lewis, 1st; P. Hauck. Jr., East Orange, N. J. (M. Schneider, Gr.), 2ndj Fuchsia, one standard specimen — Mrs. Pavne Whitney. 1st. G'eranium, one standard speci'nen — Mrs. F. E. Lewis. 1st. Heliotrope, three standard specimens — A. Lewisohn, 1st. Heliotrope, one standard specimen — Mrs. Tayne Whitney, 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. 482 The American Florist. Mar. 26, thr pla less tha than eight- is. >li n single iford, than Hydrangea, eight-inchl pots — A. Lewisohr Hydrangea, specimen, not less inch pot — A. Lewisohn, 1st. Imantophyllum, specimen — Mrs. F. A. Con- stable, 1st; Mrs. G. D. Pratt, Glen Cove, N. T. (J. F. Johnston, Gr.), 2nd. Lilac, six plants — A Lewisohn, 1st. Marguerite, specimen — A. Lewisohn, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. Primula malacoides, 12 plants — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie. 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd.) Primula obconica, 12 plants — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st; R. Pulitzer, Manhasset, N. T. (Herbert Collins, Gr.), 2nd. Primulas, six plants in variety — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie. 1st; R. Pulitzer, 2nd. Rhododendron, specimen — W. B. Thomp- son, 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Schizanthus, three plants- lst; W. B. Thompson. 2nd. Schizanthus, specimen — A. Lewisohn, 1st; W. B. Thompson, 2nd. Spiraea or astilbe — A. Lewisohn, 1st. Wistaria, specimen — Miss A. DeLamar, 1st; Mrs. F. H. Allen. Pelham Manor, N. Y., 2nd. Flowering plants, covering 500 square feet, arranged for effect (orchids excluded), suitable accessories permitted — A. Lewisohn, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. Palms and Foliage Plants — Private Growers. Areca. lutescens, specimen — Mrs. F. A. Constable, 1st; W. B. Thompson, 2nd. Bay trees, two plant specimens — W. B. Thompson, 1st. Dracaena, three plants — S. Postley, 1st. Kentia Forsteriana. specimen, single or bushy — D. Guggenheim, 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Kentia Belmoreana, specimen, single or bushy— Mrs. F. A. Constable, 1st; W. B. Thompson, 2nd. Phoenix Roebelenii, specimen — A. Lewi- sohn, 1st; S. Postley, 2nd. Palm, other than above, speci or bushy — Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer Conn. (W. Morrow. Gr.), 1st. Any specimen foliage plant, n< 10-inch pot or tub — W. B. Thompson, 1st; D. Guggenheim, 2nd. G'roup of foliage plants, with orchids per- mitted, collection covering 200 squai-3 feet, arranged for effect — W. B. Thompson, 1st; A. Lewisohn, 2nd. Ferns — Private Growers. Asparagus. specimen, any variety — A. Lewisohn, 1st: J. A. MacDonald. 2nd. Adiantum Farleyense, or Farleyense type, specimen — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly. Convent Station. N. .T. (R. E. Tyson, Or.), 1st; J. B. Duke, Somerville, N. J. (A. E. Miles, Gr.), 2nd. Adiantum. any other variety, specimen — • A. Lewisohn, 1st; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie. 2nd. Cibotium Schiedei, specimen — Mrs. G. D. Pratt, 1st; D. Guggenheim, 2nd. Stag's horn fern, specii heim. 1st; Mrs. F. E. Lew Ferns, anv other variel specified — Mrs. H. O. Ha Lewisohn, 2nd. Bulbous Plants — Private Growers. Freesias, 12 pots or pans — Mrs. Harold Pratt, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney. 2nd. Hyacinths, white, three 10-inch pots or pans — J. A. Macdonald, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd. Hyacinths, light blue, three 10-inch pots or pans — Mrs. Percy Chubb. 1st; B. H. Bor- den, 2nd. Hyacinths, dark blue or purple, three 10- inch pots or pans — Mrs. H. I. Pratt, 1st; J. A. Macdonald, 2nd. Lilies, 12 pots, any v Dearborn, Rye, N. T. (.: 1st; Mrs. H. I. Pratt. 2nd. Lily of the valley, three 10-inch pots or pans — Mrs. Payne Whitney. 1st. Narcissus, six varieties, six two-inch pots or pans — D. Guggenheim. 1st: Mrs. Payne Whitney. 2nd. Tulips, single early, six distinct varieties, six 10-inch pots or pans — Mrs. Payne Whit- ney, 1st; B. H. Borden, 2nd. Tulips, double, in variety, six 10-inch pots or pans — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st. Tulips, May-flowering, distinct varieties, 12, 10-inch pots or pans — D. Guggenheim, 1st; Mrs. Payne, Whitney, 2nd. Zandberger Bros., Special Prizes Private. Tulips, Darwin, Prince of the Netherlands, 10-inch pot or pan — J. A. Macdonald, 1st; Mrs. Harold I. Pratt. 2nd. Tulips, Breeder. Cardinal Manning, 10- inch pot or pan — J. A. Macdonald, 1st. Hyacinth, distinct varieties in eight-inch pots or pans, one flowering spike to the bulb — J. A. Macdonald, 1st; Mrs. Harold I. Pratt, 2nd. Orchid Plants — Private Growers Twelve plants in variety — A. N. Cooley, Pittsfleld, Mass. (O. Lyons, Gr.), 1st. Six plants in variety, decorative plants permitted — A. N. Cooley, 1st. Orchids, in variety, three plants — Mrs. Paul Moore. Convent. N. J. (J. T. Sisley, Gr.), 1st. Specimen plant, any variety — Miss M. T. Cockeroft, Saugatuck, Conn., 1st; Mrs. Paul Moore, 2nd. _D. Guggen- 2nd. not otherwise meyer, 1st; A. Collection of cut orchids covering 50 square feet — A. N. Cooley, 1st. Special Classes — Private Growers Group of plants in variety, covering 100 square feet (decorative plants permitted), arranged for effect — J. B. Duke, 1st. Collection of hybrids, 25 plants — J. B. Duke. 1st. Table Decorations — Private Growers. Tables and accessories to be furnished by flower show management. Table to be set for eight, roses the only flower to be used — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, 1st; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 2nd; Mrs. Ridley Watts, 3rd; Mrs. Percy hubb, honorable mention Dinner table decoration. Carnations the only flower to be used in this decoration — T. Aitchison. Mamaroneck, N. Y.. 1st; Mrs. Ridley Watts, 2nd; Mrs. Payne Whitney, 3rd. Mis alia flu ithc tha those table permitted in the othe decorations — T. Aitchison. 1st: W. 2nd; Mrs. Ridley Watts, 3rd; Mrs. Payne Whitney, honorable mention. Sweet Peas exclusively. Other foliage than sweet peas may be used — Mrs. Ridley Watts 1st; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly. 2nd. Orchids the only flower to be used in this decoration — Mrs. Payne Whitney, 1st: John Mitchell. New York. 2nd. Garden Club of America Prize. Open to member clubs of the Garden Club of America. Bird bath with planting ar- rangement at base not to exceed seven feet by seven feet — Somerset, N. Y., Garden Club 1st; Short Hills. N. J.. Garden Club. 2nd; Philipstown, N. Y., Garden Club, 3rd; Bed- ford, N Y.. Garden Club, Garden Club of Allegheny, Pa., and the Easthampton, L. I., Garden Club highly commended. Sweet Peas — Private Growers. Display of sweet peas, covering 25 square feet. Quality of blooms, artistic arrange- ment and general effect to be H. McK. Twombly. 1st; Mrs. Moses Taylo Collection of six varieties, 25 sprays of each — W. R. Cross. 1st; Mrs. Payne Whit- ney. 2nd. One hundred sprays, one or more varie- ties, arranged for effect — Mrs. W. R. Cross. 1st; Mrs. F. Freelinghuysen, Elberon. N. J.. Sweet Peas — Commercial Growers. One hundred sprays bi-color — John Cook. Tarrytown. N. Y.. 1st. One hundred sprays white — John Cook. One hundred sprays light lavender — John Cook, 1st. One hundred sprays pink or salmon — John Cook. 1st; S. Mamitsch. Rockville. Centre. L. I.. 2nd. Display of sweet peas covering 100 square feet, arranged for effect. — W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.. 1st. The Tree. What do we plant when we plant the tree? We plant the ship, which will cross the sea. We plant the mast to carry the sails; We plant the planks to withstand the gales — The keel, tl We plant tl What do we plant when we plant the tree? We plant the house for you and me. We plant the rafters, the shingles, the floors. We plant the studding, the laths, the doors,. The beam and siding, all parts that be: We plant the house when we plant the tree. What do we plant when we plant the tree? A thousand things that we daily see: We plant the spire that out-towers the We plant"the staff for our country's flag, We plant the shade, from the hot sun free: We plant all these when we plant the tree. — Henry Abbey, in The Outlook. Club Meeting's Next Week. Albany, N. Y., April 2, 8 p. m. — Albany Florists' Club at 611 Broadway. Wm. Mc- Ginn, secretary, Albany. Buffalo, N. Y., March 29. 8:30 p. m. — Buf- falo Florists' Club at General Electric build- ing. Wm. Legg, secretary, 899 W. Delavan avenue, Buffalo. Lake Forest, III., April 1, 8 p. m. — North Short Horticultural Society at City hall. J. R. Clarke, secretary, Lake Forest. San Francisco, Calif., April 2, 8 p. m. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society at 240 Golden Gate avenue. John R. Walsh, secre- tary, 417 Montgomery street, San Francisco. Seattle, Wash., 2 p. m. — Florists' and Gar- deners' Union. No. 16,667 at I, O. C. T. hall. E -Popp, secretary, Fort Seilacoom, Wash. Tacoma, Wash., April 1. 8 p. m. — Tacoma Florists.' Association at Maccabees' hall, 1116 Broadway. J. L. Simpson, secretary, Tacoma. Wilmington, Del., March 28, 8 p. m. — Wilmington Florists' Club at members' place of business Roy G. Brinton, 800 W. Ninth street, Wilmington, Del. ORDER FOR BULBS. THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, made in duplicate this day of , 192 , witnesseth that representing .- of : Holland, seller, hereby agrees to sell, and of hereby agrees to purchase the bulbs described below, subject to the following conditions: 1. These stipulations, terms and conditions shall be and at once become binding upon the parties hereto, irrespective of any and all terms and conditions submitted by the seller, which are in conflict herewith. 2. All goods are purchased f. o. b. shipboard, Rotterdam or Amster- dam, Holland, plus actual cost of containers and marine insurance on shipment. 3. All bulbs are purchased for the purpose of forcing in flower earlier than at their natural time for blooming, when not forced. It is therefore understood and agreed between the parties hereto that all bulbs are sold for the flower they produce, and further, that the purchaser will not be required to pay for any tulips or narcissus bulbs that fail to pro- duce standard flowers under normal forcing conditions. 4. The seller hereby agrees that all goods shipped in excess of this order, or goods of the same variety, but smaller in size than ordered, are not necessarily a part hereof, but may be rejected by the recipient at his option. In event such goods are tentatively accepted and are planted, the question of fixing the price on such goods shall be left entirely to recipi- ent and such goods shall not be subject to list price as quoted. 5. Purchaser must notify shipper in writing within reasonable time of any known defects in goods received. 6. All bulbs used to fill this order are guaranteed to be free from disease and decay. (Sixteen blank lines follow.) 7. This order not valid unless signed by both parties or their repre- sentatives. Seller Purchaser ORDER BLANK ADOPTED BY THE CHICAGO BULB FORCERS' ASSOCIATION. 1V11. The American Florist. 483 THE RETAIL TRADE < ondiiclcd by Robt. Kift, Phlln., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. This is the period when lost motion greatly retards and when all that has been done to further the work in the way of preparedness counts to a great degree. So much, very much more, can be done when all the little details have been planned and provided for weeks ahead; then everything works out to a nicety and the perfected machine takes up and carries the load all through the early and later rush days of the week, to a grand and final finish Easter morn- ing. It is of the greatest importance that the store should be kept up to its ut- most efficiency all the time, particu- larly in the heavy shopping periods when customers are constantly com- ing and going and the stocks are being depleted and gaps left here and there, while the floor is littered with plants that need setting up again. It should be the business of some one to keep straightening up the stock, putting back plants not selected and keep the stock in its best presentable condition. Cus- tomers are very quick to say, "The best is all gone — we are too late." _ A little rearranging and spreading will fill up the gaps and the stock will soon present a full and complete ap- pearance. It is always well to keep in reserve, some of the plants that are selling well, as frequently orders are taken to be picked out later and there is trouble when it is found there are none available. The auxiliary annex is a great help at this time as extra stock can be stored there, and all plants sold can be immediately taken there for de- livery. It is a great matter to get all selected or sold plants out of sight as soon as possible as there is certain to be nothing else just as good in the eyes of the next customer. Keeping stock of a kind together so as to make solid color effects, all pinks, blues, whites, and lilies in blocks, gives each plant a much more attractive appear- ance, and the decorative effect is much more positive than when there is a general mixture. Customers are waited on in half the time, as all of this or that is right before them and there is no tedious going up and down the store taking up valuable time. TOUCHING UP MISSHAPEN PLANTS. There should be a good supply of material to add too and give an ar- tistic finish to a misshapen or imper- fect plant. Pussy willows, laurel sprays, a slender bow of chiffon or a pot cover or mat, all of which with but a few minutes work, will put many a plant forward that was scarcely be- ing noticed. It is important that there be a sys- tem about meal times, particularly at supper, which should be over early, so the night work may be well progressed before all get weary. Avoid late night jobs. The large stores now 1 send their employees to a hotel for four to five hours' sleep the last rush days. They are worth twice as much the next morn- ing. Try to keep all stocks moving; if a certain line sells too fast, do not see it, when the new customers come in, but be particular to call their atten- tion to the things that need pushing. At least half the time they will act on your suggestion. It is not good policy to cheapen prices towards the end, for EASTER LILIES (FORMOSA* AT LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO. May and Katherine Frances, Daughters of Head Gardener O'Carroll in the Foreground. quite frequently last minute customers will happen along who want the best in the shop and are quite willing to pay good prices, in fact they judge the articles by the amounts asked for them. Many apparent over stocks have disappeared in the late Saturday afternoon rush at regular prices to peo- ple who were glad at the late hour to find such a good assortment to select from. It Is a good time to acknowledge acts of courtesy received through the year, by sending out specimens, plants or plant baskets of the stock on hand on Sunday morning. They will be re- ceived in good time and in their mis- sionary work bring good results. These values can be charged to publicity of which this is one of the best forms. There can be considerable saving in expensive cut flower boxes by using large sheets of white paper in which Easter lilies, callas and other long stemmed stock can be wrapped in a cornucopia of the paper, with their flowers exposed. When nicely arranged and tied at the stems with a tape in which is placed a small knot of flow- ers, such as a bunch of pansies, etc., the whole presents an artistic finish that attracts attention, and is even more acceptible than the box. The best care should be taken of any left overs in plants to see that they are all gathered together and made as presentable as possible, as frequently there is a demand on Monday from late buyers to send to friends who had been overlooked. Too much attention cannot be paid to the telephone, which should be an- swered immediately, and kept clear of all calls except those essential to the business. Florist Telegraph Delivery Association orders are important; many out of town deliveries will come your way if this service is kept to the front at this busy period. European Floral Conditions. Extracts from a paper by Sidney Bayers- dorfer, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila- delphia, Pa., read at the seventh annual convention of the Tennessee State Florists - Association. Memphis, "The first thing that struck me on my arrival in London, as I was going to the Savoy hotel, was a florist shop. I looked in and found them selling hothouse fruit, and baskets made up of both fruit and flowers. Going about London, I found the same thing every- where. Almost all the good florists are handling fine fruits with their flowers. The following day, I made a trip to the wholesale market. Many of the flow- ers in London come from the south of France. England has not progressed in the last few years in its floral busi- ness, as has this country, although its shops are very beautiful. "From England. I went to Holland, where there are fairly modern flower shops, and they are using many bas- kets. Of course. Holland has beauti- ful flowers. "My impression of the first flower shop visited in Germany was wonder- ful. The windows were full of flow- ers, one being filled with wreaths 484 The American Florist. Mar. 26, for funerals. It is auite a cus- tom in Europe to show the funeral wreaths in the shops. They al- ways have natural designs in stock. In Europe, however, the wreaths are not made on wire frames, but on sticks or hoops, and wound around to make either a crescent wreath, which is very graceful, or the entire wreath. Most funeral wreaths average from three to seven feet in diameter. They do not make the fancy thin;? we have in this country; their main thing- is wreaths. Europe caters to funeral designs in preference to any other type of work. "To get back to the first flower shop I saw in Germany. The window was filled with fine draperies, beads of am- ber and other fine texture. I went into this establishment and met the pro- prietor, who told me that during the entire war they did a wonderful busi- ness. His sales increased three times over what they were nrior to the war. the reason being that the people had lots of money, especially the working class, and not being able to spend it on food, as there was none to be had, spent it on flowers. "I went along "Unter den Linden." and there I saw the flower shops car- rying fine antiques. The proprietors claim that the people are anxious to spend money, so they carry this line in connection with the florist stock, and when they send antiques, fine china, etc.. they decorate them with flowers. "The flower shop in Germany has im- proved considerably since I was there prior to the war. They have all the material and the flowers to make up most beautiful work, yet have not the artistic arrangement the florists of the United States have. I showed them all of our ideas: some took them and some did not. I told them about the baskets used for funerals in this coun- try. Some laughed; others took it seri- ously, and are going to try it. This I told to the florists in France and all the other countries I visited. "An interesting thing about Germany is that you find flowers in every home, poor or rich. They have window boxes in the smallest alleys. I have gone into some of the houses of the poor working class and found plants and cut flowers around. This was encouraged during the entire war. During the war they encouraged giving birth to chil- dren and the florists always had some novelties to send to the newborn boy member of the family. In the case of a girl, it is not considered important. One of these novelties I picked up, read: 'Another soldier for Hinden- burg.' "While the Germans were not re- stricted in flower growing, they were very much handicapped during the war in obtaining ribbon or any kind of silk or cotton. I found some ribbon that was made of paper and you could hardly tell it from that manufactured from the silkworm. "Most of the German shops employ women as designers, as this class of labor is very cheap. Few florists have ice boxes, and these are not modern. "Many flowers are seen at railroad stations. It is customary to present men and women, arriving and depart- ing, with, a gift of flowers. "In France, the beaded wreath is much used. All florists carry large stocks of these, made from glass beads in various colors. "Summing up conditions in Europe, as a whole. I would say that, although the floral business originated in Europe, today the "United States is far ahead in this line of trade. This is a result of the American florists combining to help one another through the Society of American Florists and the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. In- Europe, every florist is a competitor of his neighbor." Bulb Mite. In a recent publication of the Con- necticut Agricultural Experiment sta- tion (Bulletin No. 225), the author, Dr. Philip Garman, states that during 1919 the inspection of over a million bulbs in that state brought to light the sig- nificant fact that nearly all shipments contained the bulb mite, R. hyacinthi Banks. In many shipments, only a few infested bulbs were found, but in others, as high as 15 to 20 per cent were apparently destroyed. Shipments were, however, frequently delayed in transit, according to reports, a state of affairs doubtless responsible for the poor condition of many bulbs when they arrived at their destination. Rot- ten bulbs, too, are not always the re- sult of mite infestation alone, there be- ing several other causes of rot and disease — but the almost universal pres- ence of the mites in decayed bulbs has led to the present study of life his- tory, habits and control of the pest. A. F. Woods, of the United States De- partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, claims that the Bermuda lily dis- ease, caused in part by mite infesta- tion, results in a yearly loss of 20 to 60 per cent of the entire crop where the plants are forced. Destruction of bulbs has also been noted by many other American and European workers. The injurious effects of the species in Con- necticut were first described in the re- port of the state entomologist for 1915, when 3,000 Easter lilies were destroyed. Since then, no specific case in which extensive damage was done has been reported to that office, but there is doubtless a small per cent of loss each year, which should be prevented by proper inspection, care and treatment of the mite-infested bulbs. Narcissus, hyacinth, tulip, crocus and Easter lily bulbs are infested by the bulb mite. In the laboratory, it has been reared on onions and potatoes, and it is probably capable of subsisting on almost any tuber or bulb. Its com- mon occurrence in narcissus and lily bulbs may be due to the fact that these bulbs offer least resistance to attack, since the scales are loose and the mites find it easy to penetrate to the interior. Tulips are least injured, owing to their outer skin and tight-fitting scales, which have no place for the mites to enter. Hyacinths seem to be less easy to penetrate than narcissi, while onions, artificially infested with mites, were not injured unless they were partly rotten or bruised in the beginning. That the mites are able to feed on healthy tissue seems evident, both from nu- merous references to this particular ability by various writers, and from the experiences of those connected with that office in the case of the Bermuda onions already mentioned. A small number of tests have been conducted by Dr. Garman, in which mites entered and fed on growing narcissus bulbs. In these tests, rotten bulbs containing mites were placed in pots of soil just below the healthy ones and the mites readily left the rotten and entered the healthy bulbs. E. J. Welsford, in his "Investigation of Bulb Rot of Narcissi," claims that the rot of narcissus bulbs is transmitted by the minute worm or nematode. T. dispaci Kuhn, and not at all by the mite, Rhizoglyphus echino- pus. This worm, however, has not been found in many of the rotten bulbs ex- amined, while in few cases have mites been absent from diseased examples. Mr. Welsford admits that the bulb mite does a great deal of damage, but he does not consider it equal in impor- tance to the nematode as a carrier of disease. Morpholigical studies show that the mite has no tracheal system and cannot be killed, theoretically, by ordinary fumigants. H. E. Ewing, of the Oregon agricultural experiment station, demon- strated that 4.1 ounces of potassium cyanide per 5,470 cubic feet, or one ounce per 133 cubic feet of air space, was insufficient to kill the bulb mite. Fumigation at the New Haven labora- tory with carbon disulphide in an air- tight container, one ounce to 100 cubic feet, required 48 hours to obtain a good kill. Mites on the interior of the bulbs were not destroyed, even with this length of exposure. P. Soraurer, an entomologist of Germany, recommends for use against the mite, R. echinopus, the use of a 48-hour carbon disulphide fumigation or immersion in tobacco ex- tract. Forty per cent nicotine sul- phate 1-400, with the addition of soap, killed only 7.1 per cent in tests con- ducted at this station. Fir tree oil was considerably more efficient, killing from 60 to 90 per cent in some instances, while in bulbs soaked in water heated to 55 degrees, Centigrade, nearly all DAISY (BELL1S) PAN FOR EASTER. 1921. The American Florist. 485 were killed. A. F. Woods treated bulbs with rftercuric chloride, 1-1,000 and 1-2,000, formalin 1-1,000 and 1-2,000, without success. A good kill was obtained by Dr. Garman with formalin heated to 50 degrees, Centi- grade (122 degrees Fahrenheit), the bulbs being left for a period of 10 minutes. Nicotine sulphate 1-400, heated to 50 degrees Centigrade, and nicotine oleate heated to 50 degrees were also very successful acaricides. In all cases, careful observations were made on the hypopus because of its greater resistance, and the mites were examined daily for three days after treatment to be sure of results. A few tests were conducted with nar- cissus bulbs in order to be sure that no injury results from the more success- ful treatments. Ten narcissus bulbs were first heated to 59 to 65 degrees Centigrade, in hot water, and left for a period of 30 minutes. Two bulbs were retained as checks. All treated bulbs were killed, but the checks remained healthy and grew. Shortly after, two narcissus bulbs were treated with hot water at a temperature of 50 degrees Centigrade for 10 minutes. These bulbs had fresh roots about one inch in length. Two bulbs were retained as checks. All bulbs grew, but the un- treated ones were seen to be in better condition at time of blooming, and on removing from the pots, the original of the treated were found to be dead and a new lot in their place. Fifty de- grees, Centigrade, is therefore non-in- jurious to narcissus, if the bulbs are without fresh roots and the period of immersion is not great. Paper White narcissi were used in these tests and none of the bulbs had any fresh roots. Some of the treated bulbs grew better and were more vigorous than the checks. All bulbs grew and the plants were approximately the same height at the conclusion of the test. CONCLUSIONS. In summing up his experiments on the bulb mite, the following conclu- sions were arrived at by Dr. Garman : First — The bulb mite is capable of injuring healthy growing bulbs. Sec- ond — It is spread from place to place chiefly by means of the hypopus, which clings to small flies emerging from the decayed bulbs. Third — The life cycle may be completed in less than a month (nine to 29 days), or may be extended to a month and a half if the hypopial stage develops or if adverse conditions prevail. Fourth — One of the most satisfactory means of killing the mites were found to be that of dipping the bulbs in nicotine sulphate 1-400, or nicotine oleate, heated to 50 degrees, Centigrade. Hot water at the same temperature also destroys a good per- centage. Fifth — The authority com- monly given for the scientific name should be changed to Banks and the name should read Rhizoglyphus hya- cinthi Banks. Boston, Mass. — Arrangements for the big rose show in Horticultural hall. April 6-10, indicate a big success in this event. Brookline, Mass. — W. N. Craig, who has been ill for several weeks, has had a relapse and is again confined to his home. Crawfokdsville, Ind. — The range and retail establishment of the McDonald Floral Co. have been purchased by A. P. Morris and C. W. Jack, owners of the Morris & Jack Lettuce Farm, who will continue the business. Kaolin Dust for Aphis. The walnut aphis, the insect that destroys the foliage of the walnut groves of California, can testify to the narcotic effect of nicotine. Because the insect feeds upon the under side of the leaves it is very hard to control with ordinary spray applications, but two per cent, by weight, of nicotine sulphate at 40 per cent strength mixed with kaolin to give the poison bulk will go wherever the insect goes. The nicotine is applied to the foliage in the form of dust which premeates to every crevice and leaf fold. A single touch of the mixture is sufficient to make the aphis let go all holds and come tumbling to earth. Nicotine sulphate dust has been so effective against the walnut aphis that the Bureau, of Entomology, United States Department of Agriculture, de- cided to test it on truck crop insects. Recommendations based on the results of these tests are to be found in Depart- ment Circular 154. While a two pet- cent nicotine sulphate was sufficient to kill the walnut aphis, it was soon ap- parent that for other species a stronger proportion must be mixed with the kaolin. The melon aphis required about five per cent of the poison, but with that amount the results were en- tirely satisfactory. The most satisfac- tory type of machine for applying the dust was found to be a hand-operated bellows duster. With such a machine one man can cover two acres of full- grown melon plants in a day, using about 50 pounds of the mixture. The nicotine sulphate-kaolin mixture costs about 12 cents a pound in the five per cent strength. The cabbage aphis suc- cumbed to a six per cent mixture. The pea aphis, onion thrips and western cu- cumber beetles were all susceptible to the dust in various strengths. The proper proportions and methods of ap- plication are given in the circular. The development of this poison puts a very effective weapon in the hands of the truck grower, specialists of the department say. Dust can be applied more easily and quickly than spray, and larger areas can be treated in a given time. Its killing efficiency is al- ways equal and usually excels that of spray. It costs less than spray and power dusters are cheaper than power sprayers. In dust from the poison can be combined with arsenate of lead or sulphur and applied dry for insects and fungous diseases. Nicotine dust will lose its strength if it is' not kept in air-tight packages. It is sometimes disagreable to the opera- tor, particularly if the latter is inexperi- enced. It cannot be combined with Bor- deaux mixture except when the latter is dry. In action, the nicotine sulphate is similar to nicotine and sulphate spray but much more rapid. When used as recomended by the Depart- ment of Agriculture, the dust has proved superior to spray in controlling certain insect pests. Miller's New Range. A. D. Miller, president of the Society of American Florists during the year 1920, has just placed an order for six greenhouses, each house being 20 feet- four inches wide by 150 feet long. These houses will be built at Jamaica, L. I., where Mr. Miller already has an extensive range of greenhouses. Each house will be five feet -seven inches from the ground to the eave line. The ridges will be 12 feet in the clear. The type of construction of the superstructure will be Lord & Burnham Co.'s, Irving- ton,- N. Y., standard steel frame. Here- tofore, Mr. Miller has built his green- houses of pipe frame construction,- but has come to the conclusion that the increase in cost of the steel frame over the pipe frame, is so slight that one is warranted in taking the steel rafter construction, which is far more dura- ble. The houses will be furnished with cypress plant benches, supported by pipe post legs, and will be glazed with double thick glass 16 by 24 inches. Continuous ventilating sash on each side of the ridges, operated by Lord & Burnham Co.'s standard ventilating machinery, will furnish the necessary ventilation. Concrete walls four inches thick will be built around the sides of the houses, extending about two feet- four inches above grade. This takes the place of the usual double boarding, and will last indefinitely. The sides above the concrete wall will be con- structed of glass. The houses will be heated throughout by hot water, cir- culated through two-inch steel pipes. A new Lord & Burnham Co. sectional cast iron boiler will be added to the already extensive heating plant. 'The contract for the range has been award- ed to the above named concern. This firm has built all of Mr. Miller's green- houses. It is gratifying to note the steady and healthy growth of Mr. Miller's business at Jamaica. Starting with a few houses, he has gradually added to them, and today he has one of the largest, if not the largest, range of greenhouses devoted exclusively to the growing of plants. A constantly in- creasing number of visitors, both pur- chasers and members of the trade, testify as to Mr. Miller's reputation and fame as a plant grower. A visit to his establishment is well worth while, especially now, before Easter, and at Christmas time. That Mr. Miller should place an order at this time, when so many of the trade are holding back, pessimistic as to the future, shows that he is still as optimistic as ever about the future of the plant business. Mr. Miller states that he has never yet been able to grow enough plants to fill his orders, that his business increases faster than he can build, and thinks that any florist who does not. or is afraid to go forward, will surely go backward. The Late Arthur Bauscher. Arthur Bauscher, president of the Bauscher Bros., Floral Co., Freeport, 111., died March 17, at the Rockford hospital. He killed himself over a love affair with Miss Helen Wilson, whom he also shot, and who died shortly after- ward. Mr. Bauscher was in business with his three brothers, and had the misfortune of losing his wife 18 months ago. At that time Miss Wilson was Mrs. Clarance Widholm, wife of an automobile salesman of Rockford. Dis- sension broke out in the family, and six months ago she filed action for divorce. Miss Wilson went to Free- port where she obtained employment at the Bauscher greenhouses. Mr. Bauscher fell in love with her and the two were often seen together. She re- ceived her divorce decree some weeks ago, and Mr. Bauscher at once pro- posed, but to no avail. Miss Wilson stated that she loved her former hus- band, and was on her way to see him in Rockford when the tragedy occur- red. Mr. Bauscher was a Mason, and is survived by two children, a boy and a girl. 486 J. S2XZ, American Florist. Mar. 26, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us cliange of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, ^rora 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 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. New York spring show (illus.) 477 — Gotham's greatest success 477 — Carnations 477 — Sweet peas 478 —The closing day 478 Notes of the show 578 — Garden exhibit of F. R. Pierson Co.... 479 — The visitors ...480 —The ladies 480 —Awards 480 — Garden exhibit of Bobbink & Atkins... 481 Order for bulbs (illus.)... 482 Club meetings next week 482 The retail -trade (illus.) 483 — Next week in the flower shop 48 3 European floral conditions 483 Easter lilies at Lincoln Park (illus.) 483 Bulb mite 484 Kaolin Dust for aphis 485 A. L. Miller's new range 485 The late Arthur Bauscher 485 Say it with flowers in Japan 486 Easter 486 The National rose show 486 New Orleans protest 486 Leaves debts unpaid 486 Southern home 486 San Francisco 488 Columbus, 489 Rochester, N. Y 489 Chicago 492 St. Louis, Mo 494 Albany 496 Michigan State Florists Ass'n 496 Pittsburgh ' 498 Boston 498 Nashville, Tenn 498 Philadelphia .500 New York . 502 Toronto, Ont 502 The seed trade 512 — Ferrel & McCollough fishermen 512 — 'Railroad rates 512 — New York seed trade 513 — Philadelphia seed trade 513 ■ — Grass and clover seed prices 513 — Corn breeding 514 The nursery trade 516 — Fruitland Nurseries suceed Tarnok Co. .516 — The Cornelian cherry 516 Market gardeners 518 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 518 —Notes on fertilizers 518 The exceptionally bright and mod- erate weather favors the early Easter. Dutch Bulb exports to the United States aggregate 40,000 to 50,000 cases annually. John Seden, the well-known plant hybridizer, died at Worthing, Eng., February 24. The statement that Leesburg, Fla., is producing most cut plumosus is, no doubt, untrue. Florists who are in the market for fertilizers should ask their dealer now for latest prices. Sweet Peas like an open soil, the roots of healthy plants having been traced down four feet. Easter. Easter, the most important floral holi- day of the year, is just around the cor- ner; be prepared to welcome the event with the greatest stock and most effi- cient service of your career. The usual large crop of Easter wed- dings is now looming up. The pro- gressive florist with a fine assortment of flowers, the latest novelties in artistic arrangement of bridal bouquets, and other accessory features at this time, will be sure to profit by such display. The floral supply dealer's are certain- ly keeping up with the procession. Their offerings of variety in plant baskets, hampers, pot coverings and other'novel- ties for Easter, exceed in beauty and usefulness that of any previous season. Business is reported phenomenal. Immediately the rush is over make a record of the Easter business, its suc- cesses and failures. The time to plan for next year is right now, when ex- periences are fresh in your mind. Plan for a quick filling of the benches emptied at Easter. Such space must be pulling every week in the year for the best results. The National Rose Show. The 1921 National Rose Show to be held in Boston, Mass., April 6-10, in Horticultural hall, under the auspices of the American Rose Society and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society now promises to be one of the best exhibitions ever staged. Officials of the two organizations, after discussing plans recently, report that there is a great interest in the show on the part of rose distributors, rose breeders, rose amateurs, and that already there has been evidenced a fine support and plans for a heavy entry. Thousands of dol- lars are offered as prizes; also some very valuable medals by both societies, and by interested growers. In connec- tion with the rose show there will be held lectures upon rose culture at 3 :30 each afternoon of the exposition, and the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety will stage its annual spring ex- hibition of orchids and spring blooming plants. This exhibition of orchids is the talk of the trade all over the coun- try. President Albert C. Burrage, of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, is doing much to encourage in- terest in orchids, not only in New England, but elsewhere. All interested in exhibiting should write for the premium list, addressing the secretary of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticultural hall, Boston, Mass. Say it With Flowers in Japan. The Yokohama Nursery Co., of Yo- kohama and Tokio, Japan, is advertis- ing "Say It With Flowers" in its floral business. H. Suzuki, the head of the firm, says the slogan cannot be trans- lated into Japanese and is therefore used in the original English wording. New Orleans Protest. Conditions in a certain city of the ' south have been such that a storm of protest has arisen among the retail flo- rists. Complaints are heard on all sides that some of the wholesale dealers of Chicago are supporting these so-called unfair competitors by supplying them with stock and supplies to carry on their business. Of course, the whole- saler has a perfect right to sell his goods to anyone who has the money to pay them, but the retailers, who are in business the whole year round, and are steady buyers from the Chicago market (even during the dull summer months) should deserve more consideration than those who come here and squat on the sidewalk, or others who have no place of business whatever, and solicit or- ders for floral work of every descrip- tion, including weddings, receptions, teas, etc. They carry no regular stock on hand, they have no high rent or taxes to pay, no expensive working force; in fact, they have practically no overhead expense, to which the legiti- mate retailers are subject. How can the latter compete against such odds? With stock so scarce and at such high prices (wholesale) the margin of profit for the retailer is so small that he can just about "break even," with nothing left to carry him through the dull summer months. It would be well for some of the wholesalers to think this matter over, if they would not kill "the goose that lays the golden eggs." The department and 10-cent stores are selling young rose stock cheaper than the florists can buy them. We think the Springfield people should give the florists the preference. The express wagons were peddlirig carna- tions the other day,; they were re- fused by the street peddlers. The landscape gardeners are complaining about the superintendent of one of the parks, doing jobbing work, using the park as his place of business. The gar- deners say they cannot meet obliga- tions with unjust competitors. This kind of business should be stopped, or let them fall in line and pay taxes and labor, and be put exactly on the same footing as they. Let the gardeners have a square deal. C. L. Oby, Sec'y, New Orleans Horticultural Society. Leaves Debts Unpaid. Ed. American Florist : Will you kindly give these few lines space in The American Florist, as it may be of some protection to our bro- ther florists. About three weeks' ago a certain German applied at the Met- aire Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La., for work. He gave a hard luck story, and the writer promised to give him something to do until he could straighten out his finances. The Ger- man asked for money several times before he had completed his first week of labor, and at the end of that time was paid $18, with which he made a few necessary purchases. The following week he borrowed money from most of the men and wo- men on the place, and when Satur- day came, he was paid in full, and promised to settle all accounts the following week. He never came back, and was last seen making his way toward Texas and California. If any florists in those states meet this party, the writer hopes they will be on their guard. He left without paying for his room or board, and swindled a China- man who operated a restaurant, out of some' meals, charging the same up to the Metaire Ridge Nursery Co. The party in question is a German who was interned during the war. He is well built, weighs about 180 pounds, has red hair which he wears long, and speaks very good English. He told that he had formerly been employed by Max Schling, New York, Gude Bros., Washington, D. C, and had worked in Charleston, S. C, and Laurel, Miss. Louisiana — Harry Papworth. Southern Home. A southern farm house without a cluster of crepe myrtles to glorify and a pecan to dignify the front yard, a scuppernong vine fruiting in the back yard, a watermelon patch to gladden the summer and a sweet potato patch to furnish juicy sweetness for every meal In winter — well, such a home simply is not southern. 1921. The American Florist. 487 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 fivm this office enclose 10 cents ex tra to cover postage, etc. Wanted — Party with $5,000 or more. to enlaxge a growing store and green- house in the best part of Chicago. Money secured by property. Address Key 552, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As gardener; 18 years* experience in flowers;* fruits, vegetable, greenhouse and landscape work. Age 39 years; married; good references. Address Reginald Armsden 59 A Street, Eeliota, Niagara Falls, N. Y. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Expert salesman and designer. Key 540, care American Florist. Help Wanted Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, Bweet peas, cyclamens and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce re- sults. Send references and salary ex- pected in first letter. Address Key 528, Care American Florist. HELP WANTED Industrious man as foreman and grower of carnations, 'mums, sweet peas, cyclamen and general line of bedding stock. Good permanent position to one who can produce results Send references and salary expected in first letter. Address Key 548, care American Florist. Help Wanted Experienced saleslady and designer. MANGEL, Florist 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Help Wanted Experienced Nurseryman, one thoroughly familiar with both retail and wholesale trade, filling orders, checking and shipping, must be accurate, wide awake, good salesman thoroughly familiar with all varieties of stock and capable of handling men. THE ELIZABETH NUPSRRY CO. ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY HELP WANTED PLANTSMAN We want a first-c'ass store salesman who understands perennials, bedding planis, trees, shrubbery and gref nhouse stock, one who is familiar with requirements and conditions in the locality of Philadelphia, must be able to submit reference, good opportunity for the right man. Write MR. FIGHTER, Care MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE si 8 Market street, Philadelphia, pa. FOR SALE Flower and fruit farm; 12 acres; eight- room house; large barn; 8,000 clumps of peonies. On St. Joseph river and Lincoln highway. For particulars ad- dress Alva Cathcart, Bristol, Ind. FOR SALE. 140 roof bars, 13 ft. 8 in. long, l^c per foot; 230 ft. purlins, 2o per foot; 2 ventilating ma- chines, $7.00 each; 100 hangers for ventilating pipe, 10c each; 100 rods cables for same, 10c each; 40 purlin clamps: 75 pair galvanized hinges, 15c; 3,000 ft. \V A . in. pipe; some 1-in. pipe; 1^-in. globe valves; 2^-in. flowerpots. We have some glass, 16x24, 16x22, 16x20, 16x18, 16x 16, 16x12, 16x10, 14x20, 12x16 and 10x12, all double strength. This material is first-class. E. HUSTON S CO., Sistersville, W. Va For 8ale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEI6LER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana FOR SALE Glass: 16x24, 16x20, 16x22, per box $5 50 16x16, 14x16, per box 4.50 12x16, 10x16, per box 4 00 Wi in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. s 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each.^ 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot .06 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each ... .10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 Per 1000 5000 6 ft. wire stakes S15.00 1 1 ,000 5H ft. wire stakes 12.50 1200 5 ft. wire stakes 12.50 3000 4 ft. wire stakes 10.00 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO FOR SALE Second-hand sheeting, 200 yards or more, 6 cents per yard. Exceptionally good for shading. Bassett & Washburn 178 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago Forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet and are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double what you can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO '• OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels | FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on ■ "rimmed paper; your card, etc., in i h.ack and leal adopted by the S. A. F. § j inred. Prices: Per 500, $4.50; per 1000, ■ $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of § ■ leaf, postpaid. $3 00. Cash with order. | AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 1 H 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | Help \2\Taxit;eci EXPERIENCED PROPAGATOR for ornamental nursery stock and perennials. Energetic man with sound knowledge of grafting and budding on a large scale. Write giving particulars as to where experience gained, etc., to The Sheridan Nurseries, 34 North St., Toronto, Canada Home Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. * * * * * * * * | 440 South Dearborn Street, * TTTTTTTTTTWTrTTTTTTT'M CHICAGO 488 The American Florist. Mar. 26, CARTON '£5ronA rower Jcoffis Representatives * M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DDCON CO. 1526 Blake St. Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas For Violets and Corsages ^' ze Per 100 7 x 4x4 2-inch Top $ 5.00 10 x 6 x 5^ 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 51^ 2-inch Top 7.65 14x10x8 2-inch Top 12.60 For Cut Flowers 1H x 5 x 3 2-ineh Top $ 6.10 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24 x 5 x 3*2 2-inch Top 7.70 24x8x4 2-inch Top 10.80 28 x 8 x 4 , 2-inch Top 12.10 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 30 x 5 x 3ia 2-inch ^ n o.°5 16 x 8 x 5 2-inch Top 16.20 The sizes given here are carried in stock, in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices auoted h -rewith are f . o. b. Chicago, When printing is wanted there will be a charge of J9.00 per color for printing 500, $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Border Dri nti ng and em hnssi ne wi 11 becharged for as time work in accordance with the amount of work involved. Mention the American Florist when writing Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per lOf 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope. . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . . 38.95 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope . . . . 7.25 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope. . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 30.26 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . 63.76 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . 36.36 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . 46.56 San Francisco. BUSINESS FAIRLY ACTIVE. Business was fairly good all week, funeral work in particular being heavy. There is a marked increase in the sup- ply of many seasonable flowers, with the possible exception of roses. This flower still continues in short supply with prices remaining very firm. Whole- salers predict a much larger • cut by- Easter as the weather is now very fav- orable to the coming crop. American Beauty roses have increased lagely in the daily arrivals and the crop may now be said to be at its best — an average of •$5.00 per dozen is being paid the grow- ers for this stock. Columbia of the fin- est quality noted this season is arriving and cleans up readily at fancy figures. Mrs. Chas. A. Russell continues in short supply with a constant demand. Prem- ier is scarce. Ophelia is increasing gradually in the daily arrivals with no change in prices. There seems to be enough of Hadley and Hoosier Beauty to meet all requirements. Cecil Brunner is practically out of the market at pres- ent. The first cut of grown sweet peas came in during the week and found a ready market. The colors, however, are not decided enough and it will be some time before they are at their best. We are now at the height of the daffodil season, and while the offerings are all that could be desired, it is a case of naming your own price. The supply is so great that the market is totally un- able to absorb the greater part of it. On every corner in the downtown dis- trict may be seen boys and men with great baskets of this flower offering them for whatever they will bring. Iris is improving in quality and is being featured in basket work. There is also a great over-supply of violets. Carna- tions are coming in large quantities. THE GLADIOLUS Is more satisfactory and lasting than many higher priced flowers. I am now shipping FINE GLADIOLUS SPIKES to florists all over the Continent. Satis- factory condition on arrival guaranteed. Same level price to all florists, postage added. Order a trial box of 60 or 100 by wire at my expense. GEO. J. BACKUS, Gladiolus Grower, Stuart, Florida This has caused a drop in price on all varieties with the exception of Laddie which still retains its old price of $1.50 per dozen wholesale. There is plenty of Dutch hyacinths coming into the market and just at this time it does not seem to move very rapidly. The same is true of tulips and other bulbous of- ferings. Preesias are getting scarce and good stock sells quickly. There are still some yellow freesias to be had. Callas are a drug on the market. Cat- tleyas are again a scarce article with a brisk demand. Lily of the valley con- tinues in fairly good supply and brings good prices. There is still a scarcity of good snapdragons. Ferns and aspara- gus are now equal to all requirements as are all green stocks. Many Easter plants are already arriving. Azaleas may now be had in all colors and no finer plants could be asked for than those now on display. There is also a good assortment of rhododendrons in various sizes to select from. Rambler roses are another addition to the list of flowering plants. Ericas and cin- erarias are plentiful. Prom present in- dications there is going to be a bounte- ous supply of flowering stock for Eas- ter. Lilium Giganteum also promises to be in ample supply. The call for foliage plants continues active with nephrolep- is leading. NOTES. Daniel MacRorie, of the MacRorie- McLaren Co., says the spring plant trade this year is much ahead of past seasons. His greenhouses are filled with Easter stock. Rhododendrons, princi- pally Pink Pearl, are coming along nicely. The firm is very busy with land- scape work also. The Art Floral Co. has received an order for the decorations on board the new liner "Golden Gate", which sails for the Orient next week. Joseph Bun- gard of this firm will be in charge of the work which calls for a large amount of stock. B. M. Joseph, in charge of the Easter advertising campaign of the Retail Florists' Association, reports that a substantial sum has been collected to advertise "Say It With Flowers," for the Easter trade. A special meeting of the Retail Flor- ists' Association was held on March 17. Important matters pertaining to the new wholesale flower market were brought to the attention of the mem- bers. The State Floral Society held its reg- ular monthly meeting. March 10. Miss Alice Eastland, the noted California botanist, gave an interesting lecture to the members on "Spring Flowers." James T. Lynch. 1921. The American Florist. 489 Spring Bulbs For your Counter Sales or Outdoor Planting. TUBEROSES Well Cured; Free From Rot. 100 1000 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 2nd size, 3-4 in $2.75 $25.00 Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 1st Size, 4-6 in 4.00 35.00 Variegated Leaved.single 3.75 32.50 Alblno.early single white 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CALADIUMS DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE. The kind with real sound center shoots. 100 1C00 5- 7 inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 inch 14.00 125.00 GLADIOLUS Grown on our own farms from our own Planting Stocks. Machine Graded; True to Name. 1000 America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Pink Beauty 55.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, First 50.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, Medium. 45.00 Niagara, First 45.00 Niagara, Medium 40.00 Mad Monneret, First 30.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Peace, First 45.00 Florist Mixed, First 25.00 Rainbow Mixed, First 40.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium ... 19.00 CANNA ROOTS King Humbert per 100, $ 5.00; per 1000, $45.00 Yellow Humbert per 100, 5.50; per 1000, 50.00 President per 100, 15.00 And a Full Line of Standard Kinds. OUR SPRING BOOK "FOR WHITE BULBLETS (GLADIOLUS) iooo America, %-% inch $ s.&o America, % inch and under 4.50 Mrs. F. Pendleton, }4 inch and under 10.00 Mrs. F- King, % inch and under 4.50 Panama, Y 2 inch and under 6.50 FLORISTS" NOW READY. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Columbus, 0. PRICES SLIGHTLY HIGHEK. Prospects for Easter trade are very promising. Judging from the way people have been buying there should be a good demand for the staples such as roses, carnations, violets, Easter lilies and sweet peas. The supply of flowers is as large as usual and the quality is generally excellent. Prices for Easter in roses and carnations will be slightly higher than usual. On other varieties of flowers the same prices will prevail as have been re- corded for the past month. Demand has been very good at all of the stores. One of the features has been the good demand for corsages as there have been many social events. Weddings are now more numerous and will increase dur- ing the spring. There has been con- siderable funeral work also. Plants are selling well with the main varieties, Easter lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths, etc., leading. Easter lily plants sell from .f2.r.O to $15. At the meeting of the Flower Grow- ers' and Dealers' Association, which was formed last week, the following mem- bers were enrolled : Carl H. Jagst, Franklin Park Floral Co.: S. F. Stephens, S. F. Stephens & Son; G. A. Aokerman, G. A. Ackerman Floral Co.; Albert M. Mills. Indianola Floral Co.; Herman W. Kropp, Cottage Rose Gardens; I. D. Siebert and G. H. Wood- row, of the Fifth Avenue Floral Co.; H. H. Munk and Ralph Munk of the Munk Floral Co.; Frank Townsend, Rolph Zetlitz Co.; Ernest Helm, F. A. Brigel, C. W. Hubber, W. J. Brunst, T. J. Ludwig and Edward D. Dud- wig of the T. J. Dudwig Floral Co. It was decided to hold the next meeting at the offices of the T. J. Ludwig Floral Co., April 6. At that time the consti- tution and by-laws will be ready for consideration and permanent officers will be elected. Edward D. Dudwig is acting as temporary secretary of the association. J. W. L. Rochester, N. Y. STOCK IN ABUNDANT SUPPLY. Trade has been rather quiet preced- ing Easter and there has been an abun- dant supply of all kinds of cut flowers, but no outlet for the stock. Roses of all kinds are excellent but there is an oversupply. Calendulas, Paper White narcissi, cut primulas, hyacinths, cal- las, tulips, etc., are all abundant and the price is low. Carnations are very poor in quality and in weak stems, but acacia and Scotch heather sprays are finding favor with the flower buyers, even though they are expensive. There are fine primulas, genistas, tulips, daf- fodils, and a few azaleas in the mar- ket. Everything looks bright for a big Easter trade. NOTES. On Friday, March 11, the Florists' Association held a carnation and sweet pea exhibit at the Osborne house, which contained many of the new and better varieties. David J. Scott, whole- sale grower, Corfu, N. Y„ gave a talk on "The Growing of Cut Flowers and How to Get Best Results." Max Schling, New York, was announced as a speaker for the next meeting of the association. An immense green harp, holding green carnations, was a feature of the central figure of the St. Patrick's day display at J. B. Keller Sons. The Rochester Floral Co. had a fine display for St. Patrick's day, of green carnations. James VIcks' Sons are making a specialty of fancy plant baskets for Easter. W. D. Keller has returned from Den- ver, Colo., and reports a fine trip. Hart & Vicks report that their seed trade is very fine. Chesteb. 490 The American Florist. Mar. 26, The American Florist Company's Directory of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada. (Copyrighted and Title Trade-Mark Registered.) Directory Revision O . We are revising our Trade Directory of the Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, etc., of the United States and Canada, and as there have been many changes in firm names and considerable extension of the area under glass, nursery grounds, etc., you would greatly oblige by supplying the following information with reference to your business: In all cases state (1) Name of firm or proprietor, with the officers of corporations; (2) Name of manager; (3) Address, giving street and number or rural route; (4) City or town; (5) State; (6) When business was established; and (7) Whom present owner succeeded. If FlOriStS, state whether (1) Grower; (2) Retail, having store only, (3) Wholesale; or (4) Commission. If a grower state acreage of ground operated and give number of square feet of glass. To ascertain the number of feet under glass in a given house, 12x145 feet 145 multiply the length (145 feet) by the width (12 feet) and you have in 12 that house 1,740 feet under glass, thus .....1,740 If Nurserymen, state whether (1) Wholesale; (2) Retail; (3) Acreage of ground operated, and area under glass as in the case of florists above. If Seedsmen, state whether (1) Dealer: (2) Grower; (3) What your specialties are; (4) If a grower, state acreage operated and area under glass, as in the case of florists above. Inclose your printed letterhead or business card with above details of the business. Please send the names and addresses of new firms in your vicinity. O Horticultural Supply Concerns We also list all lines of Horticultural Supply Concerns, such as manufacturers of Greenhouse Building Materials, Boilers, Ventilators, Glass, Insecticides, Pots, Labels, Seed Bags, Fertilizers, Wire Designs, Tinfoil, Vases, Machinery, Implements, Sprayers, Seed Cases, Flower Pots, Florists' Boxes, Ribbons, Etc. The specialties are also listed under these heads in the case of advertisers. Advo:rtJL«si:tig Rate» s Including Copy of New Edition. Page (3^x61/2 inches) $30.00 Half page (3V 2 *3M inches) 20.00 One-fourth page (3H xl5' 8 inches) 12.00 The price of the Book is $5.00 Per Copy, Postpaid. SEND YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, Directory Department. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. 1921. The American Florist. 491 Phlox Suffruticosa Miss Lingard This is the early flowering hardy white Phlox which is so useful for cutting, coming into flower late in May or early in June and continuing to bloom throughout the season. We offer strong 3 inch pot plants, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Oriental Poppies There has been a great scarcity of this showy popular perennial, which has prompted us to make early fall propagations and we are now in position to supply a thrifty lot of good plants from 3 inch pots of the follow- ing choice varieties: Mrs. Perry. Beautiful salmon-rose. Oriflaitime. Large georgeous orange-scarlet. Perry's White. Pure satiny white, with crimson- maroon blotch at base of each petal. Price: thrifty 3 inch pots, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER 714-16 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, - PA. The above prices are intended ior the trade only. Early-Flowering Hardy Phlox Miss Lingard. LARGE-FLOWERING CANNAS Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red. green folia ge, 5 feet $0.60 A. BOUVIER. Rich velvety red, green foliage. 6 feet 60 BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age, 4 feet 65 CHAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage, 4% feet 60 CRIMSON REDDER. Intense crimson, green foliage, 3% feet 65 DAVID IIARUM. Red, dark bronze foliage, 3!J feet 65 DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. Crimson ma- roon, green foliage, 4 feet 65 EGANDALE. Currant red. bronze foliage, 4 feet 65 FIREBIRD. Scarlet red, green foliage. 4 feet 1.85 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 6 feet 60 GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red. green foliage, 4% feet 65 GLADIOFLORA. Crimson with Irregular edge of gold 65 RING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage. 4 % feet 8S LOUISIANA. Bright BCarlet, green foliage, 7 feet «* 100 1000 S3. 75 $32.50 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 t.oo 35.00 4.00 35.00 4 00 9.00 35.00 80.00 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 5.50 50.00 METEOR. Scarlet, green foliage, i'h feet..$ MONT BLANC. Almost white, green foliage, 3 % feet • MME. CROZT. Scarlet with orange yellow border, green foliage, 3 feet PENNSYLVANIA. Vermilion scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet PILLAR OF FIRE. Brilliant red, green foli- age, 6 feet PANAMA. Rich orange, red bordered with a broad edge of golden yellow, green foli- age, 6 feet i QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Rich pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow, green foliage, 3% feet RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage, 4 Vi feet SOUV. D'A. CROZY. Crimson, with gold ban d, green foliage, 4 feet THE PRESIDENT. The best canna of recent introduction, Immense trusses of large red flowers WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet. green foliage, 6 feet WYOMING. Orange chrome, bronze foliage. 6 % feet 100 $5.00 1000 $45.00 4.50 40.00 4.00 35.00 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 20.06 5.50 50.00 4.00 35.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 492 The American Florist. Mar. 26, BIG CROP OF ROSES We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chau B es In Effect March 28. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long- $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short' 6.00 to 8.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $20.00 Medium $10. 00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 OPHELIA Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $12.00 to $16.00 , Medium 8.00 to 10.00 I Short 5.00 to 6.00 ASSORTED ROSES —OUR SELECTION— Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell. Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $8.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1.000. $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum. per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per 100. 4.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale. 111., and Gregg: Station, 111. NOTICE:— We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash lye., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. EARLY EASTER DEMAND IS BRISK. Business was very good last week when a large quantity of stock that had accumulated was disposed of at fair prices, considering the dull period that has existed for sometime. The out-of-town demand was good and the city call for stock was exceptionally heavy. The retailers in general were well pleased with business and the wholesalers have no complaint tc make. The early demand for stock for Easter is very encouraging, and if the weather is any at all favorable the market should clean up completely in all lines. Blooming plants are reported to be scarce and all the dealers are completely sold up in this vicinity. Cut lilies are in strong demand and fancy stock is commanding high prices. Many of the wholesalers are anticipating a complete cleanup in this item, while some are looking for a great scarcity before the week is over. Callas are having a good call and are none too plentiful. American Beauty roses are in good supply, and in good demand. Columbia, Russell and Premier are in strong demand and there is a brisk call for Milady, Sunburst, Ophelia, Butter- fly, Mrs. Ward, Montrose, Victor, Golden Rule, Double White Killarney and all the other varieties grown for this market. Cecile Brunner and Nes- bit are cleaning up fast each day. Col- ored freesia are in good supply and are moving nicelv right along. Carna- tions are plentiful, but are moving well at this writing, and should be com- pletely disposed of before the rush is over. Violets are in strong demand and so are sweet peas. Lily of the valley, orchids and gardenias are in good supply, but are moving nicely. Daisies, jonquils, tulips, Darwin tulips, calendulas, mignonette, pansies, choice lupines, Narcissus poeticus and snap- dragons are included in the offerings and are all having a good call. South- ern jonquils are arriving in large quan- tities and are in strong demand. Greens are in good supply but are selling well. The retailers are making a strong bid for the Easter business by making large displays of stock and ad- vertising, either direct or through the daily papers. NOTES. Wietor Bros, report business as good with a cleanup in stock each day. The tejESTVlN THI^ WORIjD Mi/ami Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer 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 1 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. Mention the American Florist when writing early outlook for a brisk Easter busi- ness is very encouraging" at this estab- lishment and a complete disposal in stock is expected with favorable weath- W21. The American Florist. 493 COLUMBIA MILADY OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DARWINS, DAFFODILS, LUPINES, VALLEY, FREESIA. White and Blue Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Larkspur, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Sweet Peas, Stocks 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., SSl. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. Prices As Low As Others. We are !n daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. The Alpha Floral Co. reports a great improvement in trade and is well pleased with the amount of business done last week. This firm, in conjunc- tion with Johnson & Chroni- used daily- papers with good results last week. The total sales March 30 were excep- tionally brisk. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are receiving heavy shipments of southern jonquils which are in strong demand and clean- ing up fast each day. Business is ex- ceptionally good at this establishment and everything points to a heavy Easter trade. Mangel, the Palmer house florist. was well pleased with business last week when the total sales were surpris- ingly heavy. Several large funeral orders were executed and the demand for stock for Palm Sunday was brisk. The Rohannon Floral Co. had a big week ending March 19 when only a couple of bunches of roses were left when the store closed for the day. Spe- cial sales were conducted all week with surprisingly good results. Corsage Pins 4 '.. Inches Long. (With gluss heads, any color.) Corsage Shields » Lace Shields (all colors) K.85 Invisible Shields (green only). 2.25 Colonial Shields (green onlv) 1.25 Celluloid Shields (per 100, $5.00). 75 5 gross or rao Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A. Lange is confident that the Easter business will be as heavy as ever and is laying his plans accordingly. The sales last week were large and the sta^^^^/»rfS^^#i^S/S^^^^S#*^/Vis*^WS*V'/3 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Market at the prices quoted when you place your orders here Buy Direct From the Grower EASTER PRICE LIST Subject to change without notice | MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL and PREMIER Per 100 E Specials $35.00 to $40.00 = Fancy 30.00 E Select 25.00 E Medium 18.00 to 20.00 | Short 12.00 to 15.00 1 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Per 100 s Specials $30.00 I Select $20.00 to 25.00 I Medium 15.00 to 18.00 | Short 10.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS — All colors. | Easter Lilies, good stock $20.00 to $25.00 per 100 E Violets, best in the market 1.00 to 1.50 per 100 = Sweet Peas, all colors 1.50 to 4.00 per 100 = Jonquils, Golden Spur 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 1 Tulips, all colors 6.00 to 10.00 per 100 E Frcesia, the best Purity 4.00 to 6.00 per 100 I Valley, order of us for the best. 8.00 per 100 COLUMBIA Per 100 Specials $30.00 to $35.00 Fancy 25.00 Select 20.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 Specials $25.00 Select $18. 00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 10.00 ROSES, OUR SELECTION 10.00 to 12.00 $8. 00 to $12.00 per 100 GALAX Per 1000 Bronze $2.00 Green 2.00 Adiantutn, per 100 $2.00 Asparagus, per bunch $ 0.50 to .75 Ferns, per 1000 5.00 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Heavy Supply Cut Flowers FOR EASTER Everything you need of the finest quality obtainable in this market. NOTICE"-" F ° r Your Accommodation we shall be open on Sunday, March 27, with ■ ^^-^ a full line of stock for quick shipment on your telegraph or telephone orders both for cut flowers and pot plants. The market is flooded with lily of the valley for which there is no demand. Violets are coming in in large quanti- ties and the offerings are of very poor quality. Some excellent pot plants of violets in fancy containers are to be had at most establishments. Calendu- las of good quality are few and far be- tween and are valuable property. Sweet peas of the large flowered va- rieties are quite plentiful and the de- mand for them is good. It is predicted by florists that corsage bouquets will be more popular after Easter. Snapdrag- ons are in great demand but the sup- ply is limited. Stock on hand, however, is of good quality. The supply of dai- sies coming in is increasing steadily and they find a ready place on many tables. Tulips are very plentiful and there is good supply of Darwin and Morilla varieties among the offerings. Roman hyacinths are very scarce this week. Pot plants of tulips, hyacinths, jonquils and freesias are important factors in most of the window displays. Orchids of the cattlyea. type are very plentiful, but the demand for them is not good. A few dealers are display- ing some fine pansies in from two to six inch pots. They are the season's first and therefore, are going at a high price. Roses of the small clustered types are seen in many windows. Deutzias are also commonly seen among the offer- ings. Dracaenas of both red and green varieties, pandanus, crotons and ferns are seen in all windows. Cinerarias are 496 The American Florist. Mar. 26, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E „ A If N Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. rapidly declining though, many are still offered. Their demand is not rushing. Primroses are still being used. As- paragus plumosus and sprengerii are plentiful and remain the same in price. Galax and leucothoe are to be had in limited quantities. NOTES. Grimm & Gorly have an attractive Easter window display which is draw- ing much attention. The main feature is a white cross of white silk and vel- vet. Green is cleverly used to empha- size it and the whole is banked with white Easter lilies. Stock from the W. A. Rowe Floral Co., Kirkwood, is found everywhere on this market. Mr. Rowe has been very successful this season. The F. C. Weber Floral Co. is display- ing some excellent violet and pansy baskets. Roses are also short among the specimen plants. The Bourdet Floral Co. has an at- tractive display of bulbous stock and is bringing out some exceptional hy- drangea plants. Heavy business in carnations is re- ported by the St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. An increase in business during the next few days is predicted by H. G. Berning. Easter baskets of flowers is being made a feature at the Mullanphy Flor- al Co. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. re- ports a heavy trade in roses and carna- tions. C A. Kuehn has a number of Easter orders booked. R. D. M. Albany, N. Y. An enjoyable trip by automobile was had by six of the local growers and re- tailers to the New York Spring Show last week. On the way down to the show the party followed the route along the west coast of the Hudson river, spending a few hours at the range of Henry Hansen at Catskill, and the establishment of Herman Burgevin, near Kingston. A fine time was had by all at the exhibition. The Florists' Club held a show for the members and their friends at the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, March 17. There was a generous display of hydrangeas, rose bushes, carnations, and bulbous spring stock. Most of the stock was auctioned off to the retailers present after the show and the sum of about $200 was turned into the Club treasury. H. D. Phillips of the State Bureau of Foods and Markets, will be one of" the speakers at the convention of vege- table growers of the state to be held in Syracuse, March 29. Mr. Phillips will tell of the reporting service main- tained by his bureau and which is said to be a help to the business. R. D. Michigan State Florists' Association. SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION. With a splendid attendance of be- tween 200 and 300 members of the trade and their wives, and a well-ar- ranged programme that held interest during two days, the second annual meeting of the Michigan State Florists' Association, which was held at Sagi- naw, March 7-8, was a complete suc- cess in every detail. At the opening session, Tuesday afternoon, the visitors were warmly welcomed by Mayor B. N. Morcer, followed by President Goetz, who delivered his annual address, which included many suggestions of timely in- terest. Other well-known speakers at this session were Professor G. Koons, of the Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, who discussed "Principles of Disease Control in Greenhouses," in a most able manner, and Philip Breit- meyer, Detroit, who was listened to with interest in his talk on "Readjust- ment of the Retail Business." In the evening, the visiting florists were guests of the local craft at a theater party. Wednesday morning was devoted to an inspection of the local ranges and retail establishments, the business ses- sion of the second day being sched- uled for the afternoon, the principal speaker being Professor R. P. Hubbard, of Michigan Agricultural College, who addressed the association on "Green- house Problems From the Standpoint of a Plant Physiologist." Considerable routine business was transacted, and previous to adjournment, the following officers were elected to .serve during the ensuing year : S. W. Coggan, Battle Creek, president; Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, vice-president; W. S. Wells, Ann Arbor, treasurer; Robert M. Plumb, Detroit, secretary. Grand Rapids was chosen as the convention city for 1922. In the evening, the an- nual banquet was held in the Masonic Temple. In addition to an excellent menu, the affair was made all the more enjoyable with a musical programme, interspersed with short talks. The din- ing room was beautifully decorated for the occasion. A splendid feature of the convention, of much interest to the visitors as well as to the general public, was the flower show staged in the large hall of the Ma- sonic Temple, planned and arranged by Chas. Frueh & Co., Grohman, the Flor- ist, J. B. Goetz's Sons and the Roethke Floral Co., the exhibition being open both afternoon and evening on both days of the meeting. Attractively ar- ranged on long tables the blooms ap- peared to fine advantage, and so suc- cessful was the idea that it will prob- ably become a feature of the associa- tion's annual gatherings. One of the outstanding features was an immense American flag, carnations being em- ployed in its design, which occupied a prominent position at the entrance to the ball. This won praise from all. The hall, with its tasty decoration, formed an excellent setting. G. M. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long 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 Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Callas Mignonette Sweet Peas Calendulas Tulips Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smflax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist 497 « ir wmim $ c« =^t=^s=^^^== NOT !NIC. _>-^ ^p^g== PHONES' CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Late Easter Orders Filled Quickly. EASTER PRICE LIST— Order Here. Premier Special Fancy Long Long Medium . . . Short Russell Special Fancy Long Long; Medium .... Short Milady Special Fancy Long Long Medium .... Columbia Special Fancy Long Long- Medium Short Sunburst Special .... Long Medium She Per 100 $40.00 $30.00 to 35.00 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 18.00 12.00 40. 00 30.00 to 35.00 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 18.00 12.00 40.00 '30.00 to 36.00 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 18.00 12.00 35.00 30.00 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 18 00 12.00 30.00 20.00 to 26.00 15.00 to 18.00 10.00 to 12.00 1-ong $20.00 to 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 18 00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 White Special 30.00 Lone 20.00 to 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 Butterfly Special 35.00 Loner 25.00 to 30.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 12.00 Mrs. Ward Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 10.00 to 12.00 BRUXSER, the Miniature Rose. $5.00 to $6.00 per 100. Extra Special Roses Billed Accordingly ORCHIDS Choice Home-ffrown Cattleyas — $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen, lanere Without Notice Open Week Days S FLOWERS Per 100 $10.00 12.00 MISCELLANKOl S Carnations Select Fancy Lilies 20.00 to 26.00 Valley $8.00 Sweet Peas $2.00 to 4.00 Calendula 3.00 to 6.00 Violets, single 1.00 to 2.00 Jonquils 6.00 to 8.00 Tulips per 100. $6.00 to $8.00 Freesia Purity per 100. 4.00 to 6.00 Darwin Tulips ...per 100, 10.00 to 12.00 Mignonette per 100. 8.00 Calla Lilies per doz.. 3.00 to 4.00 Pansies, dozen bunches... 2.60 Daisies per 100. 3.00 to 4.00 Pussy Willows ...per bunch .35 to .50 DECORATrVE GREENS Ferns $5.00 per 1000 Adiantuiu $1.50 to 2.00 per 100 Plumosus 50c bunch Sprengeri 36c to 60c bunch Boxwood per pound. 2 6c Smilax $4.00 doz. Galax ...$15.00 per case; $2.00 per 1000 Mexican Ivy per 1000. $10.00 Leucothoe per 1000. 10.00 Cocoa palm fronds. .. .per 100. $4.00 m. to 6 p. m. Mention the American Florist when writing Send Your Late Easter Orders For Cut Flowers to Us A large and complete line of stock enables us to fill all orders promptly at a moment's notice. If you want stock in a hurry, you can always get it here. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALES FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing The Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. 498 The American Florist. Mar. 26, WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., EfSF&Te, 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. ERNE & C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6S78. CHICAGO, ILL. Pittsburgh. BUSINESS IN GOOD CONDITION Stock has been plentiful and cheap, and large quantities have been moved daily. Both Easter and calla lilies are coming in in large quantities and prices had to be cut in order to move them. At present it looks as though there would be plenty of both to take care of all Easter orders. The supply of roses is on the increase and the quality is the best of the season. If the Easter supply is as good as at present there will be very few complaints on roses. Carnations are also in large sup- ply and the quality is the best. The warm spring-like days have brought in the sweet peas by the thousands and it has been impossible to realize any- thing near what they were worth, and only the best have been used to fill or- ders; the balance usually And their way to the street boys. The supply of tulips has been small and it looks as though the Easter supply would not be very large. Some fine jonquils are ar- riving, among them a few King Alfred. Violets have been very poor, and it is to be hoped that the quality will im- prove before Easter, or there will be a lot of dissatisfied customers. All indi- cations point to a big Easter business. The wholesale houses report advance orders away ahead of expectations, al- though the out-of-town florists seem to be ordering heavier than the local trade. NOTES. A grippe epidemic has struck the McCallum Company, affecting at least one person in each department, the office having four confined at home. Geo. McCallum, sales manager for the company, is in Detroit where he will be found till after the Easter rush, while Mr. Phillips, manager of the dec- orative department, is in Chicago at- tending the Marshall Field & Co. open- ing. A. W. Smith, of The A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co., has returned from Fairmont, W. Va., where he was at- tending the convention of Rotarians. Jacob Gerwig, of The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., is in Buffalo. N. T., at- tending the National Bowling tourna- ment. Edward Weaver, of Randolph & Mc- Clements, has come back from a trip to Cleveland, O., and Detroit. Mich. E. C. T. Boston. A QUIET TONE IN THE MARKET. Business this week showed no im- provement over the past few weeks; trade in general being very ouiet. The supply has been rather overabundant except carnations which cleaned up fairly well at good prices, considering the amounts offered for other stock. Roses are increasing steadily with not a very ready demand. Calla and Easter lilies are plentiful and sell well but not at any fancy prices. Sweet peas are still coming in far in excess of the demand, although the fancier ones sell well. Mar- guerites, pansies, etc., have receded | somewhat in price but they hang on | and sell only with great urging. Bulbs are about the same as a week ago ex- cept freesia, which is pretty well gone, only very poor stock arriving. "Violets show the effect of the few warm days and only a few more such as we had this week would finish them before Easter. Orchids and lily of the valley were more in demand this week than for some time past. Green carnations sold well for St. Patrick's day. The stores were looking to the wholesaler for this variety when it got too late to dye any more. The sale of shamrocks was far below the past few years. There will be an abundant supply of stock on hand for Easter, at reason- able prices. NOTES. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held their monthly meeting at Horti- cultural hall, March 15. Robert Cam- eron spoke on "The Best Things to Plant for a Hardy Garden and How to Obtain the Best Results." M. Aaronson, commission salesman at the Co-operative Flower market, was found dead in bed, recently. Mr. Aaronson had been in poor health for the past two years. J. McNamara, salesman for the Montrose greenhouses, is expected back to work in a few days. E. F. S. Nashville, Tenn. TRADE GRADUALLY IMPROVING. Business has picked up considerably from last week, although there are few, if any, social entertainments to call for a lavish display of flowers. There are no weddings, though engagements are still announced giving a promise of good business after Easter. In fact the trend of all thoughts ia toward Easter and roses are being held back, while lilies are urged forward so as to be ready for the great day. All kinds of plants are coming in and there is a very good trade in them. Cinerarias, primulas, tu- lips, narcissi, pansy plants and even geraniums are in the market; also some calla lilies, which are always a favorite with some people. The weather has been ideal, except for the intervention of a snow a week ago. The street mar- ket is well supplied with jonquils and in nearly every corner one sees a street merchant with huge baskets of the gol- den blossoms. They retail at 10 cents a dozen. Violets are also being vended. Roses are coming on in profusion, and are somewhat cheaper in price, and fine in quality. There seems to be consider- able lily of the valley. Carnations are more profuse than ever before with a slight drop in price. Farmers every- where are plowing the city lot gardens. form Mention, the American Florist when writing Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Mention the American Florist when writing H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. NOTES. The firm of L. H. Haury & Sons will continue business under the same firm name and John Haury will manage the business. They have fine prospects for the Easter trade and are well prepared in all lines. Louis Haury will continue to manage his own plant on the Foster road. Geny Bros, are cutting a nice lot of roses, for which they have good sales. They have a good supply of Calla lilies, while their supply of Easter lilies will be very fine. Their carnations are blooming profusely, and their plant col- lection is unsurpassed. The Joy Floral Gardens are turning out very wonderful roses. They have made fine preparations for the Easter season, and have a good supply, too, of carnations and quit© a variety of other cut flowers. The Mclntyre Bros. Floral Company are well up in their Easter preparations and expect to have a fine and full stock of roses, carnations, lilies and plenty of nice plants. M. C. D. Merriam Park, Minn. — Max Kaiser of the Merriam Park greenhouses has a fine line of Easter plants, including lilies, rambler and other roses, spireas, malacoides and Obconica primulas, bulbous stock and miscellaneous plants in the pink of condition. 1921. The American Florist. 499 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMUNGCO.J The Largest, Best Equipped, j Most Centrally Located > WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE L\ CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 L.. D. Phones CENTRAL, 1977 and 197S Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., ■l—mr Wabash Ave., and Lake St. tSMMga ESESS CHICAGO, ILL. teJBslP Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiiand-RischCq. FLOWER GROWERS 154N.WABASHAVE. Xt'ESi' ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for price* Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Klllarney and Kll- larney Brilliant Roses, All orders riven prompt attention. Try as. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch tl-75 14-inch 13.00 12-inch 2-25 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money in the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 26 DFr 8 R 6 orT, n M icH. st ' Mention the American Florist when writing VMe^eRoYerMarKets Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses. Beauty 3.00® 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00® 40.00 Butterfly 8.00® 3B.00 Columbia 8.00® 36.00 Duniop 8.00® 35.00 Premier 8.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 8.00® 36.00 Klllarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 26.00 White Klllarney 6.00® 26.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 26.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Klllarney. 6.00® 26.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 8.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Freesia ' 3.00 to 6.00 Jonquils 4.00 to 8.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Violets 75® 1.50 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.60 to 4.00 Cattieyas, per doz 10.00® 16.00 Cypripedlums. per doz.... 4.00 Vnlley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.60 to 6.00 Galax per 1.000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 36c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smllax, case 7.60 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordei American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Raedlein Basket Co. I 713 Milwaukee Avenue i CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS | | Write for Catalog and Prices. iniliniiiiiimiiiiiiiiMiiiiimiiMiiimiliiiiiiiniuiiiiiniiimiiiniiiimtliliiliilillluji." Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go, Send for catalogue. 8757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 500 The American Florist. Mar. 26, =!ii!fiiifiinim(!if .miiiimiiiiimiiiJiimiHiimiiiiiitnimitmi;. There is an ample supply of (Beauties' If you are in the | habit of getting j regular shipments | of Beauties two or | three times a week, you will do well to place that order | with us. 1 You can always depend on us for Beauties. The Leo Niessen Co. 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. I | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | ^iiillllilliiiiiiimiiliiilililNiiiilillilllllllliiiiiiiiiiililllllllilillllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. GOOD EASTEE TRADE EXPECTED. The business of the past week has been discouraging; there were little spurts and a fairly good clean up on Friday and Saturday, but there was an old style Lenten dullness that kept prices at a level that will make very unsatisfactory returns. The quality of nearly everything is quite ahead of any previous season. This is due princi- pally to the superb new roses, which are now handled by enough growers to make them fairly plentiful. Premier, Pilgrim, Columbia, Crusader and Dun- lop are all truly fine roses, which with Mrs. Chas.- Russell make a great sex- tette. There is also very fine snapdra- gon in a number of colors which is very decorative. Callas are plentiful, a cer- tain freaky kind much too plentiful. Short and twisted imperfect flowers may count numerically but they cer- tainly will not make much of a show- ing in the return. Good Godfrey calla bulbs or corms, while they cost a dol- lar or two more a hundred than the ordinary field grown common stock of California, are almost certain with common sense culture to produce per- fect flowers that are always the choice of the market. Sweet peas have had a wonderful run the past three weeks, owing to the mild weather. Easter lil- ies are quite sufficient for the light de- mand. Violets are almost <=rone and it is a question if there will be any for Easter. Cattleyas are stiffening up a bit with the prospects of the Easter harvest in sight, some quoting the best stock at from $1.50 to $2 each. Daf- fodils, particularly fine Emperor, have been offered freely; such stock should sell at sight but the men in charge of the selling end appear to be falling down on their job. It should not be hard to move 1,000 or more a day of OD'WARr* RBID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. ThU la tiie exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ¥MeM Rower M&rltets Boston, Mae. 23. Roses, American Beauty. . 8 Russell 8 Dunlop 8 Pilgrim " Crusader White Killarney . . Ward '. . 6.1 Maryland Hoosier Beauty . . " Columbia Hadley " Ophelia " Premier Adiantum Asparagus bchs, per bch. Asparagus Strings, doz. . . B. Buttons 1.1 Bouvardia, pink and red, doz. sprays 1.1 Calendulas Carnations 5.1 Carnation Laddie Cattleyas, per doz Lily of the Valley Longiflorum Lilies Pansies Paper White Narcissus... Smilax, per doz 4.1 Snapdragons, doz 2.1 Mignonette , Sweet Peas 1.004 Callas 2.00S Heliotrope, per bch 1.00 G English Daisies Jonquils, Spur Freeslas 3.00 (g Violets 1.00 S Cypripediums Marguerites 2. 004 Acacia, per bunch 3.00 g Tulips Bicolor Jonquils Myosotis, per bch 25 4 Hyacinths 100.00 26.00 20.00 26.00 26.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 2.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 12.00 16.00 20.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.60 .76 4.00 4.00 1.50 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 .60 6.00 Buffalo, Mae. 23. Rose, White Killarney 5 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 6 " Richmond 8 Maryland 6 Sunburst 6 Ward 6 Columbia 10. Ophelia 8 Russell 10 Premier 10 " Cecile Brunner ula Lilli. 15. Carnations 6. Easter Lilies 16 Preesias 4 Mignonette 6. Rubrum Lilies 6 Snapdragons 4. Golden Spur Narcissi 4. Paper White Narcissi 6 Soleil D'Or Narcissi 6 Sweet Peas 1. Violets White Tulips 4. Yellow Tulips 4. Per 100 00® 16.00 00® 20.00 .00® 15.00 i.OO® 16.00 .00® 16.00 1.00® 8.00 .00® 25.00 .00® 26.00 .00® 26.00 '.00® 30.00 .00® 6.00 .OOiffl 6.00 00® 30.00 00® 10.00 .00(0 2U.00 .00® 6.00 00® 10.00 .00® 8.00 oo® 10.00 00® 5.00 .00® 6.00 .00® 8.00 00® 4.00 76® 1.00 00® 6.00 00® 6.00 such fine flowers, in any of the larger stores. The lily of the valley offered now is of very good quality. We do not know of a season when Easter stock has been more varied and in a better state of forwardness and per- fection. There is a splendid lot of Gi- ganteum lilies, exceptionally fine in all that goes to make such plants perfect, at the price 20 cents per bud and flow- er. Never have hydrangeas been so well done. There are quantities of the smaller sizes which always sell out first. The colors of many of the French varieties are wonderfully bright. The rambler roses are very fine. Even the late flowering Dorothy Perkins and Lady Gay are sure to be in full bloom and at their very best for the holiday. Some very elaborate forms, such as aeroplanes, large baskets, pyramids and other forms in large sizes are won- derfully well flowered. Genistas are Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. 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 Cincinnati, Mar. 23. Per 10 Roses. Premier 6.00® 20.00 Russell 6.00 @ 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Butterfly 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Killarney 6.00® 20.0.0 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Baby Doll 4.tf0@ 8.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Easter Lilies and Callas. ... 16.00® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 4.00 Forget-Me-Not. bunch .... .26 Preesia 3.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Jonquils 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 16® .25 Snapdragons 10.00® 15.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Primulas, bunch .60 a quantity stock with several growers. Hinodigiri azaleas are of good quality in a number of the stocks. There are also a number of American grown spireas that appear quite equal to the imported stock. Cinerarias are a quan- tity stock with some growers: they look very showy. Bulbous stock of good quality is seen with men who make such stock a specialty. NOTES. All of the up-to-date growers, retail- ers and commission men, journeyed to New York during the week to look over the great Spring Show. They were much pleased with its various features, declaring it to be quite in advance over that of previous exhibitions. The Joseph Heacock Co., Ogontz, and Florex Gardens, North Wales, upheld the prestige of the rose growers of this section by each winning three firsts out of four entries in the various rose classes. S. S. Pennock sailed on the S. S. New Amsterdam from New York March 26, for a six months' sojourn in Europe, with headquarters in Ber- 1921. The American Florist. 501 HOLTON 4 MINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.PQLLWDRTH CD. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. wholesale: florists Growers of Quality Flower*. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing lin, Germany. Mr. Pennock will have charge of the Friend's Relief Associa- tion of America, who devote their ener- gies to caring for the underfed and sickly orphans of ex-soldiers. He states that all members of the association wear a button identifying them with the work and they are treated with the greatest respect everywhere they go. Our friend "Phil" will find a news item referring to the good work done by that great Philadelphian. Charles H. Grakelow, at Scranton, in our issue of February 19. There is nothing about Hamlet, movies, stenographers, tele- phones, etc.. just plain facts, which "Phil" has our permission to use at any time. J. J. Habermehl's Sons are prepared for the largest Easter business they have ever experienced. An elaborate lot of plant baskets is being disposed of according to Harry Jones, who is in this line. All that is lacking in this city for a similar first class flower show is a suitable hall. Everybody push for the completion of Convention hall on the Parkway. American Beauties, high grade Rus- sell roses, lily of the valley and cattle- yas are features at the Leo Niessen store. Corsage roses are also leaders. According to Sydney Bayersdorfer, H. Bayersdorfer & Co., are having a great Easter trade and they expect to be busy up to the last minute. At Berger Bros, everything is set for Easter with a large stock of bulbous flowers of all kinds. Easter and calla lilies are a feature. K. ■i; 1,1(11!!!!!)! I!|!!!!l|ll.i!!!! ' niniiiiiniiijmiiiuiiiiuiraiiiiiunuiiuii!!]; LotnsvtLI.E, KY. — August R. Baumer, prominent florist of this city, has been elected treasurer of the local lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose. Evansville, Ind. — According to a recent report, this city now has 550 acres in parks on which extensive im- provements are planned to be made this year. — W. B. C. I GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses | Phone Slain 1245. P. O. Box SOS. Mil 11/ /VIIKFF IV I C 444-446 Milwaukee Street, I'llLflrlUllLLi TY1«S* nniiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiMimimiMimiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiimiimtni VlioMe HowMarKets Philadelphia. Mar. 23 Roses. Beauty, special ....50. fancy 20 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 15. Killarney 3 Hadley 15 Sunburst 6 " Wards 6 Ophelia 3 Columbia 3 Premier 8 Adiantum 1 Asparagus, bunches Asparagus, strings Calendulas 2 Carnations 6 Cattleyas Per 100 00® 75.00 60® 35.00 00® 36.00 00® 10.00 00® 40.00 00® 15.00 00® 10.00 00® 16.00 00® 20.00 00® 20.00 50® 2.00 .60 .75® 1.00 .00® 5.00 .00® 10.00 Smilax Snapdragons Mignonette .50® !.00® .60® Sweet Peas Golden Spur Daffodils Tulips Pittsburgh, Mar. 23 Roses. Beauty, spl., per doz. fey., per doz. " ex., per doz. " No. 1, per doz. Killarney 6 Maryland 6 Sunburst 6 " Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6 Russell 10 Columbia Ophelia Hilda Premier Madam Butt Carnations Cattleyas. each .... Cyprlpedlum, per doz .35 2.50 6.00 1.00 20.00 1.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 9.00 7.60 6.00 4.00 15.00 ooc 00® 16.00 00® 16.00 00® 16.00 00® 36.00 00® 30.00 00® 20.00 00® 16.00 00® 35.00 00® 20.00 i> 6.00 1.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 10.00 1.00 1.00 4.00 6.00 Easter Lille Ferns, per 1,000 Galax, per 1,000 Plumosus, per bunch Sprengeri, per bunch Calendulas 3.00® Sweet Peas 1.00® Narcissus Paper Whites... " Yellow Violets 76® Baby Primroses 76 @ Smilax, per doz. strings... Jonquils Valley 6.00® Pussy Willow 6.00 ® 8.00 Tulips 6.00 Freeslas 4.00® 6.00 Heather, per bch 1.00® 8.00 Lilies. Calla 16. 00® 20.00 Parsons, Kans. — R. G. Ferguson and wife have been located here 43 years. Mr. Ferguson is florist at the state hos- pital and Mrs. Ferguson conducts a prosperous retail business at 822 Twen- ty-second street. jiuiimmiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiMiiiiJuiiiiiiiiiiiHimiiMHiiinv. JTHEMcCALLUMCO. I Manufacturers— Importers I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1 Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. ^ninniumuimiuuiiiiHiiiiiuHuiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiMiiMiiiiiiiiJiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiink'' MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. St. Louis, Mar. 23. Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 16.00 Ophelia 6.00® 15.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 10.00 Russell 6.00® 26.00 Ward 4.00® 8.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.60 Calendulas 2.00® 6.00 Carnations, Laddies 10.00® 12.60 Ferns, per 1,000 6.08 Valley 6.00 Boxwood, per lb.. .36; 60 lbs., per lb .26 Narcissus 3.00® 6.00 Yellow Narcissus 3.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 40® 1.00 Smilax. per string .20 Leucothoe .75 Galax, green, per 1.000.... 1.50 " bronze, per 1.000.... 1.60 Carnations, fancy 2.00® 6.00 Violets 45® .76 Violets 60® .76 Freeslas 2.00® 4.00 Callas 8.00® 15.00 Jonquils 1.00® 4.00 Milwaukee, Mar. 23. Per 100 Roses. Kill'n'y, W. KiU'n'y. 8.00® 20.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Premier 10.00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00® 26.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Hoosier Beauty 10.00® 26.00 Callas. per doz 3.00® 4.00 Calendulas 400® 80 .° Carnations 8.00® 10.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Hyacinths 8.00® 12. Q0 Lilies 25.00 Orchids, per doz 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 4.00 Violets 1.00® 1.50 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.Q0 Freeslas 4.00® 8.00 Tulips 6.00® 12.00 Wild Smilax. per case 6.00 502 The American Florist, Mar. 26, New York. Business was slow throughout the past week up to March 19. when there was much activity. There was some trade in green carnations for St. Pat- rick's day, which did not compensate for what was lost in other lines. But we had a great flower show; so why worry? The warm weather has been bringing along stock in fine shape, and there have been fears that lilacs and some other plants were advancing too rapidly. However, Saturday was quite cool and it continued so throughout the day. As this is March, when the weath- er sharps say "unsettled weather", it is probably as good a guess as they could make. March 21 — Sunday was the warmest day of which the weather bureau has record, the temperature ranging from 72 to 76 degrees. At this writing it seems to be making a drive for a high- er record today. There is little change in the condition of the cut flower mar- ket and if this weather continues it will register gloom for Easter. Orchids are scarce, selling at $100 to $200 per hundred. NOTES. The annual banquet of the Florists' Club, held at the Hotel Biltmore. March 16, was a tribute to the youth and beauty of the city. Of the 300 in at- tendance, a large number were on the border line of their teens. About 10 p. m. President Hendrickson started the ora- tory by introducing William P. Gude, Washington, D. C, always a popular and interesting speaker. J. F. Am- mann was next introduced and in speaking of the flower show he quoted a passage from St. Paul's writings, as illustrating his inability to describe its beauties. Joseph A. -Manda then came to the front, in fine fettle for a presentation speech, which was cheered to the echo when he got to the silver tea set and presented it to Past-Presi- dent Henshaw in behalf of the mem- bers of the Club. In a clever response Mr. Henshaw intimated a possible high percentage of strength in the tea, which Mrs. Henshaw will serve to their gen- erous friends, at a favorable opportun- ity. Dancing continued until after midnight. "Le Moult, the Florist," will soon leave the Bowery; the present proprie- tor, Adolph Le Moult, son of the founder of the business, so informs us. The store at 51 West 28th street is being thoroughly refitted and he will occupy it as soon as the changes are completed. Figuratively speaking, the Bowery is losing its vitality and is get- ting to be a "molycoddle." David A. Dean, son of the late James Dean, has gone into the seed business at 19 Park place, the firm name be- ing Dean & Campkin. The Dean fam- ily has long been well and favorably known in the florist business of this city, James Dean, the father, having been president of the Society of Ameri- can Florists in 1892. The entry of carnations in the Spring Show by Henry Hession on March 18, which took first prize, was staged and arranged by the staff of the Hession Store, Madison avenue and 76th street. J. F. Ammann and George Asmus, who had been attending the flower show, left for Boston, Mass.. to attend a meeting of growers. Mrs. Cronin, mother of Mrs. Charles H. Totty, died at her home in Canan- daigua, N. T., on March 11, age 84 years. A. F. F. Baltimore, Md. — At a recent meet- ing of the Florists' Club, Max Schling, New York, demonstrated the art of making bouquets and brought out that it was more important to blend colors than to match them. A resolution was adopted to have a flower show next fall. HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Ont. STOCK IN LARGE SUPPLY. The warm weather the past week has been a great help to the lily growers and there will be a fine supply for East- er. Stock of all kinds excepting roses is fairly plentiful and business keeps up well for this season. The St. Pat- rick's day trade is generally reported to have been the same as last year al- though green carnations were not as noticeable as formerly. Shamrock sold well and there was some good stock. Roses seem to be the only variety of stock which will not be plentiful' for Easter, but the growers are holding the prices on these so high that there will no doubt be plenty to go around. Bulbs and flowering plants are of good quali- ty and in large supply. Sweet peas are coming in in fine shape and with orchid, lily of the valley, violets and other small stock, there will be plenty of variety for corsage work. There is a feeling that the Easter business will possibly not reach the high mark of last season, but the retailers are adver- tising extensively, so it should help sales considerably. Members of the Club motored out to the range of J. H. Dunlop & Son, Rich- mond Hill, on March 15. and had a very enjoyable time. Roses are the main crop here, and are in excellent condi- tion. The F. W. Dunlop rose, as grown here, is producing specimen blooms. Columbia shows a number of sports which are being carefully looked after. Lilies are looking- fine and the place generally is in model condition. The Florists' Club held a box social at their regular meeting recently, and those who attended, spent a most de- lightful evening. A. G. D. Baltimore, Md. — The Flower Mart, which has grown to be a prominent event here, will be held this year on May 12. Toronto, Ont. — George Hall, of the Lord & Burnham Co., is making rapid recovery following an operation for appendicitis. Louisville, Ky. — The Louisville Gar- den Club, organized by local women during the war, has disbanded, due to lack of interest. Peterborough, Ont. — The annual convention of the Canadian Gardeners' and Florists' Association will be held in this city, August 9-11. Huntley, III. — The Soil Vaccine Co. has been incorporated with a cap- ital of $25,000, to deal in soil vaccine, operation of greenhouses, agricultural clubs and associations. The incor- porators are Victor Mey, J. F. Ryan and A. C. Dious. Madison, Wis. — The Madison Flori- cultural Society, the first organization of its kind in this city, was formed March 2. The Society plans to hold spring and fall flower exhibits, and hopes to arouse the interest of school children by furnishing bulbs and hold- ing prize contests. The following offi- cers were elected for the coming year: Elmore T. Elver, president, Mrs. Frank Kessenich, vice president, and Miles C. Riley, secretary and treasurer. Mention the American Florist when writing M . 1 -Hi. wholesale <7\ Florist: -.'C J -- Jk weMm Mention the American Florist when writing XV. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 5891 Watkins W awr Vn t lr 81 and 48 W 18th St., ™CW 1 01 1 Mention the American Florist when writing S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. J. Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone: 2264 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 503 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 38 64 a T n e d 1 l p 1 h 5 O 8 ne ^ 0d ns NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Watkins 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 75* Wntkins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 801 Mention the American Florist tvhen tvriting M.C.FORD Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins TBE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITi. 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 Street, NEW YORK Telephone 6335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6»26 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the A merican Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones \ 167 1887. Watkins ] 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rover MarKete New York, Mar. 23. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 100.00 Mdm. Butterfly 6.00® 26.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 26.00 Hadley 8.00® 60.00 Dunlop 6.00® 26.00 Dbl. Whit. Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 4.00® 26.00 White Killarney 4.00® 16.00 " Aaron Ward 6.00(5) 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 25.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell . 6.00® 30.00 " Premier 6.00® 30.00 Sunburst 4.00® 20.00 Scott Key 10.00® 60.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 1.60® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bch 26® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 40® .60 Buddliea, per dozen 60® .76 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 3.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 100. 000200. 00 Freesia, per doz 26® .36 Forget-Me-Nots. pr. dz. bchs 1.00 Gardenias, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 20.00 L. Rubrum 6.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 6.00 Lilac, per bch 60® 2.60 Acacias, cut, per bch 2.00® 2.50 Narcissus, Paper White, doz. .40® .50 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs, per doz 40® .60 Callas, per doz 1.60® 2.60 Smilax, doz. strings 2.00® 2.60 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00 @ 2.00 Stocks, per doz 60® .75 Violets 25® .60 Daisies, yellow 1.60® 3.00 Tulips, Darwin, per doz 76® 1.00 Tulips, Darwin, per doz... 1.Q0 Mignonette, per doz 50® 1.00 Wallflowers, per doz 20® .26 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 486 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 'Mams, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardias, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Protective Ass'n. | Telephones 4422 V\ alkins ^e5?d P e P nt S ' 1 | United Cut I | Flower Co.,i«6.[ WHOLESALERS j 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK | nniiiniiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiifnnni^' ( 2333 ( [ 2336 J WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when xoriting Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything In Out Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard ol Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens and FkritU' Sappties. 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 8760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cot Orchids, Asparagus Plamosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orehlds are trrowa by Carlllo ft Co.. of Mamaroneok, N. T. 504 The American Florist. Mar. 26, 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. NEW YORK 1028 Sixth Avenue Cor. 58th Street Telephone: 961 Plaza Twenty -five Years in One Spot N. CHRISTATOS FLORIST For EASTER Out of Town Orders Will Receive J-rompt and Personal Attention. Chicago MMi, FLORIST 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Beat Facilities In the Clt> Established 1857 Mention the American Florist ivhen loriting Send your oraers for unicago All orders carefully filled lla5a3w^dis» ,l SS under the supervision of hgg*&22- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 823 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, SS3££- Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 3343 W. MADISON BT<> CHICA.QO J. W. BODGERS Elks' Building. riinrf-nii ft 4 South Jefferson Street, *Jay IUII, \J. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. March 30. FROM NEW ORLEANS, Nubian, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND. Whitegate, I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BALTIMORE, Mississippi, I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM PORTLAND, Cassandra, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). River Orontes, Cunard-Anchor Line (Con- stantinople) . March SI. FROM NEWPORT NEWS, Schiedyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Mackinaw, I. M. M. Lines (London). FROM BALTIMORE. I. M. M. Lines (Ham- burg). FROM BOSTON, Caledonian. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). April 1, Bergensfjord, Norwegian-America Line (Kristiania). April 2. FROM PORTLAND. Canada, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). La Lorraine, French Line (Havre). Celtic Lapland, Noordam, dam). Galahad, Maine, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Holland-America Line (Rotter- New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. (So • I I I 1 ^ ^ 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. Some Phone: Main 3652 Bel] Phone: Main 10S4 MEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 088 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo.J^^^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery A iKiniuiiiwiiBiuiinmnaiiiinnaiBnBunuiianiiaDiniiiiuiuiiiiiniata | WASHINGTON, D. C. I GEO. H. COOKE Florist 1 Connecticut Avenue and L Street Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL/S 1921. The American Florist. 505 NEW YORK IN THE Joyous Springtime Offerings of Fine Flowers Are Always Appreciated Our Flowers Are Particularly Appropriate for all occasions, being The Best That the Market Affords The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is guarantee of quality Orders from Other Cities Receive Our Prompt Attention Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St., NEW YORK Phone: Columbus 6883 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 506 The American Florist, Mar. 26, 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 iiiiiiKiiuimimmitmiiii niiimiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimini i iitiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiimiiiniiiiiitiiimiitiiiii'. The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO I Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Northwest Corner Wabash Ave, and Adams St. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 4/th St. and Lake Park Ave. n , i H urn iiiiiii i i i mini i i i mim iiiiiiiiiiiiinii ii mum iiinni MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Newark, N. J 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member ot f. t. di Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service meant fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in Buffalo.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Mai store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long- Island. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. , 3Iention the American Florist tvhen writing Albany, N. Y. ENGLAND LIVERPOOL Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney Flower Shop ** The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Only the Beat Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. | Mention the American Florist when writing 'Jt UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facil ties torshipping Mention the American 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 Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St.. N. W. Miss Louise W. Oaneherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin 3579. 3841, 3842 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. i92i. The American Florist. 507 an QUALITY plus SERVICE! I want your F. T. D. business in CINCINNATI . To mention Flowers is to think of 138-140 E. Fourth Street, CINCINNATI, O. Member of F. T. D. Ten minute service to Covington, Newport, Bellevue and Dayton, Ky. Send Your Easter Orders To BARBS 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist tor nearly Half a Century 508 The American Florist. Mar. 26, 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. Cor. Manor House Square Yonkers, N. Y. NewRochelle,N.Y. M »ft, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±lOtf~ERS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis.- FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. jaorafka: 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 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' Telegraph 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 LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y. — Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston. Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N, Y. — American Beauty 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 — C. Frauenfelder. W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati. O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton. O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 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. — John A. Salzer Seed Co. 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. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Bergerow's. 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 — 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 — N. Christatos. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — The Boulevard Florist. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & 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. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Cardens. Seattle. Wash.— Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. 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 Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention siren to order* For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890 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 Washington, D. C. — Blackistone, 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. — Littlefleld. Florist. 1921. The American Florist. 509 |jUllll/\l%U« IlL T? I U l\ l\ • BeU£ ™ e *"■«. NEWPORT. R 7 ^^ 7 Summer Season. Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists Phones: Rhinelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS A CO.) 3799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FIXJWBRS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities tilled with promptness MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIKEMTB Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANMRBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave. NEW YORK Established IMS New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Colombo*. Mention the American Florist when writing New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. 1 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. «,),,, Vrtrk Phone Whitehall 0331 JNeW IUIIV Trinity Court Building 74 Trinity Place In the heart of the financial and business (li trictand within 15 minutes of any steamship li up: Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlstcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET St. Louis, Mo. F H.WEBER N. K. Cor. Taylor and OUve Sts. Flowers delivered In City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NEW YORK The Boulevard Floral Co. 2391 Broadway Telephone: Schuyler 6375 Members of the Florists' Telegraph Deliver; BROOKLYN, N. Y. American Beauty Florist A. GILAS, Prop. 526a Nostrand Avenue Telephone 5712 Bedford Choice Fresh Cut Flowers Received Daily For All Occasions We Telegraph Orders all over the World New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention, the American Florist ichen writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mail or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when writing Oak Park, 111. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 510 The American Florist. Mar. 26, 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 Florist JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - President 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 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when 'writing Mention the American Florist when writing- The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West, Montreal, Que., Canada Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BUCKlSTONE,hc 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the A merican Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Co., ■» 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Rt/erdale. members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 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 Staten Island, N. Y. '" ALEX. S. GEORGE (Not Incorporated) FLORAL ARTIST ^rist} 423-425 Richmond Terrace (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing Nashville, Itores Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER Florists' (telegraph 7)elivery Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing tf Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street \ V J) Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,inc. F. T. d. 799 pjfjj Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHBPPARD 53S-534 RACE STREET Successor to tbeHILL FLORAL CO. Good Slock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. 1921. The American Florist. 511 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. Hartford, Conn. WELCH'S SET Also Store at New Britain, Conn, Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co Wholesale and Retail Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS '(' Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park i.e. ams. fas**, rioitii vO» E. P.NElHAN.SMnbn. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, O AU6UST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mirhioars Order* will be care- iniungdn fulljr cnred for by HENRY SMITH CHICAGO SEEKS™ DETROIT O*o.«fri»»l PI Of a 1 Cr» 132 N State « Chicago v**siiir«xi nurai v*u* 1331 Broadway, Detroit Best service In both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention 11>e American Florist when wr iting ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. Mention the American Florist when writing Seattlc-Rosala Bros. 2S£ Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST 930 &??J&tt™" CLEVELAND LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS 1 2U r STNV* WAtMIMffTOHOa Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery New York A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Gmnewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sts. Phone: 9864 Rhinelanjer. Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 260,000 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' Telegraph Delivery. WICHITA, Kansas ^tdTnXmT' W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. HEART OF The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any Iowd or city Telephone within 150 miles of Newirk. Market 404 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 Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Souses Memphis, Tenn, 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution Every Flower In Season Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. it Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central Pennsylvania, Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. 512 The American Florist. Mar. 26, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; h. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo.. June 22-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. Kansas reports fairly good buying of seeds and implements by farmers. Tampa, Fla. — Crenshaw Bros. Seed Co., is employing billboads extensively in its advertising. Onion Set prices on South Water street, Chicago, remain the same as last week, 60 to 75 cents for colors and $1.25 for whites. Price of bags at Chicago, March 23 : American, 16-oz., $30.00 per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16-oz., $30.00; Crown, 12-oz., $23.00. Honey Dew melons were selling in New York at $3.50 each during the week ending March 19. They came from Cape Colony, South Africa. COCOANUT G-EOVE, Fla. — David Fair- child, of the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C-, is spending his winter vacation here. Visited Chicago: R. ,C. McGill, of the McGill Seed Growers Co., San Fran- cisco, Calif.; O. V. Zangen, formerly of Hoboken, N. J., now at Orlando, Fla. Our price of $1.50 per 100 pounds for seed potatoes at Chicago last week was an error, the correct figure then and now being- $2.00 per 100 pounds in car lots. Norwich, N. Y. — A. H. Goodwin and wife, Chicago, have disposed of the historic tavern here known as the Ea- gle hotel, standing on ground 110 by 176 feet. At the funeral of the late W. W. Barnard, Chicago,' March 16, the local trade was well represented and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Board of Trade — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, March 23, were as follows : Timothy, $4.25 to $5.50 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $12.00 to $18.00. The growing of sweet peas for seed in California, has been aided materi- ally by the use of kaolin dust for aphis. An article on the use of kaolin will be found elsewhere in this issue. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York, say their business is now equal to that of last year at the same date, the past three weeks showing material im- provement. A good season seems now assured. The J. Steckler Seed Co., New Or- leans, La., complains of a very trying season, many of its customers, growers of rice, sugar and corn, having gone out of business. There is .iust as much activity as last year, but the orders received are smaller and the value much reduced. Marietta, Pa. — Charles Johnson, well known seedsman, for many years agent for Denaiffe & Sons in the United States and Canada, will visit that firm at their establishment in northern France in the near future. Carload shipments of field beans this season have been about 400 cars less than last season. California fell short over 1,000 cars, while Michigan gained nearly 600 cars and other bean- shippSng states averaged about the same. L. D. Waller of the L. D. Waller Seed Co.. Gaudalupe, Calif., writes March 14, as follows : "We have .iust had 1.32 inches of rain, making a total of 8.22 inches for the season to date, against 3.80 inches this time last year." Ferrell & McCullough, Fishermen. A. T. Ferrell, Saginaw, Mich., and J. Cbas. McCullough, Oincinnatti, O .and Their Big Sail Fish Caught in Florida Waters Measuring Seven Fi-et, Two Inches. Wood, Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky., report only a fair volume of field seed business, with these stocks practicajly cleaned up, especially clovers. Grass seed demand has been slower and the supply is greater. The garden seed orders equal those of last year in num- ber, with the money value about one- half. Very little garden planting has been done thus far and it is believed improved garden seed demand will come later. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California The many friends of Dr. W. W- Tracy, of the Department of Agricul- ture, Washington, D. C, will be pleas- ed to learn he is slowly recovering from his recent attack of grippe, and may now be outdoors a short time each day. Railroad Rates. We understand by the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that the passenger and freight rates in Ne- braska must be increased again, the increase to take effect March 22, 1921. It seems to us the time has arrived when the people of the United States should rise up in a "body and protest to every representative and every senator in Washington, D. C, against these continuous increases in passenger and freight rates, also increased rates of all public utilities, such as telegraph and telephone companies, electric light, gas and power companies, street rail- ways and express companies. Is it not, therefore, time that some concerted action should be taken when every one is trying to reduce the high cost of living, to have a decrease in the rates to something like they were in normal times and in keeping with the reduced prices on nearly all com- modities at which the manufacturers and business men are obliged to sell their products? These continuous in- creases in freight and passenger rates result in lower prices to the producers who are obliged to stand the freight from point of shipment to the cities and terminals, and on the other hand the consumer is obliged to stand the increased rates also. It, therefore, seems to us that the public in general should demand that the railroads re- duce their expenses in the way of high salaried officials, train dispatchers, etc., also the excessive high wages they are paying their employees, so as to bring down the freight and passenger rates where they belong and we trust you will use your influence and write to the commercial clubs and all other influential parties that should take these matters in hand; also write or re- quest your members or clients to write to the senators and representatives of their district at Washington, as con- certed action only will have the desired result. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celert, Endive, Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IT! P 8 II Y , IllC, 1921. 1'he American Florist. 513 Burpee's Seeds Grow W. Atlee Burpee Co. Philadelphia New York Seed Trade. With the spring business moving- well, all the seedsmen are now busy. In connection with their store trade, a number of them deserve much credit for the exhibits they made at the flower show. J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store Roman J. Irwin, Stumpp & Walter, Atlantic Grass Seed Co. and Muller-Sealy Co., were all well represented. The members of the new firm of Dean & Campkin, which has taken offices at 19 Park Place, have a host of friends who wish them success. David A. Dean is a son of the late James Dean and his partner has been well known for the past nine years as a salesman in the Boddington Store, hav- ing also had experience in England. Philadelphia Seed Trade. The W. Atlee Burpee Co. is proud of its smart sweet pea exhibits at the New York Spring Show last week, re- ceiving gold medal for the best trade exhibit and first prize for the best dis- play in competition. This firm was also awarded certificates for six seed- lings, Silver Blue, Fire Flame, White Star, Cheerful, Burpee's Orange and Mrs. Warren G. Harding. The seed business continues about 20 per cent ahead of last year, with greatly in- creased demand for vegetable seeds. At Henry A. Dreer's there is greatly increased demand and the largest force this firm has ever had is having much difficulty keeping the work up to date. The forward season has thrown two months' business into one. with the heaviest early spring trade this es- tablishment has ever experienced. The demand covers the entire list of vege- table and flower seeds. • The Henry F. Michell Co. reports an exceptional demand for flower seeds, private and commercial, with a won- derful counter trade in vegetable seeds. Every department is rushed to capaci- ty, the new store recently added being a great convenience at this time. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover at principal points of distribution, March 12. 1921, as given by the Government Market Reporter of March 19, 1921. Ky. Tinui- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York ..$7 26 $27.00 $14.00 $23.00 Baltimore . . 7.00 26.00 14.00 21.00 Richmond . . . 8.00 28.00 16.00 21.60 Buffalo 7.16 26.75 14.00 21.60 Toledo 0.66 27.60 15.00 22.10 Louisville .. 7.50 26.50 15.00 23.60 Chfcago 6.40 26.00 13.40 21.26 Minneapolis . 6.25 26.50 14.00 22.00 St. Louis ... 6.76 27.00 13.76 20.00 KansaB City 7.00 27.00 14.00 19.00 Denver 7.25 28.00 16.00 21.60 Salt Lake City 6.60 28.60 15.(10 18.60 Seattle 8.00 28.00 18.00 20.00 Average for th<' I'nited States same date 1920 $14.26 $30.56 $20.50 $66.80 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS SffloMeric.. office: Cambridge, New York WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS: SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP SAN FRANCISCO CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REOUEST CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" CALIFORNIA Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Write for Special Contraot and Spot Prices. OfBoe and Warehouse, Growing Station, rREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. 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 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 nuuuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiniraira Lily of the! Valley Pips i EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION | Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS | Just Arrived. Price incases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO. I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY g .iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniimimiiiumiiiiiiiumniuiuiiS Mention the American Florist when wriUna R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, - - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing 514 The American Florist. Mar. 26, SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet. Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish, Correspondence Solicited. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant, Squash, Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri COMI Montana, Idaho, Washington. mniUIU,UUIIII . 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 GROWERS Corn Breeding What is probably the longest corn breeding experiment in existence is being conducted by the agricultural ex- periment station at the University of Illinois, Urbana. The breeding has been maintained for 24 generations, with records continuing unbroken from the beginning. Out of a single variety of ordinary corn, four different kinds, with respect to the composition of the grain, have been created, one in which the protein content has been increased from 10.92 per cent to 14.70 per cent, while another has been reduced from the same original figure to 6.46 per cent. Selection for such characteristics as height of ears, position of ears on stalks, and number of ears per stalk has also been carried on with very marked response. After 14 years of se- lection for two-eared stock of what was originally a single-eared variety, accounts last year showed 85 per cent of the stalks bearing two or more ears. This selection seems to have been at- tended by a small increase in yield. The purpose of this particular project is to test the principle of continuous selection as applied to such a complex plant character as yield. The experi- ence of seven generations has brought sut the inherent difficulty in this line of work, however. The selection has produced a strain that is outyielding one of the best old varieties. As a six- year average, the new high yielding type produced 55 bushels per acre alongside the standard Reid's Yellow Dent, which made 51 bushels. I^lcrv^r©:!? Seeds KELWAY'S choice strains of Florists' Flowers are unsurpassed and we can point to over 300 Exhibition Awards gained in all parts of the world. Prices always available— spot or growing crops. The address KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, England COLOR CHART For Florists $1,00 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO 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 Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD, Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OP CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds CiUADAXUPE, CALIFORNIA I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. ASTERS CREGO. White, Blue, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Purple. Lavender — Trade pkt., 40c; 82.00 per oz. Mixed Colors— Trade pkt., 30c; #1.50 per oz. SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 3ic; SI. 50 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 3Cc; 81.25 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 40c; 82.25 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 40c; $2.00 per cz. Send for Wholesale Price List offering everything required by the progressive Uorist. Henry F.Michell Co. 518-516 Market St., PdlLADELPHlA, PA. Return Envelopes | Catalogue Envelopes] Seed Packets Brown Bag Filling- Machine Co. ! FITCHBURG, MASS., O. S. A. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE (6 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloonu.dale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century In producing: high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF 6c SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist, 515 tWTWTTWTtTTtTTTttTTT V *I* V •!• V V V *I* '? "J* "I* V V V *v *•* I 1 *i Valley for Mothers' Day ^ |i4 "H i, I i 4 , 4 > 4 , ^'^ , ^ > 4 , 4 , 4 , ^ , 4 > 4 l 4 M H , 4"i"i t 4 M i > 4 > * * * * * * NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. { Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand $36.00 per 1000 20.00 per 500 $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 600 $8.00 per 250 4.00 per 100 I carry over 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. I H. N. BRUNS, 3032=42 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. LilyBulbs New Crop. Write for Prices. CIGANTEUM from Chioaeo. Denver, To- ronto and New York. HARDY VARIETIES and FORMOSUM from New York. For Immediate Shipment. T. R. BEGONIA Bulbs ; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAFFIA, natural and colored; VAUEY PIPS, Dutch and German type: Rosa Mulllflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. For Fall Shipment, 1921. FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, MANETTI STOCKS, PALM SEEDS. Write for prices, stating your requirements. McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO, VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown fcr the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swut Pea and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when \oriting Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Sound Bulbs of Highest Vitality From W. J. ELDERING 8c SON, Ltd., Overveen, Holland We do not crowd our bulbs into marketable size at the expense of vitality and firmness. Our bulbs are absolutely full aged, solid, well matured and free from disease. Write for prices 1o the home address, OVERVEEN, HOLLAND, or to Room 309, White Hall Building, - - - NEW YORK CITY CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Speclaltiy. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs C.J.Speelman&Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenbeim, Holland I 01 lioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calit. CYCLAMEN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2H in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in cyclamen, at HO.OO per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, ""SBEST" I DUTCH BULBS | I Standard Bulb Company! BENTON HARBOR, MICH. Aak prloei. ^lUIDIIUIUIIIIllHTIIIIIllllHllllllllllltMIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllllllllT New Colors in Gladiolus Are you acquainted with my Gladi- olus Pnmulinus varieties? Nothing is more elegant and beautiiul than my Gladiolus Primulinus, with their ar- tistically arranged flowers and their oriental colors. And nothing is more bright and brilliant than my Gladi- olus Chautauqua Red. Catalogue, including Iris and Peonies, free on request. The Chautauqua Flower Fields C. Zeestraten, Prop. BEMUS POINT, NEW YORK For an extra fine stock of Lilies, Hydrangeas, Roses, Genistas and other plants for Easter, See WM. K. HARRIS 55th and Springfield Ave. W. Philadelphia, Pa. SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. jjiiuimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiimiiiiiMiiMimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimK (Robert Craig Co.I j HIGH CLASS PALMS § | and Novelties in Decorative Plants | I NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. I iiiniiiiiin mimiiiiimimiiti iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiitiimiiiiiiiiiiilfi 516 The American Florist. Mar. 26, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, owatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Red Oak, Ia. — Emil Peterson has purchased land near this city and will establish a nursery. ALBANY, N. Y. — The Davey Tree Ex- pert Co., of Kent, Ohio, has been in- corporated in this state for $50,000. Rochester, Minn. — The Mayo Nur- series have been incorporated for $5,000 by K. E. and J. G. Mayo and others. Templeton, Fla. — Burglars here re- cently stole 300 Temple orange trees from the field, value $750. Miami, Fla. — Reports received here indicate that the goal of a membership of 2,000 will be reached by the Florida State Horticultural Society before its annual meeting here, Ap»-il 12. Last year was an off season with the pecan industry in Fl'orida because excessive rains washed off the pollen. Indications are that the crop this year will be full and the finest in many years. Frultland NurseriesSucceeds Tarnok & Co. Following the retirement of Sigmund Tarnok, the firm of Tarnok & Co., who succeeded P. J. Berckmans Co., Augusta, Ga., will in future be con- ducted under the name of Fruitland Nurseries, with J. G. Bailie, president. The new firm has retained the services of the most experienced superintendent, foremen and propagators of the P. J. Berckmanns Co., and will specialize in ornamentals. They now have a large stock in the nursery and propagating houses. The Cornelian Cherry. The cornelian cherry, which is a dog- wood (Cornus mas), is one of the earli- est trees or tree-like shrubs with con- spicuous flowers to bloom in eastern Massachusetts. The flowers are light yellow and are borne in clusters in the axils of the unfolding leaves and, al- though individually small, are produced in such profusion that the branches are covered with them. The flowers are followed by bright red, lustrous, oblong fruits the size of small olives. The flower buds and the flowers of this tree are not injured by cold. The habit of the plant is good; the foliage is dark green and abundant, and the fruit, al- though somewhat hidden by the leaves, is handsome. The cornelian cherry, which is a native of Europe and west- ern Siberia has been a habitant of gardens for more than three hundred years. In the United States it was probably more often planted in the first half of the last century than it is at present, although there are not many early-flowering trees hardy in this cli- mate which are better worth a place in the garden. The largest specimen we know in eastern Massachusetts is in the public garden of Boston, near Boylston street. In the arboretum it may be seen with the other dogwoods at the junction of the Meadow and Bussey Hill roads. — Arnold Aboretum Bulle- tin. Dayton, O. — Harry A. Bunyard is now with the Zetlitz Floral Products Company, as manager of production. Nashua, N. H. — The Concord Green- house has been sold at auction after having been closed some time, to W. E. Farmer. San Antonio. Fla. — Miss Marie Louise Wichers, daughter of A. Wich- ers, has' lately returned from Sacred Heart college, Montreal, Que. Beacon, N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond, well-known manufacturer of insecticides and greenhouse paints, as president of the board of education, is devoting much of his time to gardening activities of the school children, and recently ap- peared at Albany with objections to the Fearson bill which would hamper educational boards. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages, illustrated. Price, (2.26. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO i'iii>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiililiii;iiiuiiiillHiiiiiiiiilililliliiiiiiinillll>g (Peach Trees) | Fine Trees. Standard Varieties. | | 60,000 Trees, Straight and Well Booted I i W.T. MITCHELL & SON, Beverly, Ohio I nllllllllMIHIUMIHIIItlllllMllllllMllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllimilllllllllllimillllll.^ Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and or- ders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2-yr. ibolium Resembles California. Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid tor 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Mention the American Florist token writing Hill's* Clioice (Stock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 8,000,000 plants. LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New. rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B °I Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA Our New Trade List CONTAINS SPECIAL PRICES ON Strawberries Fruit Trees Raspberries Deciduous Trees Blackberries Evergreen Trees Currants Hardy Perennials Gooseberries Hardy Roses Garden Roses Hardy Vines SEND FOR YOUR COPY TODAY J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. 1921. The American Florist. 517 SOW NOW Early Mid Season Late New Sorts ASTERS Queen of the Market, 10 separate colors, each, Vn oz., 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. Royal, 6 separate colors, each, \% oz., 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. Ostrich Feather, 10 separate colors, each, ^ oz , 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. CregO, 7 separate colors, each, J^ oz., 40c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz. , $1.60. King, 6 separate colors, each, }£ oz , 40c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz , $1.40. Giant Branching, 9 separate colors, each, }i oz.,30c; trade pkt ,15c; per oz., $1.00. Ball's White. M °z , $3.00. American Beauty, 3 separate colors, each, J| oz. , 65c; trade pkt. , 36c; per oz. , $2.40. Heart of France, if oz., 65c; trade pkt., 35c; per oz., $2.00. Peerless Pink, }.j oz., 50c; trade pkt , 25c; per oz., $1.80. SWEET PEAS Spe King White oz., 56c; M 'b., $1.75 lb , $7.00. Lavender George Herbert oz. , 60c ini , Ar / U lb., $1-76; lb., $7.00. •11CCI \ countess Spencer, oz., 40c; }i lb., $1.36 lb., $5.00. 40c; M lb., $1.30 10. , f o.vv. King Edward VII, oz lb., $5.00. Dorothy Eckford, oz., 16c; J£ lb., 50c; lb , $1.80. Lady Grisel Hamilton oz., 20c; U lb.. 60c; lb , $2.20. Gladys Unwin oz., 15c; % lb -> BOc ; lb , $1.80. King Edward VII, oz., 20c; M lb., 60c; \ lb., $2.20. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, northern greenhouse grown seed, 1000 seeds, $4.(0. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 1000 seeds, $1.60. DRACAENA IND1VISA, oz., 40c; lb., $6.00. Grand- iflora For Other Flower Seeds See Our "BOOK FOR FLORISTS" CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Own Root Roses All the Standard Forcing Roses. All the Choice Ramblers. All the Best Bedding Roses. Send for list. ROBERTS ROSE CO. 3480 South Emerson St., DENVER, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Domer & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing STAR BRAND ROSES 'American Pillar" and r svery other good hardy clii Send for our list. s PENNA. AnL Winner, Vic«-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing FERNS Good clean stock, all pot grown, shipped with- out pots. Bostons, Scottii, Cordetta, 4-in., $3.60 per doz. ; K5.00 per 100; 5in., 85 40 per do-/..; 14000 per 100. Cyrtomium Rockfordlanum, Holly Ferns, 3-in., 11.60 per do/.., »8.00 per 100; -In., $3.00 per doz., 825.C0 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Seasonable Stock READY NOW Per 100 Begonia Metallica, M. A Patten and Sandersoni, 2>4-in $8. CO " Glorie de Chatelaine, 2 1 4-in 6.00 " Gracilis Luminosa, Piima Donna, Mignon and EufordiaSuperba B.00 Fuchsia— Lord Byron, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Minnesota, Phenomenal, Speciosa and Black Prince, 2^-in 6.00 Manettia Blcolor, good for vases and baskets, 2H-in 6.00 Petunia, double, best named sorts, all colors, for2M-in. pots 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co,, Painesville, Ohio 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., 440 s. Dearborn st., Chicago Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. 4 S 000 2M-inch Dunlop Roses Flue. Ready to shift to make room, $100.00 per 1000. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. 518 The American Florist. Mar. 26 T Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo.O., President; A. J. Dooley, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Eapids Mich., Treas. New Orleans, La. — With the crop about a month earlier than usual, and the largest acreage ever known, ship- ments of Louisiana strawberries began to move northward March 7. Movement of the main onion crop to March 1 exceeded the entire movement of last season, about 17.500 cars hav- ing been rolled, compared with last season's total shipments of 16.704 cars. FLORIDA tomatoes were firm in con- suming markets last week, closing $5.00 to $5.50 in Philadelphia, Pa., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cincinnati, O.; $5.50 in New York and $6.50 to $7.00 per crate in Chicago. Bakberton, O. — The range on the Anna Dean, said to be one of the largest in the country, built by the late A. C. Barber, has been sold to Yoger Bros., who have been in charge of the produce raised under glass for several years. Louisiana strawberries in 21-pint ventilated crates ranged last week 22 to 25 cents per pint in New York and $3.50 to $4.00 per crate in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Chicago. Prices at shipping points advanced from a level around $2.50 f. o. b. early in the week to a range of $3.75-$3.90 per crate. Palatka, Fla. — Shipment of potatoes from the Hastings-Palatka section will begin about April 1. Growers say the season has been ideal, and January plantings are large enough to be used now. The new crop is already on local tables and is of fine quality. Acreage is somewhat smaller than last season, but the yield is better. Luther Burbank is trying to pro- duce a .seedless watermelon. Great Scott, don't do that! Jefferson county, Florida, is producing melons for the seed only — and the producers there want a melon with more seed. And think of the beauty that would be lost by the absence of that black and red color scheme in the heart of a luscious melon! Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, March 22. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $4.50 to $6.50; leaf lettuce, per box, 25 to 27% cents. New York, March 18. — Cucumbers per dozen, 75 cents to $2.75; mush- rooms, $1.00 to $2.25 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound. 15 to 50 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $7.00. Notes on Fertilizers. The present condition of the fertili- zer trade is a very difficult one. Hav- ing bought the new materials in the summer and fall at high prices and made up the goods under high wages for labor, the fertilizer men find great apathy among the gardeners and farmers owing to the present de- pressed market. The farmers figure they cannot afford to buy these high- priced goods and in turn produce more crops which sell below cost of produc- tion. In turn the fertilizer people are reluctant to accept enormous losses. This state of affairs emphasizes the great readiness of our present-day civilization to inflict any amount of damages upon the farming classes and to be very slow to do the same thing to industry. Realizing this desper- ate condition, the fertilizer mfe,kers have issued revised prices several times this winter, and probably no further reduction will be made before the spring trade is over. Our advice would be to proceed with moderation. We believe growers should plan to pro- duce a reasonable amount of produce — neither shirking their duty to keep things alive, nor plunging themselves into more trouble. At present, there is in this section of the country, an abundance of labor and it would be easy for growers to take advantage of this fact and produce to the limit, thus glutting the markets. It stands to reason that if growers had to operate practically without labor for years, it will not do at present to greatly in- crease outputs. In regard to fertilizer materials, ni- trate of soda and sulphate of am- monia are all quoted equals in price at present, about $75 per ton. At equal rate, sulphate ammonia is the cheaper as it contains more nitrogen than so- da. Bone meal is much higher than acid phosphate, yet under glass we would prefer the bone and pay the dif- ference. In potash, the prices are still high, about $120 for sulphate potash, yet where nitrate of potash is avail- able, as it is here, at $100 per ton, we believe it is the cheapest form to get, both in nitrate and potash. Some manufacturers are again offering fair- ly complete mixtures, like 2-8-8. This latter makes an excellent vegetable formula for all crops, provided we add a little more nitrogen in the form of ni- trate. To use such a formula, apply at least 1000 pounds per acre broad- cast and work it into the soil. After the crop is started, add from 100 to 200 pounds of either nitrate of soda or sulphate ammonia. With the great scarcity of animal manures, the pulverized grades, such as dried chicken droppings and sheep manure obtain more importance. These two should be used only in connection with a liberal allowance of either bone meal or acid phosphate to furnish the lacking element. While lime is not a fertilizer, it must not be ignored; in many cases lime is the missing link and will do more good than anything else. A safe rule to follow is that on worn- out soils, lime alone is worthless. Lime is a stimulant that forces the other elements into action. There are soils that have had manure for years get "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 page*. 5x7, with 36 illustrations, by F. L. Teaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Roe- well, N. M. Cloth Bonnd. 91.00 American Florist Co. MO S. Dearborn St. are poor producers. Often such soils respond wonderfully to lime; use at least 1000 pounds of hydrate lime per acre, and twice that much is often needed, and double that amount if us- ing raw rock lime pulverizer. Marketman. 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2 inch pots, ready for 3 or 4 inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2 inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud. Good short jointed plants from 2 inch pots, at 83.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, al^aVTny Abundance of Stock Size 100 1000- S^-in. Ageratums, light or dark $ 2.75 $26.00 2 -in. Coleus, red or yellow. 2.75 25.00- 3 -in. Cyclamens, 8 varieties 15.00 .... 2^4-in. Fuchias, 12 varieties.. 3.00 27.60 2 % -in. Heliotropes, light or dark 3.00 27.50 2%-in. Marguerites, fine plants 3.50 30.00 2% -in. Stocks, Alice or Nice. 2.76 26.00 2%-in. Vtncas, variegata .... 5.00 45.00 3%-in. Vincas, varieirata 13.00 126.00- Liberal Extras. Correspondence Solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Request. Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Ageratum Fraseri We feel confident In ottering Ageratum "Fraseri" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blue, a decided blue, that would be- continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire season with what can easily be classed as immense trusses of flowers, as many of them, were over in inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an inch in diameter. The plant spreads about 12 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with Alternantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, $1.00 per doz. ; I 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz. ; 10.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. S Sons Co* White Marsh, Md. Early Cabbage, Beet, Lettuce, Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Plants Delivered Prepaid — 1000, $3.50; 5,000, $15.00; 10,000, $28.00. Strong, well-rooted. Safe delivery guaranteed or money refunded. Cash. Commercial Plant Growers Co , Box 109, New Bohemia, Va, 1921. The American Florist. 519 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopais Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.. New Haven. Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine, 2% -in., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1,000. Patten (new dark pink Chatelaine), 2y 4 -ln., $8.00 per 100. Pride of New Castle, 2i4-in., $14.00 per 100. Ask for price list of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BEGONIA CHATELAINE Well-Rooted Cuttings. $20.00 per 1,000. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St. Chicago. Begonias, Metalllca, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot. $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. BOXWOOD. 300,000 Boxwood edging. Suffrutlcosa. 6 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty: moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. C ANNAS. Cannas. Guaranteed true to name; 2 to 3 eyes; strong plants. 100 1000 King Humbert $4.50 $40.00 Yellow King Humbert. 4.50 40.00 Wintzers Colossal 4.00 30.00 Mrs. Alfred Conard 7.00 65.00 City of Portland 7.00 65.00 Golden Gate 3.50 30.00 J. F. Howell 3.50 30.00 David Harum 3.50 30.00 Richard Wallace 3.50 30.00 Chas. Henderson 3.50 30.00 Allemania 3.50 30.00 Kate Grey 3.50 30.00 Indiana 3.50 30.00 NORTH STAR NURSERY Orange, 111. Cannas. Large-flowering. Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices, see display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Hen- derson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CARNATIONS. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs and plants. Prices on applicatloi Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester, Splendid white and a free bloomer 15.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please . . 16.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $ 90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 45.00 Morning Glow 7.00 65.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 35.00 Alice 4.00 35.00 Pink Enchantress 6.00 35.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 Miss Theo 5.00 45.00 Rosalia 6.00 50.00 Cottage Maid 5.00 45.00 Rosette .• 4.00 35.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 6.00 46.00 Belle Washburn 5.00 46.00 Aviator 5.00 35.00 Herald 5.00 40.00 Beacon 5.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 65.00 Crystal White 5.00 45.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 5.00 46.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St.. Chicago. III. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Aviator $4.00 $35.00 Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 R. P. Enchantress 4.00 36.00 C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Thenanthos 4.00 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. „ 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress... 4.00 35.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS „ , 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme .... $5.00 $45.00 C. W. Ward 5.00 45.00 AVhite Enchantress 4.50 40 00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 35.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove. Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS Mrs. C. W. Ward $5.00 $45.00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 5. SO 45.00 Aviator 4.50 40.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 4.00 35.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. III. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTING'S Now Ready 100 100O White Chadwick $5.00 Golden Chadwick 5.00 Seidewitz 3.00 $25.00 Nagoya 3.00 26.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 25.00 Buckbee 3.00 25.00 Early Rose 3.00 26.00 Pompons Buckingham 20.00 Golden Wedding 20.00 Godfrey 20.00 Yellow Baby 20.00 Golden Climax 20.00 Lillian Dotty 20.00 Ready Elegant new Pompon Hamilton Lewis. $6.00 per 100. Recognized as one of the best in Chicago wholesale cut flower market. PETER REINBERG. Wholesale Florist. 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering. Single varieties. Anemones. $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per 1.000. Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick White Turner Pink Chadwick Yellow Turner Yellow Chadwick AVhite Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Late Pink Price on all above, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. White Seidewitz, $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White. $5.00 per 100: $36.00 per 1000. Pink Turner, $2.26 per doz- en, $16.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4 3 West 18th St., New York If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 520 The American Florist. Mar. 26, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS In 2 -inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1. and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 50.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1000. 2-in. stock. $9.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-570 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co- Adrian. Mich. CINERAMAS. Cinerarias. Columbian Mixture and Stel- lata. In bloom. Just the thing for Easter. 4-inch. 20c each; 5-inch. 40c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan. Wis. COIiEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100: $14.00 per 1.000. by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customer's risk, add 15c per 100; 76c per 1,000. Golden Bedder. Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria. Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Coleus. Best bedding kinds. 2-inch pots. $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS. Cedar Falls. Iowa. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: From 2%-in. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute, Indiana Cyclamen for one week only. 2^-ln.. $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. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Trade list of 340 fine florists' cut flower sorts at very low figures. 100, our choice assortment, labeled to name, $6.60. Cash. INDIANA DAHLIA FARMS. New Albany, Ind. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties: get our list before placing your order. LYND- HURST FARM INC.. R. F. D. No. 2. Ham- monton. N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Single White. 2^4 -Inch, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow. 2%-inch, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedlings. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York DRACAENAS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fine well- rooted. 6-inch pots, bushy and ready for a shift, $40.00 per 100: 3% -Inch pots, $17.00 per 100; 2%-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St.. New York. Dracaena Indivlsa. 2-in.. ready for 3 or 4-in.. $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle- gany. N. Y. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS ready April 5, $15.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Boston, Roosevelt. Teddy Jr., Whitmanli, Whitmanll Comp. and Verona. 2% -inch of above, also Scottil. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. New Macawii, 2&- inch, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. Larger sizes ask for prices. Bostons, 3-inch pots. $15.00 per 100; S%- inch pots. $24.00 per 100; 4-lnch pots, $26.09 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2%-in.. $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 2%-ln.. $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville. O. Ferns. 6-in.. $1.00: 8-in.. $1.60 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 6-in.. $1.60: 6-in.. $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris. 65th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Home Grown Stock 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. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport. la. Table ferns, standard varieties. 2 *4 -in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Poite- vine and Vlaud. Good short jointed plants. 2-in.. $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany. N. Y. Ceraniums. rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR. R. F. D, 8. Lancaster. Pa. GLADIOLUS. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent. Mrs. H. B. Bothin. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence. They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalog showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld. California. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from 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. NARCISSI. Cut Flowers. Narcissus: King Alfred. Sulphur Phoenix. Barri Conspicuus. Sir Watkins. Emperor, Empress and other kinds. Write for prices. TAIT BROS. CO.. Brunswick. Ga. MYRTLE. MYRTLE. HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate, London. England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSD3S. PANSY PLANTS. LARGE STRONG STOCK. July sown, from Steele's Mastodon Seed. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fall transplanted plants $10.00 per 1000 Seedlings • 6.60 per 1000 JOHN JENSEN & SONS, 9801 S. Western Ave. Chicago. Pansies. Steele's Mastodon, cold-frame grown, fall transplanted. beginning to bloom, $2.00 per 100; $17.00 per 1.000. 600 at 1.000 rate. Express. EDGAR EASTER- DAY. Nokomls. 111. Giant flowering and Giant Trimardeau pansy seedlings. Superb selection of mixed colors and gigantic blossoms, $4.00 per 1000: $17.60 per 6000. prepaid. Price list on request. HILLCREST GARDENS. Albert L ea. Minn. PHLOX. Phlox Luffruticosa Miss Lingard. Strong 3-ineh pot plants. $1.60 per doz: $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Henry A. Dreer. 714- 1P Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. POINSETTIAS. 50.000 California field-grown poinsettla stock plants weighing on an average of two. thirds of a pound each, and which should produce 26 cuttings in one season. True Red Variety plants and Early Variety plants, famous for holding their foliage. $18.00, $26.00 and $30.00 per 100. PAUL ECKE, 1226 Hayworth Ave.. Los Angeles, Calif. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dieners' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled monster seed in separate colors, pink. red. varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh pink frilled. (Pearl of Kentfleld). purple or blue, and white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package. 60c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson. Smiths Falls. On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd. 1919. writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada- Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year.'' Mr. Rudolph Nagel, Lancaster. Pa., under date of Dec. 14th. 1919. writes us: "I had, last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC.. Kentfleld. California. P RIMULAS. . Primula obconica. 2 Vi -In., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1.000: 4-in. at 25c: 6 in. at 50c: 6-in. at 76c: Mala- ccldes. 2»4-in.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- anthus, strong divisions. $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 1921. The American Florist. 521 PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid: cross between California and Ibota Drlvet. 2 years. 2-3 ft.. $2.60 each: 1 year. 1-2 ft.. $1.00 each: summer frame cuttings. 50c each. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. ROSES. INCREASE TOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $160.00 Mdlady Bench Plants 16.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago. Ill ROSE STOCK. Exceptionally Fine 2% -inch Stock. 100 1000 Premier $16.00 $160.00 Columbia 10.00 90.00 K. Brilliant 9.00 80.00 W. Killarney 9.00 80.00 Ophelia 9.00 80.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1000 3600 Pink Killarney. 3-ln 9.00 80.00 11000 Ophelia, 3-in 9.00 80.00 9000 Richmond. 2% -in 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago ROSES — OWN ROOT. Plants from 2% -inch pots. All best varieties for forcing and bedding. Write for general list and prices. AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield, Ohio. Good stock $15.00 per 100. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicago 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 ?0. Madison. N. J. Roses. Ophelia. 2-in.. $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1.000. Columbia. 2-in.. $15.00 per ]00; $125.00 per 1.000. Cecile Brunner. 2- in.. $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1,000. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY. 1643 Broad- way. Denver. Colo. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $16.00 per 100. No orde for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicag< SEEDS. THE DIENER TOMATO Increase your tomato yield one hundred per cent by raising the new DIENER TOMATO. 30-40 tons of ripe fruit to the acre. This tomato was raised last year all over the United States and Canada with the greatest satisfaction. As smooth as an apple and of a magnifi- cent dark red color. Single tomatoes weigh up to 3 lbs. each. The flesh Is more solid than that of any other tomato. The fruit contains very little seed and is solidly filled out. This tomato Is free of the acid taste. and for dehydrating catsup and canning is the best tomato in existence today. The DIENER TOMATO is blight-resist- ing as well as drought-resisting. It will not crack from the rain and will not rot while lying on the ground In wet weather. This tomato will grow In almost any kind of soil and it commences to ripen the first part of August. It is the greatest novelty In the tomato line, and It will soon crowd out the present varieties from the market by its far su- perior qualities. Price of the DIENER TOMATO SEED: Sample pkg., 26c: one-quarter of an acre pkg.. 50c: one acre pkg.. $1.60. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld Marin Co.. Calif. SEEDS. DAHLIA SEED. This seed Is raised from the most up-to- date dahlias In existence. No place in the world have dahlias been brought up to such perfection as they have been around San Francisco. This mixture contains all colors and types of peony, cactus and decorative varieties. The seed we sent out In pre- vious years was highly praised by all who raised dahlias from It: but this seed is far superior to what we have sent out In pre- vious years. The seedlings will commence to flower two months after sowing and al- most a month earlier than plants raised from blubs. Price. $0.60 per package. RICHARD DIENER CO.. FN'- Kentfleld Marin Counts , ( f DRACAENA INDIVISA. the true Cordy- line Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 5.000 seeds. $1.00: pound, $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco. Calif. 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. LETTERS AM$W0?ING n-J^SAOV REFERENCE ACS Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGlll & Co.. wholesale seed growers. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langpor Eng. 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 cucumb muskmelon. squash and pumpkin: sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkir and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to mato. vine seed and field corn. George R- Pedrlck & Son., contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets potato. Prices 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.. Mllford Conn. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. January or early February delivery, per L000, ' $4i00; later delivery cheape- Seeds. Cyclamen and GIganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this Issue. Kelway & Son. Langport, Eng. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gllroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison 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. Seeds. Specialties: Beets mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godlneau. Angers. France. Seeds. Renowned specialties: remarkable novelties; postpaid catalogues. H. PA- QUET. grower. Magnan. NICE. (France) 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.. Carpinterla. 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. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2% -Inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $56.00 Keystone JJO 66.00 Sliver Pink 600 66.00 Giant White 6.00 66.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 65.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted cuttings. $15 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2% -In... $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfleld. Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS. „___ Moss Sphagnum. 5 bbl. bales, burlaped, $2.00 each. E. WERNAU, Atco, N. J. and STOCKS. . STOCKS. Lenox. Lavender, white pink. 2M-lnch pots. $10.00 per 100. Seedlings of Red. White. Pink. Purple and mixed. $6.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000. Ask for Prices of Calendula- Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., Bouvardia York VEG ETABLE PliANTS. Field-grown plants» ready now. Early Jersey cabbage. $2.50 per 1000; tomatoes. (24 varieties), $4.00 per 1000 ; sweet and hot peppers, (10 varieties). $5.00 per 1000. egg plants. (2 varieties). $6.00 per 1000. No order accepted for less than 1000 plants. Discount of 20% on orders for 2000 plants or more of a kind. Cash or P. O. money order. Parcel post prepaid. SCOTT FLORAL CO., Navasota. Tex. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 522 The American Florist. Mar. 26, VEVCAS. VINCAS. Varies. R. C, $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. 2tt-in.. $6.00 per 100. 4-inch pots, bushy, $14.00 per 100. $130.00 per 1.000: 3% inch pots, $12.00 per 100- $110.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York Vinca variegata, 200 3-in., $7.60 per 100; 200 for $14.00. EDGAR EASTERDAT. Nok- omis. 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags ut to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg, Mass. Meyers Green Florists' Thread is the best Tor all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer. Florist Thread Works Lowell. Mass. cloth. For hotbeds, cold frames, or prices see display advertisement ire in this issue. Turner Bros.. Neb. Hill s Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in.. $1.76: 12-in., $2 26; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in., $4.60: Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St., Detroit, Mich. Blooming and decorative plants of every ■description. Wm. K. Harris, 66th and Springfield Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application ine storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. *» ;S 00 'e«erheads and 1.000 envelopes. $8.60 Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery. Inc.. 642 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our. specialty. Write for Prices. Regan Printing House. 623 Plymouth Pla ce. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Mil- waukee Ave.. Ch icago. ~£? ee K s £ eerle ss Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c T-hUatethfa^'la^ Dre6r ' 7 " Ch6StnUt St " tnS , lu . Rlvert ?n Special" cedar plant tubs all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 ■ Chestnut St., Phila delphia, Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th fat.. New York. Peach trees. Standard varieties, straight BeverT y ."o r . 00ted - W " T - MltChe " & Sons ' Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utlca. HARDWOOD ASHES. Nature's own ferti- lizer. Geo. fatevens. Peterboro. Ontario. Can. Mastica for greenhouse glazing F O Pierce Co., 12 W est Broadway. New York. Baskets, novelties and florists' supplies S. H. Russin. 65 W. 19th St.. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp. Partridge & Co., Chicago. «i? r n i n ed w t00 T th R icks ' 10-000. $2.50; 60.000. $11.00 W. J. Cowee. Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse boil_ 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago Kroeschell Br CARNATION STAPLES. Springfield. Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c: 3,000 for $1. I. L,. pnisbury, Galesburg. 111. DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. 10 20in $4.95 20 18in 3.6S 30 16in 2.60 40 14in 2.10 Doz. $54.45 39.60 28.60 23.65 100 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 1C0 $412.50 50 12 in $1.45 $16.50 $126 50 322.30 60 lOin 1.00 10.9J 85 25 220.00 70 8 in 85 8.80 67.10 187.00 The Eiverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted greenand bound with electric welded hoops. The four largestsizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bnlbs and Supplies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co.. Dept. K. 343 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for rices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 09 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. Thomson all dealers Thomson & Sons celebrated manure. Sold by or from sole makers. Wm. Ltd.. Clovenfords. Scot- Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON. Stratford. London, England. 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 construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2462 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses. superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Greenhouse construction, estimate and sketch or greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fun- gine, $1 per qt. ; $3.60 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. POTS AND PANS. Red pota, hanging baskets, lawn vaees, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery, Idaville, Ind. 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 nzt.ec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninety yeirs. WetookFirst 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 yoor next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all communications to The Progressive Clay Company MarbrfdKe Building. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, IliL. Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS CLOTH A transparent waterproof fabrio as efficient as glass for hotbeds, coldframes, etc. Per sq. vd., 35c; 25 yds. at 32c; 50 yds. at 31c; 100 yds. at 29c. Let us figure on your larger orders. For parcel post add 3c per yd. to above prices. Try it out now and be convinced. TURNER BROS., Bladen, Neb. Wired Toothpicks 10,000. $2.80; 50,000, 911.00. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get posted! Ask for our Catalogue GIBLJN fi CO., UTICA, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 523 The Florists 9 Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the tame tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will Dot rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like^ it. Order from your deale^/* - or direct from as. 1000.90c. postpaid. Samples free. BKBST A. DEEEB.I ?14 Chestnut StreaVS Philadelphia. ALL. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, beine read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage. $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Azalea Pots, Hang- ing Basket*, Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVTLLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 200 Fifth Avenue New fork REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK Plorlsts' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. WhenYm Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and Veil Be There Iord> fiqrnham(S, Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland Toronto Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. Ij. R. TAPT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0. KELLER* SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prloei 2614-2622 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. CAMBRIDGE: NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. The recognized Standard Inaeotiolde. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrlps and soft scale. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMENE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worLlng in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 524 The American Florist. Mar. 26, Index to Advertisers. Alexander Florist 5C9 Allen J K. 503 Alpha Floral Co 5C6 American Beauty Florist 509 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmiingE ; Co 499 Anderson S A 506 Angermueller G H Co. .493 Aphine Mfg C< Apollo Flower Shop. 504 Atlantic Grass Seed Co 514 Backus Geo J 488 Baerju'ius 507 511 Barnard W W Co.. 514 Barnes W J 508 Bassett&Washburn.492 Battista Matthew A. 510 BaumerAug 511 Baum's Home of Flowers 508 Baur Window Glass Co. .IV BayersdorferH&Co .498 Bees Ltd 506 Begerow's 5C6 Berger Bros 500 BerningH G 500 Blacki8tone Inc 510 BodgerJ &Son8 Co. 513 Bohannon Flo Co. ..506 Boulevard Floral Co.509 Bramley&Son 506 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 512 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 510 BrennerEdward 503 Broadway Florist.... 506 Brown A J Seed Co .512 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 514 BrunsHN 515 Bryan Alonzo J ... 518 Budlong Co J A ...493 Bunyard 509 BuroeeWACo 513 California Florists ..511 Callahan TJ& Co. ..Ill Central Floral Co.... 511 Charles Harry f 02 Chautauqua Flower Fields. 515 Chicago Carton Co.. 488 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 495 ChrhtatosN 504 Clark EB Seed Co.. 514 Clarke'sSons D 509 Clay &Son Ill Coan J J 502 Coddington L R. . 517 Commercial Plant Growers Co 518 Conard & [ones To. 517 Congress Fl'w'rSho 509 Cooke Geo H 504 Cowee W J 522 Coy H C Seed Co... 515 Craig Robt Co 515 Culp W H&Co 511 Danker Fred A 506 DardsChas 507 Diener Richard Co. .518 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo..510 Dorner F& Sons Co .517 Doyle & Booth... .502 DreerHA ..491 522 523 Dunlop lohnH 506 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..524 Fble Charles c 04 Eckrich \ 511 Edwards Fold'gBox III ElderingW J&Son.515 Elm City Nurs Co. ..516 Erne & Co 498 Evans Floral Co 509 Exotic Gardens 5P6 EyrrsHG 506 Fallon Florist 511 Florists' Hail Ass'n.523 Foerster Co Jos 497 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 503 Ford William P 503 Fox's .5(18 Frauenfelder C 504 Frey & Frey 508 FromentH E.. . .503 Garden Prrss The. ..Ill Gasser J M Co 506 George Alex S 510 Giblin&Co 522 GnattOve Co The... 497 GodineauR & M....513 Goldstein 1 503 GorhamPrinterylnc.'Il Grakelow Chas H .511 Grand Rapids Floral Co 508 Grimm & Gorly 5C8 Gross berg-Tyler- Finnerman Co. ...499 Gude Bros 511 Habermehl'sSonsJJ 506 Hardesty & Co 510 Harris Wm K 515 HartGeoB 5<3 Hart Henry ...509 Haven Seed Co 515 Hayes Irene 510 Heinl John G &Son.504 HendersonA&Co.I 491 Henderson Lewis 508 Hentz&Nash 502 Hess& Swoboda....508 Hess ion 5(9 Hews& Co A H 523 Hill D Nurs Co.... 516 Hogewoning& Sons. 515 Hollywood Gardns . . 508 Holm & Olson 508 Holton&HunkelCo.501 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 524 Hort Advertiser ... 523 Hort Trade Journal 524 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 506 HurHEdgarF 514 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs ...511 Jahn Hugo 511 Johnson & Chronis.506 JonesWR& Co. ...IV Joy Floral Co 510 Kasting WF Co.... I KeIlerPott'yCoGeo..523 Keller Sons J B 506 Kelway & Son 514 Kennicott Bros Co. 494 KervanCoThe c 03 KesslerWm 503 Kottmiller A 509 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 499 Kuhl Geo A 515 Lagarde&Speelman 515 Lager & Hurrell....516 LandrethSeedCo...5l4 Lange A 504 Lang Flo & Nurs Co.508 Littlefield Florist.... 504 Lord SBurnhamCo .523 Louise Flowr Shop . . 506 Lovett IT 516 McCallumCo 501 McGillRC &r ....<;i3 McHutchisorj& Co.. 515 Mackie William 503 MalandreBros .505 509 Matthews Co WG ..510 Matthewson's. 504 MeconiPaul 503 Memphis Floral Cn.-'W Metaire Ridge Nurs 510 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works... .492 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 499 Michell HenryFCo .514 Millangjos A 502 Miller A L 515 Miller Floral Co ..511 Mitchell &PonWT 516 MoningerJ C Co ...522 MurraySamuel 504 Neidinger JosG Co.. 501 NewellA 511 NY Cut Flower Ex. 503 NY Flo'al Co 508 Niessen Leo Co .5co Olympia Florist.... 509 Oriental Gold6sh & Supply Co 499 Palmer Wm 509 Panadem I G Co... 5f9 Park Floral Co ....511 PedrickGR&Son .514 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & GO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO. ILL. Good ands White Greenhouse Paint "IT STAYS WHITE" H- M-H ooker filass fr Paint Ponypaivir 651-659 W.WashingtonBlvd.. Chicago,! II. ™**&y. < >:^ si£ THOMSON'S CELEBRATED MANURES PERFECT PLANT FOODS UNRIVALLED FOR ALL. GARDEN CROPS. SOLD BY ALL, SEEDSMEN OR FROM SOLE MAKERS. WM THOMSONS SON d CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND Pennthe Florist 510 Philips Bros 504 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co . . I Pierson A N (Inc) ... I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 512 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 511 Pillsbury 1 L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co £01 Podesta&Baldocchi.MO PoehlmannBrosCo . II PollworthCCCo ..501 PolykranasGeoJ 502 Potter Floral Co 511 Progressive ClayCo.522 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer A T & Co 499 Raedlein Basket Co. 499 Randall ALCo 499 Randall's FloShop.. 510 Randolph & Mc- Clements 504 Rawlings Elmer 518 Ready Reference... .519 Reed & Keller 523 Regan Ptg House ...III Reid Edw 500 ReinbergGeo 499 Reinberg Peter 495 Rice Bros 501 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 513 Roberts Rose Co. . ..517 Robinson JCSeedCo. 513 Rock WmL Flo Co. .508 RodgersJW 504 Rohnert Waldo, .514 Rosaia Bro* 511 Rosery Floral Co.... 511 RoutzahnSeedCo. .515 RuschG &Co 501 RussinSH 502 Salzer Seed Co J A.. 510 SceeryEdw 511 Schiller the Florist.. 504 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W & Son. Ill Schling Max 509 Schmidt CbasL.... 511 ->eligman & Stein ..498 Shaffer Geo C 510 Sharp Partridge& c.524 SheppardH W 510 Sieorecht Geo C 503 Simon & Son IN. ...514 Situations & Wants. 487 SkidelskySS&Co.. 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Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Phone: HarrisoH 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. II .50 a year; Canada, $2.50: Europf and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. Volumes Hair 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. Ofpicebb— Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gdde, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; John Young, 41-43 West 18th St., New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-seventh annual convention will be beld at Washington, D. C, August 16-18, 1921. 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., 1921. Officers: Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, &i 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 PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President: A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Secretary. THE EASTER TRADE. Business Surprisingly Good. In view of the general depression in all industrial lines, the Easter business of the florists far exceeded the expecta- tion of the trade, wholesale as well as retail. Good lilies, plants and cut flowers, were in short supply but all other specialties of the season were abundant and good, except of, course, such subjects as azaleas, rhododen- drons, araucarias, etc., mostly import- ed from European and other countries in former years. Bulbous stock was plentiful and many of the tulips and hyacinths were of unusually fine qual- ity. Pots and pans of lily of the valley sold well as substitutes for lilies. Plants at moderate prices sold without pushing, but expensive roses and even lilies moved less freely. Corsage bou- quets were in heavy demand. Tele- graph orders were numerous, with, perhaps somewhat more complaint than usual of the small orders. The weather generally favored business and deliveries. Some of our early reports are presented herewith. Philadelphia, Pa. — Business in this city proved of good proportions, both as to number of sales and volume. Prices were slightly lower in all lines, and the buyine- public took full advan- tage, with lilies moving freely as first choice. Sweet peas were the best stock in the market and were the first item to close out. Lily of the val- ley enjoyed a fine demand. Summing up, it might be said that the volume of trade was fully as large as last year, with a decrease of 15 per cent in prices. Los Angeles, Calif. — Wholesalers and retailers report an excellent clean- up on everything. Lilies were in short supply, both cut flowers and pot plants. Rambler roses were good, the local stock as well as those shipped in from the north; heather in variety sold well, and there was not enough bulbous stock to go round. Both pot plants and cut flowers sold freely, the demand being slightly in favor of the former. The total of sales was above the average. Boston, Mass. — Sales were from 25 to 40 per cent better than for the same period last year, according to the re- tailers with prices approximately the same. Lilies were the favorites, with rambler roses and hydrangeas closely following. Bougainvilleas had a poor call. In cut flowers, bulbs, roses, car- nations and lilies were the leaders, with only marguerites and mignonettes go- ing slowly. New York. — From all indications, the business was one of the best in years. With fine weather in their fa- vor, many of the stores sold out com- pletely. Lilies as visual had a heavy call. Azaleas went very well, especially in combinations. In cut flowers, sweet peas were favorites, roses following. Snapdragons and colored stocks proved the slow items. Prices as a whole were not much below the 1920 level. Washington, D. C. — Gude Bros., while handicapped with extremely warm weather the few days preceding Easter, closed the period with a volume of business 20 per cent better than a year ago. The cut flower supply was ample for all needs. In plants, lilies easily took the lead, with all other stock registering a complete clean-up. San Pbancisco, Calif. — The total sales were slightly in excess of last year, with prices about the same as in 1920. The supply of both plants and cut flowers was fully equal to the de- mand. There was less call for rambler roses and a largely increased demand for lilies, as well as for medium priced pot plants. 526 J. rue American Florist. April 2, Grand Rapids, Mich. — With prices about the same as last year, the vol- ume of this year's trade at the estab- lishment of Henry Smith showed a 10 per cent increase, compared with that of 3920. Plants were plentiful with the exception of lilies. There was an excel- lent call for roses and bulbous stock, with little demand for genistas. In cut Bowers, lily of the valley and sweet peas were the leaders, but all high grades sold very well. A good trade was experienced with large flowering plants and made-up plant baskets. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda re- port a 10 per cent increase in the vol- ume of their business as compared with a year ago, but with a decrease of nearly 40 per cent in prices. With the exception of lilies, which were very short, the plant supply was sufficient to care for all orders. Spiraeas and lilacs had a poor call, while roses in pots, tu- lips and daffodils were very popular. An ample supply of cut stock moved well, especially spring flowers. Cold weather on Saturday hurt trade to a certain extent. Nashville, Tenn. — Sales during the 1921 period were more numer- ous, with a considerable increase in vol- ume but at prices 25 per cent less than those of a year ago. In pot plants the supply of lilies was not equal to the demand, with the offerings of cut flow- ers, however, greater than ever before. Roses and lilies were the leaders in the latter group, with carnations follow- ing. The trade was superb, and un- doubtedly the best enjoyed in this city for several years. Dallas, Tex. — Although sales were considerably more than last year, the Lang Floral & Nursery Co. report a substantial reduction ' in prices, lilies alone selling at former levels. The telegraph orders were excellent, show- ing a wonderful increase over last year. A large supply of plants was sold and there was also a good call for baskets. All offerings in cut flowers, including American Beautiy roses, which were in short supply, found ready buyers. Tebre Haute, Ind. — N. B. & C. E. Stover report that prices were about 10 per cent less than last year, but total sales in money value were 20 per cent over those of 1920. The supply of plants while large, was far short of re- quirements, lilies easily taking the lead. Cut flowers were available in ample quantities with the exception of cut lilies. Considering the present condi- tions the florists were satisfied with the business. Washington, D. C. — While prices were slightly better than last year's level, the large increase in volume of business was more than satisfactory. The supply in both cut flowers and plants was generous and made it possi- ble to meet the choice of the customer in nearly all cases, according to the Louise Flower Shop. In cut flowers, roses easily took the lead, while in plants, hydrangeas and roses were the most salable. Worcester, Mass. — Easter sales this year were just as good as for the same 1 eriod last year, according to Lange Florist. Plant prices, with the excep- tion of lilies, held their own, while in cut flowers, violets and carnations were not in large enough supply to meet the call. By consistent advertising, the florists were able to convince the pub- lic that Easter prices were not pro- hibitive, and succeeded very well. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop experienced a very satis- factory trade with stock selling about in fine condition and entirely sold out. the same as last year. Bulb stock was Lilies were plentiful and were disposed of at a good price. Rhodendrons were next in popularity. Violets were the ledaers in cut flowers and sold well. The Florist Telegraph Delivery orders were very heavy, and the best expe- rienced in many years. Racine, Wis. — With prices reaching a lower level than last year, cash sales were about the same as in 1920, due to increased volume. The plant supply was fully equal to all requirements, lilies taking first place, followed by hyacinths. Cut flowers were available in ample quantities, with daffodils the best sellers. There was not much call for roses and carnations, according to the Brux Greenhouses. Columbus, O. — Sales were consider- ably less than for the same period a year ago, with prices at about the same level. The cut flower supply was ample, with a strong call for sweet peas. Lilies easily took the lead in pot plants, and the supply was ex- hausted before the end of the week. Although orders were more numerous than in 1920, the average size was somewhat smaller. New Orleans, La. — Abele Bros, re- port a 10 per cent increase in volume of business over 1920, which, however, was offset with a lower price level. Both plants and cut flowers were in good supply. Any well grown plant met with a ready sale, while for cut flowers the demand was excellent. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Sales this year were about the same as in 1920, with plant and cut flower prices some- what lower. It was impossible to fill the demand for any stock. Although corsage flowers were the early favor- ites, they were soon disposed of. A number of establishments reported they were completely sold out on Friday. Louisville, Kt.- — With prices the same as last year, the volume of trade was the best ever experienced, accord- ing to H. G. Walker. Many of the stores closed March 25, because of the exhaustion of stocks. Plants were plentiful with a strong call for lilies, but cut flowers were the favorites for the week. Bangor, Me. — Adam Sekenger re- ports a 20 per cent increase in the vol- ume of his business over last year, with prices better in pot lilies and roses. The quality of everything offered was ex- cellent and plants, with the exception of rambler roses, cut flowers and cor- sage bouquets sold better than ever be- fore. Brampton, Ont.— While prices were lower than last year's level, the in- crease in volume was very satisfactory, according to the Dale estate. The sup- ply in plants was poor, lilies being sold out on Monday. Orchids were popu- lar, but in cut flowers, roses easily took the lead, selling remarkably well. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt reports the volume of business about the same as last year with no change in prices. There was very little demand for bulbous stock, but with cut flowers, which were in ample supply, violets and sweet peas were the favorites. CHRYSANTHEMUM GOLDEN LIDA THOMAS. 1921. The American Florist 527 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Garden Exhibit of Adolph LewUhon, John Canning, Gr.. Ardsley, N. Y. See Preceding Issues. Easter In New York Retail Stores. AH of the retail stores were, accord- ing to their requirements, well stocked with plants. With the customers of a number of the shops of this city the price is not so much an object as qual- ity, and then there are many other stores where, if business is to be done, the prices must be moderate. While all the leading establishments carried considerable stocks of choice lilies, in the first line-up they appeared to be ov- ershadowed by other large plants. Well flowered plants of the roses Doro- thy Perkins, Tausendschon and Hia- watha were noteworthy. A few crimson ramblers were seen and it is yet a rose of which none need be ashamed. Beauti- ful Acacia pubescens were displayed to advantage in a number of the leading shops. Other attractive Easter plants were the bougainvilleas, and while no exceptionally large specimens were noticed, the medium sized and small plants were gay with flowers. It must be acknowledged that since the beneficent (?) Plant Quarantine No. 37 went into effect, no Easter col- lection of flowers can be as attractive as those of preceding years. We be- lieve that the greatest loss to the holi- day trade from this quarantine is Aza- lea Indica. Small lots of fairly well flowered stock of it were In a number of stores, but nothing approaching the glory of former years. There was also a moderate exhibit of the Japanese variety. Finely flowered genistas and hydrangeas were prominent. In the smaller and cheaper offerings, hya- cinths, Darwin tulips and yellow nar- cissi were notable. Well arranged in pans and pots, they were attractive fea- tures. Considerable stocks of prim- roses, candytuft, mountain phlox and other minor offerings were frequently seen. The continued warm weather had bleached the color from many blooms on the pink rambler roses, but there were acceptable specimens. In other stock the quality was as good as could be expected, better in some lines than in former years. The hyacinths were never better and with the Darwin tulips were strong factors in the mod- erately priced trade. Large and expen- sive plant combinations were not so plentiful as in some previous years. NOTES. Malandre Brothers, Broadway and 76th street, had a splendid display of roses grown in bush and standard form. Acacias, lilies, lilacs, hydrangeas, gen- istas, azaleas and attractive combina- tions of various specimens made up an excellent collection. In addition to many other good fea- tures, Adolph Meyer. Madison avenue and 80th street, had an exceptionally fine lot of hydrangeas, many of them being prominent features in combina- tion baskets. David Clarke's Sons, Broadway and 75th street, had a fine collection of ram- bler roses, pink, blue and white hydran- geas, and a fine stock of lilies. A number of good azaleas were seen at the Chas. A. Dards store. Madison avenue and 44th street. As on all holi- days, they were well Btocked with ex- cellent plants. Bongainvilleas, lilies, lilacs, acacias and many handsome com- binations, made up a grand display. A. T. Bunyard, 413 Madison avenue, once said to the writer : "When you start in to knock yon just hammer." But that was about a matter not con- nected with his store. For Easter he had a collection of plants that were second to none and) it would have been difficult for a professional "knocker" to have found fault. Fine lilies, genistas, bongainvilleas, roses and hydrangeas were leading features. Features at Alfred Kottmiller. 426 Madison avenue, were a particularly fine stock of lilies, Dorothy Perkins, Tausendschon and Hiawatha roses. There was an immense stock of fine Easter plants at G. E. M. Stumpp's, Fifth avenue and 58th street, arranged for effect that is characteristic of the proprietor. It would take large space to enumerate even the leading features. The large show window contained a number of fine specimens, notably gen- istas. Excellent specimens of schizan- thus were noticed, plants seldom seen in the shops. The store of Irene Hayes, Inc., Park avenue and 74th street, was well filled with fine plants. Mr. Alexander, form- er manager for Fleischmann, is now as- sociated with Miss Hayes in the busi- ness. 528 The American Florist. April 2, Tall and finely flowered specimens of Acacia pubescens were leading features at Max Settling's, Fifth avenue and 60th street. Good specimens of bush and standard rose plants were among other attractive offerings. The only plants of amaryllis noticed were at this store. Andrew Bckrich, 924 Madison av- enue, made a fine display in lilies, Crim- son Rambler roses and hydrangeas. Henry Hart, 1000 Madison avenue, al- ways has fine plants and if there was any exception for the Easter trade it was that they were exceptionally at- tractive. The finest roses, genistas and dydrangeas were prominent features. "N. Christatos, Sixth avenue and 58th street, is another retailer who always comes out strong in the holiday trade. The best collection of Crimson Ram- blers noticed were at his store. There were also good azaleas and a great variety of other stock. An interesting collection of Acacia armata was seen at W. H. Long's, 412 Columbus avenue, in addition to a good general stock. N. J. Miller and wife, who have a neat shop at Columbus avenue and 86th street, carried a good stock of the best known varieties of plants. The store of James "Weir, Inc., Brook- lyn, carried a fine stock of plants and they were practically sold out by noon, March 26. S. Masur, 256 Fulton street, Brook- lyn, carried good stock and reported an excellent business. A fine display of plants in acacias, azaleas, bongainvilleas and other at- tractive offerings were seen at Chas. Thorley's, Fifth avenue and 49th street. At the stores of C. E. Zervakos, Mad- ison avenue and 92d street, and Colum- bus avenue and 86th street, there were fine displays of roses, genistas and other large plants and a good collection of hyacinths, tulips and smaller stock. In their new shop at Lenox avenue and 126th street, the Massas Floral Co. have wide window space for display, which was well utilized with many fine displays in plants At Ralph Armstrong's. Madison av- enue and 47th street, in addition to other good features a fine stock of bougain- villeas were noticed. S. H. Calamaras, who recently opened a store at 119 E. 34th street, which he has named the "Park Florist," had fine windows for display, and a good Easter stock. Hession, Madison avenue and 76th street, had a splendid stock of all the leading varieties of plants. A perma- nent feature in display at this store will appear in a future issue. Easter in the Cnicajjo Stores. It rained so heavily March 24-25 that the total sales for these two days were very disappointing and amounted to practically nothing compared to those of the corresponding ones of last year. On Friday evening it appeared as if the unfavorable weather would con- tinue and that everyone was going to be hit heavily owing to the large amount of stock on hand. The weath- er was ideal on Saturday and the de- mand was so heavy that it was im- possible to handle the customers that kept flocking in. To make a long story short the buying of three days was crowded in to one, and it is doubtful if there ever was so much business handled in one day before as that of March 26. The daily papers contained the report that the florists were profi- teering, one of the items reading as follows : "Don't buy flowers for Eas- ter," warns Russell J. Poole, high cost expert. "Teach the retail florists a lesson. They have boosted the cost of Easter lilies and other flowers from 200 to 2,000 per cent. This is unfair merchandising — plain profiteering." This write-up no doubt caused consider- able damage notwithstanding the fact that the same mediums published a statement later from the Allied Flor- ists' Association informing the buying public that the report was untrue. On top of all the hard sledding the total sales for March 26 were so large that practically everyone cleaned up all the plants they had to offer and what promised for a time to be one of the poorest showings for Easter on record turned out to be exceptionally good. Some report their total sales for the week ahead of last year while others say that they were not quite so good but entirely satisfactory considering the unfavorable weather. Blooming plants were handled on a large scale, especially lilies, which cleaned up at an early hour and were scarce. Tulips, daffodils, hydrangeas, hyacinths, cin- erarias, azaleas, genistas, deutzias, crocus, rambler roses, begonias, spireas and other seasonable stock in pots, boxes and combination baskets were the principal offerings. Cut flowers had a good call considering the weath- er. Violets were exceedingly scarce and so were sweet peas, which com- manded high prices in the wholesale market. Roses and carnations sold well. Orchids, lily of the valley, gar- denias and other corsage flowers were in strong demand. Southern jonquils came in handy for those that did not have much money to spend. Cut lilac, daisies, calendulas, callas, snapdragons, freesias, lupines, larkspur, pansies, stocks and other miscellaneous reason- able cut flowers had a good call — but the real business that was done was in plants. A. Lange, Fleischman, George Wienhoeber, Alpha Floral Co., Johnson & Chronis, Mangel and the Bohannon Floral Co. had advertisements in the daily papers and the Allied Florists' Association used some very effective copy in practically all of them through- out the week. One thing is certain and that is there are still plenty of flower buyers in spite of the reported hard times and that if the weather was fa- vorable for Easter the sales would have been the largest on record judg- ing from the amount of business that was enjoyed on March 26 and the sales that were lost owing to the fact that it was impossible to handle the crowds that kept pouring into the stores the last day. NEW SWEET PEA GLITTERS. 1921. The American Florist 529 NEW YORK SPRING SHOW. Acacias and Other Flowering Plants Exhibited by W. R. Coe., A. E. Thatcher, Gr., Oyster Bay, N. See Preceding Issues. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The spring wedding- season is now in full flower and everything pertaining to the many important social events of this character that are of daily occur- rence should be featured and displayed in the most advantageous manner pos- sible. Almost everything in the flower shop is appropriate as a wedding gift. Choice flowering and foliage plants in fancy jardinieres can be more or less elaborate. Wicker plant stands when nicely filled are very decorative. Silver and cut glass ferneries are also appro- priate. Flower vases and flower bowls are, when artistically filled, as beauti- ful as anything in the stock and sure of a front space in any array of gifts. These and many other items are avail- able and will stand well with the hun- dred and one articles that are daily advertised as most suitable by other lines. But they must have a chance to get into the running by being well fea- tured at the store, by direct circular appeal to customers or through the newspaper columns. The jardiniere and pedestal, the wicker plant stand, the flower bowl, the handsome cut flower vase and the fern dish, are all featured by the department stores and other dealers in gifts. None of these, however, have the advantage of the florist who can fill each of them ar- tistically, showing them off to the best decorative effect. It is by constant featuring and dis- play that people are informed and get accustomed to looking for and expect- ing to see and associate various lines of stock with certain events. If by continuous display, hammering and reiteration at opportune times, the use of flowers as wedding gifts becomes recognized, then it will be the custom to go to the florist and choose from his stock in preference to his competitors in other lines. WINDOW BOXES. It is none too soon to start a window box campaign, the first move of which should be a filling of the store boxes with the best the growers have in stock. To make this department of the business successful those in charge must be enthusiastic on the subject. Their theme must be the "City Beauti- ful" at all times. If they go at it in earnest, they will soon enlist the sup- port of garden clubs, city improvement associations and community centers. There should be carried in stock a full and varied line of wooden, slab and bark covered boxes; as well as terra cotta, cement and iron frames, together with self-watering devices, all of which are practical and in their variety, fitted for almost any kind of architecture. With the help of the community associations there can be contests with prizes for the best win- dow box or pair of boxes of a certain type, the awards to be made the first of June, July and August. In the meantime the regular store trade should be canvassed energetically. If it is thought too early for the summer flowers, push pansies and daisies, which will make a fine showing for another month. A leaflet or folder extolling this win- dow ornament as a help in the "City Beautiful" movement, the variety in boxes, the various plants for sunny and shady situations and their care, should be sent to every customer and prospect on the store's list. If an account of the recent Easter trade has not as yet been written down it should be done at once. What is fresh in mind now in reference to suc- cess or failure, will in all likelihood be forgotten when next year's prepara- tions are under way, without such a record to refer to. Each one of 50 de- tails are worth recording and will be invaluable for guidance when next year comes around. A stork window, or at least a table in the store, keeping in its decorations the importance of flowers for such oc- casions before the customers, is well worth while. It is certain to attract attention and make sales, if not then, later on. It is well to keep a watch on ac- counts that appear to be falling be- hind. To, get them in their season is best, for it is very hard to collect a bill three months' old and it gets more diffi- cult week by week. Get a promise as to a definite date and be johnny on the spot at the time. 530 The American Florist April Uniformity in Stationery. It is well worth while to have the store stationery from address tags to bills and letter heads and envelopes, a uniform color; something that will at once attract attention, a little out of the ordinary, and that while answer- ing the purpose admirably, will at the same time have a distinct advertising value because of its novelty. All printing houses have paper stocks in various shades of color : greens, blu«s, yellows, browns, etc., from which to select. Tags and envelopes had best be selected first and their colors matched in the lighter papers of which there are many more shades than in the heavier stock. The order should be given for a year's requirements on which quantity there is likely to be a rock bottom figure. This with the dis- count off, insures a high grade sta- tionery and full supply for a twelve months' period, at lowest possible cost. Envelopes should have no printed corner piece on the front and only the number of the street and city at the point of the flap on the back. The business of the flower shop is in a manner personal, and when bills are sent to customers it is just as well that they alone know from where the message comes. Always include tag and card envelopes for holding customers cards. The card envelopes should have boldly printed on it at the top: "This envelope contains card;" and in a line below "To go with;" and a blank space in which is to be written whatever the order calls for as : "Boquet of roses," or Spray of sweet peas,'' etc., for Mrs. A. Smith and address. The practice with some is to leave the address to an additional address tag. The tag en- velope describing the gift and con- taining the donors name is a great help when acknowledgments are being made, as with this information, the basket is not called a bunch of roses or something else, as might be the case when at a tea or large funeral there are hundreds of separate pieces sent. Many florists use perforated tags, the end portion which after being signed, is detached and filed at the store showing the receipt of the order at its destination. This is especially valuable at commencements, theatres and other public gatherings where it is not possible to make personal de- liveries. Florist's Telegraph Delivery Activities. Paper by Karl P. Baum, Knoxvllle, Tenn., read at the annual meeting of the Tennes- see State Florists' Association at Memphis. In dealing with this subject, I be- lieve a brief review of the Indianapolis convention will give a good idea as to what this organization is doing. It would take much time to go into de- tails, so rapid has been the growth, and so great the accomplishments of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. The growth of the association from the standpoint of membership has been wonderful. The directory issued in November, 1916, which is the earliest statistics I was able to obtain on such short notice, shows a membership of 347. The present membership is ap- proximately 1,700. During a period of four years, the organization has more than doubled its membership twice, and has thus gone far beyond the fond- est hopes of its most enthusiastic founders. What can we not expect in the next four years? The Florists' Telegraph Delivery has been a very important factor in increasing the vol- ume of flower business in the last five years, and it is safe to say that real F. T. D. service connected with the national slogan, "Say It with Flowers," has been the means of placing our business on the elevated plane it now occupies among leading industries. The Indianapolis convention was one of enthusiasm from start to finish, and was easily the best in the history of the F. T. D. Its sessions were crowded full of actual business, and every sub- ject of importance to the retail florist was ably presented- by men who have made good. The address of Ira. G, Harper, of the A. W. Smith Company, Pittsburgh, Pa., on the subject of book- keeping was well worth the expense of the trip. The paper presented by Her- man P. Knoble on the "Cost of Doing Business'' was the fruits of months of careful study, and was within itself a masterpiece. The illustrated lecture and practical demonstration by Max Schling, of New York, was very enter- taining as well as instructive. The ad- dress of the president, Philip Breit- meyer, will furnish the florists with food for thought for some time to come. All the other numbers were equally as important as those I have mentioned, and it is impossible for me to picture to you the true greatness and importance of this convention. Only those who were there and partici- pated, can really appreciate it. One of the paramount issues of the convention was that of publicity. George Asmus, Chicago, who is chair- man of the publicity finance committee of the Society of American Florists, was given the floor during the morning session of the first day, at which time he pleaded with the F. T. D. members for support. So effective was his ap- peal that hundreds of slogan signs were readily disposed of. Previous to this, the hat had been passed, and approximately $2,000 was quickly do- nated to the publicity campaign. An important feature of this conven- tion was the commercial displays. The supply men were there in large num- bers, and occupied nearly all of the rooms along the corridor leading to the assembly room. The convention hall, itself was beautifully decorated and contained several conspicuously beau- tiful displays of plants and flowers. There were several new features Intro- duced at this convention which were very effective, and which indicate that the Indianapolis florists were on the job. One of these was a collection of F. T. D. drawings, furnished by the children through the city schools. The ideas brought out in some of these drawings were indeed wonderful, and were the occasion of much favorable comment. Prizes were awarded for the best pictures. Another feature worthy of mention was the F. T. D. window displays made by the florists. All the flower shops of Indianapolis entered into this contest and some wonderful feats of floral art were evi- dent. The F. T. D. News awarded prizes in the form of cups for the first, second and third best windows. Still another feature that impressed me very much was the F. T. D. window displays made by the department and other retail stores. The professional decorators of these stores introduced some very good F. T. D. ideas. Many of them used natural flowers, and our national slogan was made conspicuous by its frequent usage. It would not be fair to talk about the F. T. D. for any length of time without mentioning the F. T. D. News. However, it is not necessary to say very much about it. It speaks for itself. That it is a retail florists' trade paper of the highest quality, is without dispute. The F. T. D., like all other organiza- tions, owes its origin and existence chiefly to a few great men. Among these,, we would enumerate the late J. A. Valentine, William F. Gude, Ir- win Bertermann, Philip Breitmeyer, William L. Rock and others, but in my estimation, the man to whom is due the most praise and credit is our wide- awake secretary, Albert Pochelon, or "Push," as he is better known among his friends. He was once alluded to as the "F. T. D. Nut" on account of nis vivid predictions regarding the future accomplishments of the F. T. D., but now that many of his dreams have come true, I think he should be dubbed the "F. T. D. Prophet." Mr. Poche- lon's enthusiasm is without bounds, and I regret very much that he was unable to attend this convention and address us on the "Doings of the F. T. D." It has not been many years ago that we only had about three F. T. D. mem- bers in Tennessee. Now we have 16, and I hope before another year that every flower shop in the state will be- come a member. It will mean a great deal to the flower business in our state. I look forward to the time when the florists of Tennessee will entertain the F. T. D. convention. This may seem impossible to us at this time, but if we continue to make the progress in the next five years that we have made in the past, there is no doubt but that we will be able to take care of such a convention. The inspiration of an F. T. D. meeting would be well worth the effort and time. Let us look forward to the time when this dream may come true. Bellevue, Ia. — Chas. Hyde, recently of Chicago, has opened a flower shop. St. Marys, O. — Four greenhouses will soon be built by Elmer Stinson on land that he recently purchased. Sioux Falls. S. D. — The city branch of the South Dakota Horticultural So- ciety met recently, when an interesting exhibit of evergreens and flowers were used in emphasizing points brought out by the speakers. Lake Fokbest, Iix. — John Francis Kiley, head gardener to Dr. Arthur Bevan, died March 23. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church, March 25, with a large attendance of the local craft and Chicago friends. Mrs. Kiley and four boys survive. Santa Ana, calif. — A range valued at half a million dollars is to be erected here by Amling Bros., Chicago, for the purpose of developing a new rose, a cross between the greenhouse product of the east, and California's outdoor rose. The American Greeenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago, will have charge of the construction. Birmingham, Ala. — There was a lo- cal shortage of lilies and nearby cities were unable to help. Notwithstanding the lily shortage, flower stores were generally well supplied with other cut stock and plants, doing a good busi- ness. Two grocers displayed plants, while a "forest nursery" showed the back end of a cart at the opening of an alley, saying it with flowers in big dogwood and other wild blooms for sale. jy-21. The American Florist. 531 Fifth National Flower Show at Cleveland MAECH 25 — APRIL 1, 1922. A meeting- of the national flower show committee was held at the Grand Central palace, New York, March 15. There were present, Chairman George Asmus, Secretary John Young, Society of American Florists, President Thomas Roland and Vice-President Adolph Gude, of the same organization, F. H. Traendly, Herman P. Knoble, Patrick Welch, F. C. W. Brown, Carl Hagenburger and A. F. J. Bauer, of the American Carnation Society. The pre- paratory work being accomplished by the local committees in Cleveland, O., was detailed in a report made by Mr. Knoble. A meeting of the committees had been held in Cleveland on the after- noon of March 13, and the different chairmen were most enthusiastic over the prospects for the show. Each promised his heartiest cooperation in a general effort to make the exhibition a huge success. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. Considerable discussion took place in regard to the arrangements for the trade exhibits. In accordance with the plan discussed at the Washington, D. C, meeting relating to the adoption of a uniform decorative scheme to cover all trade displays, the secretary pre- sented a sketch embodying a layout, which the committee took under con- sideration. The lack of such a deco- rative scheme at the New York Spring Show, then in progress, was commented upon by different members of the com- mittee, and it was unanimously agreed that it was the one weak feature of the show, and opportunity for a perfect decorative scheme being lost because each exhibitor had been free to work out his personal ideas, resulting in a jumble of decorative effects far from pleasing. It was decided tho.t estimates from Cleveland dealers be obtained as to the cost of carrying out the idea ex- pressed in the sketch, including uniform railing and other details. The rental for trade space was, on motion of Mr. Knoble, fixed at $1.75 per square foot, this price to include the erection of a booth after a style decided upon, suit- ably decorated, and the official sign, which would also be made part of the decorative scheme. A. GEAND CAPITAL PEIZE OF $5,000. There was a lengthy discussion as to the providing of an exhibition feature which should be the principal attraction of the show. It seemed to be the con- sensus of opinion that this feature take the form of a garden, and, finally, on motion of Mr. Roland, it was decided that provision be made for four garden groups, for which $4,000 be appro- priated, with a special sweepstake prize of $1,000 for the most meritorious and adaptable exhibit in the class, which is to be open to all, and known as the grand capital prize class. The schedule description of the class was arranged as follows : The best development of a garden covering 1,000 square feet. An exhibit may include lawns, flower beds, rose gardens, shrubbery, borders, rose beds, bulb beds, or any exhibit that the artistic ability of an exhibitor may sug- gest, as the widest latitude will be al- lowed in the competition. The first four entries are to have preference in allotment of space. This capital prize is believed to cover the largest amount of money ever offered in one class at any exhibition in this country. It was also decided that all entrants In the capital prize class must pay a guar- antee fee of $200 to the secretary, prev- ious to January 1, 1022, as an evidence of good faith in the fulfilment and com- pletion of an entry; and that such fee should be forfeited if an entrant does not complete his entry and make the exhibit. The fees so paid are to be re- turnable upon completion of the entries. The committee was of the opinion that the prizes offered in the schedule for a display of bulbs, etc., arranged as a bulb garden covering 500 square feet, were too low, and it was decided that the prizes be changed to read : First prize, $500, with second prize $300; and that the offer of a gold medal in this class be withdrawn. Considerable time was devoted to a discussion of a budget of expense covering the inauguration and dismantling of the show, but no action was taken upon it as a whole, the general opinion being that with the exeeption of a few appropriations which were absolutely necessary to cover pre- liminary work, general appropriations could be arranged for as required. The secretary reported that up to the time of the meeting the sum, of $1G,297 had been subscribed to the guarantee fund, by the following subscribers : J. B'red. Ammann 260 Bauer & Steinkamp 200 H. G. Bernlng 200 J. Breitmeyer's Sons BOO Bertermann Bros. Co 260 Emil Buettner 200 A. S. Burns, Jr 260 C. Oscar Carlson 100 John Lewis Chllds, Inc. 200 Cleveland-McCallum Co 100 Asher M. Coe 60 C. E. Crltchell 600 Dallledouze Bros 334 Fred Danker 260 Daut Bros 200 H. A. Dreer, Inc 600 Duckham-Plerson Co.' 334 F. J. Fillmore 10 J. M. Gasser Co 600 Gude Bros. Co 600 C. H. Grakelow 25 Carl Hagenburger 200 T. A. Havemeyer 100 HeBS & Swoboda 260 O. T. Guenther 60 E. G. Hill Co 360 Jos. H. Hill Co 360 Hollywood Gardens 26 Holm & Olson, Inc 100 Wm. F. Ikes 60 Roman J. Irwin 250 Jackson & Perkins Co 600 W. O. Jahn 10" Eric James 60 Wm. J. Johnston 100 Joy Floral Co 260 Wm. W. Kasting Co 600 Knoble Bros 260 Jos. Kohout 100 Wm. F. Kruger 1°0 F. Lautenschlager 100 Win. G. I.ohr 100 Martin & Forbes 100 Matthewson's 10 ° F. H. Melnhardt •• 200 A. I,. Miller 600 Samuel Murray 100 McHutchlson & Co 600 H. Overeynd 20 W. J. Palmer & Son 200 E. Allan Peirce 100 Henry Penn 260 S. S. Pennock Co 600 J. A. Peterson 100 A. N. Plerson, Inc 600 W. J. PUcher 100 Albert Pochelon 100 C. C. Pollworth Co 200 Anders Rassmussen 200 Julius Koehrs Co 200 Thomas Roland 260 Harry D. Rohrer 26 H. K. Rohrer 100 W. A. Rowe 200 Anthony Ruzicka 200 Schloss Bros. Ribbons, Inc 260 John W. Scott 26 S. S. Skldelsky Co 200 L. Stapp Co 100 The Tong & Weeks Floral Co 26 C. H. Totty Co 100 B. Hammond Tracy 100 Traendly & Schenck 334 Underwood Bros 10 Vaughan's Seed Store 360 Wavskle Gardens Co 100 F. C. Weber 100 Patrick Welch 100 Wendland & Keimel Co 100 John Young 200 Rolf Zetlltz Co 200 Total $10,297 John Young, Sec'y. Boston Flower Show. The National Rose Show with won- derful exhibits of orchids, carnations and spring-blooming plants scheduled for April 6-10 in Horticultural hall, Boston, Mass., is to be a winner, ac- cording to the eleventh hour statement from the officials in charge. The spec- ial committees of the American Rose Society and the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society have been reporting response and interest in the show. Entries for the money prizes and valuable medals have been coming in freely from various parts of the coun- try. The rose exhibit will be the fin- est ever shown in New England and probably the country. All the recent introductions and many varieties not yet shown will be displayed. Boston orchid shows are famous the country over and the display in con- nection with the Rose Show will be the equal of anything ever seen in that city. Many new named and unnamed varie- ties will be on exhibition from the Cooley, Burrage and other orchid greenhouses. One hundred plants of the Karune azaleas from the John S. Ames estate. North Easton, will be one of the fea- ture displays in the main hall. CLASS SIXTY-SIX In this class, display of cut roses April 8, covering 300 square feet, deco- rative green of any kind, including plants, will be permitted, quality of bloom, artistic arrangement and gen- eral effect to be considered in making award. The lecture programme prepared and conducted under the auspices of the American Rose Society and to begin at 3 :30 p. m., is as follows : Wednesday, April 6— "Roses and Rose Gardens," illustrated, by Robert Pyle, President American Rose Society. Thursday, April 7 — -"The Rose in America," illustrated, by J. Horace Mc- Farland, Editor American Rose Annual. Friday, April 8 — "Roses in Europe and America," by C. H. Totty, Treasurer American Rose Society. Saturday, April 9— "Suggestions on The Culture of Hardy Roses," by Wm. N. Craig, Faulkner farm, Brookline, Mass. Sunday, April 10 — "Rambler Roses in New England," by Prof. Frank A. Waugh, Massachusetts Agricultural college. For schedules and further informa- tion apply to the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society, Horticultural hall, Boston, Mass. National Flower Growers' Association. ORGANIZING OHIO DISTRICT. The work of forming the Ohio district of the National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation will be pushed now that the Easter rush is over. Organization meet- ings have been arranged as follows : Toledo, evening of April 7; Springfield, Tuesday afternoon, April 12; Dayton, the evening of April 12, and Cincinnati, April 13. Very successful meetings have already been held in Cleveland and Columbus. The temporary officers and directors who will attend these sessions are : Carl Hagenburger, W. Mentor, president: F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, first vice- president; H. P. Knoble, Cleveland, sec- ond vice-president; and Geo. Bate, Cleveland, secretary and treasurer. Di- rectors : Lars Anderson, Rocky River; Albert Barnow, Macedonia; Y/m. J. Kramer, Rocky River; Louis Koehl, Cleveland, and Wm. H. Temblet, Cleve- land. Geo. Bate, Sec'y. 532 The American Florist. April Milwaukee, Wis. VERY GOOD EASTER TRADE ENJOYED. From reports gained thus far the trade have all reasons to be grateful with the Easter business. There was enough stock of most of the cut flowers to- give satisfaction and that which came in, brought good prices. It was by far a plant day and it was to be regretted that as to variety it was rather short compared to pre-war times. Easter lilies again took the lead with bulbous stock in pans of small ob- long boxes a good second. Roses, gen- istas, a few spireas primulas and bou- gainvilleas about completed the list. Due to the fact that the large lots of hydrangeas did not arrive in good shape last fall this showy plant, which was very popular in the past was little seen. In the cut flower line the supply of roses was fair and of good quality; the cut of carnations ran ahead of expecta- tiqns but not enough to affect the listed prices of $6 to $10 a 100, Laddie ex- cepted. On Palm Sunday we experi- enced an exceptianolly hot and windy day, which put the violets out of com- mission and hastened on the sweet peas. The remainder of the week was mostly cloudy, consequently the sup- ply of sweet peas for Easter was far from adequate, selling at $2 to $3 a 100. There was a good cut of calendu- las. Snapdragons and daisies were quickly disposed of. A noticeable fea- ture locally was that the public held off until the last minute, causing- a great rush on Friday and Saturday. The weather for delivering was ideal. NOTES. "The Holton & Hunkel Co. had an ex- ceptionally large lot of fine Easter lilies in pots, besides the many other offer- ings, such as roses, spiraeas, genistas, bougainvilleas and the various varie- ties of bulbous stock. They report a grand cleanup on all stock. A large amount of blooming plants for the holiday was seen at the C. C. Pollworth Co. They were sold out long before the rush began and report a fine shipping business as well. All available space with plants and cut flowers for Easter was used at the Loveland Floral Co., and it was an empty looking place after the rush was over. R. Lietz, who grows quite a quantity of bulbous stock for his own use, had it in good condition, and realized ex- cellent returns. At Gust Rusch & Co.'s a large amount of stock was disposed of. Business was excellent and resulted in a com- plete cleanup. The regular Florists' Club meeting will be held on April 7, and President Gutermuth is anxious to have a large attendance. E. O. San Francisco. EXCELLENT EASTER BUSINESS. As is usually the case just before Easter, trade was somewhat quiet during the past week. The store forces, however, are all busy getting ready for the rush due this coming week. Pros- pects are excellent for a heavy Easter business and many large advance deco- rations are booked for this period. Everything points to a good supply of lilies this year, both cut stock and pot plants. The quality seems to be much better than last Easter, when much of the cut lilies were very short stemmed. This season fine long stemmed stock is the rule. A splendid lot of rhododen- drons is arriving in all colors. Azaleas are also coming into the market. All the plants are well flowered. Very few rambler roses are to be had as yet but it is expected they will be largely in evidence by the early part of the week. Genista racemosa is a plant that is meeting with great favor. Ericas will not be as plentiful as heretofore owing to the lateness of the season. A fine stock of primulas is being handled. Dutch hyacinths promise to be plenti- ful and made up pans of six to eight bulbs will be largely used. The past week did not show any great increase in the rose supply and while the de- mand was not very strong the limited supply did not last long. Good Amer- ican Beauties now are in and bring fancy prices. There has been no change in ..the prices for Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier or Columbia roses. The cut of Ophelia has increased somewhat. Red roses are the only ones that we have a good supply of and the stores have been pushing the sale of these whenever the opportunity offers. Baby rambler roses are scarce, with no indi- cation of a liberal supply until the outdoor cut appears. Owing to the dif- ficulty in getting these roses to bloom in the winter months they have been discarded by many of the growers. There is still a great surplus of daffo- dils, and as they are sold at such low figures by the street peddlers they are not receiving very much attention from the retail stores. Violets also are in over supply and do not seem to be in much demand. As a cheap flower they suffer in competition with the daffodil at present. There has been a greatly increased supply of all varieties of car- nations and during the past week this stock could be had at low figures. The market will stiffen considerably in the next few days, however. Laddie con- tinues far in the lead as a popular vari- ety and still brings $1.50 per dozen, wholesale. Sweet peas are showing gradual improvement in quality, al- though the supply is still short. Cat- tleyas are in strong demand with not enough stock for all requirements. Gar- denias are coming in freely now and sell readily. Lily of the valley con- tinues in normal supply with the call about equal to arrivals. The first pink peonies came in during the week and at once leaped into favor. The flowers are very large and of a beautiful pink. Freesias are about over for the season. Tulips are in great supply and cheap. Iris are also plentiful and are mostly- used for basket work. Cut Lilium Gi- ganteum are steady at $6 per dozen stems. Snapdragon is on the short side. Asparagus, ferns and other greens are plentiful. RETAIL FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. A special meeting of the Retail Flo- rists' Association was held March 17 to hear the report of the committee in charge of the plans for the purchase of the new flower market. President Al- bert O. Stein was in the chair. In the absence of Angelo J. Rossi the matter was presented to the members by P. Vincent Matraia, who has devoted much time to this matter, and he made an eloquent plea to all the -members to become stockholders in the company to be incorporated to purchase the build- ing, which the committee has agreed will be the most suitable for the pur- pose. This property is in the center of the wholesale flower market on Bush street and contains five stories and basement. According to Mr. Matraia, it can be purchased for $135,000. The initial payment required is $75,000. It was stated that this building could not be erected at the present time for less than $200,000. The board of directors will consist of six growers and five re- tail florists. No one florist or grower will be permitted to subscribe for more than $5,000 worth of stock. Mr. Ma- traia showed the members where the investment will pay a high rate of in- terest to all stockholders, in addition to removing all existing abuses and In- conveniences of the present system. The president then declared a recess for the purpose of signing the subscrip- tion list. It was very gratifying to find that every member present had pledged himself for stock in the pro- posed -market. The secretary then read the list of subscribers showing that $51,700 had been subscribed. Many growers and retailers are yet to be heard from, and it is confidently ex- pected that the sum will be oversub- scribed, for the first payment on the property. Among the members who have taken stock to the limit are Podesta & Baldocchi, Pelieano, Rossi & Co., Frank D. Pelieano, H. Plath, Art Floral Co., and Ferrari Bros. Victor L. Podesta made a short talk in favor of the new market and con- gratulated the members on the splendid showing made in such a short time. B. M. Joseph made a fine address and said the association had done more than anything ever attempted in this city to elevate the florists' profession. It had already accomplished Sunday closing and by its advertising campaign a for- ward movement had been made. He said that any organization of business men that could raise $50,000 for better conditions in a comparatively short time would rise immeasurably in the esteem of business circles here. The meeting then adjourned until the next regular session on April 6. NOTES. The exhibition committee of the Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society met with the same committee of the Retail Florists' Association on March 18 at the offices of the Art Floral Co. There was a very representative gathering of plant and flower growers present to ar- range plans for the flower show to be held next fall. P. Vincent Matraia, president of the Art Floral Co., and originator of the proposed exhibition, was made permanent chairman and James T. Lynch was elected secretary. The question of a suitable hall was gone into thoroughly, and it was de- cided that the Civic auditorium was the only place large enough to hold the show. The following were appointed by the chairman to arrange for secur- ing the auditorium : Angelo J. Rossi, Victor Ferrari, Charles W. Brown, P. V. Matraia and F. C. Jaeger, Jr. It was also decided that the Japanese growers be invited to stage exhibits, particularly the chrysanthemum grow- ers. All members of both committees were appointed on the advertising com- mittee. The following were appointed on the prize committee : H. Plath, chairman; John Carbone, Frank D. Pelieano, Eric James and John R. Walsh. The finance committee is com- posed of Victor Ferrari, chairman; Victor L. Podesta, Angelo J. Rossi, B. M. Joseph, P. V. Matraia and Richard Dinucci. It was decided that the show be held some time between October 15 and November 1. All of the members of the various committees have had much experience in handling flower shows and no better selection could have been made to assure the success of the coming show. All the proceeds, after expenses are paid, will go to the advertising fund of the Retail Florists' Association to be used to further the sales of plants and flowers. Mr. Ma- traia stated that for several weeks be- fore the show every box of plants or cut flowers sent out will contain a printed slip advising the recipient of the exhibition and extending an invita- tion to attend. The Menlo Park Horticultural Soci- ety has elected the following officers to serve during the coming year : Percy Copp, president; Thomas Templeton, vice president; John M. Daly, recording secretary; Arthur Bearsby, financial secretary, and George Munn, treasurer. A schedule of monthly competitive prizes for the year has been drawn up also. This society will not stage an ex- hibition at Menlo Park this year as nearly all of its members will be ex- hibitors at the show to be held in this city. Their meeting date has been changed from the second Thursday in each month to the first Thursday. 1921. The American Florist. 533 Pelicano Rossi & Co. took over an- other store during Easter week to ac- commodate the large amount of Easter plants and to facilitate packing and de- livery. Rambler roses, lilies, azaleas and rhododendrons are now arriving at this establishment in large quantities. The display of pink peonies at the store of Podesta & Baldocchi last week was a splendid one and attracted crowds to their windows. This firm had a record Easter trade, particularly in flowering plants. Frank D. Pelicano, who has been suf- fering from a severe attack of rheuma- tism, is spending a few weeks at Byron Hot Springs. Late reports are that he is improving. William McCardle, Delta, has shipped over a million strawberry plants from his nursery this season. He received $10 per 1,000. Victor Ferrari and wife are receiving the congratulations of their friends on the arrival of a daughter. B. M. Joseph was in charge of the Easter advertising for the Retail Flo- rists' Association. The E. W. McLellan Co. had an ex- cellent cut of roses for their Easter trade. James T. Lynch. Indianapolis, Ind. A PAIB EASTER DEMAND. Inclement weather rather held back the demand for flowers of all sorts for the Easter sale. However, business was as good and in some cases was better than was expected. As it was, the demand was almost equal to the supply because of the cloudy previous week. Taken as a whole the market price averaged about 25 per cent lower than at the same season last year and the demand on an average was about the same. Easter lilies, snapdragons, sweet peas and pot plants all had a fair call. The carnation demand was a little off. The present week opened with a good call for shrubs and the spring business in nursery stocks promises to be as good next year. During the past week there have been several funerals of prominent per- sons here, which has caused some in- creased demand which would not have been noticed otherwise. NOTES. Extensive plans are being made for the next meeting of the Indiana Flo- rists' Association, which will be held here, April 5. The educational film put out In the east will be shown for the first time. The business meetings will take place at the Chamber of Com- merce, with general headquarters at Smith & Young Co.'s plant. Fred W. Hoffman, of the Greater Terre Haute Club, with Leon Leonian and E. C.. Yates, have organized the Terre Haute Horticultural Service Co. They will be advisers about tree plant- ing, tree spraying and care of shrub- bery. The Indiana conservation commission has requested Governor McCray to give consideration and assistance toward the establishment of a tree nursery at some state institution, preferably the boys' school at Plainfleld. Baur & Stelnkamp were hosts re- cently to a party of 12 from Illinois university, including Professors Dorner and Hall, and was composed of students In the floriculture course at the univer- sity. Bertermann Bros. Co. have started some extensive remodeling which will make their Massachusetts avenue store one of the most modern retail estab- lishments In the city. Henry Henningsen, Greensburg, was naturalized as a citizen of the United States recently. E. B. Detroit. EASTER TRADE GREAT SUCCESS. The Easter business was very suc- cessful. With some retailers it was their banner week in all respects; with others the sales were more numerous, but the net volume measured in dollars was not as great as last year; but all were surprised by the incessant call for both plants and cut flowers, particu- larly on Saturday when the weather was fine as was Friday, in contrast with the first four days of the week. All were well supplied with a good stock and variety of plants and cut flowers of the bulbous varieties. Roses were not, so plentiful and a de- cided shortage was indicated early in the week, which, however, as on for- mer similar days, changed at the eleventh hour and a full supply was available. Sweet peas, violets and small flowers, suitable for corsage work, were short of the demand and the quality of the peas was poor, due to the weather conditions. Prices on many items in cut flowers were fully as high as last year and in plants the lilies maintained the same price as for a year ago and in some cases superior stock brought more. There was an Immense amount of bulbous plants on the market; every little greenhouse establishment had a greater stock than ever before and even amateurs with hot beds and frames increased with their stock the enormous quantity the regular growers had prepared for the week. Rambler roses seemed to lead with some, as lilies were short in supply. Very fine bulbous stock in the usual sizes were to be had everywhere and some spireas and snapdragons completed the list of the better plants, while cinerarias, daisies and genistas were available in many places. Very few, if any, flo- rists had any good plants or cut flowers on hand Sunday evening, and nearly everyone was surprised as well as pleased with the final results. NOTES. "We did not handle Easter lilies and that alone reduced our total volume of business which otherwise was most sat- isfactory," said M. Constantine, of the Majestic Flower shop. Easter was a great success and a pleasing surprise according to Philip Breitmeyer, of John Breitmeyer's Sons. They registered a complete cleanup In stock. Walter Taepke cleaned out every- thing except high priced roses and could have sold more corsages had suit- able stock been available. Peter Papes, of Papes Brothers, and Central Floral Co., was well satisfied, although he lost some trade by a change of location. J. K. Stock was well pleased with the outcome of his Easter trade, but it did come up to the banner year of 1920. Practically all of the plants they had prepared for the occasion were sold at W. B. Brown's establishment. With volume of sales away ahead of last year Chas. H. Plumb was well pleased with the results. A. Pochelon reports that business was fully up to that of last year. A fine cleanup of stock was had bv Peter Reuss. J. F. S. Wichita, Kan. SUPPLY SUFFICIENT FOR DEMAND. While exact figures are not avalla- able, It seems quite safe to state that the record for Easter trade will show an increase of 20 per cent over any previous Easter. Prices were at the same level as the corresponding period a year ago. The cut flower supply was adequate in moat lines with prices remaining about the same as for the past few weeks. Bulb stock was in am- ple supply, as well as plants and cut flowers, which sold fairly well at profit- able prices. Plant sales covered more than half of the volume of business with lilies easily leading in demand and quantity. Other plant stocks included hydrangeas, bush roses, cinerarias, pelargoniums and bulb stock. Prices were on a basis to compete with lilies at 50 cents per flower and large bud. Made up plant baskets sold well in the moderate price range of $5 to $10 each. Florist Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion business was worth while, both in and out of the city, and showed a grow- ing appreciation on the part of the flower buying public. C. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society, was held at Glen Cove, N. Y., March 9, President Wm. Noonan in the chair. At the ex- hibit held in connection, Frank O. John- son won, first prize for his display of tulips and Jack Henderson carried off the honors for his exhibit of three heads of cauliflower. The committee on the schedule for the tulip show made its report, and from the variety and number of classes, all will be able to compete. Exhibits for the meeting to be held April 13, will consist of 12 spikes mixed antirrhlums, pot of Prim- ula obconica and 25 string beans. William Carter told of hiB interesting experiences while in Europe, recently. The President announced that two ap- plications had been received for mem- bership in the Society. The annual dinner of the Society was held March 15, James Burns acting as toastmaster. Mr. Burns presented a small token from fellow members to Ex-President Thos. Twigg, who re- sponded with a clever speech of thanks. John F. Johnston gave a short talk on the aims of the Society and was follow- ed by W. J. Collins, Boston, Mass., who spoke for the seed trade. President Noonan concluded the evening's pro- gramme with an outline of activities for the coming year. There were about 100 members and, guests present, and a very enjoyable evening was had by all. Arthur Cook, Cor. Sec'y. The Late Frederick Zahn. Frederick Zahn, a well known retail florist of New York, died at his home in that city on March 24, after a pro- tracted illness, age 60 years. His father, a florist, settled there and opened a retail store on Grand street in 1853, and Frederick was born in that neighborhood. After leaving school he grew up with his father's business. For the past 25 years he had been in the retail business in the Harlem section, his last location being on Seventh ave- nue near 125th street. Mr. Zahn was a man of genial per- sonality, beloved by his family and highly respected by a large circle of friends. He was a member of Bunting lodge No. 655, F. & A. M., Sylvan chap- ter No. 188, B. A. M., and Constantine commandery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret E. Zahn and two daughters, Mrs. David Waterbury and Miss Eloise Zahn. Funeral services were held at the family home, 137 W. 126th street, on the afternoon of March 27, when prominent Masons paid tribute to the memory of their departed brother. A. F. F. St. Augustine, Fla. — E. Benson, who for some seasons past has grown ■'on- quils for the local market, has an acre of these flowers, and his place Is quite an attraction to thousands of visitors. 534 The American Florist. April 2, TheAmerican Florist Established 1883. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $i50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.01). When sending us change of address always Bend tbe old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, ^•'rom 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 62 PAGES WITH COA'ER. CONTENTS, The Easter trade 525 — Business surprisingly good 525 — Easter in the New York stores 527 — Easter in the Chicago stores 528 New sweet pea glitters 528 New York spring show (illus. ).... 529 Next week in the flower shop 529 Uniformity in stationery 530 Florists' Telegraph Delivery activities. . 530 Fifth National flower show at Cleveland. 531 Boston flower show 531 National Flower Growers' Ass'n 531 The late John Burroughs 534 American Rose Society 534 Annuals 534 Park flower shows and. florists' rates. .534 National hospital day 534 Confidence coming back 534 American Rose Annual 534 Wild profiteering statements 534 Milwaukee, Wis 532 San Francisco 532 Indianapolis, Ind 533 Detroit 533 Nassau County Hort. Society 533 The late Frederick Zahn 533 Pittsburgh 538 Columbus, O 540 Chicago 542 St. Louis, Mo 54G Nashville, Tenn 546 Boston 548 Wichita, Kan 548 Atlanta 5 48 Philadelphia 550 New York 552 The seed trade 560 — Southern seed business slumps 560 — Field seeds 560 — Grass and Clover seed prices 561 The nursery trade 564 — Plant quarantine No. 37 564 — Insect bored boxes objectionable 564 Market gardeners 566 —Corn root rot control 566 see State Florists' Association at Memphis. It is announced that almost all the Detroit automobile manufacturers will resume 100 percent production next week. The growers of summer annuals i/J supply the cut flower market can lengthen their season by successive sowings of seed. Two useful bulletins of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, issued recently, are the "Arrangement of Flowers in Public Exhibitions," and "Winter Flowering Begonias." The most important feature in mak- ing up cut flower work, is to first select and mark down the cost of the flowers to be used. This should insure the exact amount of gross profit. To tie •up, or stick them in, uutil the effect is considered good enough, too frequently funs away with nearly all the profit. The Late John Burroughs At 84 said : "The fact that flowers bloom and fruit and grains ripen, that the sun shines, that the rain falls, that food nourishes us, that evolution has brought us far on our way, that out- line of descent has survived all the hazards of the geologic ages, all point to the fact that we are on the winning side, that our well-being is secured in the constitution of things." American Rose Society. The Garden Club of America has of- fered its silver medal to the American Rose Society. At the meeting of the ex- ecutive committee of the American Rose Society, held in New York on March 16, it was decided to offer this medal as a sweepstakes prize for the best 50 roses in the class calling for 50 blooms, at the exhibition of the National Rose Show, in Boston. Mass., April 6-10. Wallace R. Pierson, Chairman. Com. commercial cut flower interests. Annuals. The Department of Agriculture. Washington. D. C, under the title of "Growing Annual Flowering Plants" (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1171) has just issued a timely pamphlet of 83 pages on garden annuals, by L. C. Corbett and F. L. Mulford, containing a large amount of valuable information on the uses, culture and arrangement of these plants. The pamphelt is well illus- trated and a table at the end gives a long list of kinds, with common names, height, grown for flowers or foliage, colors, preference for sun or shade, hardiness and reference to description. Park Flower Shows Aid Florists' Sales. Florists of Spokane, Wash., have been able to trace steady sales of flowers to many homes in that city through in- terest aroused among the general pub- lic by the fine exhibitions staged at the municipal greenhouses in Manito park, under the supervision of Park Superintendent James Duncan, a horti- culturist of many years' experience and who may be justly proud of his dis- plays. From time to time, the park greenhouses are thrown open to the pub- lic, and as the city authorities are careful not to conflict in any way with the trade, the retail stores need only display the same varieties in their win- dows to attract the buyers National Hospital Day. An announcement by Matthew O. Foley, secretary of the National Hos- pital day committee, states that May 12 has been designated as "national hospital day," the purpose of which is to make the public better acquainted with these institutions. President Hard- ing, governors of states and officers of corresponding rank in Canada are being asked to proclaim "national hospital day" with some reference to the work being done in these institutions in housing thousands of sick and wounded ex-service men. Since thousands of people who visit their sick friends on that occasion will take flowers, the day should offer an opportunity to florists to increase their sales. Confidence Coming: Back. The widespread optimism and confi- dence that marks the present business situation is founded upon a knowledge of the inherent strength and soundness of the nation's economic structure, Archer Wall Douglas, chairman of the committee of statistics and standards of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, declares in his monthly review of business conditions in The Nation's Business. "Nothing is more significant and en- couraging at this time," he says, "than the belief in many quarters that better conditions will prevail as the season ad- vances. As a natural consequence of this growing cheerfulness there is ac- tually more business bein°- done today, both materially and mentally, as it en- tails the buying of seasonable goods. A general decline in prices is realized to be the only way out of the existing unnatural situation, and while it is a painful process, it is none the less es- sential. The sooner it is over, the soon- er we shall arrive a', an enduring basis. "The almost forgotten slogan 'back to the farm' is being heard once again. This means that farm labor will not be so scarce as a year ago, nor will the hired man command such high wages. Also it now seems very sure that there will not be such acreage of staple farm products as last spring. For there is not the same incentive. Nor will the cost of production be so great. Thus the farmer's problem of the relation of his cost and selling prices seems likely to be solved by supply, which will ulti- mately tend to bring about higher prices, while decreased cost of produc- tion will match itself with demand. De- creased production insures a better mar- gin of profit. This is the way the nat- ural laws of trade take care of such problems. Resumption in industrial life is usually accompanied by reduc- tions in wages. Farmers are gradually selling their products as they find a de- mand, or as necessity compels. Move- ments of corn and wheat are larger than generally supposed." American Rose Annual. We are in receipt of the American Rose Annual for 1921, another of the valuable series edited by J. Horace Mc- Farland. The new book is well abreast of the times as to the high character and variety of contents covering many topics of interest and value to amateur and commercial rosarians. The new roses are ably discussed by E. G. Hill and Courtney Page, and Harold Hume presents some interesting details on "Rose Stocks and Root Systems." Other articles of special importance to the trade are "The Rose Cut Flower Situation," by Wallace R. Pierson; "Greenhouse Roses This Year and Last," by Chas. H. Totty; "Commercial Roses as the Wholesaler Sees Them", by S. S. Pennock; "Cut Roses Around Chicago", by W. J. Keimel; "Com- mercial Roses in the Pacific North- west", by Thos. C. Luke and "Roses and the Retail Florist", by Thomas Roland. The annual is issued by the American Rose Society, of which John C. Wister, 606 Finance Building, Philadelphia, Pa., is secretary. The volume is illustrated, printed and bound in the best style and in itself is well worth the Society's an- nual membership fee of $3.00. Wild Profiteering Statements. Some Chicago newspapers gave cur- rency last week, three days before Easter, to the wild statement of an alleged cost expert, charging that flor- ists were profiteering, having advanced the price of lilies two thousand per cent. If his statement was intended to injure the trade, the gross inaccu- racy of his figures defeated that pur- pose. Although the papers afterward printed contradictions, these were too late to be effective. The Chicago pub- lic is well informed as to prices by local advertisers and the mis-statement of facts had but little, if any harmful re- sult. The incident, however, shows the urgent need of watchfulness on the part of the local trade bodies in exer- cising their right to consultation be- fore printing statements which may be untrue regarding their product or mer- chandise. 1921. The American Florist. 535 Club Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., April 11, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Royal Arcanum hall, 18 Saratoga street. P.obt. T. Paterson, secretary. 934 E. Preston street. Baltimore. Chicago, April 7, 8 p. m. — Chicago Flor- ists' Club at Hotel Randolph. Fred Lauten- schlager, secretary, 452 W. Erie street, Chicago. Cleveland, O., April 4, 8 p. m. — Cleveland Florists' Club at Hollenden hotel. Chas. F. Bastian, secretary, 14,625 Colt road. Cleve- land. Dayton, O., April 5. 8 p. m. — Dayton Florists' Club at T. M. C. A. building. Geo. J. Frisch, secretary, 3205 E. Fifth street. Dayton. Detroit. Mich., April 6. 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club at Hotel Statler. Harry Tay- lor, secretary, 2967 Woodward avenue. De- troit. Grand Rapids, Mich., April 4, 8 p. m. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at office of member. Edward Freyling, secretary, 1057 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Hartford, Conn.. April 8. 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society at County building. S. H. Deming, secretary, Hart- ford. Holyoke, Mass., April 5, 7:30 p. m. — Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club at member's place of busi- ness. James Whiting, secretary, French hall, M. A. C, Amherst. Mass. Indianapolis, Ind., April 5, 8 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana. Oliver E. Steinkamp, secretary. 3800 Rockwood ave- nue, Indianapolis. Ija. Crosse, Wis.. April 8. 8 p. in. — Asso- ciated Florists of La Crosse at the Flower Shop. L. E. Metcalf, secretary. 501 Main street. La Crosse. Kansas City, Mo., April 7, 8 p. m Kan- sas City Florists' and Allied Trades' Club at member's place of business. M. Wade, secretary. 1109 Grand avenue. Kansas City. Milwaukee. Wis.. April 7, 8:30 p. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club at Kurtz Bros.. Eleventh and Prairie streets. Eugene Oest- reicher. secretary, 5630 North avenue. Mil- waukee. Minneapolis. Minn., April 5, 8 p. m. — Min- neapolis Florists' Club at 218 N. Fifth street. Harry Philpott. secretary, Minneapolis, a Montreal, Que., April 4, 8:30 p. m. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club at 642 St. Catherine street. W. H. Horobin. sec- retary, 283 Marquette street. Montreal. New York, April 9, 4:30 p. m. — Horticul- tural Society of New York at American Museum of Natural History. Geo. V. Nash, secretary. New York Botanical garden. Bronx park. New York. Pittsburgh, Pa.. April 5, 8 p. m. — Pitts- burgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club at Allegheny Carnegie Music hall. Carl Bocherer. secretary. Pittsburgh. 1 Pittsburgh, Pa,, April 7, 7 p. m. — Pitts- • burgh Retail Florists' Club at Seventh A^ etary. 710 E. iding ibers. Fifth nue hotel. E. E. Lud Diamond street. Pittsburgh. Reading, Pa.. April 7, 8 p Florists' Association at home' Fulmer H. Lauck. secretary, street. Reading. Rochester. X. T., April 8, 8 p. m. — ■ Rochester Florists' Association at 95 E. Main street. Irving W, Briggs, secretary. Rochester. San Francisco, Calif., April 6, 8 p. m. — San Francisco Florists' Retail Association at A. O. Stein's store. 1150 Sutter street. Albert Serveau. secretary. 2112 Fillmore street, San Francisco. Saginaw, Mich., April 4. 7:30 p. m.— Saginaw-Bay City Floricultural Society at Saginaw. H. W. F. Goetz. secretary. 124 S. Michigan avenue, Saginaw. Terre Haute, Ind.. April 7, 8 p. m. — Terre Haute Florists' Club at Chamber of Com- merce. N. B. Stover, secretary, 118 S. Sixth street, Terre Haute. Toledo, O., April 5. 8 p. m. — Toledo Flo- rists' Club at 424 Superior street. S. N. Peck, secretary. 424 Superior street. Toledo. Washington, D. C„ April 5. 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Washington, D. C. at Schmid's hall. 712 Twelfth street. N. E. G. V. Schultz, secretary, care of Leo. Niessen Co.. Washington. 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 firm this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Wnnted — Party with $5,000 or more, to enlarge a growing store and green- house in the best part of Chicago. Money secured by property. Address Key 552, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Young man with some flower store experience; willing to drive delivery when necessary. State age. ability and salary expected in first letter. Address, Vera Sehluraft 11243 Michigan Ave. Chicago Situation Wanted — As gardener; 18 years' experience in flowersj fruits, vegetable, greenhouse and landscape work. Age 39 years; married; good references. Address Reginald Armsden 59 A Street, Eehota, Niagara Falls, N'. Y. Situation Wanted Young man expert designer and salesman desires position in high class flower shop in Chicago. Address Key 541, care American Florist. HELP WANTED First-class storeman, designer and decorator' Must be able to take entire charge of retail store- References wanted as to ability and perfect honesty. Permanent position and good chance for the right man. Wages, 840.00 to start. Address Key 553, care American Florist. Help Wanted Experienced saleslady and designer. MANGEL, Florist 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO FOR SALE Glass: 16x24, 16x20, 16x22, per box 85 50 16x16, 14x16, per box . 4.50 12x16, 10x16, per box 4.00 Wi in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot 10 Shafting (light), per foot .08 Ventilating arms, each 25 Ventilating hangers, eaoh 10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 Per 1000 5000 6 ft. wire stakes J15.00 11,000 5% ft. wire stakes 12.50 1200 5 ft. wire stakes 12.50 3000 4 ft. wire stakes 10.00 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO HELP WANTED Landscape gardener for permanent position. Must be able to take charge of work and handle help. Only willing worker need apply. State wages wanted and references in first letter. ERIC BUCHHOLZ, Florist, Muncie, Ind. For (Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from J£ inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana Forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet and are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double what 3 ou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual s: I FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on m gummed puper; vour coed, etc., in 5 h,aek and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. g inred. Prices: Per 500, .{4.50; per 1000, m $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of H leaf, postpaid. $3 00. Cash with order. | AMERICAN FLORIST CO. «" 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO wmmmmmmmwmMW.x&mxomsmi iTiiTiiTiifiiTnTntiiTnTiiTiiTiiTiifiifi if. ■! Home Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. % 440 South Dearborn Street, * CHICAGO % 536 The American Florist. April 2, National Rose Show ROSES, ORCHIDS and Spring Blooming Plants HORTICULTURAL HALL BOSTON, MASS. Wednesday, April 6th, to Sunday, April 10th, inclusive BY Massachusetts Horticultural Society and American Rose Society Liberal Cash Prizes and Valuable Medals Classes for Both Commercial and Private Growers Schedules and other information furnished by Massachusetts Horticultural Society 300 Massachusetts Ave., BOSTON, MASS. 1921. The American Florist. 537 §StAfTER-EASTER:i3i FORCING BULBS FOR IMPORT With Easter behind us we know what Forcing Bulbs have sold well and paid a profit during the past five months The retail flower grower as well as clerks now know what flower buyers most appreciate and these details are fresh in their minds. This is the time therefore to make up the Import Bulb list for the coming season. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Long and satisfactory connections with the best foreign houses. Credit arrangements and closest buying at favorable exchange rates. First early shipments, followed by one or more later ones covering entire shipping season. jiL Earliest deliveries of early forcing "Ul. items which cannot rightly be de- 5th. 6th. layed for main supply. Covering by us of all "fancy" and excess brokers' fees and port charges at New York, in which nearly every U. S. Florist grower has been persistently robbed for the past five years. We eliminate this. Because of the above, we ask that you submit to us a list as nearly as possible of what you expect to use between now and next Novem- ber in these imports, part of which we specify below, and let us sub- mit to you approximate prices and certain further details regarding delivery dates which we know will interest you. We take this opportune time to list here a few vital reasons why Vaughan's Seed Store at New York and Chicago is especially well prepared to take the responsibility of supplying in season at right prices your whole list of Forcing Bulbs both American grown and imported French, Dutch and Japanese. mewvork VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago Quantity growers of Gladiolus, Cannas, Etc. 538 The American Florist. April 2, &**%SSE£&£g*l*«Hy, ■5* Representatives: M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DDCON CO. 1526 Blake St. Denver, Colorado :o ciaue or. ««, 'er, Colorado V T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas For Violets and Corsages Size - P er ioo 7x 4x4 2-inchTop $5.00 10 x 6 x 5*3 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 5*2 2-inch Top 7.65 14,xl0x8 2-inch Top.". 12.60 For Cut Flowers 18 x 5 x 3 2-inch Top. $ 6.10 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24x 5 x 3^ 2-inch Top 7.70 24x8x4 2-inchTop 10.80 28:x8x4 2-inchTop 12.10 28 r ;x 8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 30 x 5 x 3^ ?-m^ "Vn ' n 'S B6 1 8 i 5 8-inch Top 16.20 Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 Pittsburgh. COMPLETE DISPOSAL OF EASTER STOCK. Easter, the greatest day in the year for the florist, is now a thing of the past, and what a day it was! Ideal weather conditions prevailed, which brought everybody out and the trade registered a complete cleanup of all salable stock. Prices were reasonable, in some cases from one-third to one- half lower than last year, which may account for some florists not doing as much volume as last year with its high prices; but in number of sales and stock moved, it was without doubt the biggest day experienced. From the street merchant with his stand outside the City market to the best shops in the city, all report the same story — sold out: and it was not one or two items that were disposed of, but everything from pot tulips to the best cut of Ameri- can Beauty roses. On Thursday morn- ing, before Easter, the wholesale houses refused to book any more orders for any item on the list with the excep- tion of bulbous stock, and before the rush was over, that was also cleaned up, and the retailer who delayed plac- ing his order, with the thought that stock would be plentiful and cheap at the last minute, got left and it was with difficulty that he received any stock at all. Stock in general was in first-class condition, and there have been very few complaints as to quality. The supply of American Beauties was small and many more could have been sold. They brought anywhere from 10 cents for the shorts up to $1.00 apiece for specials. The rose cut was large but not nearly great enough to supply the demand, and while Premier, Columbia and Butterfly were the favorites, it did not seem to matter what variety it was as long as it was a rose. Lilies were the one big disappointment. Contrary to The sizes given here are carried in stock, in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices Quoted h ^rewith are f . o. b. Chicago, When printing is wanted there will be a charge of $9.00 per color for printing 500. $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Border printing and em bossing will he charged for as Time work in accordance with the amount of work involved. Mention the American Florist when writing For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope. . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . .. 38.96 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope . . .. 7.26 24 x 5 x 3% Telescope. . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . . 55.75 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope . . . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope . . . . 30.25 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . . 63.76 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . . 46.56 TUB GLADIOLUS Is more satisfactory and lasting than many higher priced flowers. I am now shipping FINE GLADIOLUS SPIRES to florists all over the Continent. Satis- factory condition on arrival guaranteed. Same level price to all florists, postage added. Order a trial box of 50 or 100 by wire at my expense. GEO. J. BACKUS, Gladiolus Grower, Stuart, Florida Mention the American Florist when writing all expectations there were not nearly enough to go around, and there were no orders filled in full; it was simply a case of dividing them up and giving everyone his share. Due to the short- age of Easter lilies. Callas had their innings, and on an ordinary Easter there would have been too many. This year they cleaned up early at good prices. Carnations were in heavy sup- ply and of good quality, but when the business was over there were none left. The supply of sweet peas was a disap- pointment, not coming anywhere near the estimated cut, due to the warm weather which prevailed the two weeks preceding Easter, thus bringing them on prematurely. Lily of the valley was another item that suddenly came into its own after having lost favor for the past two years, due to high prices, and from all reports there was more used this Easter than ever before. Violets as usual were poor. They were sweet and fresh but were fading to such an extent that the majority of them could not be used. Bulbous stock was in heavy supply and the stock was in fine condi- tion, and while at times it seemed as if the quantity was too great to move, when the end came they were all gone, and there were vei-y few of them that had to be sacrificed. Other seasonable stock, including snapdragons, calen- dulas, mignonettes, freesias, myosotis, daisies, and baby primroses cleaned up early. Orchids were scarce and in de- mand and after Thursday it was im- possible to obtain any at any price. Plumosa from the south arrived in poor condition, and the most of it was unfit to send out. The business this year goes to prove that with reasonable prices and a little advertising, the pub- lic will buy flowers. As we all know, the business depression is general all over the country, and every line is com- plaining of poor trade, but in spite of that the florists have just had the biggest business in their history, and with advertising and reasonable prices there is no limit to what the business can do. E. C. T. Tampa, Fla. — The Knull Floral Co. has the most complete commercial stock of palms and decorative plants in this section, if not in the whole state. San Antonio, Tex. — A. Wichers has large specimens of Phoenix canariensis seedings and a large Grevillea robusta in flower. One clump of bamboo here is 35 feet high and 25 feet across. Miss Marie Louise Wichers returned recent- ly from Sacred Heart college. Montreal. 1921. The American Florist. 539 W. M. Story, superintendent of Briarbank, Birmingham, Mich. An example of the difficult and highly technical work done by Davey Tree Surgeons at Briarbank. Notice exten- sive filling and mechanical bracing JOHN DA VEY Father of Tree Surgery A view of Briarbank, the beautiful estate of W. T. Barbour, at Birmingham, Mich. It has been the privilege of Davey Tree Surgeons to assist in the preservation of the fine trees of this estate W. M. Story's tribute to Davey Tree Surgery Birmingham, Mich. The Davey Tree Expert Co., Kent, Ohio. Dear Sirs: The work done by your company at Briarbank has proven very satisfac- tory and has helped to preserve a good many of the beautiful trees on the estate which were fast going to decay. I want also to congratulate you on the class of men you have sent here to do work. They have proven themselves gentlemen in every respect — were very energetic and seemed to take great pride in not only doing their work well but would at all times try and finish a job in the least possible time. Yours very respectfully, W. M. Story, Supt. Briarbank. Every gardener and estate superintendent has a most important work in the saving of the trees under his care. Davey Tree Surgery brings to his aid the highest development of science plus a generation of experience. A careful examination of your trees will be made by appointment. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc., 2304 Elm St., Kent, Ohio Branch Offices with telephone connections: New York City, Astor Court Bldg.; Chi- cago, Westminster Bldg.; Philadelphia, Land Title Bldg.; Boston, 19 Pearl Street, Wakefield; Baltimore, American Bldg.; St. Louis, Central National Bank Bldg. Write nearest office. Permanent representatives available in districts surrounding Boston. Springfield, Lenox, New- port. HartTord, Stamford, Albany, Poughkeepsie. White Plains, Jamaica, L. I., Montclair. New- York, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Buffalo. Toronto, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Louisville, Indianapolis. Chicago, Milwaukee. St. Louis. Canadian address, 253 Laugauchitere West, Montreal. DAVEY TREE SURGEONS Every real Dvaey Tree Surgeon is in the employ of The Davey Tree Expert Co.. Inc.. and the public is cautioned against those falsely representing themselves. An agreement made with the Davey Company and not with an individual is certain evidence of genuineness 540 The American Florist. April 2, SPEG1AL SALE Rose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Pompon Stock Owing to the death of the proprietor, plans made for next season have been changed to such an extent that all the stock listed below and grown for our own use will be sold immediately. Everything is guaranteed to be in first-class condition and an exceptional bar- gain. Orders filled in strict rotation. Wire, phone or mail in your order right away. Hurry ! Rose Plants 2 H -inch Own Root Stock 1,000 Premier $110.00 Sunburst 75.00 Butterfly' 140.00 Dunlop 90.00 3-inch Own Root Stock 1,000 Premier $125.00 Columbia 90.00 Ophelia 75.00 Carnation Plants 200,000 from Black Soil j 0(H> Ward $ 25.0O Rose Pink Enchantress 25.00 Enchantress 25.00 White Enchantress 25.00 Thenanthos 25.00 Supreme 35.00 Matchless 35.00 1,000 Aviator $ 35.00 200,000 from Sand Ward Rose Pink Enchantress Enchantress White Enchantress Thenanthos 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 Chrysanthemum Plants 50,000 from Black Soil 1,000 Golden Glow $ 20.00 Smith's Early Rose 20.00 Oconto 20.00 Golden Queen 20.00 Yellow and White Razer 2O.00 Pink and White Chieftain 20.00 Nagoya 20.00 Dr. Enguehard 20.00 Seidewitz 20.00 Harvard 20.00 Buekbee 20.00 1,000 Golden Chadwick $ 35.00 White Chadwick 35.00 POMPONS Frank Beu 18.00 Yellow Baby 18.00 Diana 18.00 Baby Marguerite 18.00 Golden Wedding 18.00 Godfrey 18.O0 Buckingham 18.00 J. Hamilton Lewis 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist, 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Columbus, 0. FINE EASTER TRADE ENJOYED. Easter business among the florists of Columbus was exceptionally active in every way. Orders were probably more numerous than in any former Easter season although the average size of the orders was somewhat smaller than usual. This has been the trend of the market for some time and as a result was not surprising to any of the florists. The usual run of flow- ers was in demand and all had a fair- ly good sale. Violets were the scarcest because of the lack of sunshine and supplies were soon exhausted. Other varieties such as roses, carnations, sweet peas, Easter lilies, jonquils and lilies of the valley were in fairly good supply. The result of the week's busi- ness was a cleanup of stocks at all of the local establishments and conse- quently there was nothing to carry over. Roses were of good quality and sold from $4 to $14 per dozen. The extra long varieties brought the top price. The favorite varieties were Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier, Columbia, Sun- burst and Butterfly. All varieties of carnations sold around $3 per dozen. The varieties in the market were White Enchantress, Pink Enchantress Su- preme, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Belle Wash- burn and Aviator. Narcissi were plen- tiful and the demand was good around $2.50 per dozen. Sweet peas were quoted around $2.50 per bunch when the supply was good and slightly high- er as the supply diminished. Plants were also in good demand with Easter Lilies the best sellers and primroses the least in demand. Other varieties of plants were hydrangeas, hyacinths, genistas and cinerarias. On the whole the trade was very satisfactory and the florists were compelled to employ a good deal of extra help to keep ahead of orders. The Wilson Seed Co. has secured a lease for 99 years on the four- story building at 25 E. Town street, and will secure possession May 1. Extensive repairs and alterations will be made and it is expected that the company will remove to the new location about July 1. They will oc- cupy the first floor, having rented the upper floor also. Mr. Wilson is plan- ning on the Pearl street side of the building, a show window conservatory which will be very elaborate. J. W. L. Tampa, Fla. — Mills, the florist, of Jacksonville, was a recent visitor at- tending the Woodmen's convention in this city. 1921. The American Florist. 541 Phlox Suffruticosa Miss Lingard This is the early flowering hardy white Phlox which is so useful for cutting, coming into flower late in May or early in June and continuing to bloom throughout the season. We ofier strong 3 inch pot plants, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Oriental Poppies There has been a great scarcity of this showy popular perennial, which has prompted us to make early \ fall propagations and we are now in position to supply a thrifty lot of good plants from 3 inch pots of the follow- ing choice varieties: Mrs. Perry. Beautiful salmon-rose. Oriflamme. Large georgeous orange-scarlet. Perry's White. Pure satiny white, with crimson- maroon blotch at base of each petal. Price: thrifty 3 inch pots, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER 714-16 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, - PA. The above prices are intended for the trsde only. Early -Flowering Hardy Phlox Miss Lingard. LARGE-FLOWERING CANNAS Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red. green foliage, B feet $0.( A. BOL'VIEB. Rich velvety red, green foliage. 6 feet ( BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age, 4 feet I (HAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage, 4% feet i CRIMSON REDDER. Intense crimson, green foliage, 3% feet i DAVID HARUM. Red, dark bronze foliage, 3' - feet I DUKJ5 OF MARLBOROUGH. Crimson ma- roon, green foliage, 4 feet EGANDALE. Currant red. bronze foliage. 4 feet ' FIREBIRD. Scarlet red, green foliage. 4 feet 1.! FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 6 feet ' GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red. green foliage, 4% feet I GLADIOFLORA. Crimson with Irregular edge of gold KING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage. 4V4 fe 100 S3. 75 3.75 4.00 3.75 4.00 LOO 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.50 arlet, gree foliage, 1000 $32.50 32.50 35.00 32.50 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 80.00 32.50 35.00 35.00 50.00 3.75 32.60 3Vfe MME. CROZY. Scarlet with orange yellow border, green foliage, 3 feet PENNSYLVANIA. Vermilion scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet PILLAR OF FIRE. Brilliant red, green foli- age. 6 feet PANAMA. Rich orange, red bordered with a broad edge of golden yellow, green foli- age, 6 feet QUEEN CHARLOTTE. Rich pomegranate, red bordered with golden yellow, green foliage. 3hi feet RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage. 4% feet SOUV. D'A. CROZY. Crimson, with gold band, green foliage, 4 feet THE PRESIDENT. The best canna of recent introduction, immense trusses of large red flowers WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet, green foliage. 6 feet WYOMING. Orange chrome, bronze foliage, 6% feet 100 $5.00 4.50 4.00 3.75 4.00 40.00 35.00 32.50 35.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 3.75 4.00 20.00 5.50 4.00 35.00 32.50 35.00 A. HENDERSON A CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 542 The American Florist. April 2, Choice Roses in Quantity We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to Market Change, In Effect March 28. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per ion Long iO.OO 16.00 S.00 SUNBURST Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 ASSORTED ROSES -OUR SELECTION- Good short and medium, includ- ing: some Russell. Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $S.00 per 100. Medium . $10.00 to Short 6.00 to OPHELIA Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 t 5.00 to 6.00 Fancy Ferns, per 1.000. $4. 50 to $5.00 Adiantum. per 100 1.50 Sprenaeri. per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparng-us Sprays, per bunch.. .35 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at S o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. RAI>~ AFFECTS LOCAL DEMAND. The heavy rain, March 24-25. affected the local demand to such an extent that there was practically nothing doing in the wholesale market considering that it was Easter week. Carnations were sold in large lots at low prices com- pared to the advertised quotations in order to move them and roses also were sacrificed at attractive prices to the buyer. The shipping trade was good but not up to that of last year, but it appeared to many early in the week that the market would clean up com- pletely if the weather was anything at all favorable. The rain affected the local demand to such an extent that the retailers in general report that their sales for March 24-25 amounted to very little and less than half of those for the same period last year. The weather was fine March 26 and the retail florists had more business than they could pos- sibly handle in spite of the profiteering report appearing in the daily papers which was later contradicted. All the retail stores were filled to the limit with plants and naturally they devoted their attention to unloading all they could the last day and did remarkably well considering the amount that had to be sold during that time. With all their efforts devoted to pushing plants the retailers did not give much attention to cut flowers only where it was absolute- ly necessary; consequently the market suffered considerably and while a few report business as very satisfactory the ma.iority were disappointed and admit that it could have been a whole lot bet- ter. Cut lilies cleaned up early at good prices. Violets were scarce and so were good sweet peas due to the cloudy weather. Callas were disposed of quickly. The rose and carnation mar- ket suffered as previously mentioned, and all that can be said about these two items is that they sold far below the advertised quotations here, owing to the unfavorable weather. Southern jonquils were plentiful and cleaned up early. Orchids were in good demand and lily of the valley had a splendid call. Freesias moved nicely consider- ing the general market conditions. Daisies, tulips. Darwin tulips, calen- dulas, mignonette, pansies, Narcissus Poeticus and other miscellaneous sea- sonable stock were included in the of- ferings. Greens were in strong de- mand. In summing up the whole Eas- ter business all that one can report is Mt\trlC>RltUS\WP*V\>il lliBiESTiVri^'H^.WOR.LD 1 mmmm Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer si Ik aline, or smilax t h reads). 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 ; he other parties' that you are buying from and you will notice that our threads run full two ounces of thread to the spool. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. that it could have been a great deal better. NOTES. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., who was a visitor last week, says he will I harvest , three million cyclamen seeds I this season. 1921. The American Florist. 543 RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink. Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DARWINS, DAFFODILS, LUPINES, VALLEY, FREESIA. White and Blue Daisies, Calendulas, Violets, Lilies, Larkspur, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Sweet Peas, Stocks and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adianlum, 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., 2K., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty UNSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orde WB ARK CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. nt us receiving: such benefits The Central Floral Co. received its new Buick delivery truck in time to use it during the Easter rush. This firm had a wonderful showing of plants all last week and is well pleased with the amount of business that it enjoyed for Easter. The demand for corsages was heavy. Zech & Mann had a heavy call for cut lilies and cleaned up so completely in this item that they did not have any to offer the day before Easter. Allie Zech says that this is the first time this occurred in the history of the firm. Albert Koehler. of the American Bulb Co., was in the Easter parade with his new car. One of the other drivers thought it looked too classy so he smashed his machine into it and scratched it up a little. Jens Jensen, consulting landscape architect to the West Park board, has vacated that position in favor of some one more favorable to the present ad- ministration. His successor has not yet been named. Fred Lautenschlager has returned Corsage Shields ^ O doz. Lace Shields (all colors) 12.25 Invisible Shields (screen only) 2.26 Colonial Shields (green onlv) 1.25 Celluloid Shields (per 100,15.00). 75 Corsage Pins 4% Inches Long. (With glass heads, any color. ) Per gross $1.60 5 gross or more, at 1.40 Get Oar Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. from New York where he attended the spring show at the Grand Central Palace, March 14-20. His firm was one of the exhibitors in the allied trade division. The- Flower Service is what the firm calls itself that opened for business re- cently at 321 South Clark street. E. J. Ahles, representing the Ove Gnatt Co., LaPorte. Ind.. is back from a southern business trip. Sphagnum Moss Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago 6 New York Single Bales or Carlots Alois Frey is sending in some fine colored freesias from his Crown Point, Ind., establishment. 544 The American Flokist. April 2, HEJA.VY ®UF*F»JL,Y ROSES $ CARNATIONS Exceptionally fine stock in all the leading commercial varieties at the right prices. You give your customers the best stock obtainable when you fill their orders with our cut flowers. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago George Wienhoeber disposed of his entire stock of plants that he had to offer and is more than pleased with the whirlwind finish. The sales at his store March 20 were tremendous and offset those that were lost owing to the rainy weather during the two previous days. Every order was delivered at 8 o'clock Easter morning'. A fleet of taxi-cabs and motor busses were pressed into service in addition to their own car. Bert Cole is on the job here. John Reitmeier has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his wife, whose death occurred last week. She was about 50 years of age and the oldest daughter of John Kruchten. The fun- eral was held March 28 from the home at 2536 Winona street, with services at St. Matthias' church and interment at St. Henry's cementery. The funeral was largely attended and there were many beautiful floral pieces from friends in the trade. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has a strong demand for orchids at Easter in addi- tion to a heavy call for all other stock. John Poehlmann says that his firm's Easter business as a whole was very satisfactory and honestly believes that the strong- local demand the retailers enjoyed is due to the advertising cam- paign of the Allied Florists' Associa- tion. All the Peter Reinberg stock of roses, chrysanthemums, pompons and carna- nations that were grown for his own use for next season's planting are being advertised for sale. Peter Showsboe. foreman of the Reinberg greenhouses, says the stock is all in the best of condition. A. Lange's sales for Easter were equal if not better than- those of last year with blooming plants of all kinds having a heavy call. This establish- ment had a magnificent showing of stock for this occasion and made a strong bid for the business in this vicinity. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had a heavy Easter business with its total sales running ahead of last year. Each rose growers' stock is now being shipped out to the cus- tomers under his own number and wrapped in special paper. The E. F. Winterson Co. unpacked a large shipment of tie sprays this week from the John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell. Mass. The Meyer threads have stood the test of time and this firm's brands are recognized by this house as the best sellers. The J. A. Budlong Co. had a big Easter business and the force was obliged to work overtime to take care of all its orders. Their growers were all in good crop and no trouble was experienced in disposing of the stock. The Bohannon Floral Co. disposed of all its plants at Easter and had a strong call for cut flowers. This firm was well pleased with its total sales, which showed an increase over those of the same period of last year. Bassett & Washburn sold all the stock it cut for Easter without any Do You Know a retail florist can most intelligently buy Cut Flowers through the use of our MARKET LETTERS by having direct connections with what is in the market "IN and OUT" of season ? With such direct information a retail florist knows whether the market is "ON CROP or OFF CROP," whether the demand for any one particular variety of flower is on the "SHORT SIDE" of the market or whether it is in heavy supply. Old in Years Yonno- in Ideas H. B. KENNI0OTT, Pres. J. E. POLLWORTH, Secy, and Mgr. Since it is part of your business to know the quality of every flower you buy and its market value, you then know what the cut flowers are going to cost you at the time your order is written. Our original and exclusive sales system for the OUT-OF-TOWN buyer is up- setting all precedent in getting NEW BUSINESS. For the retail florist "buying Cut Flowers is as safe as the growing of them." KENNICOTT BROS. CO. " Principal location in the market " 174 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO trouble, and has no complaint what- ever to make in regard to business. A steady supply of roses is arriving here daily with a strong demand for same. The Joseph Foerster Co. enjoyed a large Easter business, and took care of all its customers in grand style. One of this firm's sweet pea growers cut 500,000 flowers the past four weeks with a good proportion for Easter. Mangel, the Palmer House Florist, enjoyed a brisk Easter business and his sales March 2K established a new rec- ord. This firm had a very attractive advertisement in the leading daily. March 24. A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s sales for Eas- ter were away ahead of those of last year. This firm's sales for the month up to March 15 were nearly $3,500 ahead of the same period of 1920: A. T. Pyfer & Co. sold all the lilies it had to offer for Easter at at early hour and enjoyed both a brisk local and shipping demand. Joseph Ziska & Sons lost a couple of hundred dollars worth of goods one day last week when one of the water hy- drants opened accidentally and flooded the place. Wietor Bros, enjoyed a good Easter business and cleaned up nicely in all lines each day. Some fine callas were included in their shipments last week. Percy Jones, Inc.. had its usual Easter demand for stock. Manager Van Gelder had the market sized up early in the week and governed himself accordingly. James H. Burdett. director of the Seedsmen's National Garden bureau, is writing a series of articles for the Chi- cago Daily News on home gardening. The Weiland-Risch Co. cut its first indoor grown gladioli this week with Mrs. Frank Pendleton the only variety so far on the list. It is rumored that one of the old wholesale firm's in this market will sus- pend business about June 1. Philip L, McKee of the American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co.. is in California on business. 1921. The American Florist. 545 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Market at the prices quoted when you place your orders here Buy Direct From the Grower CURRENT PRICE LIST, Subject to chanse without notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL and PREMIER Per 100 Specials $25.00 Fancy 20.00 Select 15.00 Medium 12.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select 15.00 to IS. 00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Specials Fancy . Select . Medium Short . . ^ Special Killarney I Select White Killarney fMedium J Short ROSES. OUR SELECTION. CARNATIONS — All colors $8.00 to $12.00 per 100 Per 100 $25.00 20.00 15.00 12.00 .00 to 10.00 $20.00 .00 to 18.00 .00 to 12.00 10.00 8.00 Sweet Pens, all colors 1.50 to 4.00 per 100 Jonquils, Golden Spur 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 Tulips, all colors 6.00 to 10.00 per 100 Valley, order of us for the best. 8.00 per 100 Ferns, per 1000 5.00 GALAX Per 1000 Bronze $2.00 Green 2.00 Adiantum, per 100 $2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 ^V>/>/*/N/NfS#N/^VN/N/s/N/'-^VV*/VN/NfVN/VS?>/V*J*rfSfSfvr^VVS/Sf.^S^^>/N/Vs/^ >fWH9LESALE ■ GB2WEDS °S CUT FL9WEBS** PLANTS© 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Heavy Supply Cut Flowers Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Orchids, Peas, Etc. Everything you need of the finest quality obtainable in this market. The Alpha Floral Co. had one of the biggest day's sales in its history March 26 when the demand was so heavy that the increased store force was unable to meet it. Erne & Co. had their share of the Easter business and have no kick com- ing at all. They cleaned up in all lines early, and the demand since Easter has been very good. The A. L. Randall Co. enjoyed a brisk Easter business in all its depart- ments and had all the orders it could conveniently handle. Vaus'har.'s Seed Store ran a big Easter adveri isement in the Sunday Tribune, which now claims a circula- tion of 800.000. The E. C. Amling Co. is receiving a fine supply of American Beauty roses in addition to all other seasonable stock. Kennicott Bros. Co. had a big Easter business with a heavy call for stock from both local and out-of-town points. The John Kruchten Co. was well pleased with its Easter business and reports a heavy demand for lilies. The Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel Randolph next Thursday eve- ning, April 7, at S p. m. T. E. Waters, with Poehlmann Bros. Co., is expected home from an eastern business trip this week. Johnson & Chronis had a splendid business at their East Forty-seventh street store. George Reinberg is cutting a good supply of roses and carnations. Tonners' total sales for Easter were ahead of those of last year. 546 The American Florist. April YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON ~W jkM US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF JL ITI CUT FLOWERS E „ A H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Itemember when ordering that our line is so complete thai it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. Schiller's had a magnificent showing of stock at both stores and cleaned up surprisingly well. Their two establish- ments were completely filled with cus- tomers all day March 26, when the de- mand was remarkably strong. H. N. Bruns had all the business he could handle for Easter at his West Madison street store. The heavy sales March 26 easily offset those lost dur- ing the unfavorable weather of the pre- vious two days. John Stobie, formerly of Evanston, will confer a favor upon his sister, Mrs. Isabella M. Valent, 427 Rebecca ave- nue, Wilkinsburg. Pa., by sending his present address ■ for important news from home. The Fleisehman Floral Co.'s sales for Easter were large and entirely satisfac- tory. This firm had a large adver- tisement in the leading daily for this occasion, which brought home great results. Sealed proposals for two new green- houses at the Municipal Tuberculosis sanitarium will be received by the di- rectors at their office. 105 W. Monroe street (room 1514) up to and including April 8. The George Wittbold Co. had a heavy call for stock of all kinds in its whole- sale department and the retail estab- lishment had its hands full executing all the orders. C. Frauenfelder's store on West Mad- ison street was busy as a bee March 26, when the extra salesforce found it almost impossible to keep up with the rush. P. J. Foley and wife returned from the Pacific coast last week and report a royal good time with the friends they met verywhere. The Henry Wittbold Co. was satis- fied with its first Easter in the loop and reports exceptionally good busi- ness. Mrs. H. Munson, wife of the boiler- flue dealer, is seriously ill. Visitors : Roy Kemble, Oskaloosa, la.; Ove Gnatt. La Porte, Ind. St. Louis, Mo. GOOD EASTER TRADE EXPERIENCED. Stock generally speaking was very scarce shortly before Easter. Business was slow during the forepart of the week, but picked up with a rush during the last few days. Prices were high accordingly and the call splendid. All spring flowers were in great demand and Easter lilies headed the list. Due to the excessively early season there is a scarcity of this flower and the demand was great. The weather for the past few days has been extremely mild and all bulbous plants have come on with a rush. Roses stiffened up considerably. The supply was very limited and the demand was good for Premier, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia, Butterfly. Ward and Killarney. The market was flooded with carnations of the common varie- ties and they were to be had every- where. There were comparatively few Laddie carnations among the offerings and they brought fairly good prices. Sweet peas sold well for use in corsage boquets and the supply was very lim- ited. Calla lillies were scarce and brought a good price. They were prac- tically all used with the pot plants for funeral purposes. The call for pot plants of callas was brisk and many were sold by wholesalers as well as re- tailers. Lily of the valley is more than plentiful and found everywhere. It was much used in corsage work this week. Exceptionally fine stock of calendulas were offered at $3 per 100 wholesale, the demand being brisk. Violets were in limited supply, and of rather poor quality, but were good sellers however. Daisies are increasing steadily and the demand for them for table use was ex- cellent. Mignonette, the season's first, has arrived, and its selling quality was very good, the supply being limited, however. It was used to a large extent in combination with other flowers in baskets. Some superior quality snap- dragons are to be had at the fancy price $12.50 per 100 wholesale. Poeticus nar- cissi both southern and home grown, are arriving in limited quantities. Orchids of the cattleya group were plentiful. There are no cypripediums to speak of. Roman hyacinths are en- tirely gone and pot plants of the com- moner varieties though plentiful are on the decline. Tuldps of the ordinary varieties were offered at all establish- ments at low prices. Darwin and Mu- rillo varieties were scarce and brought a fancy price. Spanish iris is coming in in limited quantities and brings a high price as it is the season's first offering. Some excellent plants of lilacs, deutzias, genistas and loniceras were seen among the offerings. The lilacs sold from $6.50 and up according to size and vari- ety. Pansy plants were in great de- mand and were good property. Violet plants though not plentiful were to be had at moderate prices. Cinerarias are declining rapidly. Dracaenas, pan- danus, ferns, etc., were without change in price this week. Greens were very plentiful and ferns were selling at $4 per 1.000. It may be said that the Easter rush taxed all of the stores to fullest capacity. NOTES. Fred C. Weber had a very attractive Easter window which was worthy of much praise. The main feature of the display was a large Easter egg used in attractive combination with lilies, bulb- ous and spring flowers. George H. Pring has returned from a trip to New York, where he attended the spring show. Mr. Pring states the exhibition was without doubt one of the finest ever held in this country. Grimm & Gorly attracted much at- tention by their gorgeous Easter dis- play, the main feature of which was a large white cross embanked with Easter lilies. H. J. Berning reported an unusual amount of Easter orders and was hard pressed to fill the demands of his cus- tomers. Look Distanc Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Callas Mignonette Sweet Peas Calendulas Tulips Jonquils Freesia GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 547 LARGE SUPPLY All Seasonable Cut Flowers Especially Roses, Carnations, Tulips, Valley, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Jonquils, Daffodils, Lupines, Calendulas, Narcissus Poeticus, Violets, Lilies, Callas, Greens, Etc. pgp"Write for Special Prices on Quantity Lots. Can supply you with what you need at attractive prices. a MMwxm *» Ko ^=g*=*p=^-^5 g = NOT I NIC. ==^>=>^^3$^== PHONES' CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Large and Complete Supply Quality Cut Flowers You can always obtain what you need from us. Discriminating buyers insisting upon the best obtain- able place their orders here. There's a reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writlnp The Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, 1ND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. 548 The American Florist. April 2, WILD SMILAX-That's Us $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., ggggg 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. ERNE A COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. An. exceptionally fine lot of home grown lily of the valley for which there was a good call was had by C. A. Kuehn. A large Easter business in their sec- tion of the city was reported by the St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. The Bourdet Floral Co. had an un- usually fine lot of hydrangeas and found a ready market for them. Easter baskets and pot plants of roses and other varieties were displayed by the Mullanphy Floral Co. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co sold a large quantity of roses and sweet peas. A specialty of Easter pot plants and baskets was made by T. H. Weber. R. D. M. Nashville, Tenn. EXCELLENT SUPPLY OF STOCK ON HAND The Easter season of 1921 was marked by one of the largest, finest and most satisfactory collection of plants and cut flowers ever known at this time. One reason for this is the forwardness of the season which is several weeks ahead of this time last year. All varie- ties of narcisus and jonquils have bloomed and gone. Iris is in bloom and was very plentiful for Easter, as were also the lilacs, both white and pink. Roses are in great shape, both as to color and size, and are plentiful. The varieties are the Columbia, Premier, Milady, Killarney, Ophelia, Mrs. Chas. Russell. Cecile Brunner, Sweetheart and other varieties. They retailed at $4.00 to $10.00 for the best. Florists had all they could do to keep up with the de- mand. There was almost a glut of Easter lilies, for every grower was de- termined to fill as many orders as pos- sible. The price was fully 25 per cent cheaper than last year, which held true in other lines. But the volume of trade was way over that of last season. Easter lilies scored as best sellers but pot plants, hyacinths, tulips, cinerarias, Baby rambler roses, hydrangeas, birch boxes, and decorated baskets met with a ready sale. For everything in cut flowers, the rose perhaps led the call, while carnations were a close second. The latter line was excellent, and the price cheaper than last year or than the last few months. The price of Easter lilies was 50 cents a bloom, and cut lilies $6 per dozen. NOTES. The Joy Floral Company had a fine stock, supplying not only this city but Chattanooga, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga., as well. To each of the above cities they shipped an extra carload of plants, which included cut flowers and any number of lily plants. This con- cern with their great resources, were able to wholesale a lot of cut flowers, roses and carnations in other cities without in the least diminishing their home supply. A superb stock of flowers was seen at Geny Bros. It required the entire ef- fort of the store force, which had been increased, to keep up with the demand. Their lilies were very fine, as were their roses and decorated plant baskets. Easter trade at this shop was much better than for the same period last year. The usual market house merchants were on hand the day previous to Easter, with all the smaller and cheaper plants. Geraniums, hydran- geas, pansies and ferns were their spec- ialties. L. H. Haury & Sons had a very creditable supply of Easter flowers, roses, carnations and decorated boxes and baskets. They had fine lilies, tulips and hyacinths, and sold out completely. Mclntyre Bros, had a beautiful stock of plants and cut flowers. Their lilies were fine and they had a variety of cut roses and carnations for which there was a good sale. A good Easter business was expe- rienced by C. H. Trichler. who was well supplied with lilies and pot plants. M. C. D. Boston. UNUSUALLY GOOD EASTER TP.ADE. Business for Easter was very good, there being an increase shown by most stores of 25 to 40 per cent on total re- ceipts over the previous year. Stock cleaned up every day very well. Car- nations, Easter lilies and sweet peas were the leaders. Carnations were not very plentiful and consequently brought a good price, the average being about $10 per hundred. Easter lilies did not move very rapidly early in the week at $1S to $20 a hundred, but were very shy later in the week and ad- vanced in price as high as 35 cents for long-stem flow-ers. Violets were poor and scarce which caused a large demand for all other corsage flowers. Sweet peas were greatly in demand and brought as high as $5 a hundred. These were followed closely by Mignon, roses, orchids and gardenias. Gardenias were of good quality and sold up to $0 a dozen. The supply of orchids was about equal to the demand. The Triane were the poorest in quality and sold at $12 a dozen. Good Mos- siae sold as high as $2 each. Roses were plentiful and considering the supply brought good prices. Shorts sold at $10 a hundred and fancies as high as 50 cents. Callas were in great demand for church work for Holy Thursday, and brought $5 a dozen for the large flowers. The supply of Easter lily plants fell far short of the demand, the average price paid by the stores was 20 cents on orders booked. But on Friday and Saturday the stores were offering up to 35 cents a bud and were glad to get them without even one open flower to a plant. Rambler roses were next in demand to lilies. Tausendschon was the only one to be had. The thorn- ramblers did not get in flower. Bougain- villeas were of very good quality but had to be pushed to move them. This plant has fallen off in demand the past foniii CUT FI.OWERS Supplied SO E. Randolph St. Telephone (Vntral 0284 $&-_ Chicago Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. few years so that not more than 10 per cent is now grown of what there was five years ago. Pan bulbs sold about the same as in previous years. The French hydrangea has pushed the Otaksa off the stage entirely and none of the old-fashioned ones were to be seen on sale anywhere. The pinks and bines of the French variety sold without any effort. Carl Shiftman, salesman for J. M. Cohen at the Co-operative market, has gone in as a commission man for him- self. He will have Lenks' roses and also one or two other growers. J. M: Cartwright, formerly with the Waban Rose conservatories, is going to build a King house on his father's place at Wellesley, and will produce carna- tions. B. F. S. Atlanta, Ga. Flower publicity was in the air here Good Friday, when the Dahl Co. had big newspaper space, offering 10,000 lilies, while the wagons of the Atlanta Floral Co. carried banners announcing three car loads of lilies and the West View Co. placarded its wagons with four-car signs. Saturday was lily day at the Dahl establishment. The new store was banked four shelves high the full length on both sides with lily plants, ramb- lers in bloom, cinerarias and primulas, while the center line of tables carried many finished plant and flower baskets and boxes. The West Peachtree street branch store of the Joy Floral Co., had a bril- liant display of general stock. The West View Co., besides the reg- ular store, had an overflow stand of lily plants. Stallings made a fine window dis- play of plants, flowers and baskets. 1921. The American Florist. 549 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, (Not Incorporated) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLIMCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE L\ CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHICA60 L. D. Phones CENTRAL, 1977 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., jmbKi Wabash Ave., and Lake St. gSKKKSSa. '"Tjjflrt CHICAGO, ILL. bjjyiffl Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WeiiAND-RisoiCo. FLOWER GROWERS ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia. Russell. Milady, White KUlamey and Kil- larney Brilliant Rones. All orders given prompt attention. Try us, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets Price list, 1920. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch 11.75 14-lnch 13.00 12-inoh 2.25 16-inch 4.60 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Onr Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exch*nge™SiT 6 ioTm& su Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMeRowerMarKets CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Beauty 3.00® 8.00 Per 100 Russell 8.00® 40.00 8.00® 35.00 8.00® 36.00 8.00® 36.00 8.00® 40.00 8.00® 36.00 6.00® 26.00 6.00® 26.00 6.00® 26.00 6.00® 30.00 6.00® 20.00 6.00® 20.00 6.00® 20.00 6.00® 26.00 4.00 8.00 3.00® 6.00 . 3.00 to 6.00 Mrs. ChaJ Butterfly Columbia " Dunlop Premier " Hoosler Beauty . . . Klllarney Brilliant.. White Klllarney Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. Milady Mrs. Aaron Ward.. Sunburst Ophelia Dble. W. Klllarney. Ceclle Brunner " Our Selection .... Calendulas Preesla Jonquils 4.00 to 8.00 Paper Whites 4.00® 6.00 Violets 76® 1.60 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.60 to 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 16.00 Cyprlpedlums, per doz 4.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 4.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00® 20.00 Adlantum 1.60® 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 4.60 to 6.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays 36c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Southern Wild Smllax, case 7.60 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the A merican Florist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Ordev American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago I Raedleio Basket Co. I 713 Milwaukee Avenue | CHICAGO, - • ILLINOIS | 1 Write for Catalog and Prices. | * iiiiiiiiitiimiuiiiimimiiijifiiiiiiiMiiimiiiiiiiiniiiiHiiimiiiiimiimiiniinm? Mention the American Florist when writing Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go, Send for catalogue. 8757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO Hentlon the American Florist when writing 550 The American Florist. April 2, s'liiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiiiimitiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiHiiiniiui^ There is an ample supply of (Beautiesl If you are in the habit of getting | regular shipments | of Beauties two or three times a week. | you will do well | to place that order with us. You can always depend on us | for Beauties. (The Leo Niessen Co. 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. [ I Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | fiimmiimiimii imiimimiuiiHiiiummiiimmiiiiimuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiii; Philadelphia. AMPLE SUPPLY WITH GOOD DEMAND. The Easter business exceeded ex- pectations in every department of the craft. The wholesale supply houses who started the ball rolling- all declare this to have been their biggest volume of trade. Then the growers of Easter plants began their record breaking sales,' which when the stores got their stocks in place was kept up until there was nothing salable left. The com- mission cut flower men had a splendid early shipping trade to out of town cus- tomers, which later was taken up by the local stores and a clean-up was effected in everything except possibly daffodils, of which stock there were some thousands too many. The weather for the week was exceptional; a little rain and cloudiness on Wednesday, but all other days were bright and sun- shiny with record-breaking tempera- ture. If it had been 10 degrees cooler, it would have been better for shipping and handling' all kinds of cut flowers, with which the market was never better supplied. Easter lilies ran out toward the end, late deliveries being very tight and many of the pot plants being seen without a bud open. Good open flowers easily brought the top price of 25 cents all day Saturday. There was a good supply of carnations, which in the higher grades cleaned up at eight to 10 cents. Sweet peas were the best stock in the market and sold up to the last bunch; they were not any too plentiful. There was an abundance of roses and they sold up pretty close at 40 cents. Callas were in good de- mand at 25 cents. Larkspur was one of the choice things at from 25 to 50 cents per spray. There were a few vio- lets, but they were so nearly out, only those compelled to do so bought them; also, a good demand for lily of the val- ley, with cattleyas portioned out to those who deserved them. Emperor daf- fodils were quoted at four to six cents. EDWARD RBID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This U the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VtoMe Rower MarKets Boston, Mar. 30. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty .. 6.00@100.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Dunlop 6.00® 20.00 Pilgrim ci.00® 20.00 Crusader 8.00@ 25.00 White Killarnty ... 6.00@ 16.00 Ward 0.00® 16.00 Maryland G.00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 6.00® 16.00 i ol I'iDia 10 00® 35.00 Hadley 6.00® 25.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch . . .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz.... 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas 3.00® 5.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Carnation Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 12.00 Lungifliirum Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Pansies 2.00® 2.50 Sniilax. per doz 1.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Callas 2.00® 3.00 Heliotrope, per bch 1.00® 1.60 English Daisies .75 Jonquils. Spur 5.00® 6.00 Cypripediums 4.00 .Marguerites 2.00® 4.00 Acacia, per bunch 3.00® 5.00 Tulips 6.00 Bicolor Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Mvosotis, per bch 25® .60 Hyacinths 6.00® 8.00 Buffalo, Mar. 30. Per 100 Rose, White Killarney 6.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Richmond 6.00® 12.00 Maryland 6.00® 12.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 Ward b.uo® 8.00 Columbia 10.00® 25.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Russell 10.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ceciie Brumier 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas '' ' n,t Calla Lilies 12.00® 25.00 Carnations 5.00® 7.00 Easter Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 6.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Soleil D'Or Narcissi fi.OO® 8.00 Sweet Peas l.nn® 4.00 Violets 75® 1.25 White Tulips 4.00 ® 6.00 Yellow Tulips 4.00® 6.00 but there were quantities of the best stock at $40 per thousand. Southern daffodils in variety hit the market strong and while only fit for street sales had their effect in cheapening the bet- ter stock. The street men also handled quantities of long roses left over from early in the week and the week before. The wholesale houses all experienced an excellent out of town demand, declar- ing it to be quite as good as last sea- son and some claiming an increase. The stores put their best efforts in their dis- plays and some beautiful specimen hy- drangeas, rambler roses in trained forms, heather, genistas, bougainvilleas, etc., were features in all the stocks. Splendidly filled baskets, tubs, and in- dividual plant holders were high lights in all the stores. March 2S — The market opened strong this morning, there being a good de- mand all along the line, which was a healthy sign, showing that the clean-up on Saturday and Sunday had been general. 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 Sansom St., PHILADELPHIA, FA. Cincinnati, Mar. 30. Per 100 Roses. Premier 6.00® 20.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia ., 6.00® 20.00 Butterfly 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Baby Doll 4.D0® 8.00 Carnations 4.00 @ 6.00 Easter Lilies and Callas 16.00® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 4.00 Porget-Me-Not. bunch .26 Freesla 3.00 ® 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Jonquils 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe, per 1.000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 16® .26 Snapdragons 10.00® 16.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Primulas, bunch .60 NOTES. A large wholesaler, in summing up the business of the week, said that from what he could see the volume was fully as large as last year but prices were about 15 per cent lower. While this would cut considerably into the profits all around, he felt the trade was to be congratulated on the outcome, for compared with other branches of business it was largely to the advan- tage of the florist. An exceptionally fine line of plants and plant baskets and hand-painted tubs, artistically filled, were seen at S. S. Pennock Bros. Handsome ribbons gave a correct color touch to all speci- mens. The whole assortment was splendidly arranged. An immense busi- ness was done here. A splendid line of made-up plant baskets and handsome specimen plants were seen at H. H. Battles. His Cen- tury shop adjoining was as closely packed as possible with choice quick- selling plants. A wonderful business was transacted in these two stores. J. J. Habermehl's Sons' Bellevlue- Stratford shop and their store in the Ritz-Carlton made an excellent display of baskets. There was great variety in the filling and all were elaborately 1921. The American Florist. 551 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens LC.PQLLWORTH CD. CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1300-1311 N. 2nd St., Fhila., Pa. Mention the American Florist when loritino Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flower.. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing decked with ribbons. Trade was very good here. C. H. Fox had a fine assortment of baskets and individual plants that sold out clean. His display of made-up cor- sages and boxes of cut flowers in the flower case were up to • the minute in stock and artistic arrangement. The Jos. Heacock Co. have made splendid use of a propagation house, planting the benches of the same with Godfrey callas, which have turned out a wonderful crop, their Easter cut be- ing particularly strong. Voller's House of Flowers was very tastefully arranged with choice plants and made-up baskets. A very good business was reported, particularly in corsages, of which line he has been making a specialty. The featured specimens and plant baskets of Charles H. Grakelow were excellent. His Florist Telegraph Deliv- ery Association business was the larg- est he has ever experienced. Edward Reid was much pleased with his Easter trade. Business was active the Monday following, with choice roses, snapdragons and carnations be- ing features. The store of T. Nelson Geiger was crammed to the door with the choicest of Easter plants and baskets. A strong demand was experienced. The Monday morning rush at the Leo Niessen Co. was very active, carna- tions, sweet peas and roses being par- ticularly in demand. Chas. Stahl. on 11th street, enjoyed an excellent business. He had a fine stock of plants and baskets and sold out completely. Good sales on daffodils were reported at Berger Bros. Roses. Easter lilies and sweet peas were specials. The London Flower Shop reported a good clean-up of their fine display. Heathers were a feature here. Victor Ridenour had his usual hand- some display of stock, if possible more up to date than ever. A number of orders for cemetery decoration were had by John C. Gracey. GUST. RUSCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone Main 1345. P. O. Box 60S. 444-446 Milwaukee Street, imnimmnnnininiri n uiimninmiiw - VftoMe^erMarKets Philadelphia, Mar. ;s. Beauty, special . . fancy Mrs. Chas. Russell Klllarney Hadley iburst Wards 30. Per 100 .50.000 75.00 .20.00® 35.00 .15.000 35.00 . 3.00® 10.00 .15.00® 40.00 . 6.00® 16.00 . 6.00® 10.00 . 3.00® 16.00 . 3.00® 20.00 Adiantum Asparagus, bunches Asparagus, strings Calendulas Carnations Cattleyas Easter I.-.lies Lily of the Yalle- ., Smllax Snapdragons, per do Mignonette .75® 1.00 2.00® 5.00 6.00® 10.00 Freesia O'olden Tulips Pittsburgh, Mar. Beauty, spL, per doz " fey., per doz. " ex., per doz, " No. 1, per doz. Russell Columbia Ophelia Hilda Premier Madam Butterefly. Carnations Cattleyas, each Easter Lilies Ferns, per 1.000 Galax, per 1,000 Ptumosus, per bunch Sprengeri, per bunch Calendulas Sweet Peas Narcissus Paper Whites.. VIoletB Baby Smllax .35 . 1.50® 2.50 . 4.00® 6.00 . .50® 1.00 .10.00® 20.00 . .26® 1.60 . 2.00® 4.00 . 2.00® 4.00 . 2.00® 4.00 30. Per 100 z. 9.00 7.60 6.00 4.00 6.00® 16.00 6.00® 16.00 6.00® 16.00 6.00® 15.00 10.00® 36.00 8.00® 30.00 6.00® 20.00 6.00® 16.00 10.00® 36.00 8.00® 20.00 4.00® 6.00 1.00 20.00® 25.00 Prir nSPS 4.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 1.00 . 6.00® 8.00 6.00 . 4.00® 6.00 .15.nn«i 20 oo . 1.50® 3.00 A very good Easter trade was re- ported among the florists in German- i town. A large lot of Easter plants were handled at Heron's Flower Store. Julius Wolff, Jr., had all the busi- ness he could take care of. Rupert Keinle was much pleased with his holiday business. K. ^irniiiiiiiiuiiuiitiiiajiiiJiiiiiiiiniiiiinriiiiiiiniiiiiitiiitiiifiiiHiiMiiiiimimuiii* iTHEMcCALLUMCO. M n n ii fact a rers — Importer* I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ! Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. niDiunuiiiiiiiiuiiuuiitiiitiutiiitiiiiiuiiiMiijiiiiunna MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. St. Louis, Mar. 30. Per 100 P.oses, Premier 10.00® 35.00 Columbia 8.00® 26.00 Ophelia S.OO® 25.00 Klllarney 4.00® 10.00 White Klllarney .. 8.00® 20.00 Russel 10.00® 40.00 Ward 8.00® 15.00 sunburst . . . .■ 10.00® 16.00 Calendulas J. - 3.00® 6.00 Carnations. Laddies 12.50® 15.00 Ferns, per 1.000 5.QB Valley 6.00 Boxwood, per lb.. .35; 60 lbs., per lb. .., .26 Narcissus 3.00® 5.00 Yellow Narcissus 3.00 Mignonette 5.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Smllax. per string .20 Leucothoe .76 tfalax, green, per 1.000.... 1.60 bronze, per 1.000.... 1.60 Carnations, fancy 2.00® 10.00 Violets 60® 1.00 Freeslas 3.00® 6.00 Callas 12.60® 25.00 Jonquils 1.00® 4.00 Milwaukee. Mar. 30. Per 100 Roses. KlU'n'y. W. Klll'n'y. 8.00® 20.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Premier 10.00® 36.00 Ophelia 10.00® 26.00 Columbia 12.00® 35.00 Hoosier Beauty 10.00® 26.00 Callas. per doz 3.00® 4.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 8.00® 10.00 Daffodils 4.00® fi 00 Hyacinths 8.00® 12.00 Lilies 26.00 Orchids, per doz 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.60® 4.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.Q.0 Freeslas 4.00® 8.00 Tulips 6.00® 12.00 Wild Smllax, per case .... 6.00 552 The American Florist, April 2, New York. FINE EASTER TRADE. With an abundant supply of stock and faultless spring- weather, the flo- rists had reason to expect a good Easter trade. The result showed par- ticularly in the case of the retailers, that their expectations were in a large measure realized. Visits to a number of leading retail stores on the evening before Easter found some of them com- pletely cleaned out of plants; others al- most so, and general satisfaction was expressed over the results of the day's business. When a shop was completely sold out it may be supposed that the early customers took what pleased them best and that those that came later did likewise and so on, until the stock was reduced to zero. When everything was disposed of it is unnecessary to give minute details of what sold best. The pink rambler roses were prime favorites and good plants of Azalea Indica were quickly taken at high prices. One re- tailer who had several large andjwell flowered azaleas, sold them from $50 to ifb'O each. Moderately priced combina- tions, from $15 to $50, went exception- ally well. These figures, of course, ap- ply to the larger stores whose patrons can afford to pay for what pleases them. There were sales in such shops of specimen plants and plant combina- tions from $75 to $100 and upward. In places that catered to another class, small plants were sold as low as 50 cents each. It is a reasonable estimate that throughout the city the bulk of the plants and plant combinations went at prices ranging from $5 to $50 apiece. There will always be a demand for lilies for Easter, but in recent years, with so much gay colored stock coupled with the high prices on lilies, we have thought that their popularity has some- what waned. Nevertheless on the eve- ning of March 26 there was a strong de- mand for cut stock and it was said that some wholesalers were asking 40 cents, bud and flower. The business of the wholesale cut flower dealers was not as satisfactory as that of the retailers, for three reasons : First — the desire of the retailers to sell out their plants. Sec- ond — An oversupply of poor stock. Third — the irregularity in prices, as we migh say putting prices too high: To- ward the end of the week it was rumored that cattleyas would be scarce and prices took a jump. It turned out that there was plenty of them and some dealers were glad to sell at $12 to $18 per dozen, which however, were good prices. A considerable stock of cimbid- iuns and oncidiums were on the mar- ket, which being useful chiefly for dis- play purposes, went slowly. American Beauty roses, specials, ranged from $75 to $125 per 100. according to quality. In special Premier, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Dunlop roses there were a few sales at the rate of $40 to $50 per 100, but taking the entire special stock of tea roses it is doubtful if it aver- aged $30 per 100. Good carnation stock ranged at from $8 to $10 per 100 and rather slow at that. The Laddies brought $10 to $12. Good violets brought $2 per 100, but there was a lot of poor stock that was chiefly useful to the street merchants. Efforts to boost violet prices turned the buvers to sweet peas which went quite well at $2 to $4 per 100, although there being a great stock, they were not entirelly sold. The best gardenias brought $6 per dozen, hut small and spotty stock was slow. The tulip and narcissus market was in a rather demoralized condition. The quality of all had deteriorated from warm weather, and in yellow narcissus great quantities of both southern and domestic stock came in, which made any kind of reasonable prices impos- sible. The snapdragons and colored stocks were also very poor propositions. March 28. — As reports come in from all sections, here and the neighboring HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th SI., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. cities, they confirm our summary of the Easter business, written on the night of March 26. The plant trade was par- ticularly good and as Sunday was a fine day as to weather, the retail stores had considerable business, in the fore- noon, in cut flowers. In the wholesale district, although considerable stock was left over, it is acknowledged that the quantity sold exceeded that of last year. Aside from the surplus of bulb stock and poor violets, the slowest stocks were special roses. The weather is warm today and with the usual after- holiday reaction a slow market may be expected for this week. NOTES. A fine trade was experienced by Ma- landre Bros., who had a great stock of plants. They made up a number of combinations in large handled baskets, pink rambler roses being the leading feature, with small hydrangaes and heather as accessories, which sold for $75 each. A number of plants of Acacia pubescens, six feet high and finely flowered brought $100 each at this shop. Amusement was furnished to the side- walk crowds by a flock of large butter- flies in their show windows, which their gardener had developed from caterpil- lars, in the greenhouses. It is customary to call it a "cleanup" when almost everything in a shop has been sold. In the case of the Chas. A. Dards store on the evening of March 26, "almost" could be left out. In many years of observation we have never noted such a complete disposal of plants. A number of wholesalers, in addition to their cut flowers, carried consider- able stocks of Easter plants. In the 18th street market M. C. Ford had a good stock of Darwin tulips, hyacinths and candytuft. Geo. J. Polykranas had a fine stock of lilies, hydrangeas and tulips. At almost all seasons he carries plants. A feature at present is a number of good Ci- botium ferns. On the morning of March 26, David Cralke's Sons had disposed of their first stock of plants and had refilled their benches with others that were soon sold. William Mackie, wholesaler, in the 18th street market, had a fine stock of sweet peas and carnations. He made one shipment of 60,000 sweet peas. The new firm of Sullivan Bros., 112 W. 2Sth street, sold out everything. One partner stated that it was their best dav since going into business. Doyle & Booth, 121 West 28th street, are now receiving gardenias and orch- ids from the range of Thomas Young, Jr., Bound Brook, N. J. On 28th street, William Kessler dis- played a fine stock of well flowered geraniums, hyacinths, bougainvilleas and cyclamens. The veteran Charles Morley was an- other retailer that had nothing to do but smile on empty tables and ice boxes. Henry Hart. 1000 Madison avenue, had sold out about all of his fine plants by the evening of March 26. At the shop of the Boulevard Floral Co. it was stated that all plants had sold well. Frederick Zahn, a well known retail- er, died on March 24: see obituary col- umn. J. K. Allen carried tulips, hyacinths, candytuft and mountain phlox. A. F. F. Mention the American Florist when writing WHOLESALE -\ Florist: J 4- Wjtjt28 '-"St. NcaK Mention the American Florist when writing W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St ,NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers New Yoik Mention the American Florist when writing Phones S413 St 6891 Watkins 31 and 43 W 18th St., S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo J. Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone: 2264 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 553 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST S5-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 3864 and 3 158 Watkins CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Watklns 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 75* Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watklns 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M.C.FORD 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watkins THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CIT1. 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 Street, NEW YORK Telephone 6336 Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 anil 609 Watklns CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6*26 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the A merican Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations. Valley and Orchids. Would be elad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones j 167 1887. Watkins 1 3058 Mention the American Florist xohen writing VlKfaJe Hover MarKets New York, Mae. 30. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 10.00® 76.00 Mdm. Butterfly 6.00 8) 26.00 Pilgrim 6.00@ 26.00 Hadley 8.00® 60.00 Dunlop 6.00® 25.00 Dbl. Whit. Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Columbia . ... . .' 4,. @ 20.00 White Killarney 4.00® 16.00 Aaron Ward 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell . 6.00® 30.00 Premier 6.00® 30.00 Sunburst 4.00® 20.00 Scott Key 10.00® 60.00 Adlantum Croweanum and Hybridum 1.60® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bch 26® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 40® .60 Buddliea, per dozen 60® .76 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations ... 3.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 35.00® 75.00 Preesla. per doz 26® .35 Forget-Me-Nots, pr. dz. bchs. .75 Gardenias, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 20.00 L. Rubrum 5. on® 1500 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 6.00 I, Mac per hch 60® 2.50 Acacias, cut, per bch 2.00® 2.50 Narcissus. Paper White, doz. .40® .60 Narcissus. Majors and Spurs. per doz 26® .40 Callas. per doz 1.60® 2.60 Smllax. doz. strings 2.00® 2.60 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Stocks, per doz 60® .76 Violets 25® .75 Palsies, yellow 1.60® 3.00 Tulips, Darwin, per doz.. .50® .75 Tulips 25® .36 Mignonette, per dnz 60® 1.00 Wallflowers, per doz 20® .25 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Kxchanfte 436 Sixth Avenue. NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 708 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 12 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 'Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardlas, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Telephones 4422 Watkins D 'fter?d P e P nt S President | United Cut | Flower Co., i" | WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK | RtiinniiiinimnimiiiinnniiiiiininimnrmnntniniitiiiiiiiHiiiiinmniiininmAr PHONE | HI* | WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when ivriting Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. Desirable wall space to ad W. 26th. N. T. >nt for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for tllus trated catalog of Greos ud Florists' Stpplte, 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 97S0 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids. AspanigiiB rliuttONiiH Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by Cnrillo & ( o.. of Mamnroneck. N. Y. 554 The American Florist. April 2, 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. iiiiitmmimiimu iiiimimii iimiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiltlil I t nimiii minimum limn mum iiiimiimimimimimiimimiliiiiimiilimiimimll The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO I CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams SI. Members of the F. T. d. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. | iiiiiiiimiimmiiiiitmimimimimimmimiiiimmmmmiiiiimimimiiiiimiiMmimi iiiniiiiiiiiiitiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliillllililliiiiiiiiliiiiililiiiimilli? MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 606. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. PLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order 106 Si'AlE STRLET Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, 8. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4900. ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service 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 Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andfekdon service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries mBuffalu.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivry. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Ma store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock SI. Telegraph orders delivered to all parta of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Dunlop's Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Mention the American Florist ivhen writing ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL (Members F. T. D.) 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 Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St.. N. W. Miss Louise W. Daneherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579. 3841. 3848 Members of Florists* Tetegrraph Delivery. 1921. The American Florist. 555 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. tMSSSSSSSSSSSJSiSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS*****^^ 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 Large or Too Small. Careful Attention to All We are located in the heort of Chicago, and make all deliveries in the city and suburbs Chicago M&fii. FLORIST 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Oraceland 1112 Bend ns your retail orders We have the Best Facilities In the Cit> Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your uraers for umcago-s All orders carefully filled tS^^jsOBSt under the supervision of - ^oh.ca**- 6E0RGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Teleeraob Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN. MATTHEWSON'S, Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 3343 W. MADISON ST. ■Ill MWWW MM CHICAGO Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. April 5. Chicago, French Line (Havre). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Soestdyk, Holland America Line (Rotterdam). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Andyk, Holland America Line (Rotterdam). M. M. New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. - ■ ! ! 'i'i ■>» Adrlali Aeolus, Vitellia .Mil Lines (Southampton), ion S. S. Lines (South America). ard-Anchor Line .(Liverpool). FROM BALTIMORE, Mississippi. I. M. M. Lines (London). Maurentania, Cunard -Anchor Line (South- ampton). Algeria, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). Galahad, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). Kroonland, I. M. M. Lines (Antwerp). Montana. I. M. M Lines (London). Romeo, I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Rotterdam, Holland-America Line. (Rotter Lin 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street W e Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Flowers In the City. We Please the People. M.ime Phone: Main 3652 Bel) Phone: Maui 1014 NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo.J Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery | WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street 556 The American florist. April 2, 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 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ^P££#'s ±LO\fERS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis.-. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Teleerraph Delivery Omaha Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. mV^ffim Members of Florists* Telegraph l>elivery. 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 Slain 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. Mention the American Florist when writina FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholsale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha. Neb. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N Y — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany. N Y — Danker's. Boston. Ml — Penn. the Florist. Boston. Ms — Houghton Gorney F: Shop. Brookly n. N. Y.— Americ m Beauty 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 — C. Frauenfelder. W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange. 77-79 B. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist, W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. Buckingham PI. Cincinnati. O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati. O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Fl. Co. Dallas. Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton. O. — Matthews. The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 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 Flow_ers. 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. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Bergerow's. 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 — 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 — N. Christatos. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Settling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — The Boulevard Florist. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & 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. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. 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 Stor« 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 of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to order* For Knoxville and Bast Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890 Mention the American Florist ichen writing 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. — Blackistone. 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. 557 BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists Phonei: Rhinelander 107-420—775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the America/a Florist when writinp Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS A CO.) 8799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CtTT FLOWERS DAELY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VAND.ERBILT HOTELS KOTTMIILER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1562-1553 Colombo*. New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at S8tb Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. New York J. 0. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Npw Ynrk Telephone IX e\V 1 OfK. LeBOX 3 8 22 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue Id the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade distcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and OUve Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. J. W. BODGEBS Elks' Building:, T)a vf ATI fl 4 South Jefferson Street, *^*»J MFIlj Vf. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Colnmbas 6883 The name "Malandre Brother." on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Member, of Florist,' Telegraph Delivery. Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mall or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Oak Park, III. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. AW. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Perm Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THIWK OF HEINL'S UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS, 558 The American Florist. April 2, 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. DETROIT'S Leading Florist JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - President Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Perm, 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 Delivery 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 Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,ioc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the A merican Florist when writing Mention the American Floi-ist when writing SWWWWWWWWWWWWlf Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES W£IR,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 tvriting DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Co., ■* 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Ri^erdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER FJorJsfs' VeJegraph 2)eJivery Mention the 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 (T X, Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street THE BEST THAT GROWS. EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. J 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 Mention the A merican Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes, inc. r. i. u. ygg park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. '" ALEX. S. GEORGE (Not Incorporated) FLORAL ARTIST 423-425 Richmond Terrace (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to tbe HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Perm Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. 1921. The American Florist. 559 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. Hartford, Conn. WELCH'S ffir Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when icriting Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. 8. L 01 US, E. P. NEIMAN. Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. folly cared for by HENRY SMITH CHICAGO 8KSS™ DETROIT Central Floral Co. I^VoKSSt Best service 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 Finest floral studio In Northwest. Member F.T.D. Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST ""SPfflKi**- CLEVELAND LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. WASHINGTON D. C. I214T STNW Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Gnmewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sts. Phone: 9864 Rhinelander. Order, from Oiher Cities Promptly Filled Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 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' Telegraph Delivery. WICHITA, Kansas *38££T W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service P. T. D. HEART OF JMCWJLXTjr., Ni J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town or city Telephone witbii 150 mile, of Newark. 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 Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MeifiphlS, ,61,11. 89 Sonth Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower In Season Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph order*. 560 The American Florist. April The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N. J., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo.. June 22-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. J. C. Vatjqhan, Chicago, has returned from Florida. The demand for flower seeds is said to be ahead of that of recent years. Visited Chicago : W. H. de Graff, of de Graff Bros., Noordwijk, Holland. Birmingham, Ala. — George B. Mc- Vay, Sr., is taking a rest vacation in Longview, 'Texas. Visited Chicago: H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111.; W. H. de Graff, of de Graff Bros., Noordwijk, Holland. The Albert Dickinson Seed Co., Chi- cago, has subdivided 70 acres near its plant into tracts for industrial sites. Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., while improving steadily, is still confined to his home at Doyles- town, Pa. New York. — Carl O. Giessler, mana- ger of Max Schling's seed department, has recently taken unto himself a bride, Miss Faulkner. Price of bags at Chicago, March 30 : American, 16-oz., $30.00 per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, 16-oz., $30.00; Crown, 12-oz., $23.00. Columbus, O. — The Wilson Seed Co. has secured a 99-year lease on the 4- story building at 25 E. Town street. The firm expects to move about July 1. San Francisco Calif. — Lester L. Morse and Frank G. Cuthbertson, of C. C. Morse & Co., are making an east- ern trip, due in Chicago the later part of the week. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Beckert's Seed Store has had exceptionally large sales of flower and vegetable seeds since March 1. Gross sales to date show a considerable increase over the same period last year. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., advise their business is 25 per cent ahead of last year's to March 15 in nnmber of orders, with greatly in- creased demand for flower seeds, both wholesale and retail. The Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gil- roy, Calif., has in course of erection a new seed cleaning plant of capacity far in excess of the firm's present re- quirements. This proves Mr. Wheeler's abiding optimism, which merits the steady stream of contracts now flowing his way. John Burroughs, the well known naturalist, died March 29. He was an intimate friend of the late John Lewis Childs and it seems strange that both men should die at different times on a New York Central train returning home from California. Mr. Childs passed away March 5. H. B. Hayt, veteran traveling repre- sentative of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., celebrated his seventy-sixth birthday anniversary at Atlanta, Ga., last week feeding the swans in Druid Hill park, watching the opening dogwood blooms and dreaming of coming days when defla- tion will be no more. Cincinnati, O. — The J. M. McCul- lough Sons Co. say business in both field and garden seeds is good. The dealers, however, are making more work for the firm by carrying small stocks and ordering in only limited quantities. Orders are ahead of last year, everything moving freely, and the present outlook is for one of the best seasons in recent years. Evansville, Ind. — Three suits have been filed here against the estate of W. H. Small and the Mercantile Com- mercial Bank, the trustee of W. H. Small & Co., which made an assignment several months ago, by Guy M. Purcell, H. J. Brinker and Geo. S. Vickery, for- mer employees of the company, asking judgment for varying amounts aggre- gating $16,900, to cover stock of the company which they bought. Southern Seed Business Slumps. H. G. Hastings, head of the H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga., and presi- dent of the American Seed Trade As- sociation, writes as follows, March 23 : "Our mail order business is very ma- terially less than last year. This was not unexpected, as the 1920 business was abnormally large. January showed a slight increase in number of orders as compared with January of 1920, but the average per order was considerably less. February was off in both number of orders and average per order. March, so far, is comparatively better than January and February, approximating the same number of orders for the same period, but the lower average per order persists. Our business is very largely with farmers in the cotton growing ter- ritory, and we attribute the shrinkage in the buying materially to the finan- cial conditions brought about by a drop of 350 to 400 per cent in the price of the farmer's product. "We are far enough along to know that the season, as a whole, is going to be an unsatisfactory one from the profit making standpoint, and we see no reason for any attempt to camou- flage the real situation. When the farmer feels poor, he feels awfully poor and hangs on to what little money he has, very firmly, and this is of course not conducive to the purchase of liberal quantities of seeds. The truck grow- ing situation in Florida along the gulf coast and south Atlantic shows very Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade C^\ SEED Gilroy, California marked decrease in spring plantings. This is due to the fact that they right- fully figure that between the decreased buying power of the northern markets and increased freight and express rates, their product cannot be sold at prices that will afford anything for the grow- er. This truck seed situation has been further aggravated by the unloading into this territory of a bankrupt stock of seeds from an eastern source at prices that going concerns cannot meet." Field Seeds. The third consecutive week of marked activity in the seed business was recorded during the week ending March 19. The unusually fine weath- er of the past two weeks continued and the sowing of grass and clover seeds was proceeding rapidly, according to the government report of March 26. Toward the end of the week some of the larger seedsmen noted a decrease in orders from the south but an in- crease from the north, where sowing operations are not so well advanced. It is thought that the peak of the spring selling season for clovers and grasses has been about reached. There was little change in prices during the week except for the few commodities that are mentioned below. White clover prices soared $5 to $10 per 100 pounds for the better grades in some cities. Stocks are reported to be small and the demand continues to be excellent. Red clover advanced 25 cents to $1 in some markets but de- clined the same amount in a few other markets. Over 1,200,000 pounds of red clover arrived at New York from France, exceeding the large imports of the preceding week by nearly 300,000 pounds. Little or no change of impor- tance in demand or prices for aslike and sweet clover took place and the demand in general was only fair to good. Approximately 38,000 pounds of crimson clover were imported from Germany, 33,000 pounds arriving at Baltimore, Md., and the rest at New York. Alfalfa prices were 50 cents to $1 higher in important jobbing mar- kets. Some difficulty is being expe- rienced in obtaining northern-grown seed that contains less than 100 dodder seed per pound of alfalfa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing W9 — __ _^ ■ ^^ Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. II r ft S I H II Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Pabslbt, Celery. Endive, ^^ ^^ Salbitt and Mixed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Q Q m p fl fl y , | n C 1921. The American Florist. 56] Burpee's Seeds Grow W. Atlee Burpee Co. Philadelphia Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. I have for Immediate delivery seed stock of these varieties, hand- picked and ready for planting: Fordhook Bush Lima Wood's Prolific Bush Lima Large White Pole Lima Lazy Wife Pole Write for Quantities and Prices. Kentucky bluegrass and orchard grass prices were firmer to somewhat higher because of the improved de- mand. Approximately 25,600 pounds of redtop were exported to France and Great Britain. Redtop and timothy prices in most cities showed no change from those of the previous week, al- though redtop was quoted as being firmer in a few cities. There has been a fairly good demand for cowpeas and soy beans for several weeks. St. Louis, Mo., seedsmen are having difficulty in obtaining Whip- poorwill cowpeas to take care of their requirements. Louisiana farmers have been trying to purchase considerable quantities of Clay, Brabham, Iron, and Red Ripper cowpeas at about $3.50 per 100 pounds delivered, but apparently have not entirely succeeded in doing so up to this time. Prices for Canada field peas have re- mained at the same level for several weeks and are being offered at $4 to $4.25 per 100 pounds in the principal markets. The arrival of approximately 218,000 pounds of rape from Holland will help to replenish the reported short stocks that are being held in some cities. Prices were 50 cents to $1 higher. Further imports are expected wi thin a few weeks. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, redtop and red clover at principal points of distribution, March 19, 1921, as given by the Government Market Reporter of March 26. 1921 Ky. Timo- Blue Red thy Grass Top New York ..17.26 $27.60 J14.00 Baltimore . . 7.00 26.00 14.00 Richmond . . 8.00 28.00 16.00 Buffalo . . . .. 7.16 26.76 14.60 Toledo .. 6.66 27.60 16.00 Louisville . . 7.60 27.00 16.00 Chicago .. 6.40 27.00 13.60 Mlnneapolli 6.26 26.60 14.00 St. Louis .. 6.60 30.00 13.76 Kansas CI y 7.00 27.00 14.00 28.00 16.00 Salt Lake . 6.60 30.00 17.00 Seattle . . . 8.00 28.00 18.00 Averaare for the U 1920 ... 113.96 130.40 120.20 Red Clover {22.00 21.00 22.60 22.00 20.86 23.00 21.60 22.60 19.60 19.00 21.60 19.60 20.00 • date. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout America. Office: Cambridge, New York RtOMSCmiGa & C= SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REOUEST SAN FRANCISCO CASLE ^"I.ZIV^'*™' CALIFORNIA Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Write tor Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, fREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing J. C. ROBINSON SEED GO, 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 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" (Lily of the I J Valley Pips J I EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS f Just Arrived. Prioe in cases, 100U, 500 or E 1250 each, on application. § J.M.THORBURN&CO. \ 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY I Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GOD1NEAU Seed Growers Angers, - - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnlpa. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing 562 The American Florist. April ASTERS CREGO. White, Blue. Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Purple. Lavender — Trade pkt., 40c; »2.00 per oz. Mixed Colors— Trade pkt., 30c; $1.50 per oz. SEMPIE'S LATE BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 3Uc; 81.50 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 30c; 81.25 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 40c; 82.25 per.oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 40c; $2.00 per oz. Send for Wholesale Price List offering everything required by the progressive florist. Henry F.Michell Co. 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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 writlnff Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet. Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrri Pnnn Montana. Idaho, Washington. mHlulU.UUIIII. GEORGE B. 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 SPECIAL OFFER Lily of the Valley Pips HOLLAND GROWN At $17.00 per lOOO Packed in case9 of 1000 and 2000 each. First-class quality and dor- mant condition guaranteed. Ready for immediate or later shipment. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS 470 Greenwich Street, NEW YORK CITY Floorer Seeds KELWAY'S choice strains of Florists' Flowers are unsurpassed and we can point to over 300 Exhibition Awards gained in all parts of the world. Prices always available -spot or growing crops. KELWAY & SON, The address Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, England llii! ii'!iiii!!!!lii(l!Uii;[!!i:iiliMn[iJit;l**************4"H h4*4"f'4'4'4'4'^ < i > 4 > ^4 >l i l 4 , 4"i > 4 H i l 4 l 4 > 4 l ^4'4 > Valley for Mothers' Day NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. | Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand % $36.00 per 1000 Florists' Money Maker Brand * 20.00 per 500 $10.00 per 260 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 600 $8.00 per 250 T 4.00 per 100 * I carry oyer 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. | H. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. f STECHER LITHOGRAPHIC COMPANY Mention the American Florist when writing THE C, HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 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 Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Sound Bulbs of Highest Vitality From W. J. ELDERING & SON, Ltd., Overveen, Holland We do not crowd our bulbs into marketable size at the expense of vitality and firmness. Our bulbs are absolutely full aged, solid, well matured and free from disease. Write for prices to the home address, OVERVEEN, HOLLAND, or to Room 309, White Hall Building, - - - NEW YORK CITY CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialtiy. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bnlbs CJ.Speelman&Sons Sassenheim, Holland Lagarde & Speelman Ollioules, Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. CYOI/AMEN We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2H i». Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. A8k for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. PEKIN. ILL. I DUTCH BULBS | 1 Standard Bulb Company} | BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. = ^uuniiuiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiruiiiiMiiiiiitMiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. LilyBulbs From Storage. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicaeo. Denver, To- ronto and New York. MAGNIFICUM, RU- BROM and FORMOSUM from New York only. For Immediate Shipment. VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch type; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAF- FIA, natural and colored; COCOS WEDDEL- IAN \ Seeds; Rosa Multiflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. Summer-Fall Shipment. PALM SEEDS. MANETTI STOCKS, FERNS IN FLATS, FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, CHINESE SACRID LILIES, FREESIA and CALLA BULBS, DRACAENA CANES. Write for prices, stating your requirements' McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed BloooMdale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century in producing hlgU grade GARDEN SEEDS .it vour disposal. Contract growers for the inbfelne 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. 564 The American Florist. April 2, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashraan, Owatonna, Minn., Vice-President, John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1931. Southern florists and nurserymen should not forget the Florida state meeting at Miami, April 9-12. Hobe Sound, Fia. — Kumquat trees in half-barrel tubs, fruiting, are being grown by F. Schultz for porch decora- tion. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Nurseries, Western Springs, 111., states that the nursery season will be very short un- less the cold weather continues. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O., says it never had so much business in March as it has had this year, on account of the mild winter. Yakima, Wash. — C. W. Hauck. act- ing district horticultural inspector, has resigned and will take a position with the Bureau of Markets at Columbus. O. New Hartford, N. Y. — The formation of a junior branch of the Central New York Horticultural Society was decided on at a recent meeting of that organi- zation in this city. Fbuit crops of Maryland, Ohio, Ark- ansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Illi- nois have been seriously damaged by the cold weather of the past week. Hornell, N. Y. — What is claimed to be the largest apple tree in the United States stands in the grounds of L. W. Rockwell. It is 11 feet, eight inches in circumference, and is about 150 years old. Visited Chicago : C. B. Knickman, of McHutchison & Co., New York, re- turning from the south, where, he says, the florists are enjoying good business; J. W. Fraser, of the Fraser Nursery Co., Huntsville, Ala. The Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Huntsville, Ala., report their sales greatly in excess of those of last year. Their surplus is the smallest in many years. Roses, privets, shrubs and ever- greens are none too plentiful. Dealers, they say, should buy and sell quickly on account of the short season and limited stocks. Seattle, Wash. — At a recent meet- ing of the Seattle Horticultural Soci- ety, it was decided to hold an exhibition during the week beginning July 12. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Ronald E. Chapman, president; R. J. Fisher, vice-president; Dr. Cecil L. Tenney, second vice-presi- dent; J. J. Bonnell, treasurer, and H. B. Orr, secretary. Plant Quarantine No. 37. nursery stock entry conditions. Hereafter all nursery stock, plant, and seeds entered under Regulations No. three will be refused entry unless and until the notices required in Regu- lations Nob. 10 and 11 are fully made out and lodged with other entry papers with the collector of customs. Hither- to this requirement has applied only to the notice of arrival, but hereafter it will apply, as Indicated, both to notice of arrival at the port of entry and to notice of shipment to the ultimate con- signee. This action has been necessitated by the growing laxity on the part of im- porters and brokers in submitting the notice of shipment required under Reg- ulation No. 11. Numerous complaints have been received from state nursery inspectors that they frequently receive the notice provided for in this regula- tion long after the stock has reached destination or even after it has actually been planted. Moreover, in some in- stances no reports are received at all. The board has a drastic remedy which it is loath to apply under Regulation No. 13, viz., failure of the permittee to give any notice required bv the rules and regulations under the quarantine may be made the basis of canceling existing permits and refusal of further permits to the importer at fault. The action now taken will make the sub- mittal of these notices, in the manner indicated, a necessary condition of en- try, and customs officials will be so ad- vised. The distribution of these notices to the Secretary of Agriculture and to the duly authorized inspection offi- cer of the state, territory, or district to which the nursery stock and other plants and seeds are to be shipped, will be completed by the inspector in charge of the work of the Federal Hor- ticultural board at the port of entry. This order will apply merely to ports where the Federal Horticultural board maintains such inspection service. At other ports the importer will be re- quired to make out and submit these notices as formerly, and at such other ports he is cautioned to mail these reports both to the Secretary of Agri- culture and to the proper state official before or at the time of shipment and distribution of the imported stock. Failure to do so may lead to the en- forcement of the penalties provided for under Regulation No. 13. C. L. Marlatt, Chairman. Federal Horticultural Board. Early Rhododendrons. Rhododendron Dahuricum has been in European gardens for more than a century, but is still little known in the United States. It has small dark green leaves which in this climate remain on the branches until late in the winter, and small bright rose-colored flowers. These are often destroyed by spring frosts. There is a variety, sempervir- ens with more persistent leaves and darker-colored flowers. Usually Rho- dodendron mucronulatum is the earliest of the rhododendrons to bloom in the arboretum. This is a tall, perfectly hardy, deciduous-leaved shrub which has flowered freely every spring in the arboretum for the last 20 years, and is chiefly valuable for the earliness of the flowers which appear on the leaf- less branches and are rarely injured by spring frosts. In the arboretum the leaves turn bright yellow before falling in the late autumn. There is a group of these plants on the lower side of aza- lea path. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. Insect Bored Boxes Objectionable. According to Commerce Reports the federal director of quarantine at Mel- bourne has brought to the attention of Vice-Consul W. J. McCafferty at that city, the fact that officers dealing with food substances and general cargo im- ported into Australia from the United States find that the packing cases are not infrequently constructed of wood that shows the borings and workings of insect timber borers. In order that destructive boring insects should not in this manner be introduced into Aus- tralia, the federal director of quaran- tine has requested that the matter be brought to the attention of the United States government and the shippers. It is important that some action should be taken to prevent the packing and shipping of goods intended for Austra- lia in wooden cases presenting evidence that wood-boring insects are or have been present. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Tn * GjONKS C a 'JONES CO Robert Pjrle. Pro. 11 Anl. Winter, Vki-Pfu. Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2-yr. Ibolium £ e . S £™N« ^"L " 1 ?' Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box- Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid (or 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings (or Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Buy Box-Barberry and Ibolium Privet of the Introducers. Hill's* Clioice Stock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Everereens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 3,000,000 plants LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., %*, Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA 1921. The American Florist. 565 SOW NOW ASTERS Early Mid Season Late New Sorts Queen Of the Market, 10 separate colors, each, 14 oz -> 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. Royal, 5 separate colors, each, \\ oz., 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. Ostrich Feather, 10 separate colors, each, ^ oz., 40c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz., $1.40. Crego, 7 separate colors, each, hi oz., 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz. , $1.60. King, 6 separate colors, each, hi oz -> 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. Giant Branching, 9 separate colors, each, Mc-z.,30c; trade pkt., 15c; peroz., $1.00. Ball's White. hi oz , $3.00. American Beauty, 3 separate colors, each, hi oz. , 65c; trade pkt. , 36c; per oz. , $2.40. Heart of France, hi ° z -. 66c; trade pkt., 35c; per oz., $2.00. Peerless Pink, hi oz., 60c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz., $1.80. SWEET PEAS Spencer Grand- iflora King White oz., 55c; U lb., $1.75 lb., $7.00. Lavender George Herbert oz., 50c hi lb., $1.76; lb., $7.00. Countess Spencer, oz., 40c; M lb., $1.35 lb., $5.00. King Edward VII, oz., 40c; )i lb., $1.30 lb., $6.00. Dorothy Eckford, oz., 16c; hi lb., 60c lb., $1.80. Lady Grisel Hamilton oz., 20c hi lb.. 60c; lb., $2.20. Gladys Unwin oz., 16c; )i lb., 60c lb., $1.80. King Edward VII, oz., 20c; hi lb., 60c lb., $2.20. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, northern greenhouse grown seed, 1000 seeds, $4.00; 3,000 lots at $3.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 1000 seeds, $1.50. DRACAENA IND1VISA, oz., 40c; lb., $6.00. For Other Flower Seeds See Our "BOOK FOR FLORISTS" Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork Own Root Roses All the Standard Forcing Roses. Ail the Choice Ramblers. All the Best Bedding Roses. Send for list. ROBERTS ROSE CO. 3480 South Emerson St.. DENVER, COLO. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Domer & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Good clean stock, all pot grown, shipped with- out pots. Bostons, Scottii, Cordetta, lin., $3.60 per doz.; J25.00 per 100; 5-in., S5 40 per doz.; J40.00 per 100. Cyrtomlum Rockfordlanum, Holly Ferns, 3-in., (1.50 per doz., »8.00perl00; 4-in., $3.00 per doz., $25.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. fi Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice, By M. G. Kains. 342 pages, illustrated. Price. $2 26. American Florist Co. *40 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Seasonable Stock READY NOW Per 100 Begonia Metallica, M. A. Patten and Sandersoni, 2>4-in $8.C0 " Glorie de Chatelaine, 2^-in 6.00 " Gracilis Luminosa, Prima Donna, Mignon and EufordiaSuperba 5.00 Fuchsia— Lord Byron, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Minnesota, Phenomenal, Speciosa and Black Prince, 2^-in 6.00 Manettia BiCOlor, good for vases and baskets, 2^2-in 6.00 Petunia, double, best named sorts, all colors, for2,'4-in. pots 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio fllilllllllliilllllllllllllllllltlllilllllllllllllltlllflllllllllllllllllltlllllllllltllllllllllllllllL 1 Robert Craig Co. I HIGH CLASS PALMS i | and Novelties in Decorative Plants § 1 NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. I Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. SPECIALTY Easter Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. 4,000 2^-inch Dunlop Roses Fine. Ready to shift to make room, $100.00 per 1000. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N J 566 The American Florist. April 2, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association ol America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. TeucK crops in Missouri and adjoin- ing states were seriously injured by frost the past week. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, March 29. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $4.50 to $6.00; leaf lettuce, per box, 30 to 32% cents. New York, March 25. — Cucumbers per dozen, 75 cents to $2.75; mush- rooms, $1.00 to $2.25 per three-pound basket, tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 50 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $3.00 to $7.00. Corn Root Rot Control. The investigations of the United States Department of Agriculture on corn root rots are by far the most im- portant work on corn that has been done in the last 20 years. Begun as a simple pathologic problem, the study of the root, stalk and ear rots of corn soon developed into a complex study- involving many phases. Conservative estimates from this disease place the annual loss in the corn belt at from two to ten per cent., and in some cases much more than ten per cent, where the fields are badly infested. The most effective means of controlling corn root rot yet known lies in selecting seed corn free from disease. The right type of ears should be selected from healthy stalks in the field, cured promptly, and the seed thoroughly tested for germina- tion. The germination test approved by scientists of the Department of Ag- riculture is made with a special type of rag-roll germinator. A demonstration of the value of these investigations was made recently in the Utility Corn show at Galesburg, 111. One of the chief requirements of prize winning ears was that they should be practically free from disease in order to win high rank. To determine freedom from corn root rot the entries were sub- ject to the rag-roll germination teat. Types of corn most likely to be free from disease were determined in the course of these investigations. To give these characteristics and the results of the germination tests their proper place in determining the value of seed corn, a special score card was prepared with the various points weighted and inter- preted, as follows : General appearance carried a weight of 45 points and included six classifi- cations, namely : First — Indentation. Ears with a distinctly rough indenta- tion are often imperfectly matured, ow- ing to the presence of disease, and would be discriminated against in the scoring. Second — Kernel composition. Starchy seed ears produce many dis- eased plants, giving poor yields. Third —Shank attachments. All ears must have the shank attachments intact, just as the ear was broken from the shank. Many ears which have the pink, slight- ly pink, brown or shredded shank at- tachments were produced on diseased stalks. Fourth — Tips of ears. The tips of the ears should be bright and free from discoloration of any kind. Fifth — Lustre or polish. Ears having a bright, rather oily appearance, have higher yielding qualities than dead or TITDEDACUC Wel1 cured > 1 UDLIvUiJLJ Free from rot. Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, ioo 1000 1st size, 4-6 in $4.00 $35.00 Variegated Leaved, single.. 3.75 32 50 Albino, single 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl*m'g... 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CALADIUMS"- 100 1000 5- 7 inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 inch 14.00 125.00 GLADIOLUS From Our Own Farms. TUBEROSES. WHITE BULBLETS (GLADIOLUS) 1000 America, H-H In $ 5.50 America, X in. and under 4.50 Mrs. F. Ptnaleton, H in. and under 10.00 Mrs. F. King, a in. and under.. 4.50 Panama, M in. and under 6.50 America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Bailey, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Florist Mixed 25.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Our Spring Book "For Florists" Now Ready. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store new york Abundance of Stock Size 100 100 ° 2%-in. Ageratums, light or * dark $ 2-?6 $26.00 2 -in. Coleus, red or yellow. 2.76 26.00 3 -in. Cyclamens, 8 varieties 16.00 .... 2%4-tn. Fuchias, 12 varieties.. 3.00 27.60 2% -in. Heliotropes, light or dark 30 ° 27.60 2%-in. Marguerites, line plants 3.60 30.00 2%-In. Stocks, Alice or Nice. 2.76 26.00 2W-ln. Vincas, variegata 6.00 46.00 3%-in. Vincas, variegata 13.00 126.00 Liberal Extras. Correspondence Solicited. ALCNZO J- BRYAN, Wholesale Flor ist, Washington, New Jerse y 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa Prom 2-inch pots, ready for 3 or 4-inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2-lnch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) Nutt. Buchner, Ricard. Poitevine. Viaud. ffood short jointed plants from 2-lnch pots. at $3.60 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. "We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, AiBJSftffET . dry looking ears that have no lustre. Sixth — Kernel characteristics. Kernels from normally matured, healthy ears, are nearly always plump, bright and clean, possessing well developed germs. Such kernels usually have a distinct horny endosperm. The germination record was allotted 35 points. It was important that seedlings in the germ- ination tests should show thick, sturdy sprouts and good root development, while weak, slender seeedlings having short feeder roots were not desirable. Twenty per cent for vitality and vigor and 15 per cent for freedom from dis- ease symptoms, were the weights given by the judges for the germination tests. Twenty per cent was required for per- fection in type and uniformity, shape and size of ear and uniformity of kernel being the chief points given considera- tion. Ageratum Fraseri We feel confldent in offering Ageratum "Fraseri" to our customers that »e are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blue, a decided blue, that would be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire season with what can easily be classed as immense trusses of flowers, as many of them were over 2% inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an in'h in diameter. The plant spreads about 13 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with Alternantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, 81 .00 per doz; I 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz.; 10.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Request. Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 567 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE REESE CO.. Box 62, Springfield, O. ACALYPHA. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsls Veltchil. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hlghtstown. N. J. ANTHERICUM. Anthericum, (whitje- and green striped foliage. 2%-ln. pots. 16.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 62. Ohio. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, 11.26 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in.. $4.00; 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. EDGAR EASTERDAT. Nok- omis. 111. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $26.00 per 1.000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine. 2%-in., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000. Patten (new dark pink Chatelaine). 2%-ln., $8.00 per 108. Pride of New Castle. 2Vi-ln.. $14.00 per .100. Ask for price list of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Begonias, Metalllca, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot. $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. BOXWO OD. 300. 000 Boxwood edging. Suftruticosa, 6 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty: moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia Pa. BUIiBS. BtTDDLiEIA. Buddleia varibills. Butterfly bush or summer lilac. The most popular flowering shrub. 3-Inch pot plants that will bloom U 1 ,., 8 ™' tlme ' $80 ° P er 1( >0- H. G. WALKER. 312 W. Chestnut St.. Louisville, Ky. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class. good Bize, very smooth, clean and free from scab. Por varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom. Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. CANNAS. Cannas. Guaranteed true to name; 2 to 3 eyes; strong plants. 100 1000 King Humbert $4.60 $40.00 Yellow King Humbert. 4.60 40.00 Wlntzers Colossal 4.00 30.00 Mrs. Alfred Conard.... 7.00 66.00 City of Portland 7.00 66.00 Golden Gate 3.60 30.00 J. P. Howell 3.60 30.00 David Harum 3.60 80.00 Richard Wallace 3.60 30.00 Chas. Henderson 3.60 30.00 Allemania 3.60 30.00 Kate Grey 3.60 30.00 Indiana 3.60 30.00 NORTH STAR NURSERY rga. 111. Cannas. Large-flowering. Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and pricea, see display adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. A. Hen- derson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CARNATIONS. Ready Now I New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester, Splendid white and a free bloomer 16.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 16.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $ 90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 46.00 Morning Glow 7.00 66.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 6.00 36.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 4.00 36.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Rosalia 6.00 60.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 46.00 Rosetto 4.00 36.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 6.00 46.00 Belle Washburn 6.00 46.00 Aviator 6.00 36.00 Herald 6.00 40.00 Beacon 6.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 66.00 Crystal White 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 6.00 45.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 White Perfection 4.60 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St., Chicago. 111. CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS. 200,000 from black soil. 1000 Ward $26.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 26.00 Enchantress 26.00 White Enchantress 26.00 Thenanthos 26.00 Supreme 36.00 Matchless 36.00 Aviator 86.00 200.000 from sand. 1000 Ward $18.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 18.00 Enchantress 18.00 White Enchantress 18.00 Thenanthos 18.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago- CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. MATCHLESS BELLE WASHBURN $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1,000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wasbash Ave.. Chicago, ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Recognized as the leading quality by growers everywhere. Place your order with us and get the best. 100 1000 Enchantress $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress... 4.00 36.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 36.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. CARNATIONS, STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme. ... $5.00 $45.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove. Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS Mrs. C. W. Ward $6.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme . . . 6.00 46.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 4.00 36.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. III. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS In 2-inch pots. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1. and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $ 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 568 The American Florist. April CHRYSANTHEMUMS . CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. 50,000 from black soil. 1000 Golden Glow 520.00 Smith's Early Rose 20.00 Oconto 20.00 Golden Queen 20.00 Yellow and White Razer 20.00 Pink and White Chieftain 20.00 Nagoya 20.00 Dr. Enguehard 20.00 Seidewitz 20.00 Harvard 20.00 Buckbee 20.00 Golden Chadwick 36.00 White Chadwick 35.00 POMPONS. 1000 Prank Beu $18-00 Yellow Baby 18.00 Diana 18-00 Baby Marguerite 18.00 Golden Wedding 18.00 Godfrey 18-00 Buckingham 18.00 J. Hamilton Lewis 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTING'S. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering, Single varieties. Anemones, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1,000. Choice Commercial Varieties. White Chadwick White Turner Pink Chadwick Yellow Turner Yellow Chadwick White Mistletoe Bronze Chadwick Golden Mistletoe Sun Glow December Gem Glen View Odessa Wells' Late Pink Price on all above, $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000. White Seidewitz, $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White. $5.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. Pink Turner, $2.25 per doz- en, $16.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th SU New York Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. 2-in. stock. $9.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias. Columbian Mixture and Stel- lata. In bloom. Just the thing for Easter. 4-inch. 20c each: 5-inch. 40c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. CINNAMON VINES. Most beautiful and fragrant of all climb- ers. Easily handled, quickly sold. Good "money-makers" every day for florists. Now is your time. Particulars and colored plate free. Address largest grower in the world. A. T. COOK. Seedsman. Hyde Park. N. Y. CLEMATIS. Clematis Paniculata. 2-in. pots 100; $45.00 per 1,000. THE REESE CO., Box 62, Springfield, $5.00 GOOD O. per & CUPHEA. Cuphea, 2^4 -in. GOOD & REESE Ohio. pots CO. $4.00 per 100. THE Box 62, Springfield, COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1.000, by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customer's risk, add 16c per 100 ; 76c per 1,000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria, Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. . American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding; Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 "West 18th St.. New York Coleus. Best bedding kinds. 2-inch pots. $3.00 per hundred. Cash. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SONS. Cedar Falls. Iowa, COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings. Trailing Queen. $1.50 per 100. H, G'. WALKER, 312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville. Ky. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in 'the following: From 2%-ln. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should Insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen Seedlings. We offer for im- mediate delivery, strong transplanted seed- lings, grown cool, 5 to 8 leaves, ready for T.-in. pots: Glory of Wandsbek White — Carmine Eye Daybreak Rose of Marienthal Brilliant Red Magnifica Christmas Cheer Lavender Pure White Rococo Improved $80.00 per 1000, net. Strong, hardy, a superior strain and grown cooL. J. A. PETERSON & SONS West wood, Cincinnati, O. Home Grown Stock 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. 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. III. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Trade list of 340 fine florists' cut flower sorts at very low figures. 100, our choice assortment, labeled to name. $5.50. Cash. INDIANA DAHLIA FARMS, New Albany, Ind. Sylvia Dahlia. The profuse blooming dahlia and splendid cut flower; white with delicate pink eye. $6.00 per 100. H. G. WALKER. 312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. Dahlias. Best cut flower varieties: set our list before placing your order. LYND- HURST FARM INC.. R. F. D. No. 2. Ham- monton. N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Single White. 2% -Inch. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow. 2% -inch, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedlings. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York DELPHINIUMS. Delphinium Belladonna and Gold Medal hybrids. 2 ',4 -in. pots, ready for shift, $5.00 per 100. H. G. WALKER, 312 W. Chest- nut St.. Louisville, Ky. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fine well- rooted. 5-inch pots, bushy and ready for a shift, $40.00 per 100; 3% -Inch pots. $17.00 per 100; 2% -inch pots, $6.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St.. New York. Dracaena Indivisa, for growing on, 2- in. pots, $4.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 52, Springfield. O. Dracaena Indivisa. 2-in.. ready for 3 or 4-in.. $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle- gany. N. Y. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS ready April 6. $15.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Boston. Roosevelt, Teddy Jr., Whitmanll, Whttmanll Comp. and Verona. 2 % -inch of above, also Scottil. $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. New Macawii. 2^4- inch, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. Larger sizes ask for prices. Bostons, 3-inch pots, $15.00 per 100; 3%- inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch ppts. $26.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrlsii. 2%-in.. $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 2%-in., $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville. O. Ferns. 6-in.. $1.00: 8-in., $1.50 and $2.00 each. Blrds-nest. 5-in.. $1.60: 6-in.. $2.50 each. Wm. K. Harris. 56th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Boston Ferns, good strong bushy stock. 5-in. t at 60c. Add 6 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport. la- Table ferns, standard varieties. 2%-in.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. 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. F. D. 8. Lancaster. Pa. GLADIOLUS. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberius. Thomas T. Kent. Mrs. H. E. Bothln. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence. They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalog showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for It today. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld. California- Gladioli. Mrs. Francis King, No. 1, $20.00 per 1000; No. 2, $15.00 per 1000; No. 3. $12.00 per 1000. America, No. 1, $20.00 per 1000; No. 2. $15.00 per 1000; No. 3, $12.00 per 1000. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Springfield. Box 62, Ohio. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock readv from colrl 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. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 1921. The American Florist. 569 MYRTLE. MYRTLE. HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St. New York. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Orange, Otaheite, fine plants, not too tall, 4-in. pots. 35c each, $35.00 per 100. THE G'OOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 52, Ohio. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers anrl raisers. Southgate. London. England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIES. PANSY PLANTS. LARGE STRONG STOCK. July sown, from Steele's Mastodon Seed. Satisfaction guaranteed. Pall transplanted plants $10.00 per 1000 Seedlings ■ G.60 per 1000 JOHN JENSEN & SONS, 9801 S. Western Ave. Chicago. Pansies. Steele's Mastodon, cold-frame grown, fall transplanted. beginning to bloom, $2.00 per 100; $17.00 per 1.000. 500 at 1,000 rate. Express. EDGAR EASTER- DAY, Nokomls, 111. Giant flowering and Giant Trimardeau pansy seedlings. Superb selection of mixed colors and gigantic blossoms, $4.00 per 1000: $17.60 per 6000. prepaid. Price list on request. HILLCREST GARDENS. Albert Lea. Minn. PRIVET. PHLOX. Phlox Luffruticosa Miss Lingard. Strong 3-inch pot plants. $1.60 per doz; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Henry A. Dreer. 714- lf Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. POINSETTIAS. 60,000 California field-grown polnsettia stock plants weighing on an average of two- thirds of a pound each, and which should produce 25 cuttings in one season. True Red Variety plants and Early Variety plants, famous for holding their foliage. $18.00, $26.00 and $30.00 per 100. PAUL ECKE, 1226 Hayworth Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dleners' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled monster seed in separate colors, pink. red. varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh pink frilled. (Pearl of Kentfleld), purple or blue, anrl white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package. 60c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson. Smiths Falls. On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd. 1919. writes us the following in regard to our petunias; "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen in this part of Canada. Only about 8% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year." Mr. Rudolph Nagel, Lancaster. Pa., under date of Dec. 14tb. 1919. writes us: "I had. last year. Just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC.. Kentfleld. California. Hardy Scotch Pinks, 4 sorts, 2 V, -in. pots, $5.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 52, Springfield. O. PRIMULAS. Primula obconlca. 2% -In., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000: 4-in. at 26c: 6 In. at 50c: 6-in. at 76c: Mala- coldes. 2^-ln.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- anthus, strong divisions. $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid: cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years. 2-3 ft., $2.60 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft.. $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings. 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. ROSES. SURPLUS AFTER EASTER STOCK. Babv roses for pots, bedding or growing on. 2>,i-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Orleans Ellen Poulsen Mad. Herbert Levavasseur, (Red Baby Rambler) Erna Teschendorf Baby Echo Etoile Luisante (Baby Herriott) Le Marne Tip Top (Baby Doll) Mdlle. Franciska Favre Maman Levavasseur (Baby Dorothy) Catherine Zeimet Mdlle. Ceeile Brunner Geo. Elgar (Sweetheart or Mignon) Baby Tausendschon Jessie Le Ponceau Clothilde Soupert Hardy Climbing Roses. Rosarie (Pink Tausendschon) 6c. Paul's Scarlet Climber, 7%c. American Pillar. 6c. Tausendschon. 6c. Silver Moon, 6c. Crimson Rambler, 6c. Lady Gay, 6c. Dorthy Perkins, 6c. Excelsa (Red Dorothy), 6c. Hiawatha, 6c. THE GOOD & REESE CO. The largest rose growers in the world. .Springfield. Box 52, Ohio. ROSE PLANTS. 2Vi-in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $110.00 Columbia 75.00 Sunburst 16.00 Butterfly 140.00 Dunlop 90.00 3-in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $125.00 Columbia 90.00 Ophelia 15.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $160.00 Mdlady Bench Plants 16.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St Chicago. 111. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1000 3600 Pink Killarney. 3-In 9.00 80.00 11000 Ophelia. 3-ln 9.00 80.00 9000 Richmond. 2%-ln 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. ■Wholesale Florists. SO E. Randolph St.. Chicago ROSES — OWN ROOT. Plants from 2% -inch pots. All best varieties for forcing and bedding. Write for general list and prices. AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield. Ohio. Good stock $15.00 per 100. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicago 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. Roses. Ophelia, 2-in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Columbia. 2-in.. $16.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1.000. Ceeile Brunner. 2- In„ $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY. 1643 Broad- way, Denver. Colo. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $15.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. SALVIAS. SALVIA. America and Zurich, strong 2 'A -inch pot plants, ready for shift, $4.00 per 100. H. G. WALKER, 312 W. Chest- nut St., Louisville, Ky. THE DIENER TOMATO Increase your tomato yield one hundred per cent by raising the new DIENER TOMATO. 30-40 tons of ripe fruit to the This tomato was raised last year all over the United States and Canada with the greatest satisfaction. As smooth as an apple and of a magnifi- cent dark red color. Single tomatoes weigh up to 3 lbs. each. The flesh is more solid than that of any other tomato. The fruit contains very little seed and is solidly filled out. This tomato is free of the acid taste, and for dehydrating catsup and canning is the best tomato in existence today. The DIENER TOMATO is blight-resist- ing as well as drought-resisting. It will not crack from the rain and will not rot while lying on the ground In wet weather. This tomato will grow in almost any kind of soil and it commences to ripen the first part of August. It is the greatest novelty in the tomato line, and it will soon crowd out the present varieties from the market by its far su- perior qualities. Price of the DIENER TOMATO SEED: Sample pkg., 26c; one-quarter of an acre pkg.. 50c: one acre pkg.. $1.50. DAHLIA SEED. This seed is raised from the most up-to- date dahlias In existence. No place in the world have dahlias been brought up to such perfection as they have been around San Francisco. This mixture contains all colors and types of peony, cactus and decorative varieties. The seed we sent out in pre- vious years was highly praised by all who raised dahlias from it: but this seed Is far superior to what we have sent out in pre- vious years. The seedlings will commence to flower two months after sowing and al- most a month earlier than plants raised from bulbs. Price, .$0.50 per package. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfleld Marion County, Calif. Seeds. Seed stock of the following va- rieties, hand-picked and ready for plant- ing- Fordhook Bush Lima, Wood's Prolific Bush Lima. Large White Pole Lima, and Lazy Wife Pole. Write for quantities and prices. Henry Berrien Fish. Carpinteria, Calif. GARDEN SEED BARGAIN. Good money for florists. Big dollar box of earliest and best vegetable and flower seeds: 40 vari- eties; big packets: just what every planter must have 25c. 6 boxes. $1.00; 100. $12.50 prepaid. A. T. COOK. Seedsman. Hyde Par k. N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA, the true Cordy- line Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 6.000 seeds. $1.00: pound. $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Flower in all seasonable varieties. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Mlchell Co.. 616-518 Market St.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers, San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langport. Eng. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son., contract seed growers. Pedrlcktown. N. ' J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, onion sets. potato. Prices 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. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 570 The American Florist. 2, SEEDS. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. January or early February delivery, per 1,000. $4,00; later delivery cheaper. VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Cyclamen and Glffanteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere In this issue. Kelway & Son. Langport, Eng. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-236 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and Held corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Beets mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau. Angers. France. Seeds. Renowned specialties: remarkable novelties: postpaid catalogues. H. PA- QUET. grower. Magnan. NICE. (France) 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. Attee 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. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2^-inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose S6.00 $56.00 Keystone 6.00 65.00 Silver Pink 6.00 65.00 Giant White 6.00 66.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 66.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted cuttings. $16 per 100: $126 per 1000: 2%-ln.. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfield. Wis. SPHAGNTTM MOSS. STOCKS. STOCKS. Lenox. Lavender, white and pink. 2%-inch pots. $10.00 per 100. Seedlings of Red. White. Pink. Purple and mixed. $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000. Ask for Prices of Calendulas. Bouvardias. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York VINCAS. VINCAS. Varieg. R. C, $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. 2%-ln„ $5.00 per 100. 4-inch pots, bushy, $14.00 per 100. $130.00 per 1.000: 3% inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $110.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York Vinca variegata. 200 3-ln.. $7.50 per 100: 200 for $14.00. EDGAR EASTERDAY. Nok- omis. 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes nd larger bags uv- to two pounds or more, lso catalogue, return and coin envelopes, 'he Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer. Florist Thread V T orks. Lowell. Mass. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.76; 12-in., $2.25; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in.. $4.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit, Mich. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. O. 1.000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes. $8.60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Printery. Inc., 642 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 623 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Mil- waukee Ave.. Chicago. L-hiladelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa- Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y. HARDWOOD ASHES. Nature's own ferti- lizer. Geo. Stevens. Peterboro. Ontario. Can. Baskets, novelties and florists' supplie . H. Russin. 65 W. 19th St.. New York. Baur Window Glass CARNATION STAPLES. Springfield. Mass. FERTILIZERS. Poultry manure. Pulverized Premier Brand. Nature's most efficient fertilizer. Write at once for free literature, samples and quotations. Poultry Feed Co.. Dept. K. 343 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards. Chicago. CLAY & SON. Stratford. London. England. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- Kins, $1 per qt. : $3.60 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. BOUIIRY MANURE HjLVtRlltL Iremier Brand Erst Among fertilizers Poultry Manure is acknowledged by agricultutists, horticulturists and garden- ers as Nature's Most Efficient Fer- tilizer. It contains more nitrogen, or its equivalent, Ammonia, more available Phosphoric Acid, or its equivalent, Bone Phosphate of Lime, and more Water Soluble Potash than any other manure. It supplies the most plant food in soluble and readily available form. Premier Pulverized Poultry Manure is super- ior to all other manurial fertilizers because of its high analysis and its improved condition as pre- pared by our Special Process. The raw prod- uct is subjected to an intense heat, which elim- inates all surplus moisture and kills every noxious seed germ. It is finally pulverized for easy and even distribution and application. It is organic and stimulates bacterial action. This Wonderful Product is especially adapted for the production of Flowers, Lawns, Fruits and Vegetables. It has all the excellent qualities desired and none that are objectionable, and it Produces Results. Write at once for our interesting fertilizer litera- ture, samples and quotations. All Free. POULTRY FEED COMPANY Dept. K, 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., hai made florists' pots for nearly ninety years. -» e took First Prize at Last Three ixpo&l- tlons. Vt e may not ne the oldes-t manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Tit us on yoor next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all communications to The Progressive Giay Company Ninth Floor, xt.»... it-^-i. r«i«_ Marbridtte Building. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. John C. Moniiiger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging- baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. "Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery. Idaville, Ind. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H t 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. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '1921. The American Florist. 5fl The Florists' Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy aad trot, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not fust. rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Noothers lilce^ It. Order from your deale or direct from a*. 1000.90c. postpaid. | Samples free. EEKEY A. BBEEB.L 714 Chestnut BtTMVs FhlUdelpbla. Azalea I'ots, Hang- ing Baskets. Lawn Vases, Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZAI.E POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVTLLE, OHIO "Moss Azetc" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO 800 Fifth Avenue Now York Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $3.50; 80,000, $11.00. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free*. For Sale by Dealers. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get posted! Ask for our Catalogue GIBLIN fi CO., UTICA, N. Y. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK Florist a' (Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative •Greens and Florists' Requisites. Greenhouse Builders inm Hi ■. WhenYm Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and Well Be There Iord,& fitiritham(o. Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction BY PROP. Ij. R. TAPT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. American Florist Co., 4*o s. Dsarbom St.. Chicago 2a George Keller Pottery Co. Successor to SEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturer! of Red Pots Before buying write for prioei 2614-2622 Herndon St. CHICAGO. CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. The recognized Standard Insecticide. FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms angle worms and other worms worLIng in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $8.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 572 The American Florist. April 2, Index to Advertisers. AllenJ K. 553 Alpha Floral Co 554 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmlingEC Co 549 Anderson S A 554 Angermueller G H Co 543 Aphine Mfg Co 571 Apollo Flower Shop. 555 Atlantic Grass Seed Co 562 Backus Geo J 538 Baerjulius 559 Barnard W W Co. ..562 Barnes W J 556 Bassett& Washburn. 542 Battista Matthew A. 558 Baumer Aug 559 Baum's Home of Flowers 556 Baur Window Glass Co. .TV BayersdorferH&Co.548 Bees Ltd 554 Begerow's 554 Berger Bros 550 Berning H G 550 Blackistone Inc 558 BodgerJ&SonsCo.561 Bohannon Flo Co. ..554 Bramley&Son 554 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 560 Breitmeyer'sl Sons. 558 BrennerEdward 553 Broadway Florist.. ..554 Brown A J Seed Co.. 560 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 562 Bruns HN 563 Bryan Alonzo J 566 BudlongCoJ A 543 Bunyard 557 BuroeeWA Co 561 California Florists... 559 Callahan TJ& Co.. .Ill Central Floral Co 559 Charles Harry 552 Chicago Carton Co.. 538 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 545 Clark EB Seed Co.. 562 Clarke's Sons D 557 Clay&Son Ill C°a°JJ 552 Coddington lR 565 Conard & Jones Co.. 564 Congress Fl'w'rShn.557 Cooke Geo H 555 Cowee W J 571 Coy H C Seed Co... 563 Craig Robt Co 565 Culp WH&Co 559 Danker Fred A 554 DardsChas 557 Davey Tree Expert Co 539 Diener Richard Co.. 566 Dietsch A & Co... .IV Dominion FloraICo.,558 Dorner F& Sons Co .565 Doyle & Booth 552 DreerHA...541 571 572 Dunlop John H 554 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..572 Kble Charles 555 Eckrich A 559 Edwards Fold'gBox. Ill ElderingW J&Son.563 Elm City NursCo...564 Erne& Co 548 Evans Floral Co 557 Exotic Gardens 554 F.yresHG 554 Fallon Florist 559 Fish Henry Berrien. 561 Florists' Hail Ass'n.571 Foerster Co Jos 547 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 553 Ford William P 553 Fox's 556 Frauenfelder C 555 Frey & Frey 556 Froment H E 553 Garden Press The. ..Ill Gasser J M Co 554 George Alex S 558 Giblin &Co 571 GnattOve Co The.. .547 GodineauR & M....561 Goldstein 1 553 GorhamPrinterylnc.lII Grakelow Chas H...559 Grand Rapids Floral Co 556 Grimm & Gorly 556 Grossberg-Tyler- Finnerman Co 549 GudeBros 559 Habermehl'sSonsJJ.554 Hardesty & Co 558 Hart Geo B 553 Hart Henry 557 Haven Seed Co 563 Hayes Irene 558 Heinl John G & Son. 557 Henderson A&Co.. I 541 Henderson Lewis.... 556 Hentz&Nash 552 Hess & Swoboda....556 Hess ion 557 Hews St Co A H 571 Hill DNursCo 564 Hogewoning& Sons. 563 Hollywood Gardns.. 556 Holm & Olson 556 Holton&HunkelCo.551 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 572 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 554 Hurfl Edgar F- 562 Ickes-BraunMillCo.IV Idlewild Greenhs 559 Jahn Hugo 559 Johnson & Chronis..5 c '4 Jones WR& Co. ...IV Joy Floral Co 5S8 Kasting WF Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..57l Keller SonsJB 554 Kelway & Son 562 Rennicott Bros Co.. 544 KervanCoTbe 553 KesslerWm. 553 Kottmiller A ..557 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 549 Kuhl Geo A 563 Lagarde&Speelman 563 LandrethSeed Co. ..563 Lange A 555 Lang Flo &NursCo.556 Littlefield Florist.. ..557 Lord &BurnhamCo .571 Louise Flowr Shop.. 554 McCallum Co 551 McGillR C&Co....561 McHutchison& Co.. 563 Mackie William 553 Malandre Bros 557 Ma«sHort Society. .536 Matthews Co WG ..558 Matthewson's 555 Meconi Paul 553 Memphis Floral Co.. 557 Metaire Ridge Nurs 558 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWorks 542 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 549 MichellHenryFCo..562 MillangJosA 552 Miller A L 565 Miller Floral Co 559 MoningerJ C Co.... 570 Murray Samuel 555 Naylor MfgCo 572 Neidinger JosG Co. .551 Newell A 559 N YCutFlowerEx..553 NY Floral Co 556 Niessen Leo Co 550 Olympia Florist 557 Palmer Wm 557 Papadem J G Co.... 557 Park Floral Co 559 Pedrick G R & Son . . 562 Pennthe Florist 5 C 8 Philips Bros 555 Pierce FO Co IV PiersonFRCo I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 560 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 559 Pillsburyl L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co 551 Podesta& Baldocchi.558 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO. ILL,. Big Stock iced Rig (pood brands 1 jjj yi BRAND^ White Greenhouse Paint "IT STAYS WHITE" H- ftfrH ooker filass fr "Paint Qaragagxf 651-659 W.\VasMngtonBlvd.,Chica£o,IlI. 3^g?? Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished iu lengths up to 500 feet without seam or joint. lie HOSE for the FLORIST ?4-ineh, per ft 22c Reel of 500 ft 21c 2 Reels, 1U00 ft 20c J^-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 Florist when writing PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo....551 Polykranas Geo J. . . .552 Potter Floral Co 559 Poultry Feed Co.... 570 Progressive Clay Co. 570 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill PyferAT&Co 549 Raedlein Basket Co. 549 Randall A L Co 549 Randall's Flo Shop. .558 Randolph & Mc- Clements 557 Rawlings Elmer 566 Ready Reference.. . .567 Reed&Keller 571 Kegan Ptg House ... 1 1 1 ReidEdw 550 ReinbergGeo.... ..549 Reinberg Peter. 540 545 Rice BroB 551 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 561 Roberts Rose Co. ...565 RobinsonJCSeedCo.561 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 556 RodgersJW 557 Rohnert Waldo 562 Rosaia Bros 559 Rosery Floral Co.... 559 Routzabn Seed Co.. .563 RuschG &Co 551 RussinSH 552 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 558 SceeryEdw 559 Schiller the Florist.. 555 Schillo ALum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son. .Ill Schling Max 557 Schmidt ChasL 559 Seligman & Stein . . .548 Shaffer Geo C 558 Sharp Partridge&Co.572 SheppardHW 558 SieDrecht Geo C... 553 Simon&SonIN....562 Situations & Wants. 553 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith A W & Co. ...557 Smith & Co ED.... 565 Smith & Fetters Co. 559 Smith Henry 559 Speelman CJ&Sons.562 Standard BulbCo .... 563 Stecher Litho Co 563 Storrs&Harrison Co. 565 StumppG E M 557 Sullivan Bros & Co., 553 ThorburnJM & Co. .561 TonnerO A & LA.. 548 TottyChas H 563 Townsley Pottery . . .1 V Traendly&Schenck.553 Traveling Wholesale Florist 553 Trepel Joseph 554 United Cut Flo Co. .553 Vanderschoot R A.. 562 Vaughan A L Co ...547 Vaughan's Seed Store I 537 543 565 566 Vick's Sons Jas 562 VincentRJr&Sons Co I 565 566 Walker F Co 559 Waller LD Seed Co. 562 Weber FH 557 Weiland & Risch...549 Weir Jas 558 Weiss Herman 553 Welch's Flower Shp.559 WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bobbles — Uniform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY Gnenhouse White ^Tn^iioS? Florists Prefer. It will p»y you to get our estimates. ™ DWELLE-KAISER «> 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing SPRAYER USING City Water Pressure to do the work.. 1 Conical Mist 3 Sprays [-Fan Mist J Solid It Saves Its Cost in 10 DayS. Price: $10 00. Send for circular of Hydro-Chemical Sprayer. NAYLOR MFG. CO,, Hastings, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Wolfskill Bros & Irrigation Co 561 MorrisGoldenson .557 544 Woodruff SD & Sons563 Williams Mrs E A. ftbo Yokohama NursCo .562 Winterson Co E F .M8 Young AL&C0....552 WittboldGCo 555 Zane Pottery Co. ...571 Wittbold Bftfi Zech& Mann... 546 549 hnti America is "the Prow of the Vessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Sea?-' Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 9, 1921. No. 1714 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3,1879. Published Evebt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameilo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .50 a year; Canada. $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 83.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs — TH"Mas 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. 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 beheld at Cleveland, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers : Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Opficebs — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L.Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, 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 PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y , Secretary Cyclamens. The plants of cyclamen prown from seed sown last fall will now be nice, stocky little plants if properly grown and should be large enough to trans- plant to 2y z or three-inch pots. The soil should be live fibrous loam with about one-third leaf mold, and in mixing a liberal sprinkling of sand should be included. In potting, the small bulb should be so placed that the soil just covers it; many leave the bulb out of the soil, but best results are obtained with the young stock to leave the bulb in the soil. Later, after the bulb has grown large and mature, this is not so necessary. The plants should be placed in a cool house and if possible near the glass and where they can have all the ventilation possible. Just as soon as safe they should be removed to frames outside and plunged in the soil even with the rim of the pot. The cyclamen will not tolerate poor drain- age and if anything happens to block the drainage the plant quickly sick- ens. This sometimes happens where the pots are sunk in the soil and is often caused by angle worms. Where these are seen or the appearance of lumps on the top of the soil denotes their presence, they should be removed at once. In the final potting, be sure and place plenty of crocks in the bot- tom of the pot. Salvias. There are few more popular plants for bedding purposes than the salvia and when properly grown they are a great ornament to a garden either as beds by themselves or as an edging for cannas or other tall plants, the dwarf varieties being especially adapt- ed to this purpose. To make a showing in mid-summer the plants should be started early either by cuttings or seeds so that the plants at this time should be large enough for a three-inch pot and should have been pinched back at least once and beginning to branch. These can be potted into four-inch pots in April and will be showing bud by the time for planting them outside in June. Such plants of course cannot be sold as cheaply as the late-sown seedlings that are grown closely together, and allowed to run up to a single stem, but it will not take so many of the former plants to fill the same space and the bed will be in flower through the summer and fall while with the latter too often there is no bloom until just before frost, and when the first frosts are earlv the plants are not in bloom but a few weeks. The early plants are much more satisfactory to the customer and will cost but little more owing to the larger space which they will cover dur- ing the season. Geraniums. At the approach of spring, the gera- niums and other bedding stock will make rapid growth and from those which are large enough, a top cutting may be taken now. While these cut- tings will not make good-sized plants for bedding out, yet they can be grown on for stock plants for another year. It is time now to take account of the stock on hand and look over the amount that has been required in the past, and if it is found that there will be a proba- ble shortage of any varieties procure them at once. They can be obtained at this time, either small plants or rooted cuttings, at low prices. Many growers lose every "year by putting off their buying too late when the prices have advanced to such a figure that there is no profit in handling them. It is seldom that one who has much bedding to do has geraniums enough, especially of S. A. Nutt or Alphonse Ricard, and this is the time to procure the stock, and if a grower has any room to spare it is good business to stock up with these varieties, for there 574 The American Florist. April 9 r is a guaranteed sale for all well grown plants in May. The plants that are now in three-inch pots will require go- ing over often and spacing out that well-grown stocky plants may be had. If crowded now, tall, weak, spindly plants are too often the result, and when grown in this way, are not fit to make a good showing in the bed when planted. Bedding- Plants. The plants for bedding out in the spring will take not only much of the plantsman's time, but will keep de- manding more room, for the growth from now on will be rapid, and unless constantly watched and cared for, the plants will quickly get crowded and much of the stock injured. The final shift of the geraniums in the northern section of the country may be delayed until the first of April, but the plants should not be allowed to get badly pot- bound, and they should be given plenty of growing room. The propagating bed should be full of cuttings of the more rapid growing plants and the seedlings will have to be potted as soon as of proper size. The cannas and other bulbs that have been started should be potted and given good location for growing on. Now is the time to take account of stock and see of what kinds there is going to be a shortage and of what there will probably be an over- supply and obtain the first and dispose of the second. This is the time to buy, for the stocks are large and shipments can be guaranteed, and the prices are low compared to what they will be < month hence. The amount of stock that annually goes to waste is large and a little foresight will prevent much of it. Every summer some growers throw away thousands of plants that have cost much in labor and should have made returns. Auction sales in some sections are the means of dispos- ing of much of this stock, but this is generally at low prices. This stock can most all of it be disposed of by a little judicious advertising and letting the other fellows know where it can be obtained. An attendant at any plant sale in early spring will find many growers looking for all kinds of stock. It is often quite difficult to know just how much of each kind of bedding stock is wanted, but as soon as an over- supply is noted let the other growers know where they can obtain it, and place a price on it that will guarantee a sale. It is much better to move it at some price than to throw it away. The wide-awake, up-to-date growers clean up their stock every year. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Fhita., Pa. Hudson, N. Y. — G. C. Niebergall. pro- prietor of the Forest Flower shop, is ad- ding one house 25x150 feet. Washington, D. C. — With congress convening next week, a decided increase in trade is expected by the florists. Gotha, Fla. — H. Nehrling is moving to Naples, where he finds rich virgin soil and a nearly frost-free climate. New Castle, Ind. — P. J. Lynch re- ports business far ahead of last year's, due to his fine stock of rose plants and in some measure to the early sea- son. Pueblo, Colo. — The Minnequa Green- houses, 1400 Berkley avenue, were re- opened March 26, by J. M. Fine, who has leased the property from Judge Joseph Dye. The houses, which have been closed for two years, covers space of 100x150 feet. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Everyone likes to be busy and keep busy and there is no better way to encourage trade than to keep things moving by featuring this or that ar- ticle, having it in quantity so that the customer is heard to exclaim, "My, you sell a lot of these, don't you?" Then orders can be selected and put up a little in advance which, if tagged and placed near the front of the store, will add to the busy atmosphere. One florist makes a practice of having some plants and tied up cut flower boxes, tagged ready to go, conspicu- ously placed in the shop in front of which are the real deliveries, these being changed as their time arrives. He also marks some of the plants and other articles sold, all of which helps he says, to create the impression that his is a busy establishment. Hydrangeas are good plants to carry at this time. Stock that did not make Easter is now fine and very decorative. When any of the colors are attractively trimmed with appro- priate ribbons and good pot covers, they are most suitable for a birthday or wedding gift. With daffodils and other bulbous stock out of the market and sweet peas shortening up, daisies, white and yellow, and calendulas can be strongly featured. Larkspur is now offered freely and is a great favorite with flower lovers. The belladonna, with its lovely light blue color, ar- ranges very well with pink roses or snapdragon in all kinds of vase or spray work. It is also beautiful with calla or Easter lilies. Push the window and porch box campaign hard before there is any sign of the summer's exodus. There are seven weeks before the first of June and the most should be made of this as a talking point. Porch plants will soon be in demand and florists, particularly in the residential districts, should feature these in appropriate jars and pot covers. Many of these plants can be sold and much business of this nature be worked up that would never come of its own accord. Once get two or three in; a row displaying plants and showing ' how nice they look and others will follow. INTRODUCING NEW SPECIALTIES. The canvassing, giving away of samples and other advertising methods that many manufacturers use to get some new article introduced, would, if such intensive propaganda was used by the florists increase their business wonderfully. It is not yet the custom,, however, and will take some live wire, full of pep and en- thusiasm to get it going, and then all will feel the benefit. Hanging baskets could be sold in quantity if they were shown well filled in variety. Nothing is so decorative for the porch enclosure as well filled hanging baskets with their graceful vines. As the time approaches for setting out bedding plants, a supply of these, ' out of pots with roots in paper, packed in baskets of damp moss and kept in greenhouse until well in flower, will be found very showy and salable. These baskets will be carried off by the customer when/ the plants in pots would not be noticed. Out-of-door lilacs will soon be in. While they last but a short time, a week in any one neighborhood at the most, it is a popular flower and almost everyone wants to carry home a bunch or two. A good quantity well featured and sold at a popular price will attract the most buyers and in this respect while there is not much profit yet it greatly increases the number of the day's sales. Many storekeepers con- sider the total of the sales rather than the quantity in figuring up the day's business. Great attention should be paid to the number of transactions as each sale means a visitor to the store, and the more there are, no matter ■ how trivial the purchase, the greater the shop becomes known. Not only do small sales count up in the aggregate, but each individual purchase leads to a larger one. For this reason, and to increase interest in the establishment, there should always be featured, par- ticularly on Saturdays, a lot of small THOMAS ROLAND, NAHANT, MASS., AND DAUGHTER FLORA. Mr. Roland is Working Hard to Make the Boston Rose Show a Success. Miss Roland was Born During the Last Big Rose Show. 1921. The American Florist. 575 things, or small portions of stock, such as roses, sweet peas and carnations, priced for quick selling-. Also plants that can be sold singly at a low price. One cannot start an original sale of this kind and make a clean-up at first, but if well planned and carried on with vigor, such offerings will attract cus- tomers, whose number will increase rapidly and add greatly to the prestige of the store. Custom is Everything:. For some purposes the custom of buying flowers has become almost uni- versal; particularly is this true for funerals, when a sympathy is aroused that alone finds its solace in flowers. It is most important that everything should be done to encourage this de- mand, without which the business would undergo a wonderful transform- ation. Attempts have been made to break up the sending of flowers to funerals by clergymen, private indi- viduals of prominence, and associa- tions, which latter have sought to obtain the money for so called memo- rials, as founding sick beds in hospitals, etc. No perceptible difference has ever been noticed however, as a result of these various propagandas, and the demand continues as pronounced as ever. It can be said that sending flowers to funerals is now the estab- lished custom and the proper thing to do. There are a great many situations in life that call for recognition; times of distress or accident, when notes of sympathy and offerings of service are tendered, when great success has been attained and notes of congratulation are in order, and at the coming of the stork, when there is always joy in the household. The recognition of birth- days is always a source of delight. Wedding anniversaries as they round out year after year, are always re- membered. Finally there is the annual return of the day when the memory of loved ones passed away is always revered with flowers. The importance of the custom of sending plants and flowers as gifts at Christmas and Easter cannot be over estimated, yet the writer in his experi- ences can remember when there was no demand for plants at Easter, and only a few grown to be used in church decorations. Sending gift plants at Easter is a beautiful custom, which has been largely brought about by the many beautiful flowering plants that have been forced for this holiday in the exchanging of which for gifts, there has been created a demand that is now universal. To increase the sale of plants and flowers and make it the custom to use them for all the social events of life, is up to the florist. He must, by ex- hibiting and featuring them in connec- tion with all social occasions, make it the custom to use or send them, which is the proper thing to do. It takes time, as the small event' that only interests a few people, does not have the advantage of an Easter demand to magnify it. On the other hand, how- ever, the small celebrations are con- tinuous, every day affairs, of even more importance as they are with us all the year round, and once the custom of sending flowers is established, will be a wonderful incentive to business every- where. The trouble with most men in the business is they are satisfied to let well enough alone. They would like to see business better, but they cannot sell flowers when there is no demand for them. To stock up and BASKET OF SPRING FLOWERS. make a show and try and force their sale they consider folly, running a risk that would be almost sure to fail. It would seem as if it was up to some national organization or local committee in the large cities to take these doubting Thomases in hand and by decorated windows and store fronts and stocking them up with flowers, give them a demonstration of modern up- to-date storekeeping that in the returns would open their eyes to things they never thought possible. There are cus- toms to be broken up as well as estab- lished. The custom of being satisfied to stay in the old rut, which is so prev- alent, should be rooted out. and the new, up-to-date, reaching' out for and encouraging business, installed in its place. A custom that the entire trade should be most aggressive in bringing about is the wear a flower habit.' At every opportunity customers should be given a flower to wear. Everyone in the business who goes out on the street should be so decorated. It is a very simple thing this wearing a flower in the buttonhole: but if it becomes the custom, it will have a wonderful influ- ence on the cut flower business. Its possibilities are beyond computation. What custom will do is splendidly exemplified in the great success of the recent New York Spring Show, which closed with a record attendance. This is because it has become the social event of the season; it is the custom to attend, the proper thing to do. This success was not brought about by the people, but by the men who made the show, and installed such a beautiful and wonderful display that New York's best citizens endorsed it unani- mously and everybody went as a matter of habit. They simply had to go, as it was the one great event of the season. Follow UpS. When the hunter is out after game he keeps his eyes intently ahead on the lookout for the slightest evidence or trail of his quarry, which once per- ceived, he pursues relentlessly to the end. The business man always striving to add to his list of customers should try out and follow up every lead or trail that appears to promise results. There is the list of prospects that can be worked over and over again. This is a good deal like throwing stones into the bushes in hopes of scaring some- thing out, but if only once in a dozen times something does materialize, the returns more than warrant the effort. In all large advertising campaigns, follow-up letters are used to reach and interest those who have been attracted sufficiently to write for literature. These names are carefully filed and indexed and letter after letter sent, until a sale is made or the account is considered hopeless. There are many leads in the business of the flower shop which can be followed up to advan- tage, and if carried out in a careful, diplomatic and business-like manner, one is almost certain of a satisfactory increase in the list of customers. Per- haps the most promising line to follow up is the list of the friends of cus- tomers to whom flowers are sent. If the service and flowers are as they should be, they are sure to make a favorable impression, and be well spoken of in the note of thanks. All such names should be added to the mailing list of the store. When the first of the literature arrives, it will be 576 The American Florist. April 9, remembered as the store from where Mrs. Smith sent that lovely box of flowers. Later on. a small box of a "first of the season" sample of a flower just in, will make a good impression. A list of these prospects should be kept separate and the literature and other attention paid them checked up. It is a follow-up campaign that will admit of great variety of attack, yet must not be overdone. Although re- sults may be disappointing at first, the system of continuous calling will in time bring in quite a few who other- wise would never have known of the store. There are those, formerly good customers, who for some reason have ceased buying. The progressive store- man will be quick to notice their ab- sence and will have a special follow-up in force at once. A note regretting not seeing them at the shop recently and hoping this was not due to any neglect in the service, should be sent in a box of flowers, which will be al- most certain to bring a response. There is a great deal of bidding for new business that should be followed up until there is some kind of answer. Multigraph letters in form to suit vari- ous occasions, such as school openings, birthday and other anniversaries, can have date and names filled in and when sent have all the appearance of personal communications. List of students and their home addresses are available at most schools and when circularized as above and followed up are productive of good business. Birth- days of prominent men are nearly al- ways remembered with flowers. A list of these and the persons who are most likely to do the buying is not difficult to obtain and if followed up at the proper time is a likely source of good business. Many association anniversary dinners occur almost every month during the season. This is a very fertile field that can be followed up to great advantage. Frequently a new committee has the matter in charge who are glad to see a well planned decoration which relieves them of the work of running around. One should be early on the scene when there is a wedding in prospect. A well planned decorative effect for both church and house may not bring a direct answer, when there should be follow-up plans suggesting changes, and if these are not successful, new plans should be put forth. Such per- sistent methods have frequently won out. Not only is this a good plan to pur- sue in seeking new trade, but also in the conduct of the business where one success should closely follow another. It is the greatest incentive to buying to offer to customers something bright and new, an entire change from what they saw before. It requires careful planning, perhaps presenting old things in a new way, but it can be done and if followed up makes the house famous for its originality. EASTER TRADE. TOPEKA, Kas. — James Hayes is plan- ning to enlarge his shop at S25 Kansas avenue. Hartford, Conn. — Thomas "Webb, florist at the state hospital, died re- cently of heart trouble. Dayton, O. — The range of the Furst Floral Co. will be torn down this sum- mer and replaced with new houses. Dubuque Ia. — A. L. Glaser's Sons are asking an extension. Inopportune building operations are blamed for con- ditions. Business Highly Satisfactoiy. Confirming the early accounts of the Easter trade in last week's issue, later reports, some of which are presented herewith, show it was very satisfac- tory. Evansvilxe, Ind. — Sales this year were very much better than last year, according to Wm. Blackman Floral Co. During the early part of the week pros- pects did not look favorable for a good business, but on Friday and Saturday, trade so improved that a complete dis- posal of stocks resulted. Prices were the same as a year ago, with a supply ample for all purposes. In plants, lilies were the most popular, with hyacinths and hydrangeas closely following. Roses were the favorite among cut flowers. Wichita, Kans. — While prices were slightly lower than last year's level, the increase in business which amounted to nearly 10 per cent was very satisfactory says Chas. P. Mueller. All well grown flowering plants met with ready sales, lilies not being in large enough supply to meet the de- mand. Hydrangeas and roses sold well, while there was little call for cinerarias. In cut flowers, lilies went well. Telegraph orders were numerous and showed an increase over 1920. Spokane, Wash. — With an increase of 15 per cent in the volume of trade over the previous year, and with prices remaining at the same level, business was very satisfactory with Hoyt Bros. Co. The supply in both cut flowers and plants was generous and made it possi- ble to meet the choice of the customer in nearly all cases. In cut flowers, daffodils were the most popular, while in plants, lilies headed the list. Cin- erarias were off the call. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson re- port a 10 per cent increase in the vol- ume of their business compared with a year ago. with prices about the same. All cut flowers sold remarkably well, and in plants, the lilies cleaned up a day before the oceassion. Hydrangeas were not much sought. Detroit, Mich. — While prices were lower, everybody was surprised with the large volume of business, in many cases greater than that of last year. Sweet peas, violets and other small flowers for corsages were short. Lily plants were short, but rambler roses were plentiful and sold well. There was a surplus of bulbous stock. Los Angeles, Calif. — Wolfskill Bros. & Morris Goldenson report an increase of nearly 10 per cent in the volume of their business compared with a year ago, with prices a trifle lower. All cut flowers sold remarkably well, and in plants, the lilies were far behind the demand. Trade was the best experi- enced in many years. New Haven, Conn. — Coombs Florist reports an exceptional business con- sidering the fact that they have been established in this city only four months. The supply in both cut flow- ers and plants was generous, and tele- graph orders were very good. In cut flowers roses were the leaders. Winchester, Ind. — Business in this city was 50 per cent better than for the same period last year. Prices were lower, and all stock cleaned up well. Lilies as usual had a heavy call, and in cut flowers roses were the favorite, with sweet peas following, according to Miss Sadie Tillson. Tampa, Fla. — The Tampa Floral Co-, experienced a satisfactory business with sales about the same as for 1920, and prices remaining at the same level. All flowering plants were much sought, and in cut flowers, lilies, carnations and roses were the leaders. Lawrence, Kans. — With sales about the same as last year, A. Whiteomb reports that both cut flowers and plants met with good demand. All plants sold readily, and cut flowers, with roses as leaders, registered a com- plete cleanup. Tacoma, Wash. — With total sales fully equal to last year, prices held their own, with some of the plants selling at a higher figure, lilies ex- cepted. The higher priced plants were in great demand. Carnations were carried over. CYCLAMENS GROWN PAST SEASON BY J. A. PETERSON & SONS, CINCINNATI, O. 1921. The American Florist. 577 Montreal, Que. — With prices re- maining the same as last year the num- ber of sales were considerably more, al- though the actual money value was no greater. With a generous quantity of both cut flowers and plants, combined with ideal weather, a satisfactory week was experienced by the trade. Lilies, azaleas, roses and all bulbous stock cleaned up nicely, with spiraeas and hy- drangeas not much in demand. Cut flowers did not sell readily, and there was a considerable surplus of all varie- ties carried over. Toronto, Ont. — With prices at about the same level as the preceeding year, Manager Geo. M. Geraghty, of H. Dun- lop's Ltd., reports a 20 per cent increase in the volume of their trade. Business was exceptionally good throughout the city, largely due to co-operative adver- tising in all of the local papers. The demand for both cut flowers and plants was excellent, with lilies the most called for in the latter group. A large in- crease in telegraph orders was also en- joyed by the trade. Fredericton, N. B. — With 100 per cent increase in volume of trade over that for 1920. John Bebbington & Sons closed the week with the best business in their history. Although plant prices remained the same, cut flowers retailed at an exceptional figure. In the former class, daffodils were in short supply, although all other stock sold remark- ably well. Roses in the cut flower group were the leaders, with red carnations, violets, marguerites and snapdragons closely following. Rochester, N. Y. — While total sales were 10 per cent greater than a year ago, J. B. Keller & Sons report that prices were nearly as good as last year. The supply in both cut flowers and plants was generous and made it pos- sible to meet the choice of the customer in nearly all cases. All plants sold well and in cut flowers sweet peas and violets were the leaders, with carnations slow. Savannah, Ga. — A. C. Oelschig & Sons report that the volume of trade enjoyed at their store was 10 per cent better than for the same period a year ago, with prices about the same. Roses were the most called for in cut flowers, but all high grades sold very well, with the supply running short before the end of the week. In plants, lilies easily led in popularity. Providence, R. I. — With prices much better than during 1920, the volume of this year's trade showed a 10 per cent increase, according to Macnair. Plants were of fine quality and of sufficient supply with the exception of lilies. Perns moved slowly. Violets and sweet peas, in cut flowers, were the leaders, although other stock met with ready sale, except carnations, which were left unsold. Bloomington, III. — -With prices about the same as last year, the vol- ume of trade experienced by A. Wash- burn & Sons, was satisfactory. Lilies had a very good sale, and in cut flowers, roses were the most popular, with sweet peas following. Carnations were used only for funeral work. Syracuse, N. Y. — Gustav Bartholme reports that the volume of his trade was the same as for 1920, with prices holding firmly. In cut flowers there was not nearly enough sweet peas to go around, and all bulbous stock sold ex- ceptionally well, especially lilies and hyacinths. THE S. A. F. Executive Committee Meeting. the journal. The matter of the publication of the Journal coming up for discussion, Mr. Penn, for the Journal committee, reported that it was the sense of the committee that it would be unwise to continue the publication, for the pres- ent at least, and moved that it be dis- continued. The motion was seconded and carried. COMMITTEE ON FINAL RESOLUTIONS. J. F. Ammann, for the committee on final resolutions, presented reso- lutions as follows : "That we, the executive board of the Society of American Florists in session, herewith express our sincere apprecia- tion for the hospitalities received at the the hands of the members of the Florists' Club of our capital city. We have enjoyed the beautiful meeting room used through the courtesy of the Arlington Hotel Company; we especial- ly commend Vice-President Adolph Gude and his genial brother William, for their every effort to make our stay in the city a pleasant one and for all the arrangements made to help us so successfully, promptly to dispose of the great amount of business which came before our meeting. To the Chamber of Commerce we also wish to extend our hearty thanks for their entertainment at lunch, and interest manifested in our welfare. J. F. Ammann anders rasmussen Carl Hagenberger I. S. Hendrickson Henry Penn." The resolutions were adopted by a rising vote. After a short address by President Roland, in the course of which he thanked the members heartily for their attention to the business of the meet- ing, the board adjourned. National Flower Show Committee. A meeting of the national flower show committee was held at the New Willard hotel, Washington, D. C, Jan- uary 26. 1921. The following were in attendance at the first session, which opened at 11 a. m. : Chairman George Asmus, Chi- cago; President Thomas Roland, Na- hant, Mass.; Secretary John Young, New York; Treasurer J. J. Hess, Omaha, Nebr.; Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass.; Frank H. Traendly, New York.: Wm. H. Duckham, Madison. N. J.; Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O.; Jo- seph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind., and S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., represent- ing the American Rose Society. There were also present : C. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J.; W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; F. C. W. Brown and Carl Ha- genburger, Cleveland, O. The meet- ing was called to order by Chairman Asmus. Secretary Young read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved with the exception of the part referring to a motion made by President Roland, and seconded by Mr. Duckham, that retail florists who would agree to make exhibits at the Cleveland National Flower show should be given each a space, free of charge, 15 feet by 15 feet, it being understood that if they should require further space they could purchase it in the trade section. Mr. Roland stated that, although it was of record, that he made the motion, it was •Continued from issue of March 19. not his intention to limit any retailer to a space of the size mentioned located among these exhibits, and believed any- one should be privileged to purchase extra space in this location in order to make a larger exhibit. Mr. Knoble said that the retail florists of Cleveland were perfectly satisfied with the ruling, con- sidering the same both fair and equit- able. Mr. Roland, insisting that the ruling as recorded was against his views, asked that the motion be strick- en from the record, but stated that he would not oppose a motion covering a ruling that would best suit the de- sires of a majority of the local people, and he so moved. Mr. Duckham, as seconder, consented to the withdrawal, and Mr. Roland's motion, duly second- ed, was carried. After some discussion, Mr. Knoble offered the original motion in his own name, seconded by Mr. Duckham, and the motion was passed. A slight alter- ation was made in the minutes refer- ring to the publication of the official programme, striking from it the direc- tion that this programme should be gotten out on the same lines as the Philadelphia show programme, and adding that no contract should be made or expense incurred in connection with it without first submitting such mat- ters to the national flower show com- mittee. Chairman Asmus, for the sub-com- mittee, then reported the preparation of a set of rules and regulations to govern the executive committee of the Cleveland National Flower show. These rules and regulations were offered for discussion, and Secretary Young read them ad-seriatim, each being discussed as passed. Finally the set as a whole was, on motion of Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Pennock, adopted as follows : EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DUTIES 1. The executive committee shall be composed of all of the members of the national flower show committee and the chairman of each of the work- ing committees as appointed by the chairman of the national flower show committee. 2. The presiding officer at the ses- sion of this committee shall be the chairman of the national flower show committee, and in his absence the vice- chairman shall preside. 3. This committee shall meet at least once a month, and as more often as business may necessitate. 4. At these meetings the chairman of various committees shall bring in reports of the work done, with sugges- tions and recommendations for the full discussion and approval of the major- ity of members of the board. 5. Where there is an appropriation necessary or desired, the individual committee will first discuss and work out plans that will give efficiency with- out a great expenditure. 6. When the committee has passsed such actions, the chairman shall go to the meeting of the executive board with such a report and recommenda- tions for the discussion of the execu- tive board, who then will pass upon the passing of the appropriation. Such recommendation will then be passed to the national flower show committee, who will give the authority for the ■final appropriation. 7. The executive board shall have full power to elect its own secretary to take the minutes of the meeting and to exercise control over the office, which will be opened at the proper time to promote the exhibition and for the use of the committees, and also for the proper filing of all records. 578 The American Florist. April 9, There also shall be a treasurer elected, he to be a member of the admissions committee, as this committee through its sale of trade ticRets will have the greatest need for a treasurer. $. This committee shall have full power to regulate the conduct of the show, but always subject to the super- vision or revision of the national flower show committee. 9. The following is a list of the committees whose chairmen shall have representation on the board of direc- tors : Committee on printing, admis- sions, exterior decorations, interior decorations, music, lectures and school gardens, securing out of town exhib- its, securing retail exhibits, securing local exhibits other than that of retail florists, securing nurserymen's exhibits, publicity, transportation, bureau of in- formation, special features, conces- sions, aquarium, and securing special premiums in Cleveland and vicinity. The duties of the various committees then came under discussion. At the Philadelphia National Flower show, a system covering directions to the chairmen and members of the local committees was devised, and the re- sults were wonderfully good. Every member of a committee knew exactly what was expected of him and of his committee, and there was no inter- lapping of functions, and absolutely no friction. The work of each committee dovetailed into the work of the execu- tive committee and the management. With the experience gained at the last show, some improvements in and addi- tions to these directions were suggest- ed by Chairman Asmus, and as pre- sented to the committee entailed con- siderable discussion. The following is an abstract of the principal duties of these committees : Committee on Retail Exhibits. — This committee will secure exhibits from retailers in Cleveland and throughout the country, no charge for space excepting when space beyond that alloted to all is reserved. The committee will explain to these ex- hibitors certain rules adopted govern- ing care and conduct of the exhibits. Committee on Special Features. — This committee is, in importance, sec- ond to none, aand is responsible for the conception and carrying out of fea- tures calculated to please and educate the public in the use of flowers and plants. Hardly any limit is placed upon the services of the members of this committee, although their reports must be presented to the general com- mittee for approval. Committee on Securing Premiums Outside of Cleveland — It will be the duty of this committee to solicit special premiums from horticultural clubs, so- cieties and similar organizations, from wholesale and supply houses in all al- lied lines, all donors being entitled to special mention in the final premium list as well as in the official pro- gramme. All such premiums are re- quired to be in the hands of this com- mittee 30 days in advance of the open- ing date of the show. Committee on Concessions. — This committee is to work in conjunction with Secretary Young, who has charge of the sub-letting of all space, and will pass upon the desirability of accepting concessionaires for the sale of soft drinks, candies, restaurant privileges, check room, etc. Committee at Large. — The duties of this committee are various, and in- cludes the work of obtaining privileges and concessions from the municipal authorties likely to swell the atten- dance and insure its safety. They also include such work as making an- nouncement regarding the show at large meetings and gatherings, and as- sisting the publicity committee in dif- ferent ways. Committee on Aquarium Exhibit. — It is the work of this commutes to arrange for the staging, if at all pos- sible, of an exhibit of fancy fish and water plants, such as staged at the Philadelphia show. Committee on Securing Special Pre- miums in Cleveland and Vicinity. — The duties of this committee are similar to those of the committee to be organized for the same work outside of Cleve- land. Lecture and School Gardens Com- mittee. — This committee will have in charge the educational features of the show, which are very important. At the coming show this committee is ex- pected to provide lecturers, or aids, to make repetition of a lecture possible at various times during the day for which it is scheduled. The school gar- dens, and exhibits of children's draw- ings of flowers, for prizes to be of- fered, will be in charge of this commit- tee. Committee on Local and Out-of-Town Exhibits Other Than Retailers. — This committee is expected to assist mate- rially in drawing the attention of pros- pective exhibitors to the many classes for which exhibits may be prepared, to interest the private gardener, and the amateurs it may be possible to reach. Bureau of Information Committee. — The work of this committee is very im- portant, and includes the engaging of competent persons to disseminate knowledge on mattters botanical as well as information tending to the comfort and convenience of visitors to the show, and also to see that plants are properly described, and labeled ac- cording to the rules. A sign writer will, in consequence, be placed at the service of this committee. Admissions Committee. — This com- mittee will have charge of the disposal of trade tickets, the advance sale of which also promotes a great deal of publicity. It will also have charge of the sale of all other tickets, receive monies for same, and turn them over to the treasurer each day. The national flower show committee discussed at length the subject of the issue of passes, and, by motion, decided that only members of the Society of American Florists in good standing would be entitled to a season pass. Committee on Printing. — This com- mittee will have charge of all printing, including stationery, posters, and form letters. Estimates will be obtained for all work, and submitted in due course to the executive committee. Exterior and Interior Decorating Committees. — These two committees will take care of outside and inside decorations of all kinds. Both are ex- pected to work in conjunction, as far as possible, with the committees on special features and publicity. Music Committee. — This committee will make suggestions and obtain bids covering musical programmes or sim- ilar features. Committee on Nurserymen's Exhib- its. — This committee will promulgate its own ideas, and is expected to work in conjunction with the committees on decorations. Committee on Advertising. — All mat- ters of advertising and publicity will be in charge of this committee. After a long discussion in regard to aggre- gate and preliminary advertising and publicity, on motion of Mr. Roland, .$1,000 was appropriated for prelimi- nary work. Committee on Transportation. — The duties of this committee will be to dis- seminate to exhibitors information as to the best means and time for ship- ping material, securing freight rates, rates for trucking, and facilities, and generally to see that arrivals are moved without delay. PERSONNEL OF COMMITTEES. On motion of Mr. Welch, seconded by Mr. Hess, the directions to the com- mittees as amended were adopted unan- imously. There was a long discussion as to the personnel of the committees, and it was decided that Chairman As- mus meet the Cleveland interests and appoint the chairmen, with a view to having the committees completed in time to make a report at a meeting of the national flower show committee to be held in New York in March, during the period of the Spring show. The poster design or sketch secured for the projected St. Louis show was exhibited, and, on motion of Mr. Duck- ham, adopted for use in Cleveland. Es- timates for poster stamps, or stickers, were presented and there was some discussion, but the matter was eventu- ally referred to the committee on ad- vertising to be appointed. The matter of appointing a commit- tee to judge any novelty that may be originated, with the idea of recommend- ing an award to be made by the na- tional flower show committee, under its powers, was discussed at length, and, on motion of Mr.. Roland, it was resolved that any member of the Soci- ety of American Florists wishing the committee to pass upon a novelty of his own introduction, could present it for such purpose before a soecial com- mittee by arrangement with the na- tional flower show committee. Secretary Young presented for in- spection the Society of American Flor- ists' medals in silver and bronze. As it was found there was no wording on the medals to connect the national flower show with the Society, the sec- retary was requested to ascertain from the engravers whether it would be pos- sible to have this addition made to the die, and report on the matter at the March meeting of the committee. UNIFORM BACKGROUND FOR EXHIBITS. The question of uniform background and decoration of exhibits at the show was discussed at length. At many shows deficiency in this respect marred the general effect, and a flower show should not be open to criticism in this respect. On motion of Mr. Hill, sec- onded by Mr. Knoble. the chairman was instructed to appoint a committee to present at the March meeting data concerning decorative materials and prices of same, with a plan, if possible. The appointed are Mr. Young, Mr. Kno- ble and himself as such committee. Mr. Roland pointed out the necessity for a budget committee to consider finances and expenses covering the Cleveland show, and moved, seconded by Mr. Noble, that the chair appoint such a committee, to report at the March meeting. The chair announced the following as the committee : Messrs. Traendly, Young, Duckham, Knoble and Roland. There being - no further business, the committee adjourned to meet in New York during the week of the Spring show. 1921. The American Florist. 579 National Publicity Committee. A meeting- of the publicity committee of the Society American Florists was held at the Society's administration offices, 43 W. 18th street, New York, on Thursday, March 17. There were pres- ent : Chairman Henry Penn, Boston, Mass.; J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, 111.; George Asmus, Chicago; Secretary John Young, New York, and Major P. F. O'Keefe, Boston, Mass. Mr. Asmus outlined the publicity work of the Allied Florists' Trade Association of Illinois, especially insofar as it related and con- tributed to the national publicity cam- paign. Concluding his remarks, he handed to the secretary a check for $1,179.63, being 25 per cent of the total amount collected by the association for publicity purposes during the month of December, 1920. Secretary Young submitted a financial report for the months of January and February, 1921, showing receipts from all sources to have been $20,293.91. A supplementary report to March 17, showed additional receipts amounting to $1,844.63. The secretary was instructed to write to all delinquent subscribers, urging that re- mittances on subscription guarantees be made promptly, so that the work of the campaign could be continued. Mr. Ammann made a report covering his field in connection with the cam- paign. He expressed himself as heartily in accord with the plan of organizing allied trade associations in every dis- trict, and declared his willingness to devote his entire time to such work for a limited period, but pointed out that it would be impossible for him to assume the work on a permanent basis, or for an indefinite period. He had in prepa- ration, he said, a little pamphlet em- bodying advice and suggestions as to whom to form these associations, copies of which would be distributed in locali- ties where it seemed possible to organ- ize. Discussion of the plan showed that it was the consensus of opinion that for the present it would seem good policy to devote a portion of cam- paign funds available to organization work, lending every assistance in form- ing allied trade organizations, con- tributing the necessary expenses of representatives who would go into the different districts to perform mission- ary service along the lines determined upon. Such action would undoubtedly result to the financial advantage of the campaign and promote the raising of a continuous fund f or financing the national publicity campaign. Mr. Asmus outlined a proposition to send Mr. Am- mann on a.' trip to the west and north- west, to visit the trade in and around 15 or more of the larger cities in the interests of the campaign. Mr. Ammann announced his readiness to start on such a trip some time after May 1. The project received the unanimous ap- proval of all present. Further partic- ulars in regard to this trip will be forth- coming later. Major O'Keefe gave his views In re- sponse to many questions as to practical ways of continuing the campaign, and submitted a large collection of colored pages showing how generously flowers were being featured in the advertising of many prominent concerns in the country from which, florists certainly received a great deal of benefit with- out any cost whatever. Mr. Asmus was authorized to prepare and send out an inexpensive folder as part of an imedi- ate effort to dispose of the balance of the slogan billboards on hand. That all subscribers to the national publicity campaign fund might be in- formed as to the financial status of the campaign, the secretary was instructed to issue a folder showing the amount of money subscribed, the money recei- ved, and sums not yet collected, and the amounts received from allied trade as- sociations and other sources, with a summary of disbursements under gen- eral headings. He was also instructed to send to the trade papers a list of subscriptions and cash received from all sources from January 1, 1921, and to send other lists at proper intervals. Many plans and suggestions were con- sidered looking to an immediate re- sumption of the national advertising, but action was deferred pending de- velopment. John Young. Sec'y. The Late Walter W. Harnden. Walter W. Harnden, president of the Harnden Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo., died at St. Joseph's hospital, that city, early April 5. Mr. Harnden was ac- tively engaged in his business until March 31, when he submitted to an operation rendered necessary by an at- tack of pneumonia. Mr. Harnden, 62 years of age, was born at Flat Rock, Mich., in 1S59. He was with the D. M. Ferry Seed Co., of Detroit, Mich., until 18S6, when he lo- cated in Kansas City and organized the Harnden Seed Co. there. He was an upper house alderman four years, served as judge of the county court two years, was president of the fire and water board in the Edwards adminis- tration and chairman of the Republican city committee in the Brown adminis- tration. Evansville, Ind. AMPLE SUPPLY WITH GOOD DEMAND. The Easter business was quite active and the local florists enjoyed a rush for three or four days before the arrival of the holiday. There was a good de- mand for the staples, such as roses, carnations, violets, Easter lilies and sweet peas. Most of the florists report that their supply was equal to the de- mand. The quality of the flowers this year was up to the standard of last. year and prices were fairly satisfac- tory. There were few weddings in March, but more are scheduled for April. A good many deaths occurred and this fact alone brought the florists a good trade. The out-of-town as well as the local demand has been excep- tionally good during the past week. W. B. C. Bristol, Tenn. — Fairmount Gardens enjoyed a 65 per cent increase in the volume of their business over 1920, with prices considerably better. In cut flow- ers roses were the favorites, with a very good call for corsages. Sweet peas and violets also went well. There was little demand for hydrangeas, while the supply of lilies was exhausted before the week was over. Des Moines, Ia.— Sales this year were 12 per cent greater than for the same period during 1920, at the estab- lishment of the J. S. Wilson Floral Co. Plant prices held their own, but a de- crease of 20 per cent in cut flower values was noted. There was an ample supply of lilies, but hyacinths and tulips were in short supply. In cut flowers, daffodils, violets and roses were very popular, while there was a little call for carnations and mixed boxes of spring flowers. Telegraph orders were 50 per cent better than last year. American Rose Society. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the American Rose Society, held at the Old Colony Club, New York, March 16, the following members were present : F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; James Boyd, Haverford, Pa.; J. Hor- ace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa.; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa.; Geo. H. Peterson, Fair Dawn, N. J.; Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; Thomas Ro- land, Nahant, Mass.; John C. Wister, Philadelphia, Pa., and President Robert Pyle, West Grove; Pa. The secretary's report was read and Mr. McFarland, editor of the Rose Annual, stated that the first copies of that publication were ready for distribution, and that the handbook of the Society would be off the press early in April. By action of the board, Benjamin Hammond, Bea- con, N. Y., was constituted secretary emeritus, and was invited to attend all sessions of the Society and the execu- tive committee. S. S. Pencock, reported progress in the Portland, Ore., excursion. To charter a special train, 125 persons are necessary. For less than this number special cars can be had for each unit of 24 persons. A trip of 35 days would cost about $700. There will be an op- portunity to leave the party at Portland and return independently. It was rec- ommended that a slip-in for envelopes be printed, giving information about this trip and that this be inserted in all mail leaving the Society's office. The following arrangement was de- cided upon for the dissemination of the Van Fleet roses : "That the American Rose Society ar- range with the several persons or firms agreeing to have distributed to them propagating stock or material of one of the new Van Fleet roses in equal quan- tity for propagating. That opportunity be offered to participate in such distri- bution, to members of the Society who are rose growers, who issue a retail cat- alogue, and will agree to the conditions as to naming, pricing, etc., as arranged with the Department of Agriculture; and who will further agree to propagate from material assigned and offer prom- inently in their catalogues, the re- sulting plants in two-year form, and to pay to the Society at the end of one selling year as royalty 25 per cent of the retail price as agreed upon, making a deposit on account of such royalty of $50. as a guarantee of good faith not less than 30 days prior to the distribution of such propagating mate- rial. That the committee on new roses arrange with the participating persons or firms for uniform distribution and offering of such roses." The appointment of judges for the Boston Rose Show was left to the com- mittee on commercial cut flower inter- ests, Wallace R. Pierson, Chairman. The silver medal offered by the Garden Club of America was accepted with thanks and offered as a sweepstake for the best vase of 50 cut roses in com- petitive classes at the Boston Show. The National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation having indicated its desire to adopt the American Rose Society's standard of judging cut roses, permis- sion was gladly granted them to do so. A letter from Federation Nationale des Syndicatie Hortoicoles de France was read and it was carried that the secre- tary write this organization asking whether the American Rose Society might become affiliated with it. John C. Wistee, Sec'y. 580 The American Florist. April 9, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year: Canada $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us change ot address always Send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, v'rom the first issue The American Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier U possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility 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 573 — Cyclamens 573 — Salvias 573 —Geraniums .673 — Bedding plants 574 The retail trade (illus. ) 674 — Next week in the flower shop ..574 — Custom for everything 575 — Follow ups ..676 The Easter trade ...676 — Business highly satisfactory .678 Cyclamen grown at J. A. Peterson's 676 The S. A. F .577 — Executive committee meeting ...577 — National Flower Show committee 578 — National publicity committee 579 The late Walter W. Harnden 579 Evansville. Ind 579 American Rose Society ..579 Glass cheaper 580 Coal 580 Boston flower show ..580 National Flower Growers' Ass'n 5S0 Tulips at New York botanic garden .580 Personal 580 Cancelitis deferred 580 San Francisco 582 Boston 585 Spokane, Wash 5R5 Chicago 586 Kansas City, Mo 588 Tacoma, Wash 588 St. Louis. Mo 689 Pittsburgh 590 Toledo. 592 Columbus, 592 Philadelphia 594 Newark. N. J ..594 New York 596 Rochester, N. Y 596 The seed trade 604 — Grass seeds 604 — John Bodger, Los Angeles. Cal. (Port.) 604 — G'rass and clover seed prices .605 The nursery trade 608 — Pine blister rust 608 — Alnus Hirsuta 608 — Coreopsis Grandiflora -. 609 Market gardeners 610 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 610 — Spinach 610 — White grub land 610 Providence, R. I .'615 Fredericton. N. B 615 Joseph Godseff many years mana- ger of Sander & Sons, St. Albans, Eng., died March 5, age 75 years. President Harding is reported to have promised Ferdinand W. Peck, of Chicago, that he will wear a white carnation every day. Ttjlip bulbs which have been sub- jected to cold storage (32 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit) are said to root and bloom more quickly than bulbs not so treated. New York. — Late buyers of bulbs the past season were greatly favored. In the first place, they bought the bulbs at their own price: secondly, the lateness of arrivals compelled the growers to use these bulbs for the latter part of the season and it so hap- pened that Easter bulbous stocks brought much better prices than any, except those forced very early. Glass Cheaper. Business in Japan continues stag- nant according to advices by bankers. As a result of the large volume of gold held, prices remain high and exports are small. Coal. During the week ending March 19, the production of bituminous coal am- ounted to 6,525,000 tons compared with 12,000,000 tons weekly produced several months ago. In the first week of March, 2,600 soft coal mines reported to the Geological Survey an average employ- ment of only 19 out of a possible 48 hours. There are 204,000 coal cars idle on sidings. Boston Flower Show. The rose show of the American Rose Society and the Masachusetts Horti- cultural Society opened at Horticul- tural hall, Boston, April 6 with fav- orable weather, a splendid display of roses, orchids and azaleas in groups and a fine variety of cut carnations. Especially noteworthy were the orchids of Albert C. Burrage, the Julius Roehrs C'o.'s and J. T. Butterworth. The rose gardens of Thomas Roland and Breck- Robinson Nursery were very attrac- tive. Prof. Sargent's collections and the Arnold arboretum were well repre- sented. The show continues to April 10. inclusive. Window glass prices have been cut 21 per cent by the American Window Glass Co,, Pittsburgh, Pa. National Flower Growers' Association. The National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is endeavoring to compile data with a view of getting valuable inform- ation disseminated among the flower growers of this country pertaining to insurance protection, a simplified and uniform bookkeeping system, including ways to figure cost of production, de- preciation, etc. Any answers to the following inquiries mailed to the under- signed at Edwardsville, 111., will be ap- preciated by those in charge of this work and materially assist in getting some definite results : First — Do you carry insurance, and if so, what kind? Name the companies and rates paid. Second — Explain in brief outline your system of bookkeep- ing and how you figure cost of produc- tion, and depreciation. Third — please give such other information that in your opinion would assist materially in the above work. J. F. Ammann, Sec'y. ST. LOUIS DISTRICT. The St. Louis, Mo., District branch of the National Flower Growers' Associa- tion will meet at Springfield, 111., Tues- day, April 19. This meeting is of great importance to all flower growers in this section. If you are a member we ex- pect you to attend. If you are not we urge you to attend and become one. The meeting will open promptly at two p. m., and the executive committee will meet at one o'clock to transact such business as may come before it. W. J. Hembreiker, Springfield, 111., chairman of the entertainment committee has ar- ranged an interesting programme, which consists of much business and some pleasure. St. Louis and St. Louis County has promised a large delegation which will leave St. Louis on the Chi- cago & Alton R. R., at 8 :40 a. m., April 19, arriving in Springfield 11 :25 a. m. Fare is $4.04 one way. Let us count on you for a visit to the capital city of Illinois and meet with a lot of good fellows. You will never regret it. J. J. Beneke, Sec'y. Tulips at the New York Botanic Garden. Tulip lovers and others will be given a great opportunity, in the latter part of May, to visit and inspect the largest collection of Darwin and breeder tulips ever brought together in one place in this country. Through cooperation with the General Bulb Growers Society at Haarlem, Holland, a collection of over 17,500 tulips, the gift of that or- ganization, was planted last fall in the horticultural gardens, located just op- posite Fordham hospital on Southern boulevard. This collection embraces 121 kinds of Darwin tulips and 65 of breeder. Another collection at the same place, the gift of John Scheepers & Co., New York, contains over 5,400 bulbs, representing 56 kinds of Darwin tulips, 32 of breeder, and 25 of cottage. In the two collections there are about 23,- 000 bulbs and 241 kinds. Allowing for duplication of kinds, there are 140 va- rieties of Darwin, 73 of breeders, 24 of cottage, two of species, and two mis- cellaneous. Another collection, more comprehen- sive in the types represented, is located in the beds in the court of conservatory range No. 1. Here there are over 9.S00 bulbs in the seven beds, and 167 kinds, as follows: Darwin, 68; breeder, 37; cottage, 38; late double, two; early sin- gle, eight; early double, eight; Rem- brandt, three, and bizarre, three. The combined display at the horticultural gardens and in the court of conserva- tory range No. 1, represents a total of over 32,800 bulbs, and, allowing for duplication, 325 kinds. The Darwin, breeder, cottage and Rembrandt tulips come into bloom usu- ally from the middle of May to the last of June, depending on the .variety and the forwardness of the season. These are the tulips which are popular now, their soft colors, taller habit, and use- fulness for cut flowers giving them prominence over the early tulips. The early tulips may commonly be ex- pected to blossom the first week in May. Georoe V. Nash. Personal. Dr. R. W. Thatcher, dean of the de- partment of agriculture and director of the experiment station, University of Minnesota, was recently elected direc- tor of the New York Experiment sta- tion, Geneva, to succeed Dr. W. H. Jor- dan, who retires July 1. Dr. IT. P. Hedrick, chief of the horticultural de- partment of the station, and well known authority on fruits, was elected vice- director. Dr. George I. Moore, director of the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, is a member of the first board of trustees of the new science publicity organiza- tion, Science Service, the formation of which at Washington, D. C, was an- nounced April 3. Charles Thorley, New York, has an article in the April issue of the Amer- ican Magazine on flowers and their uses. Cancelitis Deferred. An American would find humor in his own funeral. Here's a joke Dr. Denney is telling: A retailer sent a rush telegram to a manufacturer reading, "Cancel my order at once." An hour or so later he got this answer : "A lot of people ahead of you. You must take your turn." 1921. The American Florist. 581 Club Meetings Next Week. [Se 3S of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date and place of meetings.] Boston, Mass., April 12, 8 p. m. — Florists Association of Boston at Parker house. W. J. Thurston, secretary, Boston. Chicago, April 13, 8 p. m.— Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10.615 at 180 W. "Wash- ington street. Bernard Wahlsted. secretary. 851 N. Trumbull avenue. Chicago. Cincinnati, O.. April 11, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Flor ety 532 Ale Columbus, O.. April 11, 8 p. m. — Columbus Florists' Association at the Neil house. K. A. Munk, secretary, 19 S. High street, Colum- Davenport, la*, April 14, 8 p. m. — Tri-City Florists' Club at homes of members. Wm. Xnees, Jr., secretary. Moline. 111. Hartford, Conn., April 14, 8 p. m. — Hart- ford Florists' Club. George Marchant, secre- tary. 13 Huntington street, Hartford. Knoxville, Tenn.. April 12, 8 p. m. — Knox- ■ville Florists' Society at stores of various members. Robert E. Mapes, secretary. Box 110. Knoxville. Tenn. Lake Geneva. Wis., April 16, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Associa- tion at Horticultural hall. Geo. Bainbridge. secretary, Lake Geneva. Lenox, Mass.. April 13, 7:30 p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society at Town hall. Hy. Heeremans, secretary. Louisville, Ky„ April 13. 8 p. in. — The Kentucky Society of Florists at Y. M. H. A. hall. Jos. Abele, secretary. Louisville Madison, N. J., April 13, 8 p. m. — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society at Masonic hall. Edward Reagan, secretary, Morristown. Newark, N. J., April 14, 8:30 p. m. — Essex County Florists' Club at Rovers hall. David Murphy, secretary. 1S1 Clinton avenue. Irv- ington. N. J. New London. Conn., April 14, 8 p. m. — New London Horticultural Society at Mu- nicipal building. Stanley Jordan, secretary, Harkeners estate, "Waterford, Conn. New Orleans, La., April 10, 2 p. m. — Gar- deners' Mutual Protective Association at 5001 Rampart street. John Parr, secretary, 45S9 Rampart street. New Orleans. Newport, K. I., April 14, 8 p. m. — Newport Horticultural Society at Music hall. Fred P. Webber, secretary. Nelville. R. I. New York, April 11, 7:30 p. m, — The New York Florists' Club at Engineering building. 33 W. 39th street. John Young, secretary, 43 W. 18th street, New York. New York, April 13. 8:30 p. m. — Greek- American Florists' Association at 119 E. 23rd street. Spiros Sakas, secretary. 260 Third avenue. New York. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., April 13. 2 p. m. — Dutchess County Horticultural Society at Falkill building. Theo. H. De G'roff. secre- tary, Hyde Park, N. Y. Seattle, Wash., April 12, 8 p. m. — Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building. Thos. Wylie. secretary, Holly street. Seattle. Seattle. Wash., April 10, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union No. 16.667 at I. O. C. T. hall. E. Popp, secretary. Fort Seilacoom. Wash. Springfield, O., April 11, 7.30 p. m. — Springfield Florists' Club. Arthur Leedle. secretary, Springfield. St. Louis, Mo., April 11. 2 p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club. J. J. Beneke. secretary, 3648 Humphrey street, St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo., April 11, 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. Oscar Ruff, secretary, 3119 S. Grand avenue. St. Lou' Toronto. Ont., April 11, 8 p. m. — Toron Retail Florists' Club at Dunlop's hall W. James. 10 Adelaide street. West. To Want^For Sal^EtcJ Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion, ©isplay, $1.75 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 I rem this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Greenhouses for Sale — Containing JO. 000 feet of glass; well stocked with roses, carnations, sweet peas. etc. New toiler recently installed. Located in ■Chicago, on northwest side, south of six corners and one block from street car line. Doing a fine retail trade. Reason for selling, old age. Address, Key 554, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted Position in a leading retail store by an ex- perienced designer and decorator capable of taking charge. Twenty years experience in one Broadway, New York store. New York City or vicinity preferred. Best of references. GUSTAV M. KAPPEL 580 Academy Street, NEW YORK CITY Telephone Wadsworth 9631. HELP WANTED Experienced Salesman, Designer and Decorator. References; permanent position. C. FRAUENFELDER,Inc, 3343 West Madison Street, CHICAGO HELP WANTED First-class storeman, designer and decorator- Must be able to take entire charge of retail store- References wanted as to ability and perfect honesty. Permanent position and good chance for the right man. Wages, 840.00 to start. Address Key 553, care American Florist. Help Wanted Experienced saleslady and designer. MANGEL, Florist 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO FOR SALE Glass: 16x21, 16x20, 16x22, per box $5 50 16x16, 14x16, per box " 4 50 12.x 16, 10s 1 6, per box . . . .'.'.' .' .' \ ] '. ] .' [ 4.00 Hi in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.60 Rafters or sash bars, per foot. ....". .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot , .08 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each 10 Garland iron gutters, per foot " .40 Per 1000 6 ft. wire stakes »13,50 5% ft. wire stakes ....... 10.00 5 ft. wire stakes 10. 00 4 ft. wire stakes .!...'.!'. 7.50 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO HELP WANTED Landscape gardener for permanent position. Must be able to take charge of work and handle help. Only willing worker need apply. State wages wanted and references in first letter. ERIC BUCHHOLZ, Florist, Muncie, Ind. Sale For SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet and are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double what^ou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO 1 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels! FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on m gummed paper; vour cacd, etc., in m b'.ack and leal adopted by the S. A. F. gg in red. Prices: Per 500, 14.50; per 1000, |g $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of ^ leaf, postpaid. $3 00. Cash with order. A AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^wum'j.'.v.'.'r.'v.v.v/.'MiBaiiiiBr Home-Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ) South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO h****************.!. 582 The American Florist. April 9, M '^CORONA FLOWER BOXES A Representatives: i M. E. CHAPIN J 516 Fifth Avenue / New York City j T. A. DIXON CO. i 1526 Blake St. % Denver, Colorado \ T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas ^ For Violets and Corsages Size p er ioo 7x 4x4 2-inchTop $5.00 10 x 6 x 5^ 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 5*2 2-inch Tcp 7.65 14 x 10 x 8 2-inch Top 12.60 For Cut Flowers 18 x 5 x 3 2-inch Top $ 6.10 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24 x 5 x 3^2 2-inch Top 7.70 24x8x4 2-inch Top 10.80 28 x 8 x 4 2-inch Top. .' 12.10 28x8x5 2-inch Top 13.05 30 x 5 x 3l<2 2-inch T op 0.25 B6 z 8 x 5 2-inch Top 16.20 The sizes given here are carried in stock, in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices quoted h erewith are f . o. b. Chicago, When printing is wanted there will be a charge of $9.00 per color for printing 500, $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Border printing and em bossing will be charged for as time work in accordance with the amount of work involved. Mention the American Florist when writing Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 10» 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope. .. .$29. 2& 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . . 38.95 21 x 5x 3 Telescope.... 7.26 24 x 5x 3% Telescope 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . . 65.76 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope.... 30.25 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . . 63.75 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope.... 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope. . . . 36.35 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . . 46.56 San Francisco. EXCELLENT SUPPLY WITH A GOOD DEMAND. Easter trade was fully up to expecta- tions and a satisfactory report is heard from all quarters as to the amount of business transacted. The volume of sales, according to the latest reports, shows an advance over last season, which will long- be remembered as a banner year. While the average store reports a greater number of orders than last Easter, the individual sales were hardly as large. There was a strong call for stock, especially flowering plants, at prices ranging from $4 to $7.50 each. The big surprise was the decrease in the demand for rambler roses. Even medium priced plants did not enjoy their former popularity, and it was no easy matter to move large quantities. The florists, however, an- ticipated that the medium priced roses would meet with the strongest demand and did not feature so many large size plants as formerly. All the popular varieties of ramblers were to be had and the supply was larger than last year. It has been many years since the stores were able to offer the buying pub- lic such a fine stock of both pot grown and cut lilies as was the case this Eas- ter. The supply was excellent, but it was none too large for the demand which cleaned up all the stock offered. When obtainable at moderate prices, the Easter lily is still the favorite plant in this market. Single stem plants re- tailed at from $3 to $4 each and made up plants sold readily at from $10 to $12.50 each. Hardly any lilies were on hand at any of the stores after the last delivery on Sunday. Many elabor- ate church decorations were executed and a heavy amount of lilies was used in this way. Many varieties of ericas were offered as pot plants and plants that were not too large and were mod- erately priced found a ready market. Large specimens did not move well. A large and varied assortment of azaleas were placed on sale. There seemed to be too many white varieties, but every other color cleaned up readily. Rho- dodendrons were in short supply. Pans of lily of the valley were offered for the first time in years and were very popular. Cinerarias were very plenti- ful and so were primulas, which found ready sale where inexpensive plants were required. Made-up baskets of ffowering plants, together with crotons, dracaenas and other foreign stock, were more in evidence than heretofore, and enjoyed a fine sale. Glory of Nordrecht ferns, finely grown specimens, occupied a prominent place in all the stores. Large quantities of aspleniums, cibo- tiums and nephrolepis were ready sellers. The demand for cut flowers showed an increase over previous years. Prices of all cut stock were well main- tained previous to Easter and the large supply sold out completely. Roses in all varieties were prime favorites and on Sunday morning there was hardly anything to offer in the wholesale mar- ket. Mrs. Chas. Russell was in short supply and was gone quickly. Fine Columbia and Premier also sold readily. The amount of American Beauties re- ceived was small. There was a very heavy demand for red roses which caused a sharp advance in prices. At that, more could have been disposed of if available. There was a decided increase in the Cecile Brunner supply, which was very acceptable. Carnations were quoted much higher during the latter part of the week, but they were in good demand and sold well. The supply of Laddie fell short of the de- mand. Cattleyas were a very scarce item. There was a continuous call for this flower. Gardenias and lily of the valley were in strong demand through- out the week. Daffodils fell off greatly and only a few were received, but tulips were in good supply and brought from $4 to $5 per 100, according to quality. Hyacinths were very scarce as were freesias. The arrivals of sweet peas were light and they sold at good prices. The receipts of violets also showed a great falling off. The first lilac, both white and purple, came in and good' stock found a ready market. The iris- arrivals did not sell well owing to the- poor color of the variety offered. Peonies and snapdragons were scarce and high. Outdoor stock, such as acquilega, pansies, marigolds and myo- sotis were plentiful and entered largely into basket work, for which a strong- demand was noted. The asparagus and fern supply was entirely adequate. A fine call for decorative greens and fruit blossoms was enjoyed. NOTES. B. M. Joseph, chairman of the adver- tising committee of the Retail Florists- Association, is entitled to great credit for the Easter advertising. It was agreed that all the stores remain open on Sunday to facilitate deliveries and file orders. All the telegraph offices- displayed large -window cards, sur- rounded by bulbous plants and cut flow- ers, advising the public to "Say It With Flowers" to their eastern friends. This without doubt helped to stimulate the sending of flowers by wire to a large extent. Seventeen thousand young shade trees have been received from Dresher, Pa., and are being replanted at the state- nursery near Davis, and will be trans- 1920. The American Florist. 583 AFTER-EASTER FORCING BULBS FOR IMPORT When you buy imported bulbs from us, you buy them by measure, by centimeters or inches and so stated in the order. This means much, as against those people who sell first, second and third and give you no assurance as to what their bulbs will measure. With Easter behind us we know what Forcing Bulbs have sold well and paid a profit during the past five months The retail flower grower as well as clerks now know what flower buyers most appreciate and these details are fresh in their minds. This is the time therefore to make up the Import Bulb list for the coming season. 1,1 Long and satisfactory connections lb I. vvitli the best foreign houses. o J Credit arrangements and closest £««• buying at favorable exchange rates. 3rd. 4th. 5th. 6th. First early shipments, followed by one or more later ones covering entire shipping season. Earliest deliveries of early forcing items which cannot rightly be de- layed for main supply. Covering by us of all "fancy" and excess brokers' fees and port charges at New York, in which nearly every U. S. Florist grower has been persistently robbed for the past five years. We eliminate this. Because of the above, we ask that you submit to us a list as nearly as possible of what you expect to use between now and next Novem- ber in these imports, part of which we specify below, and let us sub- mit to you approximate prices and certain further details regarding delivery dates which we know will interest you. We take this opportune time to list here a few vital reasons why Vaughan's Seed Store at New York and Chicago is especially well prepared to take the responsibility of supplying in season at right prices your whole list of Forcing Bulbs both American grown and imported French, Dutch and Japanese. mewvork VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, chicaqo Quantity growers of Gladiolus, Cannas, Etc. 584 The American Florist. April 9, ORIENTAL POPPY. ORIENTAL POPPIES There is a general scarcity of this showy and pop- ular perennial, which has prompted us to make early fall propagations and we are now in position to supply a thrifty lot of good plants from 3 inch pots, of the following choice varieties: MRS. PERRY Beautiful salmon-rose. ORIFLAMME A large, gorgeous orange-scarlet. PERRY'S WHITE Pure satiny white, with a crimson-maroon blotch at the base of each petal. Price, thrifty 3-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. PHLOX MISS LINGARD We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this grand, free, early flowering, white variety, which comes into bloom late in May or early in June and continues to bloom during the entire season. Strong plants, $1.60 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. LARGE-FLOWERING CANNAS Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name Doz. AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red. green foliage, 5 feet $0.60 S3. 75 A. BOUVIER. Rich velvety red, green foliage. 5 feet 60 BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age, 4 feet 65 CHAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage. 4% feet 60 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 5 feet 60 GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red, green foliage, 4 yz feet 65 GLADIOFLORA. Crimson with irregular edge of gold 65 100 1000 .3.75 $33.50 3.75 38.50 4.00 35.00 3.75 38.50 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 Doz. KING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage, 4 % feet $0.85 LOUISIANA. Bright scarlet, green foliage, 7 feet 60 PENNSYLVANIA, Vermilion scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet 60 PILLAR OF FIRE. Brilliant red, green foli- age, 6 feet 65 PANAMA. Rich orange, red bordered with a broad edge of golden yellow, green foli- age, 5 feet 65 RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage, 4% feet 60 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet, green foliage, 6 feet 85 100 1000 $5.50 $50.00 3.75 32.50 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 '3.75 32.50 5.60 50.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. planted next year along the various state highways. This shipment is to be followed by others from eastern nurseries until the total approximates a million young shade trees. The first shipment consisted of Betula, Ulmus, Poplar, Robinia and Liriodendron trees. One of the largest Easter decorations was that by the Art Floral Company at St. Ignatius church. There was an elaborate use of lilies, both pot grown and cut flowers. Quantities of rambler roses in the larger sizes were also used together with a large amount of sea- sonable cut flowers. P. Vincent Ma- traia personally superintends this deco- ration every Easter. The seventh annual show of the Cali- fornia "Wild Flower Conservation League will be held April 28-30, at the St. Francis hotel. Thousands of school children of the city will visit the show without charge', the object being to educate them in the permanent preser- vation of the native trees and flowers of the state. Now that the holiday is over, the committee in charge of the fall flower show of the Retail Florists' Association will get to work in earnest. The exhibi- tion hall will be selected during the next week and the committee will meet soon after to draw up the schedule of prizes. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. sold hundreds of rambler roses in all sizes. They were fortunate in having a fine supply of azaleas and rhododendrons. This firm has purchased two additional White delivery trucks for their service. The regular session of the Retail Flo- rists' Association was held April 6. at Native Sons hall. The report of the committee in charge of subscriptions to the new wholesale market for white growers was presented. Podesta and Baldocchi's store was very beautiful with large specimens of rambler roses, rhododendrons and nu- merous varieties of ericas. They did a larger business than in 1920. H. Plath, proprietor, of the Fern eries, says the demand for ferns and foliage plants was most satisfactory, shipping- trade being particularly heavy. His stock was in demand from stores all over the coast. The Bertrand Flower Shop in the Pal- ace hotel was completely redecorated for the Easter trade which, Fred Ber- trand says, was ahead of expectations. Many fine specimens of flowering plants- were sold here. The beautiful wistarias in tubs dis- played in the windows of the MacRorie- McL-aren Co. proved a great attraction during the week. The finest collection of Easter plants seen in the city -was on display at the A. O. Stein store. The shop of B. M. Joseph featured specimen ramblers and Easter lilies, exclusively. Ferrari Bros, had a fine lot of Lilium Giganteum. James T. Lynch. 1921. The American Florist. 585 SPEG1AL SALE Rose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Pompon Stock Owing to the death of the proprietor, plans made for next season have been changed to such an extent that all the stock listed below and grown for our own use will be sold immediately. Everything is guaranteed to be in first-class condition and an exceptional bar- gain. Orders filled in strict rotation. Wire, phone or mail in your order right away. Hurry ! Rose JPl^ints* 2 M -inch Own Root Stock 1,000 1,000 j Butterfly $140.00 Premier $110.00 Sunburst 75.00 Columbia 75.00 | Dunlop 90.00 3-inch Own Root Stock 1,000 Premier $125.00 Columbia 90.00 Ophelia 75.00 Cognation JPl^«t» 200,000 from Black Soil ± 000 Ward $ 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 25.00 Enchantress . : 25.00 White Enchantress 25.00 Thenanthos 25.00 Supreme 35.00 Matchless 35.00 1,000 Aviator $ 35.00 200,000 from Sand Ward Rose Pink Enchantress Enchantress White Enchantress Thenanthos 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 01xt*y &ekr±t1ciL&m\Att\ Plants 50,000 from Black Soil 1,000 Golden Glow $ 20.00 Smith's Early Rose 20.00 Oconto 20.00 Golden Queen 20.00 Yellow and White Razer 20.00 Pink and White Chieftain 20.00 Nagoya 20.00 Dr. Enguehard 20.00 Seidewitz 20.00 Harvard 20.00 Buekbee 20.00 1,000 Golden Chadwick $ 35.00 White Chadwick 35.00 POMPONS Frank Beu 18.00 Yellow Baby 18.00 Diana 18.00 Baby Marguerite 18.00 Golden Wedding 18.00 Godfrey 18.00 Buckingham 18.00 J. Hamilton Lewis 35.00 iBTCASH WITH ORDER. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist, 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Boston. STOCK SELLING SLOWLY. The market this week experienced the usual slump felt after a holiday. Prices reacted from those of the past week. At the opening' on Monday and as the week progressed prices declined more each day with stock moving- very slowly. Quantities of flowers were sold on the street at ridiculous prices but even that was some help. Roses and carnations which were leaders for Eas- ter were first to give way to the reac- tion. Then all other stock followed quickly. Jonquils, tulips and other bulbous stock sold more readily than anything else. There was a small de- mand for White sweet peas and lily of the valley for wedding work, but not wli.it was anticipated. Pansies. mar- guerites, mignonettes, etc., are better in quality but that does not seem to help the sales any. The callas and Easter lilies are still arriving fairly good and market this week at eight to 10 cents. Annunciation lilies were seen in the There is not much outlook for an in- crease in business in the near future unless something unforseen happens. NOTES. Israel Quint, an old time florist of Roxbury, died at his home early in the week. He was buried Wednesday. He leaves several children among them being Harry Quint, a well known retail florist in the Hotel Victoria. Thos. F. Galvin, Sr., for 50 years a leading retail florist of the city, severed his connection with the Thos. F. Galvin Inc., on April 2. He will be associated with his son, Thos. F. Galvin, Jr., at 25G Devonshire street. The National Rose Show opened in Horticultural hall on Wednesday, April 6. James Wheeler, Natick. is in charge. E. F. S. Spokane, Wash. SUPPLY SUFFICIENT FOR ALL PURPOSES. With fine weather for the week pre- ceding the holiday, and an ample sup- ply of both cut flowers and plants on hand, a very satisfactory trade was en- joyed. The volume of trade was con- siderably more than last year. Prices were not advanced on any stock on account of- Easter, which proved to be quite a factor in increased business. Plenty of good Darwin tulips, spirases, well formed cyclamens, Primula ob- conica and malacoides cleaned up nice- ly. Hydrangeas were on the short side. Rhododendrons and rose bushes in baskets sold as high as $20. while pot hyacinths could be had for 75 cents. In cut flowers, daffodils met with a heavy call. H. B. 586 The American Florist. April 9, Choice Roses in Quantity We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chanses RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long . Good Length Medium Short 8.00 to 5.00 to {20.00 16.00 10.00 6.00 !20.00 16.00 10.00 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long Good Length Medium 8.00 to Short 5.00 to PREMIER Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 10" Long $16.00 Alodium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to S.00 OPHELIA Long $10.00 to $12.00 .Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 5.00 SUNBURST Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 6.00 to S.00 Short ! 4.00 to 5.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 5.00 ASSORTED ROSES —OUR SELECTION— Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell. Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $6.00 per 100. Fancy Perns, per 1,000. $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum, per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparag-us Sprays, per bunch.. .'35 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, BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale. 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. STOCK IS VERY PLENTIFUL Stock is very plentiful at this writ- ing and obtainable in large lots at at- tractive prices. Business the past week has been rather quiet and, outside of the call for wedding work and funeral flow- ers, the demand was most disappoint- ing. Lily of the valley has had a heavy- call and fancy stock is holding firm at .?8 per 100. Gardenias and orchids are moving nicely and white roses continue to clean up well right along. Sweet peas are more plentiful and there is some very choice stock obtainable at reasonable prices. Lilies are arriving in good sized quanities and considerable pushing Is needed to move them. Callas are plentiful and are seen in -large num- bers at a few of the stores. Snapdrag- ons are arriving in larger quantities. White, yellow and blue daisies are ob- tainable. Lupines and stocks are on the list of offerings, together with larkspur, pansies, forget-me-nots, tulips, Darwin tulips, mignonette, calendulas, freesias, Narcissus poeticus, lilac and amaryllis. Carnations are in heavy supply and are obtainable in quantity and the supply of roses is exceptionally large. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier are hav- ing the best call in roses. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Sunburst and Ophelia are mov- ing fairly well, considering the general market conditions; but roses, Iik c > every thing else, with one or two exceptions, are in oversupply at this writing. The weather has been mild almost all the week, consequently stock in general ar- rived in such large quantities that some of it had to be disposed of at exceeding- ly low prices to make room for the new shipments. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. At the regular meeting of the Flor- ists' Club, to be held at the Hotel Ran- dolph. April 7, Dr. P. A. Dehenbauer, de- partment of floriculture, will address the members on "What We Are Learn- ing About Plants. 1 ' Dr. Lehenbauer's lectures and addresses are always val- uable and interesting to florists. Mayor Thompson is scheduled to ad- dress the club and allied organizations on the coming Pageant of Progress and the various branches of the trade should show the head of our local gov- ernment that they are now and always ready to promote the city's best inter- ests in every way possible. The ladies' night dance proposed for this meeting has been postponed. Mm wi k Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer silkaline, or smilax threads. Be sure the name Meyer is on the end of each spool, as we And 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. It is rumored that a new retail store will be opened in the loop on a gigantic scale provided a suitable location can be secured. 1921. The American Florist. 587 RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink. Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none JONQUILS, TULIPS, DARWINS, DAFFODILS, GLADIOLI, SNAPDRAGONS, LUPINES, VALLEY White and Blue Daisies, Calendulas, Lilies, Larkspur, Sweet Peas, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Stocks and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adianfum, 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. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., SSTL. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty UNSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are in dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARK CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wietor Bros, are busy planting and have one section of 25.000 Columbia roses already benched. Premier will be housed next, followed by Mrs. Chas. Russell, Butterfly and Sunburst. Their entire range will be planted next sea- son, which means that about one-third of the place that has been closed for several seasons will again be in opera- tion. The many friends of Miss Clara Wienhoeber, the popular assistant in Vaughan's Seed Store, flower seed de- partment, will regret to learn that her doctors have prescribed a long vaca- tion in a more genial climate. Miss Wienhoeber has our best wishes for her early and permanent recovery. Ronsley will be at his present stand on East Jackson boulevard for Moth- er's day, but will move immediately after to his new location on South Wa- bash avenue. Louis Choromokos, proprietor of the La Bonte Floral Shop at Wilson avenue and Broadway, has sold out to Metos Bros, for $25,000. Corsage Pins 4% Inches Long. (With glass heads, any color.) Per gross $1.50 5 gross or more, at 1.40 Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Corsage Shields %* Lace Shields (all colors) ... . ... 12.25 Invisible Shields (green only). 2.25 Colonial Shields (green onlv) 1.25 Celluloid Shields (per 100, 85.00). 75 The funeral this week of the well known restaurant man, John Z. Vogel- sang, brought considerable business to many retailers. H. V. Hunkel, of the Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., was here on a combined business and pleasure trip March 31. E. H. Meuret of Park Ridge, has re- turned from California, where he spent the winter with his family. Sphagn Vaughan's Seed Store UIH Chicago a New York Moss Single Bales or Carlots Fred Dubois, formerly with George Wienhoeber, is now with Johnson & Chronis. 588 The American Florist. April 9, HEAVY ®UJPI*rvY ROSES 9 CARNATIONS Exceptionally fine stock in all the leading commercial varieties at the right prices. You give your customers the best stock obtainable when you fill their orders with our cut flowers. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago Adam Zender and son, Ed., who will operate 22 houses, 28x270 feet, of the present Peter Reinberg range after June 1, have repaired some of the benches and are housing a part of the young rose stock. The range will con- tain about 80,000 plants, mostly Pre- mier and Columbia, and will be in charge of Ed. Peterson. E. F. Winterson is on the job every day at his farm at Highland Park, which accounts for his absence at the store. The Winterson establishment-is in charge of his son, Edgar, and Fred. Krauss. At Zech & Mann's store sweet peas are arriving in larger quantities and are in good demand owing to their quality. Lilies and callas are having a good call at this establishment. The Census Bureau gives the popu- lation of this city as 2,701,705. The state has 6,4S5,2S0, the latter showing an increase of 15 per cent since 1910. Vaughan's Seed Store is showing fine blooms of their special hybrid amaryllis as well as extra spikes of Lilium formosum. J. J. Budlong will build several ad- ditional houses this season, all material, except glass, being now secured. T. E. Waters, with Poehlmann Bros. Co., returned home from an eastern bus- iness trip April 2. The J. A. Budlong Co. is receiving regular shipments of southern grown gladioli. A. L. Vaughan & Co. moved a large quantity of southern jonquils the past month. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is in good crop with orchids and lily of the valley. Buck & Rayner sold 68.000 roses in their three loop drug stores April 2. Kansas City, Mo. EASTER TRADE BEST IN YEARS Easter business was the largest in the history of this city. All stock was just about sold out before Sunday, and a great many customers could not buy what they wanted, especially in lilies. The assortment of blooming plants, made-up baskets, novelties and cut flow- ers was the best and largest supply that was ever put before the public, and the prices more reasonable. Business was running smoothly when early Saturday morning the temperature dropped to 22 degrees above zero. This called for better wrapping, and not only that, but out-of-doors stock was injured consider- ably. NOTES. The Kansas City Wholesale Cut Flower Co. states that their only draw- back was not having enough stock. The Muehlebach Flower Shop could not have handled more trade, as they were completely snowed under. The Alpha Floral Co. had a large shipping business, running short of both plants and cut flowers. A fine cemetery trade that almost equaled Decoration day business was had by A. F. Barbee. Flowers for Profit Principal Location in The Market PROTECTION Can the retail greenhouse establishment meet the competition of the exclusive retail store when the actual cost of every cut flower grown by the retailer must be less than the wholesale market values from Chicago ? In consulting our wholesale market letters, you possess the means of mak- ing the retail price. MAILED WITHOUT CHARGE KENNICOTT BROS. CO. 174 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Mention the A merican Florist when writing Samuel Murray had a very fine line of lilies, made-up baskets, hydrangeas, etc. A complete cleanup was had at the Pinehurst Floral Co. establishment. The Rock Flower Co. had attractive displays which helped business. An exceptional trade was experienced by Arthur Newell. Henry Kusik & Co. had the best trade in years. E. J. B. Tacoma, Wash. BUSINESS IN GOOD CONDITION Easter business was fully equal to that of last year, with prices some- what higher in certain classes of plants, lilies excepted. Rhododendrons, ram- bler roses and azaleas did not move as quickly as lilies. The cut flowers sup- ply was excellent, with few exceptions. Very fine stock was offered at all of the establishments. Some good Maud Dean chrysanthemums were offered at one shop, and found ready buyers at 50 cents each. Cut lilies sold at 50 cents, bud and bloom, but did not meas- ure up in quality to offerings of last year. Red carnations sold very slow- ly. Plenty of bulbous stock was of- fered, most of it grown out-of-doors. The Van Sion narcissus is looking fine, brought along by the warm weather. Ferns are plentiful, some of them being six feet in length. S. L. Harper Port Clinton, O. — W. S. Woner has been cutting sweet peas in quantity re- cently. Louisiana, Mo. — Lloyd Seibert who recently opened a store at 320 Georgia street, has also purchased the house formerly owned by Miss Ruth Fore- man. 1921. The American Florist. 589 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Market at the prices quoted when you place your orders here Buy Direct From the Grower Wholesale Florist Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO CURRENT PRICE LIST, MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL and PREMIER Specials Fancy Select Medium Short Per 100 $25.00 20.00 15.00 12.00 1.00 to 10.00 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select 15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 COLUMBIA Specials Fancy . Select . Medium Short . . ROSES, OUR SELECTION. Subject to change ivithont notice Per 100 $25.00 20.00 15.00 12.00 00 to 10.00 $20.00 .00 to 18.00 .00 to 12.00 00 to 8.00 8.00 "I Special icy LSelect 15 Killarney f Medium 10 J Short 6. CARNATIONS— All colors $3.00 to $8.00 Sweet Peas, all colors 1.50 to 4.00 per 100 Jonquils, Golden Spur 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 Tulips, all colors 6.00 to 10.00 per 100 Valley, order of us for the best. 8.00 per 100 Perns, per 1000 5.00 GALAX Per 1000 Bronze $2.00 Green 2.00 Artiantum. per 100 $2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 Order from us and set the freshest stock and of best keening quality and have the assurance of supplies such as can only come from 2.000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Heavy Supply Cut Flowers Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Orchids, Peas, Etc. Everything you need of the finest quality obtainable in this market. St. Louis, Mo. STOCK IN GOOD SUPPLY. Generally speaking, there is an abun- dance of stock of all kinds on the mar- ket. Business is not active this week, due to the fine Easter trade. The weather has brought on all plants with a rush, and consequently the stock is not holding up as it ordinarily would. It is predicted that business will in- crease during the next week. Spring flowers are not in as great demand as of pervious weeks, due to the fact that the out-of-doors spring flowers are begin- ning to come in. Roses are leading again and the demand is good, with prices holding their own. Premier. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia, Butterfly, Ward and Killarney are the varieties in greatest call. There are no American Beauties to be had. The market is flooded with carnations of all colors and they are to be had at all establishments. A limited supply of Laddie carnations are offered at from S to 10 cents each. The demand for them is comparatively good. Lilium Harissii is common, and good stock is being offered very reasonably. There are some fine callas among the offerings. The majority of them are used for funeral work. Fine pot plants of callas are to be had at widely ranging prices. Lily of the val- ley is scarce this week and is conse- quently valuable property. A limited supply of out-of-door stock is offered at a few stores. Jonquils are plentiful and the demand continues to he brisk. Some good outside stock has found its way into the market and is much pre- ferred to the other stock. Exceptionally fine calendulas are plentiful and the call is poor. Tulips are in good supply and few are being sold. Darwins are 590 The American Florist. April 9, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E „ A H N 30 K. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that It includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. scarce and bring a good price. Plains of tulips are still plentiful and the de- mand is fairly good. There are no Roman hyacinths on the market, al- though many pot plants are being sold, the price depending upon the number in the pot. The supply of Narcissus poeticus is increasing. Mignonette is not "to be had this week at any price. Snapdragons of exceptionally fine qual- ity are coming in in limited quantities. The call for them is good and none is left over. Sweet peas are more than plentiful, but are in great demand for corsage and table use. Long stemmed fancy varieties are bringing $7.50 per 1,000. White varieties are scarce. Some fine white and yellow varieties of daisies are found among the offerings, and the demand for them is excellent. They are becoming very popular for table use, used in combination with tu- lips, snapdragons and ferns. A very limited quanity of Spanish iris of excel- lent quality and good size is coming in and is selling rapidly. Violets may b.' said to be entirely out of season. Cat- tleya orchids are scarce and valuable. There are no cypripediums on the mar- ket. Lilacs were seriously injured by the frost which occurred the fore part of last week, and good plants are very scarce. Genistas and pot plants of large hydrangeas are seen at all establish- ments, but are poor sellers. Cinerarias are very scarce. A few are displaying some fine pot plants of amaryllis. Wil- lows are no longer in use and primroses are scarce. There are some fine bego- nias coming in and pink and white va- rieties of baby primrose are seen in all windows. They bring from $1 to $10. Pandanus, dracaenas, crotons, and fern plants are common, the prices showing very slight fluctuations. Greens are plentiful. Ferns are limited as to quan- tity. Pansy and English daisy plants are to be had at moderate prices and baskets of ferns and other plants have a great call at present. NOTES. The "Say It With Flowers" Bowling League held a meeting, April 2, at the residence of Mr. S. A. Windier to decide upon the prizes to be given and the place at which the bowling contest will be held the latter part of April, 1921. The St. Louis Gardens Association held a meeting, April 6. at the Forest Park Municipal greenhouses. A special program was prepared and all the mem- bers reported an enjoyable evening. The Florists' Club held their regular meeting, April 7. Geo. H. Pring of the Botanical Garden gave a lantern-slide lecture on the New Tork Spring Show. The F. H. Weber Floral Co. has noth- ing left over after the holiday rush. The trade was exceptional in that section of the city. The Missouri Botanical garden has a very attractive exhibition of lilies and orchids, being held in the floral display house. The Mullanphy Floral Co. has an ex- ceptionally fine lot of table baskets and flower specialties this week. The Bourdet Floral Co. reports that the Easter trade was exceptionally good in hydrangeas. Grimm & Gorly has a very pleasing window display. Large crowds are attracted. An unusually attractive spring flow- er window is seen at the Fred C. Weber shop. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is cleaning up on roses and sweet peas. C. A. Kuehn reports a large business in sweet peas and lily of the valley. A heavy trade in roses is had by the St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. H. G. Berning reports an active trade in his part of the city. R. D. M. Pittsburgh. SPLENDID BUSINESS REPORTED. The usual after holiday dullness has prevailed in the local market the past week. The early part of the week was very slow, with a larger demand to- wards the end of the week until by Sat- urday nearly every item on the list was pretty well sold out with the exception of a few roses and carnations. Stock receipts have been heavy and the qual- ity of the best. Roses, carnations and sweet peas are in the largest supply, with lilies, snapdragons, mignonettes, calendulas, lily of the valley and orchids about equal to the demand. Some fine Darwin tulips are seen, and a few jon- quils are still arriving. Southern greens are coming in better shape and are cleaning up daily. We have yet to hear from a single person connected with the business in this section, be he grow- er, wholesaler or retailer, who was not more than satisfied with the Easter business They all claim that while it might not be the biggest in dollars and cents, but in stock handled and custo- mers served it was a record breaker. NOTES. The Easter Flower shows at the Park conservatories excel any show held here for several years and Mr. Jones of Schenley Park and Mr. Moore of West Park deserve much credit for the same. James Riley, assistant manager of of the factory operated by the McCal- lum Co., and Miss Jennie Coey of the accounting department were married recently at Wellsburg, W. Va. Ed Weaver, manager at Randolph & McClements, reports several large wed- ding decorations on the list for April that will tax their decorating depart- ment to the limit. The regular session of the Retail Florists' Association was held at the Seventh Avenue hotel, April 7. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club held their regular monthly meeting April 5, at Carnegie hall. A large number of after Easter orders are booked at the . Mrs. E. E. Williams establishment. The A. W. Smith Co's., decorating and landscape department is working to full capacity.. E. C. T. Long Distance Phones Central 32S3 Central 32S4 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market. ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Callas Mignonette SWEET PEAS Candytuft Yellow Daisies White Snapdragons Calendulas GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 591 All Cut Flowers Are More Plentiful Now Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Callas, Tulips, Snapdragons, Valley, Daisies, Lupines, Calendulas, Jonquils, Violets, Orchids, Narcissus Poeticus, Etc. This is a good time to conduct special sales owing to the large quantity of stock available at such reason- able prices. Write for special prices on quantity lots. 5 Ir .WIG&Sn h Co jS^gM^s ^ NOT INC. ==^=^p,a$^== PHONES* CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2 57Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Cut flowers in Quantity Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Gardenias, Valley, Cal- endulas, Callas, Jonquils, Etc. Greens. Discriminating buyers always place their orders with us. There's a reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiESAIiB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. The Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages LA PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. 592 The American Florist. April 9, E RNE & COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. pf- HUCKLEBERRY *m $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., ErsTS™ 1 . 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Toledo, 0. EXCELLENT HOLIDAY TRADE. An excellent Easter trade was ex- perienced. Business started in early in the week, and increasing in volume came to a big climax on Saturday, which was an ideal day from every standpoint. The weather was fair and balmy. On Sunday morning a rain storm put a damper on business but not enough to make noticeable inroads. Everything seemed to favor the busi- ness and it was a splendid array of flowering plants that greeted the eyes of the public in the various flower shops. Due to the fact that so many people are out of work here, the de- mand was mostly for the medium priced pots but the increase in the num- ber of these sold made up in volume for the lower prices. Sales in most in- stances were larger than last year de- pending upon the confidence displayed by the florist in buying in time. Prices on cut flowers were lower than last year and plants were reduced about 15 per cent. The supply of plants was equal to the demand and their quality was excellent. Lilies were scarce and soon sold out at 65 cents per bloom. Pot tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and hydran- geas led in the selling although there was a good call for miscellaneous stock such as cinerarias, genistas, primroses, begonias and rose bushes of which there was a good supply. The supply of cut flowers was hardly equal to the demand. Sweet peas and roses led in the selling with daffodils and jonquils a close second in favor. Roses brought from $3 to $6 per dozen. "Violets were scarce, some shipments coming in spoiled. Carnations were in good sup- ply, bringing $2, but the demand was light. There was an unusual demand for corsages this year. There was a noticeable increase in outgoing and in- coming telegraph orders which were stimulated by some intelligent publici- ty. Again we say this part of the flow- er business is still in its infancy and the possibilities have hardly been touched. Florists can be thankful for this Easter and have nothing to fear from now on, for flowers have come to be a necessity. NOTES. Schramm Bros, were the only florists who did any extensive advertising. They used half page ads in the papers and handsome folders with splendid results noted. A little paragraph in the ad explaining the telegraph service brought surprising and illuminating re- sults. This firm went after Easter trade with a vim, bought heavily and decorated their greenhouses with artis- tic skill. "Wild smilax was twined around the posts and here and there and in the corners, bird houses were placed. They did the largest seven days' business in their history. Miss Helen Patten, president of the Florists' Club, was swamped with or- ders for corsages, at her shop, her stock being completely exhausted by Sun- day morning. She told the writer that she never saw such a demand, in her business life here. William Krueger, who makes a spe- cialty of sweet peas and roses, sent in some great stock for Easter and sold everything he could cut. His houses are in excellent shape for a large spring trade. Zaller & Spanner rented an addition- al store room, which they filled with attractive plants. They also had a stall in the West Toledo market house. Bus- iness was rushing at all of these places. William Feniger, who recently bought the Freeman Flower Store just a half block from his Adams street shop, re- ported a tremendous demand for all seasonable plants and cut flowers. At their stall in the Cherry street market house, the Navarre Flower Shop sold a great quantity of Easter plants. Their Superior street store also experienced a lively demand. Mrs. E. Suder's establishment had an excellent trade. Armine Suder is the new manager here. The report from retailers in all sec- tions of the city show an excellent bus- iness for the week. Splendid lilies and hydrangeas were grown for this market by Harry Heinl. A. K. Columbus, 0. PLENTIFUL SUPPLY MOVING SLOWLY. With Easter a thing of the past, busi- ness has settled down to the even tenor of its ways. Trade is fairly good at all of the down-town establishments, al- though some say that a certain amount of this quietude can be attributed to the unsettled industrial conditions. The trade is equal to that of the previous year as far as the number of orders is concerned, but on the average the or- ders were not as large as formerly and this reduced the volume calculated in dollars and cents. The supply of flow- ers which are in season is plentiful and the quality is generally good. The lead- ing features are roses, carnations, sweet peas, jonquils and some spring flowers. Roses are now selling from $3 to $8 per dozen. The varieties being featured are Premier, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Butterfly, Columbia and Sunburst. Carnations sell around $3 per dozen with several kinds in the market. Sweet peas of several varieties and shades sell for $2 per bunch and the demand is quite g'ood. There is a fairly good call for plants and the supply is dwindling and only a few varieties are obtainable. Calla lilies are still selling well. Greens are in good demand. Funeral work has been active and a good supply of flow- ers has gone into that channel. There is a falling off in party work. Corsages have been selling fairly well, as there are a few informal dances now taking place. NOTES. The meeting of the Flower Growers' and Dealers' Association, which is still in process of formation, was held April 6 when a large attendance gathered. £ iliimiililli i mi) in tin tin mi iKMiiif ii niiiiiiiiiillllmiiii'? (Huckleberry| | Foliage I I For prompt service, write or wire | I DUNCAN JACKSON I I KINSTON, ALA. fann Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 116 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1 127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. The constitution and by-laws were adopted. An excellent window display during the week following Easter and which attracted a good deal of attention was seen at the Art Floral Co. This shop is one of the progressive establishments here. Thos. J. Ludwig had an excellent trade and was very well satisfied with results. He believes that business will improve steadily from this time on and has made preparations accordingly. J. W. L. Mount Vernon, N. T. — The estab-. lishment of Arthur Dummett. 25 South Fourth avenue, was purchased by Os- car Anderson recently, who will con- tinue the business. 1921. The American Florist. 593 John Kruchten Co. ( Not Incorporated ) 30 East Randolph Street, ™5^22££2£ CHICAGO, ILL E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Ij. D. Phones CENTRAL 1877 and 1»78 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., HIMr Wabash Ave., and Lake St. tSMMf=a tgg53 CHICAGO, ILL. BBB Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WebiahdRischCo. FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE CENTRAL 879 CHICAGO 154 N.WABASH AVE. "u c N ' ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for price* Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go, Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Colombia, RnsHell. Milady, White Killamey and Kil- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. Wire Hanging Baskets The well made kind. Painted, bound with galvanized wire. 6 at dosen rate, 50 at hundred rate. 10-inch J2.25perdoz.; J16.00 per 100 14-inch $3.25 per doz.; J25.00 per 100 lo-inch 2.50 P erdoz.; 20.00 per 100 16-mch 4.25 per doz. ; 32.00 per 100 nnpru CUFI7T IMTiCC Long Green Sheets for Hanging Baskets GK£EN Orli.Cil MUSS Per bag.... $2.00 10 bags. ...$17.50 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, \>etWit, mich.'' Mention the American Florist when writing 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO VMesale Hover MmWs Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 3.00® 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00® 40.00 Butterfly 8.00® 35.00 Columbia 8.00® 36.00 Dunlop 8.00® 35.00 Premier 8.00® 40.00 Hoosler Beauty ... 8.00® 35.00 Klllarney Brilliant.. 6.00® 26.00 White Klllarney 6.00® 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 26.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Klllarney. 6.00® 26.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Freesia 3.00 to 6.00 Jonquils 4.00 to 8.00 Violets 75® 1.60 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.60 to 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 16.00 Cypripediums, per doz 4.00 Vnlley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00® 20.00 Adlantum 1.60® 2.00 Ferns per 1.000 4.60 to 6.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays 36c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy 1.00 Boxwood. 36c per lb., case 9.00 Huckleberry case 7.50 iiiiiiiiniittiitii i hi iiimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiM'j 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. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing | American Florist Co. | 1 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO I rjIllllllllHllllUii IIIIIIIIIIIUll ''' £.1111111(111 trW I tlllillll IIMMIIlllllll1LI1IMJIIIIIllllllllllIIIllllllimilllll'£ iRaedlein Basket Co. | 713 Milwaukee Avenue | 1 CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS | | Write tor Catalog and Prices. | fillliilliiiiiiiillllllllliiitiilillllliiiitiimiiillliiiiiiiiiiiiillllllliiiliilliiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Oriental Goldfish & Supply Go. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO 594 The American Florist. April 9, jminiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiij iiiiiuiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiraiiiii miiiiiiuiil There is an ample supply of Beauliesl If you are in the habit of getting regular shipments of Beauties two or three times a week, you will do well to place that order with us. You can always depend on us for Beauties. JThe Leo Niessen CoJ 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. \ | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. 1 »■""" ' """" """""""IIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllllllllllllllllllini^ Philadelphia. LULL FOLLOWS EASTER RUSH From a money standpoint the past week has been very disastrous. Grow- ers always plan for their greatest pro- duction for holiday weeks when there is a tremendous demand. Easter week, they produced the stock and there was the expected demand which took it all, so that everyone was pleased. The past week owing to the favorable weather or peculiar condition of the crops, there was more stock sent in than the week before and one-fifth the call. The quality was very fine all along the line. Superb roses, carnations, sweet peas, snapdragons, calendulas, bulbous stock, Easter and Calla lilies, lily of the val- ley, cattleyas, etc., were everything that could be desired and all at one's own prices. Those who were busy were in luck, as any sign of quantity buy- ing met with offers galore. One of the dealers declared there was four times too much stock and we had to do the best we could with it. It was one of the •market conditions that occurs once in a great while and the trade just has to put up with it. A better market is ex- pected from now on. The roses were superb and the quantity of long stemmed stock that was sold by the street merchants was lamentable. Car- nations, very nice flowers, were sold at 25 cents for a bunch of 25, to 25 cents a dozen. Alice and carnations of that shade were the hardest to move; Wards and bright colors sold best. Daffodils are selling poorly. A good quality of larkspur is now coming in and as it is only grown in limited quantities will no doubt command its own price. Hy- drangeas that did not quite make it for the holiday are now seen; in the stores; they are very decorative, and help out in the numerous wedding decorations. The growers are now rapidly filling up their empty benches with pot roses and spring bedding plants. The early Eas- JH)DWAKD RJB?IO CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Thia la the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VMeM Hover M&rWs Boston, April 6. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty... 6.00® 75.00 Russell 6.00@ 20.00 Dunlop 6.00® 16.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 20.00 Crusader 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 16.00 Ward 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Hoosier Beauty ... 6.00® 16.00 Columbia 6.00® 16.00 Hadley 6.00® 25.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 2 .00 Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .60® 100 Asparagus Strings, doz 12 00 B. Buttons l. B0 @ 2.00 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 6 . 00 Carnation, Laddie 10 00 Cattleyas, per doz 16 00 Lily of the Valley 10.00® 12.00 Longiflorum Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Pansies ~ 2 00 Smilax, per doz .' 4.00® 6.'oo Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3 00 Mignonette 4 . 0@ 6^00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 £ all f. s . •••■. 2.00® 3.00 English Daisies 75 Jonquils, Spur 5.00® 6!oo Cypnpediums 4 00 Marguerites 2.00® 4!oo I" 1 ' 1 ? 8 •■ • 6.00 Bicolor Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Myosotis, per bch 25® .60 Hyacinths 6-00 Buffalo, April 6. Per 100 Rose, White Killarney 6.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 6.00® 15.00 Richmond 6.00® 12.00 Maryland 6.00® 12.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 Columbia 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 5.00® 20.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 ' Ceclle Brunner 4.00 6.00 C alendulas 3 00 (tv H 00 Calla Lilies '.'.'.'.'."12.OO @ 26.00 1^? °T n fi- 3 - 00 @ 600 taster Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Hrnesias 4.00SD 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Kubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 4. 00 HO 10.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 6 00 P n, P „?, r W £ U * Nar . cisSl 6.00® 6.00 Soleil D Or Narcissi 6.00® 8.00 white 3 Tui.-ps :::::::::::; : dl% l: o Yellow Tulips 4. 00@ 6 on Forget-me-nots, per bch 2 5 Delphinium 6 . 00(g) 10 ; 00 VaIle y 8.00® 10.00 ter gives an opportunity for having a tine line of this class of stock to offer by May 1, when at this time all danger of frost should be past, although the danger date has previously been about May 10. NOTES. Carnation growers here appear to have enjoyed top prices for their holi- day cut. A retailer recently in eastern Pennsylvania, and now located in a large town in Missouri, writes to one of his old dealers in this city, that he purchased in St. Louis, Mo., 30,000 car- nations for his Easter trade at $12 50 per thousand. What would the Chester or Lancaster county growers have said of such returns for one of the best weeks of the year? The Jos. G. Neidinger Co. report large advance orders for Memorial day wreaths and prepared flowers for the same. Such stock has now become a staple for the trade, particularly in the Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 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, April 6. Per 100 Roses. Premier 6.00® 20.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Butterfly 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 20.00 Pink Killarney 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00.® 20.00 Baby Doll 4.TK0® 8.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 taster Lilies and Callas 16.00® 20.00 Perns, per 1,000 400 Forget-Me-Not. bunch '25 Freesia 3.00® 4!o0 Galax, per 1,000 150 Jonquils 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6 00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. '26 Smilax, per string 16® .25 Snapdragons 10.00® 16.00 Violets . i.oo® 1.6O Primulas, bunch E0 New England states, where the Mem- orial day trade is exceptionally strong, and where it is necessary to have larger stocks worked up well in ad- vance, which would not be possible with fresh cut flowers. The entire trade of this community would welcome such a proposition as that introduced into the British parlia- ment recently, to make Easter a fixed date, the day selected being the second Sunday in April. Plants and cutflowers could then be moved along by a fixed schedule year after year, adjustable and varied to the state of the weather. Robert A. Craig and Cornelius Van- der Breggan sailed April 2 to visit the Robt. Craig Co.'s tropical nursery at San Juan, Porto Rico. H. C. Geiger, who returned recently from San Juan! states that the stock at the Craig Co.'s nursery looked very promising. The Leo Niessen Co. state that the trade of the past week was difficult to handle, there being such an oversupply of flowers. Mr. Niessen looks for a bet- ter market from now on. Exceptionally fine roses in all grades are leaders at this establishment. It is just one month to Mothers' day, Sunday, May S, and every preparation in the way of publicity should be put 1921. The American Florist. 595 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CI.PDLLWDRTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1809-1311 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. forth at once. It is uncertain at this time whether the local papers will fea- ture this day as they should. Ed. Reid declares the retailers have a. grand opportunity at the present time when flowers are so plentiful and -cheap, to stock up, run special sales, make money for themselves and relieve the market at the same time. The Jos. Heacock Co. are much pleased with the Frank Dunlop rose which has done well all winter and is bow producing superb flowers. Snapdragons, lupines, roses and car- nations are being featured at Berger Bros. The counter trade at the seed stores is immense this season. C. W. Liggett finds a very good de- mand for young plants. K. Newark, N, J. HOLIDAY TRADE SATISFACTORY. A general satisfaction among the trade is expressed over the results of the Easter business. The retailers were well stocked with plants and cut flowers and so far as could be learned, sold out well. All the Broad street florists have reported excellent business. NOTES. The Victoria Florist with a store on Springfield avenue and a branch oppo- site the Hudson Tube terminal, had a fine business. Charles Luthy, who has a good shop at 363 Springfield avenue, was well pleased with the holiday business. Statements from retailers located in other parts of the city were that Easter business was quite satisfactory. Penek Brothers of the Rosary Floral Co. experienced a clean-up on both plants and cut flowers. At Henry S. Stein's Flower Shop in the Public Service terminal, the holiday report was favorable. Phillips Bros, stated that their busi- ness was much better than last year. A better trade than last year was re- ported by Washington Florist. A fine business was had at the Aug. G. Begerow establishment. A. F. F. [iiiiiiiu i miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim i i i inimiimiii! .! mimmiiimmimiiimmmmiituiiiiuii mrmrr. GUST. RUSCH & CO. | WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box SOS. Mil \U AIIKFF W I Ck 444-446 Milwaukee Street, '*■ ■ ■- « ** •J « ■- ■- 9 ■*■«• § MiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimimimiiiiiimimimimiiiiiiiimiTTmir uimiiiimimimimiimiiiiimiiiiimiiiiiiilHiiumilli? VlioMe Rower M&rKets Philadelphia, April 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 60. 00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 36.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 10.00® 40.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier C.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.60 Haster I -lies 20.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 0.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 76® 1.60 Mignonette 3.00® 4.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 26® 1.50 Freesia 2.00® 4.00 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 Larkspur, per doz 3.00® 6.00 Pittsburgh, April 6. Per 100 Roses, P.eauty, spl., per doz. 6.00 fey., per doz.. 6.00 ex.. per doz. 4.00 No. 1, per doz 2.50 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 15.00 Russell 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 6.00® 25.00 Ophelia 6.00® 15.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 " Premier 8.00® 30.00 " Madam Butterfly .. 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas. each 1.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Perns, per 1,000 5.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .60 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Narcissus Paper Whites... 6.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Baby Primroses 76® 1.00 Smllax. per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Valley 6.00(H) 8.00 Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Lilies, Calla 16.000 20.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® 3.00 Casper, Wyo. — The Casper Floral Co., has opened an attractive flower shop in the Midwest building, and have closed their store at Fifth and Center streets. jTHEMcCALLUMCO. | Manufacturers— Importers IFLORISTS'SUPPLIES 1 Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, April 6. Per 100 Roses, Premier 6.00® 25.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 6.00® 15.00 Killarney 3.00® 8.00 White Killarney ... 6.00® 12.50 Russell 8.00® 30.00 Ward 5.00® 8.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.60 Calendulas 3.00® 5.00 Carnations, Laddies 10.06® 12.60 Ferns, per 1,000 6. 0B Vallev fi.no Narcissius 3.00 Mignonette 8.00 Sweet Peas 60® 1.60 Smllax, per string .20 Leucothoe .76 Galax, green, per 1.000.... 1.60 bronze, per 1,000.... 1.60 Carnations, fancy 1.00® 6.00 Violets .50 Callas 10.00® 16.00 Jonquils 1.00® 6.00 Milwaukee, April 6. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y. W. Kill'n'y. 8.00® 20.00 Ward 8. 00® 16.00 Premier 10.00® 35.00 Ophelia 10.00® 26.00 Columbia 12.00® 36.00 Hoosier Beauty 10.00® 26.00 Callas. per doz 3.00® 4.00 Calendulas 4.00® 8.0.0 Carnations 8.00® 10.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Hyacinths 8.00® 12.00 Lilies 26.00 Orchids, per doz 12.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 4.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.00 Freeslas 4.00® 8.00 Tulips 6.00® 12.00 Wild Smllax. per case .... 6.00 596 The American Florist, April 9, New York. UTTLE DEMAND FOB STOCK. Both literally and figuratively speak- ing, a frost struck the florists and their business soon after Easter. March 28, until five p. m., was like a June day. The first intimation one had of a change was great clouds of dust swirling through the streets. By six a. m., March 29, the thermometer regis- tered 25 and 22 degrees, according to locality. The weather continued cold throughout the week. As usually hap- pens after a great holiday trade, the fountains of business almost dried up. A few buyers would visit the wholesale district, give the boxes and piles of cut flowers the glassy stare and go off, possibly with a dollar's worth under one arm. As a consequence there was a drop in prices and for quite a lot of stock there was no price at all. Tea roses that in times of scarcity would have been classed as specials, sold for $10 and $12 per 100. Orchids, gardenias, carnations and the bulbous stock were just as slow. As for violets they were well nigh impossible; but we repeat that there was a good Easter trade. April 4. — Business continues light. The weather is fine and mild, which is bringing in good supplies. NOTES. Adolph Meyer and wife celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary at their home, 26 E. 120th street, on the evening of April 3. As everybody knows — or should know — the tenth anniversary calls for a tin wedding. William Hanft, the clever decorator of the Meyer shop, thought it a good opportunity to do an artistic job, and as Mark Tapley would have said : "Get some credit." The decorations were elaborate and original inasmuch as the entire room, about one foot from the ceiling was wired in the shape of a spider's web from the central chandelier to all corners of the room. Then, suspended from the wires were garlands of tin ivy leaves, about 200 sprays with six leaves to a spray, and tinfoil garlands about three feet long, fastened between the drapery. The drapings were of wild smilax that had been treated with alumina. In the northeast corner of the room, under a shower bell of tin leaves, the mock mar- riage took place after which the couple were showered with confetti and real live canary birds, released for the occa- sion, to be captured by the guests. We regret that a good photograph of this ingenious piece of woi-k was not avail- able. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held in its hall in the En- gineering Building, 39th street, near Sixth avenue, on the evening of April 11. Deferred business is likely to be taken up and there will doubtless be talks relating to the success of the late Spring Show. A prospect of good ex- hibits is likely. Trepel & Landsman is a new retail firm that has recently started in busi- ness on Quincy street, near Broadway, Brooklyn. Mr. Trepel of this firm was for a number of years employed by J. K. Allen, the well known wholesaler. The Landsman family is well known in the trade, one brother being a grower near Flatbush. Chatmas Florist, Eighth avenue and 145th street, who has the finest store in that section of the city, had it well filled with plants two days before East- er, and sold out well, besides doing a good business in cut flowers. Rigo Brothers, two enterprising young men, who opened a store six years ago at 808-810 Madison avenue, say that it was the best Easter trade they have had since going into business. Robert Christatos, who conducts a shop at Park avenue and 80th street in connection with Christatos & Koster of 717 Madison avenue, has stated that his business was excellent. As reports of the Easter trade con- HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist lohen writing tinue to come in from the retailers they all confirm what was outlined in our letter of April 2, to wit; that the busi- ness was excellent. An excellent Easter business with a great sale of plants, was experienced by Mrs. Katie Kopp, who has a fine estab- lishment at Broadway and Marion street. Easter business exceeded the expecta- tions of Herman Wiener, who for sev- eral years has been located at 753 Flushing avenue, Brooklyn, A fine business in both plants and cut flowers, was experienced by the' New Lexington Florist, 636 Lexington avenue. S. H. Calamaras, who recently op- ened a shop at 115 E. 34th street, re- ported a good Easter trade. A. F. F. Rochester, N. Y. FINE HOLIDAY SUPPLY CLEANS UP NICELY. The holiday trade just closed has been one of the largest in many years. The bulk of the business came the last three days and everything in cut flow- ers and plants was completely sold out. The demand for violets was unusually large with the supply limited. Sweet peas were very fine as were Cecile Brunner roses, cattleyas and orchids. Carnations were of fair quality and brought a fancy price. Roses of all kinds were excellent and the price firm. In blooming plants the cinerarias, gen- istas, rambler roses, in red and pink, spiraeas and bulbous stock were all fine and in great demand. Azaleas and rhododendrons were very scarce be- cause of the embargo on such stock from foreign ports. Everything in the plant line sold well. NOTES. Wm. S. Riley celebrated his 19th year of service with the park depart- ment. He was originally named as a member of the park board, and later was made deputy commissioner and when A. B. Lamberton resigned, Mr. Riley was 1 made commissioner. Large sprays of cherry blossoms are being featured in the windows of the Salter Bros, establishment. Mrs. Marie Jacobs is again employed at J. B. Keller & Sons on S. Clinton avenue. C. Curtis, Irondequoit, disposed of a large quantity of plants of all kinds. Horace J. Head recently returned from a business trip in Pennsylvania. Quantities of fancy plant baskets were sold by J. B. Keller & Sons. A fine trade in plants and corsages was had by H. E. Wilson. CHESTER. New Philadelphia, O. — The Endres Floral Co., has purchased 86 acres of land near this city, for nursery stock. Liberal, Kans. — A flower store was opened here recently by Misses Blance and Zula Weidensaul, on Kansas ave- nue. Hutchison, Kans. — The Parker greenhouses, owned by F. L. Parker, were sold recently to the Grovier-Starr Produce Co., who will continue their operation. Mention Vie American Florist when writing' Mention the American Florist when writing W. Jj. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing* J. J. CO AN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 6891 Watkins fljftnr Vft* t 81 and 43 W 18th St., NOW IUIA. Mention the American Florist when writing- S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Mention the American Florist when writing GeoJ.Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone! 2264 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing- 1921. The American Florist. 597 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3 86 4^a o 8 ne ^,.dns NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Watldns 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl 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 WHOLESALE COMMISSION 81 and 48 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watklns 300 and SOI Mention the American Florist when writing M.C.FORD 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watklns 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 Street, NEW YORK Telephone S335 Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watklns CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone) Chelsea 6»26 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the A merican Florist when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. "We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. "Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones! 167 1887. Watkins 1 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing Ytofcsale Hover MarKeto New York, April 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 5.00® 50.00 Mdm. Butterfly 6.000 20.00 Pilgrim G.OO® 20.00 Hadley 6.00© 30.00 Dunlop 6.00® 20.00 Dbl. "Whit. Killarney 4.00® 15.00 Columbia 4.00® 15.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 12.00 Aaron Ward 6.00© 20.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 4.00® 26.00 " Premier 6.00® 25.00 Sunburst 4.00® 15.00 Scott Key 10.00® 40.00 Adlantum' Croweanum and Hybrldum 1.60® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bch 25® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 40® .50 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations ;..■...*../. 3.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 60.00 ©150.00 Forget-Me-Nots, pr. dz. bchs. .75 Gardenias, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 20.00 L, Rubrum 6.00@ 15.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 6.00 Lilac, per bch 25® .50 Acacias, cut. per bch 2.00® 2.60 Narcissus. Paper White, doz. .40® .60 Narcissus. Majors and Spurs, per doz 25® .60 Callas, per doz 1.60® 2.50 Smilax, doz. strings 2.00® 2.60 Snapdragons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Stocks, per doz 50® .60 Violets 25® .40 Daisies, yellow 1.60® 3.00 Tulips, Darwin, per doz.. .60® .76 Tulips .26® .36 Mignonette, per doz 60® 1.00 Wallflowers, per doz 20® .26 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Flortats and Oat Flower Exchange 480 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 'Mums, 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 I United Cut I Flower Co.,i»«) WHOLESALERS I 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK | PHONE { 2sBe } W ATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Cnt 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 Quality. Largest Btock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Crau ud Floriitj' Sippfira. 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, Asparagus Plnmosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orchids are grown by Carillo & Co., of Mamaroneck. N. Y. 598 The American Florist. April 9, 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 Mall Orders. iminiiiimiiii mum niiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiiiiiiiimi nun m iimiiiiimiiiiiiniimiiiiiiii """ nimiin iiiiimi immmimi i iiiimiinimii i Minimum imiimiug 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. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. llHumilllilllllllliniiilllllllltiii i minim mi minim inn iiiimiiimiini inn iiiiimi niiimmiiiiiiiiii iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Newark, N. J. Begerow's 046 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEVEU EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 6468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Vlnw^re nnri QAmrl/*A THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD flUWClB OllU OC1V1VC BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANINON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Dl Buffalo, N. Y. : S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt <1 eliveries in Buffalo.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Mal store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. 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 ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL Steamers arriv- ing at or leaving an; 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 •* ^ UNDER THE PARK STREET CHURCH Centrally located. Each order receives my personal attention. Best facilities for shipping Mention the American 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 Washington, D. C Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Dougherty, Proprletresa Phones— Franklin 3570. 3841, 3842 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1921. The American Florist. 599 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 W&M. FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities In the Cltj Established 1857 Mention the American Florist when writwig Send your oroers for unicago^ All orders carefully filled *~PjjsonSt under the supervision of hi&y IUII, \J . Telegraph orders for Dayton will reoelve our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THIN * OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing l t ST NWt WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes* «VA*HINOTOH£a Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist ivhen writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service in ail Central Pennsylvania. Mention the American Florist when writing Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. April IS. FROM PORTLAND, Turcoman. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool-Avonmouth). Rochambeau, French Line (Havre). Aquitania, Cunard-Anclior Line (Cherbourg- Southampton). Italia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Naples-Fiume). Caserta, Italian Lines (Genoa). April 13. FROM BALTIMORE, Soestdyk, Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). FROM BALTIMORE. Maryland, I. M. M. Lines (London-Antwerp). Porto Rico, Porto Rico Line (San Juan- Arroyo). AprU 14. Drammensfjord, Norwegian-America Line (Bergen). Manchuria. I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). April 15. FROM NEWPORT NEWS. Soestdyk, Hol- land-America Line (Rotterdam). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Deronof. I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM PORTLAND. Vennonla, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). FROM BOSTON. Wathena. I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). April 16. FROM BOSTON. Turcoman. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Galahad, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Triumph, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). Carmania, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). Cedrlc. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Menominee. I. M. M. Lines (London). Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Street 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. 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cat Flowers in the City. We Please the People. Borne Phone: Main S652 Bell Phone: Mala 1614 NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo.J.f^^^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing ^\mHtimm\w mmm s m mxmmm\m\mm mwx\mmM i*u\MBiMi WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing 600 The American Florist. April 9, 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. IivtV I III K I lUI fll LOb NewRochelle,N.Y. M i Cor. Manor House Square KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±ioWers Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis.^«: FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farntim St. iboOTHSw* Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist token 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. 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. 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 ivriting LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany. N T. — Danker"s. Boston. Mass. — Penn. the Florist. Boston. Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shoo. Brooklyn, N. Y. — American Beauty 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. 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. 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 — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville. Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idiewild Greenhouses. Memphis. Tenn. — Memphis Floral Co. Miami. Fla. — The Exotic Gardens. Milwaukee. Wis. — Fox's, Incorporated. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Bergerow's. 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 — 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— N. Christatos. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — The Boulevard Florist. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J.- — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & 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. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gfardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. 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, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to order* For Knoxville and Enxt Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist tohsn writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890 Mention the American Florist when writing 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. — Blackistone. Ino. 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. 601 BllNYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. DARD 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THI AT REASONAE Plant Specialists BEST IN TBE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Phones: Rhlnelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER UMBOS A CO.) «799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK 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 New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'?i. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ichen writing New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade distcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. T. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the A merican Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers Is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mall or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when writing Oak Park, III. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE 1!S Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 602 The American Florist. April 9, 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 Florist JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - 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 Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIRJnc. 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 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 Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,i"c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the A merican Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. 6. Matthews Co., m 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Rwerdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing 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 Staten Island, N. Y. '■" IHLEX. S. GEORGE (Not Incorporated) FLORAL ARTIST 423-425 Richmond Terrace (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER FJorJsfs' ^Jegraph 2)ehvery Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1 274 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing f Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street ^ ^ J> Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,i»c r. t. d. 799 Park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. La Crosse, Wis. Send your orders lor flowers for de- livery in this city and vicinity to John A. Salzer Seed Co. Quality and Service Assured. 1921. The American Florist. 603 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. Hartford, Conn. WELCH'SIiST Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully Ailed, 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park 8. E. GIUJS, President. I lOFClI vO« E. P. NEMAN. Semtar,. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florista' Telegraph Delivery, Mich igan Orders will be care- fully eared for by HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. CHICAGO SSS?|" DETROIT C#*n fri»»i Flrn-al Cr* 132 N - State > Chicago VCIliral r lUrdl \^«J. 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best service 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. 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 Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST ""l&gffiSF" CLEVELAND 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 New York A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Grunewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sts. Phone: 9864 Rhinelander. Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 260,000 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas ■^BfiS"' W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing heartof Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to an, town orcity Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 4M Mention the American Florist when loriting Brooklyn, N. Y. HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor.Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Aiiention. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Suses Memphis, Ten, 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. ii. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when toriting Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing 604 The American Florist. April 9, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N. J., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Tremont Street, Boston. Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. Sweet Peas in California are look- ing well, acreage normal. Blue Grass seed advanced three to four cents at Chicago the past 10 days. Millets in the east central territory have advanced 55 cents to $1.35, with equal declines everywhere. A. H. Goodwin of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, has been under the weather with bronchial trouble. Treasury decision No. 38,600 has been distributed and is of interest to all importers of clover and field seeds. George W. Park, the old time Penn- sylvania seedsman and plantsman, is now permanently located at Dunedin, Fla. Walter W. Harnden, president of the Harnden Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo., died April 5. For further details, see obituary. San Jose, Calif., seed growing dis- trict has had more rain, making a normal supply to date, and the crops are looking well. Robt. Livingstone, of the Living- stone Seed Co.. Columbus, O., returned last week from his winter vacation on the Pacific Coast in very good health. The sowing of seed for the produc- tion of large onions in the vicinity of Chicago is practically finished. The seed planted for set production at this date is about 40 to 50 per cent of the expected plantings. Visited Chicago : Lester L. Morse and Frank G. Cuthbertson, of C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif., E. S. Gunn, of the Gunn Seed Co., Lincoln, Neb.; Fred H. Hunter, of the Hunter Seed Co., San Francisco, Calif. The demand for white clover' has been about normal or above. Country stocks in south-eastern Wisconsin, which is the principal producing sec- tion, are reported exhausted, but the big demand for this seed has already been met. Grass Seeds. Prices for grass seed, according to the government report, were unchanged from last week except that Ken- tucky bluegrass was quoted 50 cents to $1 or more higher in a few important markets. Redtop and orchard grass were firm at last week's prices. No im- provement in the timothy demand was noted and exports during the week amounted to only about 13,000 pounds to Great Britain. Most seedsmen in- dicated a smaller than normal demand for timothy during March. Saginaw, Mich. — A. T. Ferrell has returned from his southern vacation and reports the business outlook good, with wage costs more favorable. New York. — Counter trade, which, on account of the cold snap, was rather dull last week, took a great start April 4 and the leading seed stores were thronged. John Bodger, Los Angeles, Calif. John Bodger, president and founder of John Bodger & Sons Co. Los Angles, Calif., is celebrating his 75th year by touring the seed growing centers of Europe. He will first visit his boy- hood home in Somersetshire, England, where he began his career as a florist, nurseryman and seedsman. For 30 years after his early marriage he catered to a steadily growing trade and a still more John Bodger and Sons. Jo C. Bodger. Walter Bodger. John Bodger. rapidly increasing family, until on the advice of a well known seedsman, who had visited San Francisco, Calif., in 1880, he decided to dispose of his retail business in England and start life over again in California as a seed grower. The year 1891 found him established with his family in Ventura county, growing flower and vegetable seeds on a scant acre of poor ground. For the first 10 years the new enterprise had a hard struggle for life. This is not strange, considering the fact that Mr. Bodger and his sons were handicapped Pieters-Wiieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California by scanty knowledge of California farming conditions, by adverse weather, and last but not least, by insufficient funds. However, the whole family put in their best efforts, and Mr. Bodger steadfastly fixed his hopes on that suc- cess which his sanguine nature believed to be always around the corner. To day his dreams have been abundantly realized — one might say literally a thou- sand-fold — as the firm of which he is still an active member, has expanded from a one-acre plot to considerably over a thousand acres of rich soil, em- ploying scientific methods and up-to- date machinery. This large acreage, which centers about Los Angeles, is now recognized as a reliable source of supply, not only for the United States, but for countries all over the civilized, globe. The firm grows standard varieties of flower and vegetable seeds, but Mr.. Bodger's personal favorities among the flowers are asters and zinnias, and for the past ten years, working in conjunc- tion with his sons, he has not only per- fected the older varieties of asters and zinnias, but has produced many entirely new types. Prominent among the as- ters is the long stemmed Beauty type,. a valued addition to the florists' collec- tion. Chief among the zinnias is that magnificent new race, known as Dahlia- flowered. Authorities on the subject agree that this new type is as import- ant an advance in the development of the zinnia as was the Spencer selection in the history of the sweet pea. So large are these zinnias, so velvety in texture and so diversified in color range that they have risen from their humble place as the plebeians in grandma's garden to the proud patrician of exclusive florists' shops. The demand for these flowers is so great that the company is devoting 200 acres this season to asters and zinnias alone. While Mr. Bodger is in Europe, his firm will be carrying on business as us- ual under the able supervision of his sons, Walter Bodger, vice president, John C. Bodger, secretary, Thos. M. Bodger. superintendent. The photo- graph for the accompanying illustra- tion was taken just before Mr. Bodger and his wife started for New York, where they will embark for Southamp- ton, Eng., sailing April 12. Their many friends in the seed trade tender them their best wishes for a safe and pleasant journey. Alfred J, Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, C exert, Endive, Salsift and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan °™» Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O 111 P a II V, IllC 1921. The American Florist. 605 SOW NOW Early Mid Season Late New Sorts ASTERS Queen Of the Market, 10 separate colors, each, Va oz., 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. Royal, 5 separate colors, each, V A oz., 40c; trade pkt., 26c; per oz., $1.40. Ostrich Feather, 10 separate colors, each, % oz., 40c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz., $1.40. Crego, 7 separate colors, each, }± oz., 40c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz. , $1.60. King, 6 separate colors, each, }4 oz. , 40c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz , $1.40. Giant Branching, 9 separate colors, each, M°z-,30c; trade pkt ,15c; peroz., $1.00. Ball's White. M °z . *3.00. American Beauty, 3 separate colors, each, M oz., 65c; trade pkt., 35c; per oz., $2.40. Heart of France, H oz., 55c; trade pkt , 35c; per oz., $2.00. Peerless Pink, J£ oz., 60c; trade pkt., 25c; per oz., $1.80. SWEET PEAS s P encer King White oz., 55c; M lb., $1.76 lb., $7.00. Lavender George Herbert oz , 60c ii lb., $1.75; lb., $7.00. Countess Spencer, oz., 40c; J 4 lb., $1.36 lb., $6.00. King Edward VII, oz., 40c; }-i lb., $1.30 lb., $6.00. Dorothy Eckford, oz., 16c; }i lb., 50c; lb., $1.80. Lady Grisel Hamilton oz., 20c; }i lb., 60c; lb., $2.20. Gladys Unwin oz., 15c; U lb., 60c; lb., $1.80. King Edward VII, oz., 20c; U lb-, 60c; lb., $2.20. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, northern greenhouse grown seed, 100O seeds, $4.00; 3,000 lots at $3.60 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 1000 seeds, $1,60. DRACAENA IND1VISA, oz., 40c; lb., $5.00. Grand- iflora For Other Flower Seeds See Our "BOOK FOR FLORISTS" Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. I have for immediate delivery seed stock of these varieties, hand- picked and ready for planting: Fordhook Bush Lima Wood's Prolific Bush Lima Large White Pole Lima Lazy Wife Pole Write tor Quantities and Prices. Western Seed &, Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. ^Vrite for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Office and Warehouse, Growing Station, rREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy. Kentucky bluegrass, redtop and red clover at principal points of distribution, March 26. 1921. as given by the Government Market Reporter of April 2. 1021: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy Grass Top Clover New York ..$7.00 $28.50 $14.00 $20.50 Baltimore .. 7.00 26.00 14.00 21.00 Richmond .. 8.00 28.00 16.00 22.50 Buffalo 7.05 27.26 14.60 21.50 Toledo 6.45 28.50 15.00 20.00 Louisville . . 7.60 27.00 16.60 22.00 Chicago 6.40 27.60 13.60 20.50 Minneapolis . 6.50 28.60 15.00 22.60 St. Louis ... 6.60 30.00 14.00 19.25 Kansas City 6.50 30.00 15.00 19.00 Denver ..... 7.26 29.00 16.00 21.60 Salt r.ako City 6.60 32.00 18.00 20.00 Seattle 8.00 28.00 18.00 20.00 Average for the United states same date, 1920 $13.85 $30.30 $19.86 $67.70 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout America. office: Cambridge, New York It O. MS €££& & ©Ok - ^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS >=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REOUEST SAN FRANCISCO " eLE *°^'L.a™ LL ' SEED " CALIFORNIA 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" J. G.ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO Contract Grower. of Cucumbers, Canta- upe. Watermelon Squash and Pumpkin >ed; Sugar, Flint ind Field Seed Corn. 606 The American Florist. April 9, ASTERS CREGO. White, Blue, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Purple. Lavender — Trade pkt., 40c; *2.00peroz. Mixed Colors— Trade pkt., 30c; $1.50 per oz SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 30c; $1.50 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 30c; $1.35 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 40c; $2.35 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 40c; $3.00 per oz. Also All Other Popular Varieties. Send for Wholesale Price List offering everything required by the progressive llorist. Henry F.Michell Co. 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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 Meriting Waldo Rohnert GILROY, GAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet. Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. 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. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, MMfnrri Pnnn Montana, Idaho. Washington. InlJIUlU.UOnn . 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 GROWERS SPECIAL OFFER Lily of the Valley Pips HOLLAND GROWN At $17.00 per lOOO Packed in case9 of 1000 and 2000 each. First-class quality and dor- mant condition guaranteed. Ready for immediate or later shipment. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS 470 Greenwich Street, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing ITlcrwe:r Seeds KELWAY'S choice strains of Florists' Flowers are unsurpassed and we can point to over 300 Exhibition Awards gained in all parts of the world. Prices always available sflibt or growing crops. The address Wholesale Seed Growers. KELWAY & SON, severs. Langport, England Mention the American Florist when writing 3urpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia 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 Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OP CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALTTORJVIA R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Return Envelopes Catalogue Envelopes j Seed Packets Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 1921. The American Florist. 607 ******************************************4 Valley for Mothers' Day ttt'PTtvTTTvTVttTtTTtt * NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE | Brims' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand % $35.00 per 1000 * 20.00 per 600 * * * * * * * * * $10.00 per 2B0 . 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 500 $8.00 per 250 4.00.. per 100 I carry oyer 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make * shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. £ If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. * H. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. j Lily of the) Valley Pips) EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS | Just Arrived. I Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application. J. M. THORBURN & CO fl 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY | Bailey's New I Standard Cyclopedia I of Horticulture Price: $48.00 I Sold Only In Complete Sets I American Florist Co. 1 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO rum minium THE C. HERBERT GOY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA R0UTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Sound Bulbs of Highest Vitality From W. J. ELDERING & SON, Ltd., Overveen, Holland We do not crowd our bulbs into marketable size at the expense of vitality and firmness. Our bulbs are absolutely full aged, solid, well matured and free from disease. Write for prices to the home address, OVERVEEN, HOLLAND, or to Room 309, White Hall Building, - - - NEW YORK CITY CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Novelties My Specialtiy. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bulbs C,J. Speelman & Sons I Lagarde & Speelman Sassenneim. Holland I Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. W. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2H in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at $20.00 and $26.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in Cyclamen, at 140.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, w Yek&! ?LL 0wer ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiitiiiitMiiiitiiiiiiiiiiintniiHiiiiiti^ | DUTCH BULBS | [Standard Bulb Company f I BENTON HARBOR, MICH. § Ask prices. LilyBulbs From Storage. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicago. Denver, To- ronto aud New York. MAGNIFICUM, RU- BRUM and FORMOSUM from New York only. For Immediate Shipment. VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch tvpe; BAMBOO STAKES, green and natural; RAF- FIA, natural and colored; COCOS WEDDEL- IANa Seeds; Rosa Multiflora JAPONIC A Seeds and Stocks. Summer-Fall Shipment. PALM SEEDS. MANETTI STOCKS, FERNS IN FLATS, FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, CHINESE SACRED LILIES, FREESIA and CALLA BULBS, DRACAENA CANES. Write for prices, stating your requirements' McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloomadale BRISTOL. PA, An experience of half a centnry to producing high grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the .lobbing trade of a full line. Mall Us your "list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn., and New fork City. 608 The American Florist. April 9, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. B. Cashman, uwatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention wiil be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Bloomington, III — With the season three weeks in advance of last year, due to extremely warm weather A. M. Augustine says orders for nursery stock have been coming- in rapidly. We are in receipt of the first number of "Portland Roses," a magazine de- voted to the outdoor cultivation of roses, published by the Portland Rose Society, 267 Third street, Portland, Ore. The Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, N. Y., is having by far the largest business ever experienced. Prices on some kinds of fruits have eased off re- cently, but ornamentals are holding- firm. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — Some large contracts for furnishing and planting several thousand evergreen and fruit trees have been awarded to the Pough- keepsie Nursery Co., of which William J. Godding and P. J. Melle are owners. THE Framingham Nurseries. Fram- ingham, Mass., say business has been extra good to date and looks most promising for the rest of the season. Labor and shipping conditions are more satisfactory. Large specimen ever- greens are going well. Trade with the Rice Brothers Co.. Gene\'a, N. Y., is running well ahead of last year and it is expected everything in fruit, roses and general ornamentals will be cleaned up. During the past ten years this firm has not been sold out so closely as at the present time. The Oregon Nursery Co., Orenco, Ore., reports that scarcity of stock, especially cherries and plums, has handicapped sales. With no apprecia- ble surplus in other lines, there has been sufficient in most cases for the demand. No boom in planting is antici- pated, many looking for lower prices which can hardly materialize under existing conditions. Pine Blister Rust. ILLEGAL SHIPMENTS OF SMALL FRUITS. Many illegal shipments of currant and gooseberry bushes and five-leaf pines have been made in the past four years, a large majority of them bj nurserymen. An analysis of the viola- tions of blister rust quarantines which have been discovered, shows that out of a total of 122 shipments, 49 nur- series were responsible for 105 of these prohibited sales. White pines were dis- covered, in a few shipments, under the name of "Jack pine,'' or other yellow pines. Violations have occurred from Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wiscon- sin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Alabama. Some of these shipments were made from regions in- fected with blister rust, and a few came from nurseries known to have had dis- eased stock the previous year. Many of these violators have been prosecuted, and a force of government inspectors are in the field to take such action as will make the quarantine effective. The cooperation of all nurserymen is requested in upholding the federal and state blister rust quarantines. Federal Quarantine No. 26, prohibits the ship- ment of five-leafed pines, currants or gooseberries (the host plant of the blis- ter rust) from points east of and in- cluding Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Ar- kansas and Louisiana to points west of these states. This quarantine also pro- hibits the shipment of five-leafed pines and black currants from New England and New York to any point outside of these states, and prohibits, further, the shipment of five-leafed pines and black currant plants from the New England states into the state of New York. These regulations are made to prevent the in- troduction of the blister rust into unin- fected regions by the transportation of of diseased host plants, and to protect the valuable western white pine forests. A single shipment of infected stock may cause enormous loss. A bulletin giving compjete information about the federal blister rust quarantine laws and the regions to which they apply may be secured from the Federal Horticultural board, Washington, T>. C, of which C. L. Marlatt is chairman. Alnus Hirsuta. To persons who know alders only as they grow naturally in New England these plants are small or large shrubs, but the common European alder, Alnus glutinosa, is at its best a large tree; there are two large tree alders in the Pacific states and another in Arizona and Mexico and in Japan and eastern Siberia some of the species are trees. One of these, Alnus hirsuta, should be better known, for it is perfectly hardy here and has grown more rapidly than any other Japanese trees raised from the seeds brought from Japan by Pro- fessor Sargent in 1802. In the arbore- tum it is a shapely tree already more than 30 feet high, with smooth, lustrous pale gray bark and spreading branches, and large dark green leaves. Two plants of this alder can be seen on the right-hand side of the Meadow road in front of the linden group. In Japan it is often a tree 60 or 70 feet tall with a trunk two feet in diameter, and there appears to be no reason why it should not grow as large in this coun- try. Of all the tree alders in the col- Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price. $2.26. American Florist Co. *40 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO lection it has the most promise of long life and large size, and it should prove a good tree in the northern states to ornament the borders of streams and ponds. In Japan this tree furn- ishes wood used for many purposes. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. Kearney, Neb. — In a recent survey of the natural timber of Nebraska, Prof. Raymond J. Pool, of the Univer- sity of Nebraska, found that there were 60 different species of native trees, representing both the forests of the far west and those of the eastern por- tion of the United States. Portland, Ore. — The horticultural products section of the department of horticulture, Oregon Agricultural col- lege, received donations of machinery and equipment valued at $17,500, re- cently, from manufacturers whose in- terest has been aroused by the success- ful work carried on in that branch for dehydrating and canning fruits. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send (or our list. 'JONES CO. Robert Pyle, Pres. [•I W EST GROVE PENNA. Wintzer, Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing 2-yr. Ibolium Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 100 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid for 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Buy Box-Barberry and Ibolium Privet of the Introducers. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's* Choice Stock s Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, e, choice and standard varieties for lining out. STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Decidu Grafts, etc., in large assortment of ; Annual output, 2,000,000 plants LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New. rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B 4 X Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA 1921. The American Florist 609 Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Request. Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing Abundance of Stock Slz 100 1000 -in. Agreratnms, light "dark $2.75 $25.00 2 -in. Coleus, red or yellow. 2.75 25.00 3 -In. Cyclamens, 8 varieties 15.00 .... 2%-in. Fuchias. 12 varieties.. 3.00 27.60 2% -in. Heliotropes, light or dark 3.00 27.60 2y--in. Marguerites, fine plants 3.50 30.00 2V>-in. Stocks, Alice or Nice. 2.75 26.00 2%-in. Tineas, variegata 6.00 45.00 314-in. Vincas, variegata 13.00 125.00 JLiberal Extras. Correspondence Solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2-inch pots, ready for 3 or 4-inch pot?, at $4.00 per 100. From 2-inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. ' - GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) Nutt. Buchner, Bicard. Poitevine, Viand. EJood short jointed plants from 2-inch pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Wholesale Grower, ALLEGANY, N. Y. Elmer Rawlings, Mention the American Florist when writing Coreopsis Grandiflora. Althong-h it has been in cultivation lor the better part of a century, core- opsis has shown no marked divergence from the type until quite recently. From the florists' point of view, con- siderable improvement has been ef- fected in the size and form of the flower, in strength of stem and free- dom of flowering-. For a plant so ex- tensively cultivated in private gardens, and so largely grown for supplying the markets with cut flowers, it is a little strange that no divergence from the easily recognized type has been ob- served during the passing of the years. Now, however, the golden, single bloom has increased its number of ray florets, and become semi-double. The newcomer was noticed in a batch of seedlings, and Amos Perry, who ac- quired and perpetuated the variety, ex- hibited it before the Royal Horticul- tural Society at the Provincial show held at Cardiff, when an award of merit was granted. The more numerous ray florets add to the substance and last- ing qualities of the blooms, but for- tunately, the doubling has not been carried so far as to detract from the elegance of the flower. Coreopsis grandi- flora, Perry's variety, should prove a useful addition to golden flowers suit- able for the hardy flower border. — Lon- don Gardeners' Chronicle. TITQCDftQEQ We " cured> 1 U DLEVV/kjEiD Free from rot. Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 100 1000 1st size, 4-6 in $4.00 $35.00 Variegated Leaved, single.. 3.75 32.50 Albino, single 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl*m'g... 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CALADIUMS s Sr r 100 1000 5- 7 inch... $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 inch 14.00 125.00 GLADIOLUS From Our Own Farms. TUBEROSES. WHITE BULBLETS (GLADIOLUS) iooo America, ^- 3 4 In $ 5-50 America, a in. and under 4.50 Mrs. F. Fenaleton, y» in. and under 10.00 Mrs. F. King, H in. and under.. 4.50 Panama, H in. and under 6.50 America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Florist Mixed 25.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Our Spring Book "For Florists" Now Ready. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store new york Mention the American Florist whe* writing SURPLUS STOCK READY FOR DELIVERY 100,000 Erica Melanthera 2 inch Pots $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000; $1,000.00 per 10,000. SINGLE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Prices on application. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Eureka, Calif. Mention the American Florist lohen writing FERNS Cyrtomlum Rockfordlanum, Holly Ferns. 3-inch. 81 5u per doz., $8 00 per 100; 4-inch, $3.00 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Be sure to get Our Monthly Bulletin. R. Vincent, Jr. fi Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MD. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and or- ders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HTJRREIiLi. Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Own Root Roses All the Standard Forcing Roses. All the Choice Ramblers. All the Best Bedding Roses. Send for list. ROBERTS ROSE CO. 3480 South Emerson St., DENVER, COLO. 610 The American Florist. April 9, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Dooley, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Stoney Cheek, Ont. — Harrison & Son have completed a new house for grow- ing vegetables. Snow in the Imperial Valley, Cali- fornia, April 4, the first time on record, damaged the important fruit and truck crops of that region. Anna, Iii. — A co-operative fruit and vegetable marketing bureau, is to be organized, here, according to an an- nouncement made by the Illinois Agri- cultural Association, April 4. The bureau will consist of the leading growers of southern Illinois, who will have for their principal aims, the standardization of packs and promo- tion of the fruit and vegetable products of this section. H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed Co., Sioux City, la., states the Ever- glades is the best thing in Florida from a monetary point of view and that in not making every effort to get the re- gion drained and under cultivation the state is missing one of its golden op- portunities; he places these lands among the richest in the world and says that one day they will support the population of an empire. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, April 5. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $4.00 to $5.00; leaf lettuce, per box, 20 cents'. Spinach. For many years Spinach has occu- pied a most important position with us. This crop has gradually forged to the front until today it almost holds first place. Probably one big factor is the nature of this farm. We have a warm gravelly soil which drains perfectly. Thus we are sure of an early start, which enables us to catch the early market, and we are certain to winter our late crop if anybody does. On this type of soil the plants root deeply and are not easily heaved out by winter freezing. Further, we have a great windbreak on the west border, which protects the fields from winter storms, which are very destructive to spinach when not snow-covered. The increased express rates and high cost, of packages also are operating- in our fav- or, reducing southern competition. Al- together, we are on the market many months, from September to July, often unbroken. The use of fertilizer is a great help, especially potash and nitrates. A fav- orite form is nitrate of potash, which supplies both at once. We use this form on the young crop in the spring, as the seeds have germinated and on the wintered over fields, as soon as the frost leaves the ground and growth starts. This fertilization produces a quick undergrowth of dark green color, bo much desired on the markets. The fall crop for wintering is sown from September 10 to October 1, preferably two or three seedings. About Thanks- giving time a light mulch of clean straw is given, which is renewed in March. Part of the crop is left un- mulched to permit winter cutting, as we often have long spells of warm rainy weather when much marketing is possible. Seeds are again sown as ear- ly as the ground can be worked, some- times in February. All are sown broad- cast, except the crops for June and Sep- tember which are drilled for wheel- hoeing to cut down weeds. The winter crops and early spring crops need no attention for weeds. As to varieties, only two are grown — Round-leaved for all except the first for early spring seeding, for which we use Norfolk Savoy. Lately a serious disease has caused much damage. It is the "yellows," sim- ilar to cabbage "yellows." Against this there is probably no other remedy than to produce resistant types by seed se- lection and breeding. It is believed that aphis distribute this disease over the fields. It is well known that during the spells when aphis abound is this disease at its height. We delay the late sow- ings as much as possible which gives some relief. As a preparatory crop, use clover, preferably sweet clover can be used, which is plowed up in July or August and the field then planted to winter spinach. Maiketman. White drub Land. Severe injury from white grubs is to be expected this season throughout southern New York, northern Pennsyl- vania, northern Ohio, the southern half of Michigan, northern Indiana and Illi- nois, eastern Iowa and southern Wis- consin. Every three years these sec- tions are visited with this pest, due to the fact that it takes this time for the insects to pass through their complete life cycle. They will occur especially in fields that were in grass last year, and for this reason, neither corn or po- tatoes should be planted on such land. By sowing oats or barley the first year, planting clover the second, and follow- ing with corn the third year, a good rotation is presented for protection against the white grub, for the beetles which are the parents of these pests do not usually lay. their eggs in such crops. SPECIALTY Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ^IIIIIIIIHIIIIIIHIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllItlllMIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIII^ (Robert Craig Co.! I HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants | | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. | aiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniirfl Mention the American Florist when writing Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. Mention the American Florist when writing Ageratum Fraseri We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraseri" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blup, a decided blue, that would be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire season with what can easily be classed as immense trusses of flowers, as many of them were over %% inches across, while the individual flowej would be y 8 of an inch in diameter. The plant spreads about 12 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with Alternantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, 81.00 per doz. ; $ 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz.; 10.00 per 100. Be sure to get Our Monthly Bulletin. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Seasonable Stock READY NOW Per 100 Begonia Metallica, M. A. Patten and Sandersoni, 2M-in $8.00 " Glorie de Chatelaine, 2i 4 '-in 6.00 " Gracilis Luminosa, Prima Donna, Mignon and EufordiaSuperba 5.00 Fuchsia— L,ord Byron, Mrs. B. G. Hill, Minnesota, Phenomenal, Speciosa and Black Prince, 2^4-in 6.00 Manettia Bicolor, good for vases and baskets, 2^-in 6.00 Petunia, double, best named sorts, all colors, for 2*4' -in. pots 6.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist ivhcn loriting 1921. The American Florist. 611 « Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LIME AliTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras. Yellow and Brilliantissima. fine bushy, 2-inch stock. $4.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, AMPEBOPSIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsls Veltchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $26.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc., New Haven. Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine, 2% -in., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1,000. Patten (new dark pink Chatelaine), 214 -in., $8.00 per 100. Pride of New Castle, 2 & -in., $14.00 per 100. Ask for price list of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New Tork Begonias, Metalllca, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle. O. BOXWOOD. 300,000 Boxwood edging. Suftrutlcosa. 6 to 6 and 6 to 7-in. Strong bushy plants. Old boxwood hedges. Write for prices. Specialty: moving boxwood hedges and trees without disturbing the roots. ROBERT H. BENDER, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Pa. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hlllegom. Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. Cannas. Large-flowering. Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices, see display adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. A. Hen- derson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. CANNAS. Cannas. Guaranteed true to name; 2 to 3 eyes; strong plants. 100 1000 King Humbert $4.60 $40.00 Yellow King Humbert. 4.60 40.00 WIntzers Colossal 4.00 30.00 Mrs. Alfred Conard 7.00 66.00 City of Portland 7.00 66.00 Golden Gate 3.60 30.00 J. F. Howell 3.60 30.00 David Harum 3.60 30.00 Richard Wallace 3.60 30.00 Chas. Henderson 3.60 30.00 Allemanla 3.60 30.00 Kate Grey 3.60 30.00 Indiana 3.60 30.00 NORTH STAR NURSERY Onarga, 111. CARNATIONS. Ready Now! New Varieties: 100 1000 Harvester, Splendid white and a free bloomer 16.00 120.00 Edna, wonderful red and sure to please 16.00 120.00 Send for Complete Description. PINK 100 1000 Laddie $12.00 $ 90.00 Ruth Baur 10.00 90.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 46.00 Morning Glow 7.00 66.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 36.00 Alice 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 6.00 35.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 4.00 36.00 Miss Theo 6.00 46.00 Rosalia 6.00 60.00 Cottage Maid 6.00 45.00 Rosette 4.00 36.00 RED 100 1000 Ethel Fisher $10.00 $ 90.00 Nebraska 6.00 45.00 Belle Washburn : 6.00 46.00 Aviator 6.00 36.00 Herald 6.00 40.00 Beacon 6.00 40.00 Thenanthos 4.00 36.00 WHITE 100 1000 White Benora $ 7.00 $ 66.00 Crystal White 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.00 36.00 White Wonder 5.00 46.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 White Perfection 4.60 40.00 Send Your Order To-Day. Get the Best that Money will Buy. M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. CARNATION PLANTS. 200,000 from black soil. 1000 Ward $25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 26.00 Enchantress 26.00 White Enchantress 26.00 Thenanthos • 25.00 Supreme 36.00 Matchless 36.00 Aviator 86.00 200.000 from sand. 1000 Ward $18.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 18.00 Enchantress 18.00 White Enchantress 18.00 Thenanthos 18.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago CARNATIONS . CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. MATCHLESS BELLE WASHBURN $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1,000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wasbaab Ave., Chicago. LAST CALL. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 100 1000 »ard $3.00 $22.00 Matchless 3.00 22.00 White Enchantress .. . 3.00 22.00 Pink Enchantress 3.00 22 00 WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATIONS. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS „ , 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $45.00 Sv..^- ^ ar ,? 6 - 00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4. 60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. CARNATIONS — NOW READY STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS Mrs. C. W. Ward $6.00 $46.00 Enchantress Supreme ... 6.00 46.00 Aviator 4.50 40.OO White Enchantress 4.60 40 00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 Pink Enchantress 4. 00 36.00 ,„, „ J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. CarnatHons. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. 60,000 from black soil. r. ,j ~. 1000 Golden Glow $20 00 Smith's Early Rose 20 00 Oconto 20!00 Golden Queen 20.00 Yellow and White Razer .! 20 00 Pink and White Chieftain 20 00 Nagoya 20.00 Dr. Enguehard 20.00 Seidewltz 20.00 Harvard 20.00 Buckbee 20.00 Golden Chadwick 1 3500 White Chadwick 35.00 POMPONS. 1000 Frank Beu $18.00 Yellow Baby 18.00 Diana 18.00 Baby Marguerite 18.00 Golden Wedding 18.00 Godfrey 18.00 Buckingham 18.00 J. Hamilton Lewis 35.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1000. 2-in. stock. $9.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co.. 668-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. I! You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 612 The American Florist. April 9, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering. Single varieties. Anemones. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Choice Commercial Varieties. Sun Glow "White Mistletoe Glen View Golden Mistletoe Wells' Late Pink December Gem White Turner Odessa Yellow Turner Price on all above. $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000. White Seidewitz. $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White. $6.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Pink Turner, $2.26 per doz- en. $16.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Rooted Cuttings. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1, and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. % 6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. CINERARIAS. Columbian Mixture and Stel- lata. In .bloom. Just the thing for show. 4-inch. 20c each; 5-inch, 40c each. Cash with order. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.60 per 100; $14.00 per 1.000. by express. If postpaid, special delivery and insured, at customers risk, add 16c per 100; 76c per 1.000. Golden Bedder. Verschaffeltil. Queen Victoria, Firebrand, Beckwlth Gem. Trail- ing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 We st 18th St.. New York Coleus. Best bedding varieties, $3.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors In the following: From 214-ln. pots $12.00 From 3 -in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -In. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should Insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at once. J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen Seedlings. We offer for Im- mediate delivery, strong transplanted seed- lings, grown cool, 5 to 8 leaves, ready for ."-in. pots: Glory of Wandsbek White — Carmine Eye Daybreak Rose of Marienthal Brilliant Red Magnifica Christmas Cheer Lavender Pure White Rococo Improved $80.00 per 1000, net. Strong, hardy, a superior strain and grown cool. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, Cincinnati. O.' Cyclamen for one week only. 2% -in.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. 3-ln„ $20.00 and $26.00: 4-ln., $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS The following good cut flower varieties are still available: Jack Rose, Sylvia. Lyn- hurst, Minnie McCullough, Princess Juliana. White Swan and Golden Gate. Stock of other varieties exhausted. LYNDHURST FARM. INC. R. F. D. No. 2. Hammonton. N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Single White, 2% -Inch. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow. 2&-inch, $8.00 per 106. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedlings. Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York DELPHINIUMS. 26.000 Delphinium Belladonna. 2%-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE. Kennett Square, Pa. 3000 Delphinium Formosum and Bella- donna, strong plants from cold frames; $10.00 per 100; $90 per 1000. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle, N. Y. Home Grown Stock 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. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fine well- rooted. 3%-inch pots, $17.00 per 100; 2%- inch pots, $5.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. Dracaena Indivisa. 2-ln.. ready for 3 or 4-in.. $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle- gany, N. Y. ERICAS. Erica Melanthera. ready for delivery. 2-in. pots, $16.00 per 100: $125 per 1000; $1,000 per 10,000. Cottage Gardens Nurseries. Eureka, Calif. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS ready April 6, $16.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: BoBton, Roosevelt, Teddy Jr., Macawii and Verona, 2%-inch of above, also Scottil. $6.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. New Macawii. 214- inch, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. Larger sizes ask for prices. Bostons, 3-inch pots. $15.00 per 100: 3%- inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $26.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. FERNS. Ferns. Boston. Roosevelt and Harrlsii. 2%-in.. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 2%-in.. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-670 Wash- ington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. 6-in.. $1.00; 8-in.. $1.50 and $2.00 each. Birds-nest. 6-tn.. $1.60: 6-in.. $2.60 each. Wm. K. Harris. 66th and Springfield Ave.. West Philadelphia. Pa. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Boston Ferns, good strong bushy stock. 5-in.. at 60c. Add 6 per cent for packing. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport. la. Table ferns, standard varieties. 2% -in.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. 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. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for prices. ALBERT M. HERR. R. F. D. 8. Lancaster. Pa. GLADIOLUS. GLADIOLI. Minnesota grown, solid bulbs. Excellent stock and true to name. 100 Ida Van, 1%-in. and up $3.00 " 114 -in 2.50 " 1-in 2.00 Willbrinck. 1',4-in. and up 6.00 Miss Lucille, 1%-ln 3,00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, 1 to 1%-in 3.00 Magic, 1%-in 9.00 Chicago White, lli-in. and up 2.60 Miss Evelyn Kirtland, 1%-in. and up... 7.60 Mrs. Dr. Norton, 1%-in. and up 60.00 Mrs. Dr. Norton, 1*4 -In 50.00 Lily White. l'A-in. and up 20.00 Lily White, 1*4 -in. and up 16.00 Per Quart Ida Van. Bulblets $2.00 Willbrinck. Bulblets 6.00 Magic. Bulblets 9.00 Chicago White. Bulblets 1.50 Mrs. Dr. Norton. Bulblets. .. .per 100 8.00 HOLM & OLSON, INC., 20 West 5th St.. St. Paul, Minn. GLADIOLI Jack London. Anna Eberlus. Thomas T. Kent, Mrs. H. E. Bothln. The four great- est and most perfect gladioli in existence. They have won the greatest admiration wherever shown and will soon be grown by the million. Our new catalog showing some of our varieties in natural colors and describing many of our other new creations is free on request. Write for it today. RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC. Kentfield. California. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. For Memorial Day Forcing. My 20 best named varieties, white, pink, blue, rose, etc. Doz. 100 i'A-in. pots. 4 to 6 branches. $ 6.50 $40.00 5 and 5 '/a -in., 5 to 9 branches 7.25 56.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 10 branches 7.75 60.00 6%-in. pots, 8 to 12 branches. 10.75 85.00 7-inch pots, 9 to 12 branches $1.25 each Packing, 5 per cent on amount of order. Ask for list of varieties on application. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St.. New York. English Ivy. 200 fine, large plants, 6-7 feet, $9, $12 and $15 per dozen. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle. N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 613 LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock readv from colrl 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. Lilv of the Valley pips. Holland grown. $17.00 per 1000. C. J. Speelman & Sons, 470 Greenwich St., New York. MYRTLE. MYRTLE. HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18 th St. New York. NURSERY STOCK. 5000 Hydrangea arborescens (Hills of Snow), from 2% -in. pots for lining out. $6.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 500 Deutzia crenata fl. pi. rosea, double pink. 6-7 feet, heavy bushes, $35.00 per 100. 500 Svringa ( Philadelphus) Virginalis. new Everblooming variety, 3 sizes, $4, $5 and $6 per doz. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle. N. Y. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers anrl raisers. Southgate, London. England. Cat- tleyas. Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIES. 300.000 PANSY PLANTS. Steele's Mastodon in bud and bloom. Large, strong, stocky plants. September transplanted. Quality plants. Satisfaction guaranteed. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. JOHN JENSEN & SONS, 9801 S. Western Ave., Chicago. PHLOX. Phlox Luffruticosa Miss Lingard. Strong 3-inch pot plants. $1.60 per doz: $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Henry A. Dreer. 714- 16 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. POINSETTIAS. 60.000 California field-grown polnsettla stock plants weighing on an average of two- thirds of a pound each, and which should produce 25 cuttings in one season. True Red Variety plants and Early Variety plants, famous for holding their foliage. $18.00, $26.00 and $30.00 per 100. PAUL ECKE, 1226 Hayworth Ave.. Los Angeles'. Calif. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS. Dleners' Ruffled Monsters, single. The largest and most beautiful ruffled varieties of Petunias in existence. Ruffled monster seed in separate colors, pink, red. varie- gated, white, red with black center, pale lilac, and all colors mixed. The following somewhat smaller than the Ruffled Monsters, colors, flesh pink frilled. (Pearl of Kentfleld), purple or blue, anrl white frilled (dwarf). Price, per package. 50c. Catalogues will be sent free on re- quest. Write for it today. Mr. W. I. Ferguson, Smiths Falls. On- tario, under date of Dec. 2nd. 1919. writes us the following in regard to our petunias: "Last year I purchased petunia seed from you. I think every seed germinated and the blooms were the finest ever seen In this part of Canada. Only about 8"% of the plants could be classed as common. I want more of the same quality each year.'" Mr. Rudolph Nagel, Lancaster. Pa., unrler date of Dec. 14th. 1919. writes us: "I had. last year, just a few of your pe- tunias, but I am sure I could have sold thousands of them. They surely came up to your claim and way ahead of my expec- tation." RICHARD DIENER CO.. INC.. Kentfleld. California. PRIMULAS. Primula obconlca. 2>4-ln.. good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000: 4-in. at 26c: 6 in. at 60c; 6-ln. at 76c: Mala- ccides. 2 Vl -In.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- anthus, strong divisions. $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid: cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years. 2-3 ft., $2.60 each: 1 year. 1-2 ft.. $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings^ 60c ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1000 3500 Pink Killarney. 3-in 9.00 80.00 11000 Ophelia, 3-in 9.00 80.00 9000 Richmond. 2%-ln 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel. ROSE PLANTS. 2 Vi. -in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $110.00 Columbia 75.00 Sunburst 76.00 Butterfly 140.00 Dunlop 90.00 3-in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $126.00 Columbia 90.00 Ophelia 75.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicag o INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $160.00 Mdlady Bench Plants 16.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago. 111. Roses! 4000 Ophelia. 3-year old! dor- mant. very strong. $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. ROSES. ROSES — OWN ROOT. Plants from 2% -inch pots. All best varieties for forcing and bedding. Write for general list and prices. AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield, Ohio. BENCH PLANTS. Roses — Choice Stock. Russell. 3-year old $15.00 per 100 Columbia, 2-year old 12.00 per 100 White Killarney, 2-year old... 10.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN, 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. 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. Own Root. Dunlop. 2-in.. $20.00 per 100, $176.00 per 1000; Columbia, 2-in., $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000; Cecile Brun- ner, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000; Ophelia. 2-ln.. $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY. 1C43 Broadway, Denver. Colo. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $15.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds. Seed stock of the following va- rieties, hand-picked and ready for plant- ing: Fordhook Bush Lima, Wood's Prolific Bush Lima, Large White Pole Lima, and Lazy Wife Pole. Write for quantities and prices. Henry Berrien Fish. Carpinteria, Calif. DRACAENA INDIVISA, the true Cordy- llne Australis narrow leaved variety, fresh seeds that will make quick-growing, profit- able plants for you. 6.000 seeds. $1.00: pound. $3.00 postpaid. SEVIN-VINCENT CO.. San Francisco. Calif. deeds. 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. Specialties in variety. Onion, car- rot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGUl & Co.. wholesale seed growers, San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langport. Eng. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin: sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son., contract seed growers. Pedricktown. N. J. Seed. 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.. Mllford. Seeds. Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son. Langport. Eng. __ Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge. N. Y. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop, per 1,000. $4.00; 3,000 lots at $3.60 per 1000. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. if You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 614 The American Florist. April 9, 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. Seeds. Specialties: Beets mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau. Angers. France. Seeds. Renowned specialties: remarkable novelties; postpaid catalogues. H. PA- -QUET. grower, Magnan. NICE. (France). 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. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2%-inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $66.00 Keystone 6.00 66.00 Silver Pink 6.00 66.00 Giant White 6.00 66.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 66.00 .Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted cuttings, $16 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2%-in.. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfleld. Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS. STOCK WANTED. 100 extra large grape vines, 4 or 6 years or older. Give varieties and prices. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Rochelle, N. Y. VINCAS. VINCAS. Varieg. R. C. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. 2W-ln.. $6.00 per 100. 4-inch pots, bushy, $16.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1,000; 3% Inch pots. $12.00 per 100: $110.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York Vincas. Variegated. 2-in.. $4.00; 3-inch, $8.00; 4-in.. extra heavy, $15.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags Ui. to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg, Mass. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer. Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Ma Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25; 14-ln., $3.00; 16-in., $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St., Detroit, Mich. 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.. 642 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. l-hiladelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every prescription. Seligman &. Stein, 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp. Partridge & Co., Chicago. 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 35o: 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. 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. 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. 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 April 1, 1921. State of Illinois, County of Cook. Before me, a Notary Public id and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared Micbael Barker, who, having been duly sworn ac- cording to law, deposes and says that he is the editor and business manager 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 publication 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. 111. 2. That the owners are: (Give names and ad- dresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its Dame and the Dames and addresses of stockholders owniag or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock.) Estate of E. Asmus, W. Hoboken, N. ).; 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, Jefferson Flats, 1021 De La Vina St.. Santa Bar- bara, Calif.; Mrs. Catherine Mathison, Waltham, Mass.; John N. May, Summit, N. J.: Mark P. Mills. 532? Chester Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; Blanche L. Sailer, care of Randolph Sailer, 929 Chestnut St.. Phil- adelphia, Pa.; Estate of Louise Schiller, 2207 W. Madison St.. Chicago. 111.: H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle, N. Y.: W. J. Stewart Estate. 2S2 High- land Ave., Winchester, Mass.: J. C. Vaughan, 10- 12 W. Randolph St., Chicago, 111.: Annie G. Whit- nall. 4001 Harvard blvd.. Los Angeles, Calif.; C. B. Whitnall. 407 Broadway. Milwaukee, Wis. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mort gages, or other securities are: (If there are nooe, so state.) There are no bonds, mortgages or other securi- ties outstanding against The American Florist. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and sec- urityholders if any, contain Dot only the list of stockholders and security holders as tbey appeal upon tbe books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, tbe name of tbe per- son or corporation for whom such trustee is act- ing, is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing 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 an? other person, association, or corporation bas any interest direct or indirect in the said stock. bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. American Florist Company. Micbael Barker, Sec'y, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March, 1921. R. C. Meredith, Notary Public. [seal.] (My commission expires Aug. 17. 1921.) POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery. Idaville. Ind. 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. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 615 The Florists' Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Providence, R. I. EXCEPTIONAL HOLIDAY TRADE. The holiday business is over, and the trade had more than ever before. Stock of all kinds sold well and on sight. Sweet peas, violets, roses, marguer- ites, freezia, pansies, lily of valley and orchids were much in demand for cors- age work, and there were plenty of all flowers, except violets, for every one. In plants, lilies sold far better than was expected, and more could have been disposed of had they been obtain- able. Daffodils, hyacinths, rose bushes, etc., had an excellent call. The stock as a whole this year was fine and all of the growers reported an early clean-up on their stock. Cut flowers did not ad- vance very much, only violets and roses, which had several advances dur- ing the week. Most of the sweet peas used here came from the Boston. Mass., markets, as did the majority of the vio- lets. NOTES. Smith the Florist, who had two stores on Washington street, has now combined them into one establishment, and has one of the largest show win- dows in the city. Leach Florist, Seekonk, completely disposed of his lilies, but unfortunately lost several thousand lily of the valley, which he had planned for the trade here. J. A. Macrae, who had several thou- sand lilies, sold out early on Saturday. Quidnick Greenhouses sold its large stock two days before Easter. . The markets, department stores and fruit stands had their usual stock of plants, and did very well. In addition to his two stores Macnair Florist had an annex near by. A fine trade in cyclamens was had by Wm. Hoffman, Pawtucket. E. E. King, Attleboro, Mass.. had the best holiday trade in years. H. A. T. Fredericton, N. B. EASTER TRADE SURPASSES FORMER YEARS. The Easter business was very suc- cessful. With most retailers it was their banner week in all respects. Call for both cut flowers and plants was ex- ceptionally good, with prices for the former reaching a fancy figure, es- pecially in roses and carnations, due to heavy importations from the Boston, Mass., market. Roses sold at from $G to $10 per dozen retail and carnations brought $8 to $10. There was a liberal supply of plants on the market, al- though more daffodils could have been sold had they been obtainable. Lilies, Easter and callas, Primula obconica, cyclamens, spiraeas, dwarf rambler roses, etc., had an exceptional call. In cut flowers, roses were the most pop- ular, with carnations, violets, daffodils, tulips, mignonettes, snapdragons, etc., selling readily. The weather was ex- ceptionally fine for the week, which fact helped trade to a great extent. The churches and hospitals were liberal eenhouse Builders WhenYm Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and Well Be There Tord> fittrnham(o. ^ Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago {g| BffS? Boston Cleveland Toronto *& Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. Ij. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. American Florist Co., 440 s. DearboriTst., Chicago 2a The recognized Standard Insecticide. PUNGBVE For mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worLlng in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $8.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. buyers, and the business throughout the city exceeded expectations. Coal is now selling from $14 to $15 per ton. J. B. CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for priooi 2614-2822 Heradon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing- 616 The American Florist. April 9, Index to Advertisers. AllenJ K 597 Alpha Floral Co 598 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmlingEC Co 593 Anderson S A AngermuellerG H Co 587 Aphine Mfg Co 615 Apollo Flower Shop. 599 Atlantic GsassSeed Co 606 Baerjulius 603 Barnard W W Co.. 606 Barnes W J 600 Bassett&Washburn.586 Battista Matthew A.602 BaumerAue 603 Baum's Home of Flowers 600 Baur Window Glass- Co BayersdorferH&Co.592 Bees Ltd 598 Begerow's 598 Berger Bros 594 BerningH G 594 Blackistone Inc 602 Bodger J &Sons Co. 605 Bohannon Flo Co. ..598 Bramley&Son 598 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 604 Breitmeyer's J Sons 602 BrennerEdward 597 Broadway Florist 598 Brown A J Seed Co .604 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 606 Brnns HN 607 Bryan Alonzo J ... 609 Budlong Co J A 587 gnnyard 601 Burpee WA Co 6"6 California Florists... 603 CallahanTJ&Co...iII Central Floral Co.... 603 Charles Harry 596 Chicago Carton Co.. 582 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 588 CJark EB Seed Co.. 606 Clarke sSons D 601 Clay&Son ui CoanJJ _" S96 Conard & lones Co. 6P8 Congress Fl'w'rSho. 599 Cooke Geo H 599 Cottage Gardens Nurseries 609 CoweeWJ.. 11 1 Coy H C Seed Co! "607 Craig Robt Co 61(1 CulpWH&Co 603 Danker Fred A 598 Dardsfhas 601 Diener Richard Co. 609 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral'Co 6"2 DornerF&SonsCo.609 Doyle & Booth... 596 DreerHA...III 584 616 DunlopJohnH 598 D^JIe-KaiserCo...61<; r.ble Charles =199 Eckrich \ "^03 KdwardsFold'gBox III I denngW J&Son 607 Him City Nurs Co.. 60R Erne & Co ^97 Evans Floral Co'. '.'.'.^Oi Exotic Gardens 59R Eyres H G wo "anon Florist. :.:::^03 Fish Henry Berrien 605 Florists' Hail Ass'n 61? Foerster Co Jos.... 591 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV Ford M C... 597 Ford William P.'.'.'.'.&7 Fox's <;nn Frey & Frey 600 FromentHE... ' 507 Gasser J M Cn. .['.'.'. '598 George AlexS. .. 602 Riblio &Co.... HT Gns>ttOveC"The.'.. i :9l Godineau R & M 6«6 Goldstein 1 597 GorhamPrintery'nc.lTT Grakelow Chas H .603 Grand Rapids Floral Co 600 Grimm & Gorly 600 Gross be rg-Tyler- Finnerman Co ....593 GudeBros 599 Habermehl'sSonsJJ 558 Hardesty & Co 602 Hart Geo B 597 Hart Henry 601 Haven Seed Co 607 Hayes Irene 602 Heinl John G&Son.'99 Henderson A&Co.. I 534 Henderson Lewis 6fl0 Hentz&Nash 596 Hess & Swoboda. . . .601 Hession 601 Hews& Co A H 615 Hill D Nurs Co 618 Hogewoning&Son».6'i7 Hollywood Gardns..6'0 Holm & Olson 6"0 Holton & HunkelCo . 595 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 616 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 598 Hurff Edgar F 606 Ickes- BraunMillCo.IV Idlewild (Jreenhs 603 Tackson Duncan 592 lahn Hugo 603 Johnson & Chronis..598 Jones WR& Co.. ..IV Joy Floral Co 602 Kasting W F Co I KellerPott'yCoGeo..615 Keller SonsJB 598 Kelway & Son 606 Kennicott Bros Co. 588 KervanCoThe 597 Kessler Wm. .197 Kottmiller A 601 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 593 KuhlGeo A 607 Lagarde&Speelman 607 Lager & Hurrell . .. .609 Landreth Seed Co. . .607 Lange A 599 Lang Flo & Nurs Co. 600 Littlefield Florist.... 599 Lord &BurnhamCo .615 Louise Flowr Shop. . 598 McCallum Co 595 McGillR C &f"o....6fl5 McHutchison& Co..6"7 Mackie William 597 Malandre Bros 601 Matthews CoW G ..612 Matthewson's . c 99 Meconi Paul cq.7 Memphis Floral Co.. 6"! Metaire Ridge Nurs 602 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works... .586 """ :higanCutFlo' .593 Exchange.. Michell HenryFCo .606 Millangjos A 596 Miller A L . 610 Miller Floral Co 603 Moninger J C Co. ...616 MurraySamuel 599 Neidinger JosG Co..=;9S Newell A 6 n 3 NY Cut Flower Ex. =97 N Y Floral Co 600 Niessen Leo Co =94 Olympia Florist.... 6°1 Pair Wn 601 Paoadem IGCo.. Park Floral Co ... 603 Pedrick a R&Son .6o(; Pennth" Florist 602 Philips Rros 590 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co T Pierson A N (Inc) ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 6O4 Pikes Peak Wlo Co.. 601 Pillshury T L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo . e 95 T>odooJ....5°6 Potter Floral Co 603 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO. ILL. 10 20 in $4.95 $54.45 20 18in 3.65 30 16 in 2.60 40 14in 2.10 39.60 28.60 23.65 DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS 100 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 $412.50 50 12in $1.45 $16.50 $126 50 322.30 60 lOin 1.00 10.9J 85 25 220.00 70 8 in 85 8.83 67.10 187.00 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green and bound with electric welded h oops. The four largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds. Plants, Bulbs anj Soppiiia, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bobbles — Uniform b Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY Greenhouse White RttFRli^ Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. ™ DWELLE-KAISER «> 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Progressive Clay Co. 616 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 593 Raedlein Basket Co. :93 Randall A L Co 593 Randall's Flo Shop.. 602 Randolph & Mc- Clements 601 Rawlings Elmer 669 Ready Reference 611 Reed&Keller Ill Regan Ptg House. ..Ill Reid Edw 594 ReinbergGeo 593 Reinberg Peter. 585 588 Rice Bros 595 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 605 Roberts Rose Co.... 609 RobinsonJCSeedCo.605 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 6q) RodgersJW 599 Rohnert Waldo 6% Rosaia Bros 603 Rosery Floral Co.... 6' 3 RoutzahnSeedCo...607 Rusch G&Co 595 RussinSH 596 SalzerSeed Co J A. .612 SceeryEdw 603 Schiller the Florist.. 599 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W &Son..III Schling Max 601 Schmidt Chas L 599 Seligman & Stein ...592 Shaffer Geo C 602 Sharp Partridge&Co.616 SheppardHW 602 SieDrechtGeo C 597 Simon & Son IN.... 606 Situations & Wants. 581 SkidelskySS&Co. I Smith A W &Co....6'M Smith & Co ED.... 610 Smith & Fetters Co. £03 Smith Henry 603 Speelman CJ&Sons. 606 607 StandardBulbCo....607 Storrs&Harrison Co. M0 Stumpp'JE M 601 Sullivan Bros & Co.. ^7 Thomson Wm & Sons 616 ThorburnJM & Co. .607 TonnerO A & L A. 592 Totty Chas H 607 Townslev Pottery ... IV Traendly&Scbenck.597 Traveling Wholesale Florist 597 Treoel Joseph 598 United Cut Flo Co.. 597 Vaughan A L Co . .591 Vaughan's Seed Store I 583 587 605 609 Vick's Sons Jas 606 VincentRJr&Sons Co I 609610 Walker F Co 603 WallerLDSeedCo.606 WeberFH 601 Weiland& Risch...=93 Weir Jas 602 Weiss Herman 597 Welch's Flower Shp. 603 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 605 Wietor Bros 588 Williams Mrs E A..6"2 Winterson Co E F..592 WittboldGCo 599 Wittbold 599 Wol'John ....600 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 601 Woodruff SD&Sons607 Yokohama NursCo .606 Voung \ L&C0....596 Zane Pottery Co. ...Ill Zech& Mann. ..590 593 THOMSON'S CELEBRATED MANURES PERFECT PLANT FOODS UNRIVALLED FOR ALL GARDEN CROPS. SOLD BY ALL, SEEDSMEN OR FROM SOLE MAKERS, WM THOMSON & SONSLd. CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninety years, ^e took First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. 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Long Distance Phone: 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, J3.00. Volumes Hall' Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicebs— Thomas Roland, Nahaut, 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. 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, O.. March 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual . meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers: Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont.. Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Ofpicebs — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister,606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, 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 PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President: A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y , Secretary BOSTON FLOWER SHOW. Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., April 6-10. Splendid Array of Exhibits. As stated in our issue of April 9. the exhibition of rose plants and cut roses, orchid groups and many other plants as well as cut carnations, opened in Horticultural hall at noon April 6. The show was an ambitious effort on the part of the American Rose Society, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and exhibitors, and the results fully justified the expectations of the most optimistic devotees of horticulture and floriculture. It may here be remarked that staged in a larger hall where the eye could have taken in at a glance the whole beauty of the scene, the ef- fect would have been improved, but as it was, no fault could be found. To the right, one entered a good sized hall, called the lecture hall, in which were staged the orchid exhibits but roses were also shown here. The orchid exhibits of Albert C. Burrage, presi- dent of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, have been seen at previ- ous shows and received favorable com- ment both from newspapers and the trade press. On this occasion his ex- hibit was a crowning effort. It occu- pied a table six by sixty feet, with a walk on each side. The many plants and varieties were placed in moss on a rockwork base to a height of about six feet, built up on both sides to a ridge. The summit was crowned throughout with a row of large and gracefully drooping cibotium plants. Along the sides of the bench were pockets of bark in which small plants of Boston ferns were placed. An al- most bewildering variety of orchids were in this exhibit, which was not in competition. Mr. Burrage also had separate orchid exhibits in both plants and cut flowers. Opposite the main Burrage exhibit and against the wall, the Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford. N. J., had a display of orchids in 200 square feet, finely arranged under the personal su- pervision of Edward Roehrs. with palms for ;i background. This exhibit took the Burrage silver cup, value $o00. One end of this hall was occu- pied by the orchid displays of J. T. Butterworth. Framingham, Mass., a commercial grower; A. N. Cooley, Pittsfleld, Mass.. and Walter Hunnewell. Wellesley, Mass. At the opposite end of this hall there was an interesting- exhibit of Holm Lea azaleas, staged by Charles Sander, gardener to Pro- fessor Sargent of the Arnold Arbore- tum. Interesting specimens from the arboretum were staged in connection with this exhibit which will be further mentioned. Passing from the lecture hall under an arch of roses, and down a short flight of steps, one entered the main hall. Here the rose gardens of Thomas Roland, Nahant. Mass., and the Breck-Robinson Co., Lexington, Mass., were situated. The Roland gar- den, which captured the society's gold medal and .$1,000, occupied large space and was artistically arranged. A walk led through the center to an arbor in the rear, the roof and trellis of which were decorated with climbing roses. Bush and standard specimens were placed at convenient points. A large variety of the best known garden roses were planted in pots, in what one would call the natural rather than the formal style. Small plots of lawn were enclosed with borders of the smaller plants. The low fence that encircled the garden was handsomely twined with ramblers. The Breck-Robinson Co. garden, which was not in competi- tion, but was awarded a gold medal, was more on the formal style with a fountain in the center and pieces of statuary placed about. It had rest boxes with seats at the sides, was well planted and was a clever piece of work. The two gardens and a display of Tau- sendschon rose plants in 200 or more square feet, by the W. W. Edgar Co.. Waverly, Mass., H. H. Bartsch, presi- dent and manager, occupied the cen- tral space in this hall, but a number of other exhibits were banked against the walls and in niches. An azalea exhibit 618 The American Florist. Aprtt 16, by John S. Ames, North Easton, Mass., (Wm. Swan, gardener), was note- worthy. The plants were arranged on rockwork around a pool of water, tall cedars being placed against the wall as a background. These azaleas were named Kurume, from the city of Ku- rume, in Japan. A considerable space was taken up by a collection of excep- tionally fine specimen plants,, shown by Miss Cornelia Warren, Cedar Hill, Wal- tham, Mass., (Henry Stewart, garden- er), Azalea Indica, cytisus, heather and acacia were well represented in this collection. Thomas E. Proctor, Tops- field, Mass., (James Malborough, gard- ener), made a fine display of rhodo- dendrons. Other exhibitors in this hall were P. E. Palmer, Brookline, Mass., 150 square feet in flowering and foliage plants; Walter Hunnewell, group of yellow azaleas named Miss Louisa Hunnewell, and rose plants by the same exhibitor. A group of flowering and foliage plants by Thomas Roland, and a like display by Edward A. Clark, Jamaica Plain, Mass., (Walter H. Golby, gardener), were also seen here. In a smaller side hall, opening into the one above mentioned, in addition to the carnations and sweet peas, a num- ber of groups and specimens were staged. Edward A. Clarke made a fine exhibit of narcissi, hyacinths and tu- lips and took a number of prizes. Wm. Walker, Salem, Mass., had amaryllis. S. J. Goddard and Edwin S. Webster, Chestnut Hill, Mass., (Peter Arnott, gardener) displayed snagdragons. Ex- ceptionally fine specimen plants of cal- ceolaria were shown by Mrs. N. M. Bryant, Waltham, Mass., (Wm. Roche, gardener). Walter Hunnewell made an interesting display of Rosa Hugonis in this hall. Another good feature was a group of Dendrobium nobile by Miss Cornelia Warren. Begonias were ex- hibited by J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., (non-competitive), and B. K. Farr, Stoneham, Mass. Australian vio- lets by Wallrath & Sons, Waltham, Mass., were a feature. Returning to the foyer in front of the box office, R. & J. Farquhar, Bos- ton, had a pretty oval bed of primroses with a group of kalmias as a center- piece. Other decorative features had been appropriately placed, noteworthy being a group of nemesia plants by Mrs. E. S. Grew, Manchester, Mass., (A. E. Parsons, gardener). In the loggia, a small room connecting the foyer with the main and lecture halls, Henry Penn and Henry R. Comley, both Boston retailers, had handsome tables upon which were baskets and other receptacles of artistic arrange- ment, filled with cut flowers. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., had an ex- hibit of dwarf, or what he calls sweet- heart roses. Cyclamens by Mrs. G. C. We'd, Brookline (W. C. Rust, gar- dener), schizanthus by T. E. Proctor, and Lilium candidum by the Edgar Co., were featured. Large plants of mar- guerites, azaleas, hydrangeas and oth- er decorations judiciously placed near the entrance gave visitors a good im- pression of the beauties in store for them. Cut Roses. The cut roses exhibited on the open- ing day were good, in fact a poor rose would be almost a novelty in a present day exhibition. It was predicted, how- ever, that the exhibit of April 8 would eclipse the first effort. Exhibitors on April 6 were the Florex Gardens, North Wales, Pa., and the W. H. El- liott & Sons Co., Brighton, Mass., with Madame Butterfly. Thomas Roland and the Montgomery Rose Co., East Hadley, Mass., had fine displays of Crusader, Hadley, Mrs. Charles Rus- sell and Pilgrim. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., and Florex Gardens had exhibits of double White Killarney. John H. Dunlop, Ltd. To- ronto, Ont., and the Florex Gardens displayed fine stocks of the new rose, Frank H. Dunlop. The Bedford Flower Co., Bedford Hills, N. Y., exhibited Ophelia. - Carnations. An elaborate display of carnations, 15 varieties, was staged in 100 square feet by William Sim, Clifton- dale, Mass. It contained all the most popular kinds, including Laddie, Matchless, Gay Gordon, Morning Glory Benora, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Ro- sette and Romeo. Other exhibitors of good carnations were S. J. Goddard, Strouts. Inc., Biddeford, Me.; Coombs, Hartford, Conn.; W. D. Howard, Mil- Jas. Wheeler. Superintendent Boston Flower Show. ford, Mass., and Patten & Co., Tewkes- bury, Mass. William Sim has a new variegated carnation, a cross of Rosette and Matchlesss, which he has named Grace Coolidge, in honor of Mrs. Cool- idge, wife of the vice-president. Notes of the Show. Governor Cox and Mayor Peters, who had been specially invited, walked in on April 6, without pomp or ceremony, and the show was officially opened. President Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., and Secretary John C. Wister, Philadelphia, Pa., of the American Rose Society were early on the scene. President Pyle lectured on "Roses at Home and Abroad," on the afternoon of April 6. J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa., in the course of a talk, on April 7, said : "If I lived in Boston, with all the resources the park department has, I would not have any peace until I had a rose garden." An interesting feature in connection with Prof. Sargent's exhibit was a conifer, Taiwania cryptomerioides from the mountains of Formosa, at its full growth, the tallest tree in Asia or Europe. This tree was introduced by the Arnold Arboretum and exhibited for the first time at this show. Sidney Hoffman, the Massachusetts avenue retailer, managed to make himself quite useful. He arranged the display of climbing roses by the W. W. Edgar Co., and the large display of cut roses of the A. N. Pierson, Ino. Prof. Sargent's Holm Lea azaleas at- tracted much attention. For the bene- fit of our readers who may not be ac- quainted in Brookline, Mass., we will state that Holm Lea is the name of Prof. Sargent's estate. E. H. Wilson the noted traveler and collector of plants, is quoted as saying that the Holm Lea hybrid Azalea (Rhododen- dron) Sanderi, is one of the most in- teresting exhibits of azaleas in Ameri- ca, Charles Sander, the gardener, has been hybridizing and propagating for 35 years, and the result is a fine collec- tion, with flowers of scarlet, crimson, pink and salmon colors. The large plants of Azalea Indica by Arthur Lyman were handsome decora- tions for the foyer. The arrangement of the exhibit of Kurume azaleas by John S. Ames, was one of the finest pieces of work at the exhibition. The weather on the opening day was fine, then those cold gray clouds came drifting in from Alaska or Newfound- land, and first there was a misty fog and on the morning of April 9 we awoke to face a real rain storm. But regardless of disagreeable weather and the difficulties under which grow- ers are laboring by reason of Quaren- tine No. 37, it was a fine show. We were pleased to meet an old friend in the person of Joseph J. Lane, for six years with the Garden Maga- zine. He served a year in France dur- ing the late war and came back safe and sound. He is now connected with House and Garden, a Philadelphia pub- lication. With keeping tab on the attendance, the reporters, the weather and strange crafts in the offing, Albert R. Jenks. publicity director, was a busy man. Our old friend, Edward Roehrs, made a hit as they say in stageland and baseball. In addition to the orchid group that he arranged, his big bas- ket of orchids won first prize, $100, as the most original display of orchid plants. Besides his large collection of or- chids, A. C. Burrage had other fine exhibits. He took the Appleton gold medal for Cattleya Schroderae in a 14- inch tub, and an Appleton silver medal for a similar sized plant of C. Skinneri. Mr. Burrage was awarded gold medals for several other collections. The Julius Roehrs Co., exhibit of odontiodas for which a silver medal was awarded, attracted much atten- tion. The collections of J. T. Butterworth of tall cymbidiums and Dendrobium Jamesianum, were noteworthy. Arthur M. Cooley had good speci- mens of brasso-cattleyas. W. N. Craig lectured April 8 on the "Culture of Hardy Roses." After a heavy rain on the morning of April 9 the sun came out and there was promise of the two remaining show days being fair. Miss Eileen Low of London, Eng„ who is on a visit to this country, is said to be an authority on orchids and consented to act as a judge on the orchid exhibits. The show was ably superintended by James Wheeler, Natick, Mass., a commercial grower, who is well and favorably known in the trade. A good word should also be said for the genial and obliging Secretary Rich of the Massachusetts Horticultural Stociety. The attendance was disappointing to the management, 8,000 to 9,000. The weather after the first day was un- favorable. 1921. The American Florist. 619 BOSTON FLOWER SHOW. Rose Garden or Thos. Roland, Nahant, Mass. The Judges. Geo. E. Baldwin, Mamaroneck. X. Y. jEug\ Dailledouze, Brooklyn, X. Y. D. Eccleston, Beverly Farms, Mass. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass. T. D. Hatfield, Wellesley, Mass. Julius S. Heurin, S. Braintree, Mass. Eber Holmes, Halifax, Mass. Wm. H. Judd, Jamaica Plains, Mass. Charles H. Totty, Madison, X. J. Alfred J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass. Miss Eileen Low, London, Eng. Donald McKenzie, Brookline, Mass. E. Allan Pierce, Watham, Mass. The Visitors. Mark Aitken, Springfield, Mass. Geo. Baldwin, Mamaroneck, X. Y. Leonard Barron, Xew York. John Canning', Ardsley, X. Y. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, X. J. Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn, X. Y. A. T. De La Mare, Xew York. John H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont. E. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia, Pa. A. F. Faulkner, Xew York. Benj. Hammond, Beacon, X. Y. John Hay, Philadelphia, Pa. Fred Heeremans, Lenox, Mass. Judge Hoyt, Scituate, Mass. J. J. Karins, Philadelphia, Pa. John E. Lager, Summit, X. J. A. J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. Alex. Montgomery, Hadley, Mass. J. H. McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa. N. C. Osborn, Hartford, Conn. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O. Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. Samuel Redstone, Springfield, Mass. Edward Roehrs, Rutherford. X. J. Anthony Ruzicka, Madison. X. J. Frank Sealy, Xew York. Chas. Strout, Biddeford, Me. . C. H. Totty, Madison, X. Y. B. H. Tracy, Wenham, Mass. C. H. Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Prof. E. A. White, Ithaca, X. Y. John C. Wister, Philadelphia, Pa. The Ladies. Mrs. B. H. Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Miss Eileen Low, London, Eng. Awards. Rose Plants. Rose garden. Display of rose plants, any and all classes. Appropriate accessories permitted. Atistic arrangement and gen- eral effect to be considered in making awards — Thomas Roland. Nahant. Mass.. 1st. Display of plants, any or all classes, ar- ranged for effect, not to exceed 260 square feet — W. w. Edgar Co.. Waverly. Mass.. 1st; Thomas Roland. 2nd. Arbor arrangement of climbing roses — Thomas Roland. 1st. Arch arrangement of climbing roses — W. W. Edgar Co.. 1st. Six specimens of climbing roses, not less than three varieties — Thomas Roland. 1st. Display of Dwarf polyantha roses — W. A. Manda, South Orange. N. J., 1st. Orchid Plants — Commercial Growers. Display, to occupy 200 square feet, ar- ranged for effect with ferns or other foliage plants — Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J., 1st. Group, to occupy 100 square feet, ar- ranged for effect with ferns or other foliage plants — J. T. Butterworth, Framingham, J. T. Butterworth, 1st. Orchid Plants — Private Growers. Group, to occupy not more than 200 uare feet, arranged for effect with ferns otiier foliage plants — A. C. Burrage. ■verly Farms. Mass. (Douglas Eccleston. ■•). 1st. Group, to occupy not more than 100 square feet, arranged for effect the same as above — Arthur N. Cooley, Pittsfleld. Mass. (Oliver Lines. Gr.). 1st. Group, to occupy 50 square feet, to occu- py not more than 50 square feet, arranged for effect the same as above — Walter Hunnewell, Wellesley, Mass. (T. D. Hat- field. Or.). 1st. Orchid Plants — Private and Com. Growers. Best 12 plant orchids, not less than six varieties — A. C. Burrage. 1st; Edwin S. Webster, 2nd. Best six plant orchids, not less than three varieties — A. C. Burrage. 1st. Best specimen plant — A. C. Burrage. 1st, with Cattleya Schroderae. and 2nd. with Cattleya Skinnerl. Most original arrangement of plants In flower, covering- not to exceed 50 square feet — Julius Roehrs Co.. 1st. Miscellaneous Plants. 12 plants 1st nd 2nd. -Wl Walke Sa- Azalea indica, large flowered, six plants Ly- Lyn F. Stewart, Gr.). 2nd. Azalea, one specimen plant — Arthur man, 1st; Miss Cornelia Warren, 2nd. Cyclamens, six plants — Edwin S. Webster. 1st; Mrs. Lester Leland. Manchester. Mass., 2nd. Cytisus. four plants — Miss Cornelia War- ren. 1st. Cytisus. one specimen plant — Miss Cor- nelia Warren. 1st. Ericas, six plants, not less than three varieties — Miss Cornelia Warren, 1st. Hyancinths. six pots or pans, six bulbs of one variety in each — E. A. Clark. 1st. Hyancinths, one pan, six bulbs, any va- riety — E. A. Clark, 1st. Hydrangeas, six plants — Edwin S. Web- ster. 1st; Norberg Bros.. North Cambridge. Mass.. 2nd. Narcissi, large trumpet, six pots or pans — E. A. Clark. 1st. Narcissi, short trumpet, or medium, six pots or pans — E. A. Clark. 1st. Palms, two phoenix — -Arthur Lyman. 1st. Primulas, malacoldes, six plants — Miss Cornelia Warren, 1st; Arthur Lyman. 2nd. Rhododendrons, six plants — Thomas Proo- tor, 1st 620 The American Florist. April 16, Schizanthus. four plants — The re, 1st; Edwin S. Webster. 2nd. Bulbous plants. Best display ir Cut Flowers. Antirrhinums. 15 spikes, one or more va- rieties — S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.. 1st; Edwin S. Webster, 2nd. Carnations. Display arranged for decorative effect, covering 100 square feet, any greenery or plants admissible for decoration — Wm. Sim. Cliftondale. Mass.. 1st. Twenty-five blooms of any crimson va- riety — W. D. Howard, Milford. Mass.. 1st; with Bernice. Twenty-five blooms any light pink va- riety — Coombs Florist, Hartford. Conn,. 1st. with Laddie; Wm. Sim. 2nd. with Laddie. Twenty-five blooms of any dark pink va- riety — W. D. Howard. 1st. with Mrs. Ward; Wm. Sim. 2nd. with Rosalie. Twenty-five blooms of any scarlet vari- ety— Wm. Sim. 1st. with Belle Washburn; W. D, Howard. 2nd, with Belle Washburn. Twenty-five blooms of any variegated va- riety — Wm. Sim. 1st. with Benora; W. D. Howard. 2nd. with Benora. Twenty-five blooms of any variegated va- riety — Wm. Sim. 1st. with Benora; W. D. Howard. 2nd. with Benora. Twenty-five blooms of any white variety — Wm. Sim. 1st, with White D. Howard. 2nd. with Matchless. Twentv-five blooms of any othf R. E. Wadsworth & Co.. Northbo 1st, with Dawn. Cut Orchids. Collection of cut orchid blooms, with ferns or other foliage — A. C. 1st. Roses. olle ction of cut roses to cover 300 square -Thomas Roland, 1st; A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn.. 2nd. Fifty Mme. Butterfly — Florex Gardens. North "Wales, Pa., 1st; W. H. Elliot & Sons. Madbury, N. H.. 2nd. Fifty Crtisader — Thos. Roland, 1st; Montgomery Rose Co.. Hadley. Mass.. 2nd. Fifty Mrs. Chas. Russell — Montgomery Rose Co.. 1st. Fifty Double White Killarney — LA. N. Pierson, Inc.. 1st; Florex Gardens. 2nd. Fifty Frank Dunlop — Florex Gardens. 1st. Fifty Hadley — Thomas Roland. 1st; Montgomery Rose Co.. 2nd. Fiftv Ophelia — A. N. Pierson. Inc., 1st; Hertford Flower Co.. Bedford Hills. N. T., Fifty Pilgrim — Montgomery Rose Co., Fifty Premier — Florex Gardens. 1st; N. Pierson. Inc.. 2nd. Fifty any other pink variety — Tho Roland. 1st. with Columbia; Florex ( dens, 2nd. Sweet Peas. Fifty blooms lavender — Norris F. Corr Lexington. Mass.. 1st; W. W. Til Hartford, Conn. 2nd., Fifty blooms pink — W. W. Th with Zvolanek's Rose, and 2nd 1st. Qti Fiftv bloo st; N. F. O Fity bloo -W. W. Th 1st; N. F. Comley. 2nd. Special Classes. Artistic display of flowering and foliage lants. in 150 square feet — E. A. Clark. 5t; Fred E. Palmer, Brookline. Mass. 2nd. Other plants — Mrs. N. M. Bryant. ola ith choriz Miss Co Warr 2nd. Gratuities. terpetual ro -Thomas E. H. Dunlop, imrguerites — Mrs. -Miss Corne Ltd.. Toronto. Ont. Two vases of carnations — Wm. Sim, with Belle Washburn and Laddie. Specimen cyclamen plants — Mrs. C. G. Weld. Group of Lillium candidum — W. W. Edgar Co. Display of Saintpaula ionantha — Woll- rath & Sons. Group of flowering plants — N. T. Kidder. Lincoln, Mass. Display of Weld. Display or orchids- ren. Society Gold Medal. Artistic arrangement of Kurume azalea — John S. Ames. Carnation Laddie — S. J. Goddard. Azaleas — Charles Sander. Appleton Gold Medal. Excellence of design of rose garden — The Breck-Robinson Co. Silver Medal. Display of Rose Hugonis — Walter Hunne- well. Rhododendron Schlippenbachii — Thomas Collection of odontiodas — Julius Roehrs. Co. Sophro Laclio cattleya Meuse. variety General Neville — A. N. Cooley. Cymbidium Pauwelsii — Mully-Scaley Co. Brasso laelio cattleya Hilda — A. W. Preston. Azalea Hilda Hedlund — Chas. Sonder. Azalea obtusa alba — Chas. Sander. Carnation GVace Coolidge — Wm. Sim. Rhododendron pink pear — James Marl- borough. Display of cut flowers — Henry R. Comley. Cut flowers — Henry Penn. Bronze Medal. Basket or roses — Boston Cut Fower Co. First Class Certificate of Merit. Seedling rose — J. H. Dunlop. Ltd. Brasso laelio cattleya. John Potino va- riety — A. N. Cooley. Cattleya mossiae Reineckiana — A. N. Cooley. Brasso-cattleya speciosa grandis — A. N. Cooley. Laelio cattleya California and labiosa — A. C. Burrage. Miltonia hyeana flambeau — A. C. Bur- rage. Cypripedlum — J. T. Butterworth. Odontioda Joan, variety Mrs. Harding — James B. Duke. Odontoglossum lutescene — Edwin S. Web- ster. Azalea tebotan — Prof. C. S. Sargent. Taiwania cryptomeroides — Prof. C. S. Sargent. Cultural Certificates. Group of Lilium candidum — W. W. Ed- gar Co. Specimen cyclamen plants — W. C. Rust. Specimen hybrid calceolaria — Win. Roech. Superior cultivation of cymbidium — John Honorable Mention. Display of Choisya ternata — Walter Ilunnewell. Carnation Happy Day — S. J. Goddard. Carnation Patricia — H. A. Stevens, Ded- ham, Mass. Collection of sweet peas — Mrs. W. R. Vote of Thanks. Display of Choisya ternata — Walter Kunnewell. Display of roses — Miss Louisa Hunnewell. Excellent culture of rhododendrons — Miss Louisa Hunnewell. Display of flowering plants and for Senecio multibracteata — N. T. Kidder. Display of petunias and other flowers — Mrs. J. M. Sears. Display of Anemone St. Bridget— Mrs. W. R. Cross. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Phllji„ Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The in's and out's of the business are at times very discouraging; some days the trade is excellent, the buying has been just right and very little is left at night to carry over. Again, everything is set for a busy time, good stock, well dis- played, everybody alert, but for some unexplained reason, little or no trade develops, and "Where are all the people today?" is a question that goes un- answered. A vase of particularly fine flowers will grace the case and window that is as good as sold as soon as any- one of half a dozen customers views it, but lo, these beautiful flowers stand there day after day until past their best, and then, if fresh, could be sold half a dozen times over. After a long experience it will be found it is the average that counts, not the sudden sprints, although they help to quicken matters, but the steady plodding that keeps the business mov- ing forward a little at a time but al- ways in the right direction. The vase of beautiful flowers while it did not sell was not a total loss, it served a purpose, in that it attracted attention and was much admired, and while a few choice flowers may and apparently must be lost occasionally, yet a per- sistent display will in time attract a demand that will reduce the loss to a minimum, if not altogether. Now, that flowers of all kinds are so plentiful, they should be displayed in striking color combination in all the various flower bowls, figure vases and unique shaped baskets. Many of these can be sold if featured in this way that would otherwise remain in stock until they became junk. Some baskets re- quire altogether different arrangements from others. The low, round or oval with a low handle will look well with 1 :r i* ^ ^ : |r-^'— 5 ,?. .ftr, v ;• %Sym .is!* ■•■',. 9Rfc ■"-'!■ W V- )'■' Lj -.. .... mt - $* . ,» { ■* *wr*-- -*"; ' BOSTON FLOWER SHOW. :d. Roehr's Prize Orchid Basket. 1921. The American Florist. 621 =sr— wft ■ j. '*"*«#•.. ^ £. Ham oirn fc£H »•''' -r 'S ■". ■-- . ■■BL.Q.'O _J(!iL «.J»«» *~?^*" lf %: 2--- '■ 4fa'*^< '■ Ae' j*««. BOSTON FLOWER SHOW. Carnation Exhibit of Win. *ini, Cliftondale, Ma sweet peas, pansies, daisies, short calendulas, lilao sprays, or with short roses laid out flat, with a good fringe of green around the edge. The high handled vase basket, large or small, has most of the flowers standing erect. Snapdragons, larkspurs, stiff stemmed roses, mignonettes and calendulas can all be used to show this style of basket to advantage. COLOR CONTRASTS ATTRACTIVE. Color combinations or contrasts are most important. Blues in a pink baskets or pinks in a blue basket always look well, or pinks and blues can be combined in a basket of a neutral tone. Calendulas in a basket of two-toned white and orange or light and dark yellow are always striking. Small vases or baskets of light blue filled with short pink roses are certain to be noticed and sell well. All should have a touch of color in a narrow bow of ribbon at, the handle. When one gets their hand in it takes but a little while to arrange a dozen or more of these little novelties for which orders frequently come in over the phone, from those who noticed them in the shop or window and have just thought of a use for them. i<> send I" .i friend. Exploiting the business and keeping the decorative possibilities of floral ar- rangement before the people in this way is always an incentive to new business. Plants and cut flowers are commodities that need pushing and selling just as do all other articles of commerce, but few. so very few of the trade are awake to this fact. They are like the spider: they spread the web and wait, and in many cases the web is a very poor affair, failing to hold but few who are for the moment caught by it. There are from hundreds to thousands of people in every com- munity who are not, but should be good flower buyers. What they need is to be shown the beauty and comfort of having a few flowers on the table. The spot of color, the fragrance, the exquisite form and the life that such a touch of nature adds to the atmos- phere of the home should be drawn to their attention. The public must be brought up against this in some practi- cal way, such as efforts to get them to visit the establishment. Well-worded folders that follow one another with their continuous stories of the use of plants and flowers, their simplicity of culture and the joy they give to others are great helps. Many have found that the advantage of this propaganda results in an in- crease of their business year after year. The man who has never accom- plished anything of this kind can start in a modest way with one or two colored post cards or folders, that if prepared by an up to date printer will be very effective. They will go through the mails for a penny stamp, and in their originality will certainly be read. These should be sent to the store's list and an ever increas- ing number of prospects who, in their curiosity, will gradually come in to see what it is all about. Do not be discouraged if results are not imme- diate, for it takes a lot of repetition to get sume people to notice anything. A striking phrase or the story of a flower will one day attract them and they will resolve to call the next time they have an opportunity, or something will hap- pen, they will want a few flowers and you are then reasonably sure of an order. Are you pushing the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association idea? This is an everyday affair, in fact, there is nut an hour in the day that business of this kind may not develop if this country-wide delivery is kept constantly before your trade. Not one in 10 of the general public knows of this serv- ice. Do your part to put it before them. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Randolph, April 7, President Kohout in the chair. There was a large atten- dance, estimated at 150 to 200, attract- ed by the announcement that Mayor Thompson and Dr. P. A. Dehenbauer would address the meeting. Frank M. Suttle, 255 N. Michigan avenue; Ed- ward L. Martin. 174 N. Wabash ave- nue; John H. Paddon. 318 Center street: W. J. Sharpe, 904 N. La Salle street, and Oscar Anderson, Morgan Park, were elected to membership. Gustaf Bloom, 11930 Eggleston avenue, and Anthony Ratek. Shermerville, were nominated for membership. REORGANIZATION I'l VN. The committee on President Ko- hout's reorganization plan submitted the following report : Four committee has carefully con- sidered President Kohout's reorganiza- tion plan and believes that with some 622 The American Florist. 16. modifications it might be approved by all the local trade organizations. Now that the restraining effects of the war are passing away, there is opening to the Chicago Florists' Club a broad field for educational work and regulation to prevent waste in effort and expense. The flower shows of former years needs revival, the Pageant of Progress demands united effort on the part of the trade, and there are many questions of production and distribution which must be thorughly discussed if the trade of this territory is to be kept abreast of the times under the rapidly changing conditions now confronting us. This work requires the earnest co- operation of all trade interests, and your committee is of the opinion that united action would produce highly beneficial results,. It is, therefore, rec- ommended that the proposed plan of reorganization be submitted to all other local trade bodies interested in the ad- vancement of floriculture, requesting : First — Consideration of the plan. Sec- ond — Modifications or amendments. Third — Committee from each organiza- tion to discuss the situation. On receipt of the views of other in- terested organizations, the Florists' Club would be in a position to take such further action as may be neces- sary. It seems to your committee that the various trade organizations could ad- vantageously unite for the common good on matters of general interest, leaving each individual organization free to transact its spcial business in its own way. Respectfully submitted, M. C. Weight, Chairman; MrCHAEL BAEKER, Philip J. Foley, Je., Committee. THE LATE PETER- BEINBEBG. Resolutions on the death of the late Peter Reinberg were presented as fol- lows : Whereas, In view of the loss to the Chicago Florists' Club sustained by the decease of our friend, member and associate, Hon. Peter Reinberg, In view of his high standing in the councils of public service, his monu- ment and heritage to the people in the work and perpetuation of the Forest Perserve, his many acts of kindness and assistance given to the poor, to the needy and to the distressed, has en- deared his memory to all. We are also deeply appreciative of his services to floriculture and to this Club. When he first began to lay the foundation in the west of a great and prosperous industry in the building of the world's largest greenhouses we had with us a man of vision who foresaw the opportunities and the growth in floriculture, so by his success and by the confidence of undertaking floricul- ture on such a large scale he materi- ally enhanced our individual ambitions. The Chicago Florists' Club mourn the loss of one who was so ever ready to do his share for the welfare and the prosperity of those similarly engaged and we sincerely condole with the fam- ily in the great loss. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Florists' Club and a copy thereof be embossed and sent to the family of our deceased member and notice of such resolution be published by each of the trade jour- nals. T. E. WATERS, Chairman; J. E. POLLWOBTH, James Morton, Committee. The foregoing being adopted, the committee was requested to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of the late W. W. Barnard. MAYOR ON PAGEANT OF PROGRESS. At this moment his Honor Mayor Thompson arrived, giving the slogan "Say It With Flowers" as he entered, and was greeted with cheers. President Kohout then handed the gavel to Chair- man George Asmus of the Allied Flor- ists' Association, which joined the club in the pageant proceedings. Mr. Asmus introduced his honor as the greatest mayor of the greatest city in the uni- verse, and briefly outlined some of the benefits which may come to the trade by participation in the Pageant of Progress to be held July 31 to August 14 inclusive. Geo. Asmus. Chief of the Florists' Seotion of the Chicago Pageant of Progress. "I want to try to revive the old Chicago spirit, that made this city what it is today," said the mayor. "Our population is now increasing 50,000 every year, because of the city's great natural advantages. No other city in the world has such natural advantages, and because of them it becomes the center of this, and the leader of that. If we will all put our shoulders to the wheel, we can make Chicago grow in population 100,000 a year. "We are today the healthiest big city in the world. Many other cities in America would like to be able to use that slogan, but they can't do it. We expect to make money out of this great exposition, and half of it will go to Dr. John Dill Robertson, your health commissioner, to help keep Chicago the healthiest big city. The other half will go to the Chicago Boosters' Publicity Club, to advertise Chicago throughout the world. "The two great halls on the munici- pal pier, each 2,340 feet long, have each been divided into eight sections. Thir- teen of these 16 sections have already been sold, and five industries are now bidding for the other three. I predict that within 10 days, men will be criti- cising us because they can't get into our show." The mayor's address was heartily cheered and on motion of D. F. Si- monds, seconded by W. J. Keimel, it was resolved that the club and allied florists' committee be empowered to engage space for all branches of the florists' industry. Chairman Asmus presented the mayor with a basket of roses and Secretary Lautenschlager gave him a basket of carnations, Joy's White, the blooms from Nashville, Tenn. President Kohout here resumed the conduct of the meeting and J. E. Poll- worth of the pageant committee stated that the committee would welcome suggestions. Prof. H. B. Dorner, of the Depart- ment of Floriculture, University of Illinois, who is a member of the univer- sity committee on education, stated there are many things we could show in connection with this exhibition. There are many ways of showing the progress made in this particular industry, as by showing the old-time method of delivering flowers in the sixties and seventies compared with the telegraph service at the present time. We can show progress of modern greenhouse construction in the old and new. build- ings and in greenhouse heating. The flue of the old days may be displayed with the present time water tube steam boilers. Florists' should not say we can't do it, because we can make this a wonderful exhibition. It was point- ed out that the flower shows formerly- held at the Coliseum simply attracted people who were interested in flowers; but at the pageant of progress this is quite different. This exhibition will show the progress of the principal in- dustries; the progress of art, commerce, science and education, and naturally will bring people interested in all the different branches. These people will come to the exhibition, interested as they are, and many of them will see a floral and horticultural exhibition for the first time. W. J. Keimel stated he expected to have Premier roses for the pageant as good as at any other time and George Asmus pointed out that this exhibition would open big business opportunities for the florist and cited several of the commercial aspects of the recent New York show as worthy of imitation. H. Schau, Wm. Henning and D. F. Si- monds, having volunteered cash con- tributions to the pageant, were referred to the committee. August Poehlmann said he was not prepared to discuss the matter in the absence of information as to its financ- ing. Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer then presented his able address on soils, bacteria and atmosphere in their relation to plants, which will be found elsewhere in this issue. A communication from the member- ship committee of the Society of Amer- 1920. The American Florist. 623 ican Florists', J. F. Ammann, chair- man, requesting assistance in its work, was read and referred to Paul E. Weiss, state vice-president of the na- tional society. E. A. Ollinger was delegated to follow the mayor to the Elks' Club with the fine roses and other flowers re- maining on the tables. These were dis- tributed to the ladies with the compli- ments of the florists, making a very favorable impression. Secretary Lautenschlager called at- tention to a number of the club's ques- tionaires which had been returned with valuable ideas and requested the early return of all others with suggestions of members. from its organic, unavailable form into an available form. This change is brought about by means of smal living organisms known as bacteria. These forms live in the soil. There are frequently from 30 to 100 millions of them in one gram of soil. This little army of workers is con- stantly at work transforming the or- ganic materials into other forms, and, curiously enough, there is involved a high degree of specialization of labor. One group of organisms carries out the first step in the process, a sc cond group another step, and still a third carries the process to final completion. With the work of this little army of bacteria the growing plant is intimately bound CHICAGO'S FIVE MILLION - Exterior Vie* DOLLAR MUNICIPAL PIER. i of the Pier. Whit We Are Learning: About Plants. SOILS, BACTERIA, ATMOSPHERE. Address by Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer of the Department of Floriculture. University of Illinois. Urbana. before the Chicago Florists' Club, April 7. 1921. In my paper read at the recent meet- ing of the Illinois State Florists' Asso- ciation, I pointed out the more impor- tant principles underlying the use of fertilizers. Commercial fertilizers, when applied to soils, often show a direct effect on the growth, of plants, and it is unquestionably true that there is 1 a direct relation between plant growth and soil fertility as measured by plant food materials. However, plant growth, and, hence, production, are not depen- dent entirely upon the chemical com- position of soils. Other factors are in- volved, and these often come noticeably into play. With your permission, I shall take this opportunity to point out briefly some of these factors which in- fluence the growth of plants. I should like to give data and experimental evi- dence in support of the facts I present, but this not possible in a brief paper. I can merely point out to you a few of the more outstanding facts that have been discovered in the last few years, and my hope is that you may find these dis- • coveries not only of interest, but that you may find in them some suggestions which will prove of use as well. In my recent paper I emphasized, the fact that it is not only necessary to have present in soil certain chemical substances in minimum quantities, but that these substances must be in avail- able form. I pointed out, also, the im- portance of natural manures. By nat- ural manures I mean not only the usual stable manures, but include in that term all forms of plant material such as cover crops plowed under and also all residues of dead vegetation. Manures furnish not only an ideal physical substratum for plant growth, but they contain also food materials, es- pecially nitrogen, in quantity. This ni- trogen, however, is largely in an un- available form — that is, in a form that cannot be used directly by plants. The nitrogen in manures must I"- changed up. In fact, the whole existence of the plant is dependent upon it, for it is this little army of workers which trans- forms manures into nitrates., which are essential for the growth of the plant. There is a distinct relationship then between bacterial activity and the productiveness of soil. Let me impress upon you that the soil bacteria are living forms. As liv- ing forms, they demand, as do our green plants, certain favorable condi- tions for growth and for their activities. These little organisms will not thrive in a wet soil. Neither will they thrive in a soil which is acid in reaction, and they, too, have their preferences for a certain degree of warmth. Under un- favorable conditions not only will they not thrive, but, curiously enough, then- activities are displaced by the work of bacteria which are a detriment. These detrimental forms do not form ni- trates; instead, they actually destroy the nitrates which were manufactured by the useful forms. It is quite evident then that in growing plants we must keep soil conditions favorable for the nitrogen bacteria. Whatever affects in- juriously the nitrogen bacteria affects in a similar way the growth of the plant. The two are intimately related in their activities. When conditions are such that the nitrate bacteria thrive and multiply we have reasonable assur- ance that the organic materials in the soil are being transformed and that the plant receives an adequate supply of nitrate. SOIL SICKNES.s. Let me call to your attention still another factor operating in soils. I mentioned the group of organisms, the several forms of which are useful in that they decompose the organic nitrog- enous manures in the soil and form available nitrogen compounds which the plant requires. I have stated also that there is a second group which, when conditions are unfavorable for the activities of the useful forms, thrive and become harmful because they undo the work of the useful forms. There is still a third group which appears to be of great importance. Frequently we meet with a situation in which appar- ently the soil contains abundant food materials and these food materials are in available form, and, furthermore, other conditions, such as temperature and moisture, are undoubtedly favor- able to growth. But, after a period of time, our plants fail to respond under these favorable conditions and produc- tiveness decreases. Such a phenome- non, commonly known as soil sickness, is probably of most frequent occurrence in greenhouses. How can we explain this anomalous situation? It is be- lieved, and we have much evidence for our belief, that the soil -harbors a third group of organisms which, although they do not affect directly plant growth, they are harmful indirectly in that they apparently destroy the useful forms while they themselves multiply rap- idly. In other words, so-called sick soils are sick not because there is a lack of plant food materials, or because there is acidity or possibly even be- cause the temperature or moisture con- ditions are unfavorable, but because there is an unbalanced condition in the bacterial life of the soil. The useful workers, those which produce available food are in minority, while the non- producers, the parasite? in the soil world, are in majority. This is not fiction. Although many of the details still need solution, the essential facts are based upon scientific experiment. To give you all the evi- dence is not possible, for it is a long story; permit me to say only that if such sick soils are patrially sterilized with heat, or if treated with disinfec- tants, as carbon bisulfide or toluene, the productive properties of the soil re- appear. Apparently, this is because the harmful forms are more susceptible to these treatments than are the useful forms, and, consequently, on the appli- cation of disinfectants, the parasitic- forms are destroyed while the usefil workers again multiply and carry on their productive work. Under natural conditions, that is, under conditions CHICAGO'S FIVE MILLION DOLLAR MUNICIPAL PIER. Interior View, Showing Central Driveway Between Exposition Buildings, and Streetcar 624 The American Florist. April< 16, out-of-doors, so-called soil sickness is less conspicuous and probably of less frequent occurrence. This is probably due to the fact that out-of-doors the soil Is subjected to more variable conditions such as changes of temperature and changes of moisture content. Outdoor soils are subjected to heavy freezing during the winter months, also to heavy, drenching rains periodically thruout most of the year, which is not the case in the greenhouse. Because of the latter fact, the so-called "water- cure" for sick soils has recently been advocated, based on the assumption that soil sickness is brought about by the accumulation of salts near the soil surface. The latter assumption is not justifiable in all cases, however, for soil sickness seems to occur in green- houses during the winter months, when soil evaporation is not great and cer- tainly but little concentration of the salts near the surface occurs. How- ever, whatever the underlying causes may be, the water cure may be effective in some cases. Soil sickness, although more con- spicuous and also apparently of more frequent occurrence in greenhouses, is found also out-of-doors. Cases of soil sickness of field soils have been re- ported and some have been carefully investigated. These experiments have shown two important facts — first, that there is in sick soils a reduction in number of the useful bacteria, and, sec- ondly that the presence of large amounts of organic materials in soil favors soil sickness. The theory often has been advanced that soil sickness is due to the accumulation of toxic or poisonous substances in the soil. Some investigations seem to have shown that the decomposition of the organic mate- rial in soils results in products which exert harmful effects upon succeeding generations of the same, or of different, plants. Others have given some evi- dence that the plant itself excretes into soil substances which are injurious to suceeding crops. Whether these views are correct is not known. At present the experimental data and the resulting conclusions concerning soil toxins are not yet accepted without question by all investigators and students of the prob- lems of soil productivity. There is much evidence which apparently shows that soil toxins are not involved, but, as pointed out above, that the detri- mental factor is a biological one — that is, a living organism. We find justifi- cation for this view in the fact that when partial sterilization by means of heat is resorted to, or when certain dis- infectants are applied, the detrimental factor disappears and the productive powers of the soil reappear. In a short time after this treatment, the useful bacteria increase rapidly in number. If a small amount of untreated soil is added to the treated soil, in a few 1 weeks there is again a reduction in number of these bacteria. In other words, this evidence seems to show that whatever the harmful factor may be, it is, presumably, living or biological in character. The treatment of soils by means of disinfectants must now be extensively investigated in our greenhouses. It is not unlikely that in course of time, as our studies continue, we will be able to find a definite treatment for the so- called sick soils, and it, too, is not un- likely that in the application of the above principles we will find a solution of the problem of the ill effects result- ing from the continued use of soils in our benches. At the present time the outstanding fact of these discoveries is that the soil medium, in which our greenhouse plants grow, is not a sim- ple dead material, but a living world in itself, inhabited by different groups of organisms, some essential, others de- structive. This implies that in the treatment of soils the problem is not only one of the application of proper fertilizer s, but one much greater and more difficult. It is the establishmet of the proper balance in the populations of the various forms of soil inhabitants, and, at the same time, the maintenance of proper soil conditions for the activi- ties of the useful groups. In other words, the soil is a complex of many factors, some useful, some indifferent, others harmful. Some of these are by nature living organisms and, therefore, a mere quantitative chemical analysis of soils is not a true index of the pro- ductive power of the soil. PLANTS SENSITIVE TO LIGHT. There is still another line of thought I wish to present. I have pointed out the intimate relation that exists be- tween plant growth and nutrients m Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer. Horticultural Department University of Illinois' the soil, on the one hand, and the im- portant relation between these nutrients and the soil bacteria on the other. The plant also is intimately bound up with the various factors which make up its aereal environment, that is, with the various conditions above soils. The plant is a living organism. As such, it is responsive to the various factors of the environment to a marked degree. I need only recall such examples as the mimosa, commonly called the sensitive plant. This plant is truly sensitive, re- sponding to the slightest touch by clos- ing its leaflets. The common dande- lion opens its flowers only in light; the crocus, on the other hand, disregards light and refuses to open its flowers un- less there is a certain degree of warmth. The opening and closing of the crocus flower is a direct response to tempera- ture. We all agree that the human eye is very sensitive to light, yet some seedling plants will respond to a flicker of light which the human eye cannot detect. The plant is equally sensitive to poi- sons. Let me illustrate this by means of the sweet pea seedling. If we expose "such seedling to an atmosphere which contains cigar smoke there will be a definite reaction. In an atmosphere which contains 1,000 parts of cigar smoke to one million parts of air, the seedling will respond in three ways — the tip of the stem will grow at right angles, just below the tip the stem is much enlarged, and the stem as a whole is shorter than one growing in pure air. If we have an atmosphere which contains 5,000 parts of smoke per one million of atmosphere, elongation of the stem stops completely. I am not advocating that plant growers should not smoke when working with plants; neither am I in sympathy with any anti-smoking league. I am citing these facts merly as examples of the sensi- tiveness of plants. Let me illustrate again by means of illuminating gas. Flowers and buds of carnations are extremely sensitive to this gas in the air. One part of il- luminating gas in 40,000 parts of air will kill young buds in three days, and the same amount will prevent the open- ing of those which show color of the petals. Carnation flowers close after an exposure of 12 hours to one part of illuminating gas in 80,000 parts of air. And yet, some of your customers won- der why the flowers which they pur- chased only yesterday from the florist did not keep better! One part of illu- minating gas in 1,000 parts of air will cause the leaves of salvia, tomato, hi- biscus and other plants to fall. In or- der to detect illuminating gas by the sense of smell, at least one part to 400 parts of air must be present. One of the constituents of illuminating gas is ethylene. One part of ethylene in one million parts of air prevents opening of carnation buds after three days, and one part in two million causes mature flowers to close in 12 hours. The sweet pea seedling will stop growing entirely when the air contains one part of ethylene in 10 million parts of atmos- phere. In fact, a sweet pea seedling grown in the dark will detect traces of ethylene that we cannot detect by means of the most delicate chemical tests. What do these facts and illustrations indicate? They indicate that the plant, because of its extreme sensitiveness, is frequently subjected to conditions of the air which do not permit maximum growth. It need not be a poisonous substance; it may be an unfavorable condition of light, or temperature or of humidity. In other words, the soil may contain abundant plant food materials and these in available form; the soil may also contain the proper organisms in adequate numbers and yet the plant fail to respond as it should. It fails to respond possibly because of some un- favorable factor as temperature, or of moisture in the air, or of light or of a peculiar combination of these which prevents the best growth. It is often very difficult to analyze a situation and determine what is at fault. Unfortunately, wo have not yet been able to determine dsfiuite symp- toms for each individual condition. In course of time we shall know more about each case. Until wo do, it Is necessary that each grower give his particular kind of plant the attemun that is deserving a highly sensitive or- ganism, remembering always that whatever troubles may appear may find their solution in a careful adjustment of both soil and air conditions to the needs of the plant. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray reports Easter business the best on record, with prices 30 per cent less than a year ago, sales increased 50 per cent. The greatest demand was for lilies. 1921. The American Florist. 625 Dahlias of the Past, Present and Future. There are a number of people who hardly realize the progress the dahlia is making: among the flower loving pub- lic. There is a reason for this. See what a wonderful display of blooms can be had with a limited amount of expense and attention, not only in the humble gardens, but in the grounds surround- ing palatial homes, as a bordering, with shrubbery as a background. One of the attractions in the Bronx park, New York, the past season, was the dahlia borders. They were there in full variety, carefully grown, staked and plainly labeled, and were well looked after by the curator. A con- stant stream of visitors was there ad- miring them, taking down names and notes of color and variety. Many a list was carried away to be heard from by someone in the near future. Any person with ordinary intelligence can grow dahlias as they saw them grow- ing in Bronx park. It was virtually a trial ground, with good results under fair culture, and any variety doing well there and with the same treat- ment, would be 99 per cent good any- where. The writer replied to a published article by a grower of other flowers a week or two ago who wanted dealers to cut the dahlia out at a certain period, so that other flowers could have full swing in the market. He will find upon examination that the majority are gladly handling good dahlias when- ever they can procure them, and are requesting the growers to grow such types that will stand carriage, etc.. with good keeping qualities, one or two types of which were shown at the last New York show. The aim of some of the best breeders is to pro- duce this class of blooms. INTEREST ABOUSED BY SHOWS. One of the largest wholesale houses that handles dahlias in quantities, pos- sibly more than any other in the coun- try, writes as follows : "I do not know of anything that promotes the grow- ing and love of flowers in the garden, especially the dahlias by the amateur more than the shows and the distri- bution of well-grown flowers among the people." You and others are aware that this firm has done a great deal in the last 10 years to promote the use of dahlias as a cut flower. The success we have met with has been gratifying and we feel ourselves well rewarded for our efforts. When we consider the dahlias that we sold eight or 10 years ago and compare them with what we are doing now, both in quality and vol- ume, we do not think that progress has been exceeded in any other flori- culture endeavors. It must be very gratifying to the American Dahlia So- ciety that the exhibition the past year was such an enormous success and if continued along the lines started, greater success can be looked for, both in the production of better commercial and all-around flowers, and more of the types that can be used commer- cially will also give greater satisfac- tion to the amateur. R. Vincent, President, American Dahlia Society. National Flower Growers Association. OHIO DISTRICT. We had two very successful organi- zation meetings of the Ohio District of the National Flower Growers' Associa- tion on March 31 at Hotel Ohio in Youngstown and on April 7 at the Wal- dorf hotel in Toledo. In both cities 95 per cent of the attendance signed appli- cation blanks for membership and the balance slgnfled their intention so to do as soon as they consulted absent asso- ciates. Altogether, owners of between 5"0.000 and GOO.000 square feet of glass signed, and handed in their application blanks for membership. Meetings also were held in Springfield and Dayton on April 12 and in Cincinnati, April 13. J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., secretary of the national organization, attended the latter meetings. It is expected that sessions of the Ohio District will be held in the near future at Canton and Cleveland. Geo. Bate. Sec'y. Pittsburgh. BUSINESS VERY UNSATISFACTORY. The weather has been unseasonably warm and stock of all kinds flooded the market with a demand that could do no more than use the best, while the balance kept accumulating until the end of the week, when the street boys had their inning. Nearly all the stores held a week-end special sale of roses, but even then there was a sur- plus left. The supply of American Beauties is on the increase, and by making price concessions the most of them were cleaned up daily. The carn- Tha Late John S. Stuart. ation supply has been the largest in vears, and about three-fourths of the stock has run to white, which with a shortage of funeral work, caused a glut that could not be moved at any price, and it has been many a day since carnations were offered as cheap as they have been the past week. An- other item that suffered was sweet peas. The most of them arrived in poor condition due to the warm weather and were not fit to send out: consequently thousands of them were dumped. The supply of Calla lilies is also too large, while Easter lilies were a little short of demand. Dily of the Valley, orchids and snapdragons were the best property of the week, as they cleaned up daily at list prices. The supply of bulbous stock is about over, with the exception of out-door stock, and from present indications that will not last very long. From the growers' standpoint it has been a most unsatis- factory week, but here is hoping that the worst is over and that stock will tighten up some, with a better demand from now on. The Retail Florists* Association held their regular monthly meeting Thurs- day evening, April 7, at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with a good attendance. In the absence of President Harper, whose mother was very ill, G. P. Weak- len was in the chair. "Advertising" was the subject, and Mr. Clark of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. gave a very interesting talk on "Advertising of Thirty Years Ago." He declared that B. F. Elliott was the pioneer adver- tiser in this district, and gave A. W. Smith, Jr., credit for the success of The A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co. through his advertising At the close of Mr. Clark's talk, the Association voted to place a wreath on the grave of Mr. Elliott on the anniverary of his death each year in honor of the good he had done the trade by his publicity, when no one else in the trade could see the use of it. E. J. McCallum of The McCallum Co. has just returned from a business trip to New York. He reports that things 'ook brighter in the east, especially in the silk market. E. C. T. OBITUARY. Willis E. Hamilton. Willis E. Hamilton, pioneer florist of Waldo County, died at his home in Belfast. Me., March 9. 1921. Never in robust health, his last sickness dated from a severe cold last October. He was born in Swansville, Me., March 22, 1S57, and had lived in Belfast 40 years, conducting the only florists' bus- iness in that city for 30 years, being ably assisted by his wife. Mr. Hamil- ton was the originator of the Belfast chrysanthemum, probably the latest flower in variety, extant. Loved by all, he was a kindly, courteous, Christian gentleman whose honorable business methods and sterling integrity will long be remembered by all who' knew him. Mrs. Hamilton, his wife, a son Ever- ett L., and a daughter, Mrs. Clara Seekins, who will carry on the business under the old firm name, survive him. John S. Stuart. John S. Stuart, age 71 years, a florist and a member of the firm of John S. Stuart & Son, Anderson, Ind., died April 10, at the home of his family in that city, following an ilness of several weeks. He was a native of North Carolina, but he had lived in Indiana for more than 50 years. He was a resident of Richmond before settling in Madison county 30 years ago. He was a former president of the State Florists' Association of In- diana. A widow and one son, Edgar Stuart, survive. Charles Johnson. Charles Johnson, of Marietta, Pa., for many years American representa- tive of Denaiffe & Son. French seed growers, died March 29. He became ill three weeks previous and was taken for treatment to a local hospital, where he died. The funeral was held from the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs Henry Johnson, April 2, with intern- ment in the Marietta cemetery. Denison, Ia. — Two houses, consist- ing of 7,000 feet of glass, for which contracts have been let. will be built by Owen Rumble. Denver, Colo. — Chas. F. Edgar, for- merly traveling representative for the McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., is now manager of the Alpha Floral Co., 432 East Sixteenth street. Greenville, S. C. — The Mauldin Floral Co. reports the most satisfac- tory Easter business in its history, everything selling out clean. The stock (all home grown) included roses, car- nations, cyclamens, callas, primulas, tulips, hyacinths, narcissi, 2,500 lilies in pots and 7.000 sweet peas. 626 The American Florist April 1C, The Ame rican 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 eliange of address always tend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. Jiom the first issue The American Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier it possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the Opiiiiozis of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUES 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Boston flower show (illus.) 617 — Splendid array of exhibits 617 — Jos. Wheeler (portrait) 618 —Cut roses 618 — Carnations 618 — Notes of the show 618 — The judges 619 --The visitors 619 — The ladies 619 — Awards 619 The retail trade ■ 620 — Next week 620 Chicago Florists' Club (illus.) 621 — Mayor Thompson (portrait) 622 — George Asmus (portrait) 622 What we are learning about plants 628 — Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer 624 Dahlias of the past, present and future.. 625 Pittsburgh 625 Obituary 625 — Willis E. Hamilton 625 — John S. Stuart (portrait) 625 — Charles Johnson 625 Chrysanthemum misnamed 626 German potash 626 Steel prices down 626 American Orchid Society 626 Vaccinated with flowers -..626 Personal 626 Toledo. O 628 Milwaukee, Wis 629 Chicago 630 St. Louis, Mo 632 Columbus, 634 Boston 634 Pittsburgh 636 Buffalo, N. Y 636 Rochester, N. Y 636 Philadelphia 638 Rochester 640 New York 640 The seed trade .'648 — Holland's seed exports ..648 The nursery trade 652 — American Iris Society 652 Market gardeners 654 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. 654 — Florida celery land values 654 —Fertilizing for peas 654 Boston 654 Milwaukee, Wis B c» All.-.ny N Y j" The Florists' Hail Association has paid nearly $50,000 for glass breakage since August last. Albino is regarded by European growers as a good pure white forcing tulip, with long stems. The council of Ottawa, Can., board of trade recently adopted a resolution urging a ban on luxuries imported from the United States, and the purchase of everything possible of Canadian prod- uct and manufacture, until the rate of exchange gets back to normal. The address of Dr. P. A. Lehenbauer of the Department of Floriculture, University of Illinois, before the Chi- cago Florists' Club, on soils, bacteria and atmosphere in their relation to plants, which appears elsewhere in this issue, will be found intensely interest- ing to all growers. Chrysanthemum Misnamed. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich., call attention to another chrysanthe- mum advertised as Chicago White, which was introduced by them as Win- netka in 1914. German Potash. An agreement with a German syndi- cate whereby American potash import- ers will obtain a rebate in potash equal to 45 per cent of their purchases, was announced recently by the Department of Commerce. The agreement means delivery of more than $2,000,000 worth of additional potash to those American importers who bought German potash during the season ending March 31, American importers perfected an agree- ment with the kali syndicate through the State Department, and will be en- titled to the rebate on condition that they take 80 per cent of their require- ments for the next five years from the German syndicate. Steel Prices Down. Reduction in the price of steel rang- ing from $1.50 to $9 a ton for various kinds of steel, up to as much as $15 a ton for tin plate, is announced by Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the board of the United States Steel Corporation. Industrially, this announcement is of greatest importance, as the price of steel products is regarded as a guide in commercial circles. The statement said the action was taken after con- sultation with the presidents of the various subsidiary companies, who were called to New York. The reduc- tion takes effect immediately. The de- creases, however, are confined to cer- tain products only, it being stated that a reduction on tubular products and sheets will be announced later, proba- bly within the next two weeks, as the matter of adjustment in regard to these products has not as yet been definitely decided upon. Necessity of Constant Advertising. The growers are realizing the good of national publicity as well as local advertising, but the craft generally have not awakened to the fact that business is slipping back, and unless we fill up the coffers of the campaign fund, the florists' business is going to go back as well as all other lines. In many sections it is very noticeable al- ready and many are asking how can I increase my volume. One of the an- swers is to advertise locally, and the other is to see that the national cam- paign gets going before we lose the advantage of our previous advertise- ments in the national magazines. Advertising is a sales insurance. It helps speed up. It makes us speed up and helps us to climb higher. As Al- bert E. Lyons so well expressed it : "The higher you go, the more rqom you will find. The space below is crowded and many a man is . mistak- ing lack of ability for lack of oppor- tunity. You will be sure to find the opportunity when you are able to grasp it. Nogody is monopolizing that vast field of opportunity just over the heads of the crowd — it is open to all comers — it is waiting to be occupied. The way is clear, climb high." Does it not make you think that after all we started something towards the higher up idea and that we should continue? Well, the growers have begun to do things. May they succeed to the fullest extent. The co-operative movements have also started. May they, too, continue to further success to the end that all may see the needs and the good that applied advertising will do to help more people enjoy more flowers. And those directly interested will get better results generally. Henry O. Havemeyer once said : "Business men fail because there are a lot of them who are fools. We are all born fools but some of us educate ourselves out of it." Let us take example by looking at other lines of business and why they have succeeded, then ask ourselves what have we omitted that they have continued, and your answer will explain the problem. Henry Penn, Chairman. National Publicity Committee. American Orchid Society. The American Orchid Society is a new name in the bright lexicon of horticulture, but we make bold to pre- dict that it will soon become a familiar one. A number of orchid growers and fanciers met in Horticultural hall. Bos- ton, Mass., on the evening of April 7, the Flower Show having brought them _ together, and the above named society is the result. Albert C. Burrage. already president of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, was elected president of the new organization. He' has an established reputation as an orchid expert and fancier and is believed to own the finest collection in this country. The vice- presidents are Clement Moore, T. H. Wickwire, Jr., Buffalo, N. Y„ and C. R. Dane, Boston. A. J. Lovless, Lenox, Mass., is secretary and Louis Burke, Philadelphia, Pa., is treasurer. A board of trustees was elected us follows: Joseph Manda, West Orange, N. J.; Georg-e E. Baldwin, N. Y.; Oliver Lines. Lenox, Mass.; John E. Lager. Summit, N. J.; Edwin S. Webster. Bos- ton; Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; Edward Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J., and Oakes Ames. North Easton, Mass. It is expected that this Society will include horticulturists, scientists, ama- teurs and lovers of flowering plants, and particularly those who love the» orchid. The aim and purpose of the organization is comprehensively stated as to "aid in every way possible the importation and improvement by culti- vation and hybridization of exotic orchids: the preservation and perpetu- ation of native orchids: the dissemina- tion by exhibitions, lectures and publi- cation of useful information concerning orchids, and the extension of knowl- edge, production, use and love of these beautiful flowers." Vaccinated With Flowers. A number of years ago it occurred to Sir Almroth Wright, the originator cf the anti-typhoid vaccine, that it might be possible to develop immunity to hay fever by an inoculation proc- ess. Experiments were therefore con- ducted, in which the pollen of plants was used as a preventive agent. As some pollens are noxious, an obvious expedient is the preparation of ex- tracts of these pollens to be used hy- podermically in small but increasing- doses, to develop tolerance. This has now become an established practice in preventive medicine, and in many- cases the results are gratifying. Personal. W. C. Egan, well known horticul- turist of Highland Park, 111., and for- mer secretary of the Horticultural So- ciety of Chicago. celebrated the eightieth anniversary of his birthday April 1. Frank D. Pelicano. San Francisco. Calif., who has been spending a few- weeks at Byron Hot Springs, is re- ported much improved in health and expects to return home this week. 1921. The American Florist. 627 Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re ci nested to send notice of change in date time and place of meeting-.] Boston, Mass., April 19, 8 p. ill. — Gar deners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Hor ticultural hall. William N. Craig, secre tary, Faulkner farm. Brookline. Chicago, April 21. 8 p. m Commercia Flower Growers' Association of Chicago a Hotel Randolph. Otto H. Amling. seere tary. Haywood. 111. Grand Rapids, Mich., April 18. 8 p. m.— Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners Club at office of members. Ed. Frevliner secretary. 1057 Wealthy avenue. GVanc Rapids. Hartford, Conn.. April 22, 8 p. m. — Con necticut Horticultural Society at Counts building-. S. H. Deming, secretary. Hart- ford. Lancaster, Pa., April 21, 7:30 p. aster County Florists' Association er of Congress. Albert M. Herr. -I.;. etar Oranfre. N. J„ April 18, 8 p. m. — New Jersey Floricultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. Geo. W. Strange, secretary, 84 Jackson street. Orange. Philadelphia. Pa., April 19, 3:30 p. m. — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in New- Century drawing-room. David Rust, sec- retary. 606 Finance building. Philadelphia. Portland, Ore., April 19. 8 p. m. — Oregon Floral Society at Masonic temple. F. A. Van Kirk, secretary. 64 E. 50th street, Portland. Tarrytown, N. Y., April 20, 8 p. m. — Tarry town Horticultural Society at Corpora- tion building. H. W. Neubrand. secretary. Tarrytown. Toronto, Ont., April 19. 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Association at St. George's hall. Alex. Simpson, secretary, 87 Gros- venor, Toronto. 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. Greenhouses for Sale — Containing 20.000 feet of Klass; well stocked with roses, carnations, sweet peas. etc. New boiler recently installed. Located in Chicag-o. on northwest side, south of six corners and one block from street car line. Doing a fine retail trade. Reason for selling-, old age. Address, Key 554, Care American Florist. HELP WANTED First-class storeraan, designer and decorator. Must be able to take entire charge of retail store. References wanted as to ability and perfect honesty. Per mane tit position and good chance for the right man. Wages, 840.00 to start. Address Key 553, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Experienced salesman and designer. Good wages to the right party. MANGEL, Florist. 17 East Monroe St., CHICAGO HELP WANTED Experienced Salesman, Designer and Decorator. References; permanent position. C. FRAUENFELDER, Inc., 3343 West Madison Street, CHICAGO Situation Wanted All around storeman is open for position in Chicago. Ready to start work immediately. Key 555, care American Florist. For Sale SECOND-HAND PIPE All sizes from % inch to 10 inch, A-l condition, good collars and threads. Also lot of 14 inch pipe suitable for culverts. Write Dept. F. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Indiana BOILER FOR SALE. Due to changes in our heating equipment, we have for sale at our Edgebrook greenhouses a boiler 11 J^ feet long, with seventy 2V4-inch flues, 6 feet long. This boiler is of locomotive type, with a 4 x 4-foot fire box and a 2-foot dome. It is in good condition and will be sjld to the party making the best offer. The Geo. Wittbold Company, 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. FOR SALE Glass: 16x31, 16x30, 16x32, per box 85 50 16x16, 14x16, per box ' 4.50 12x16, 10x16, per box ........'. 4 00 1U in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot. .'.'.'" .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot .06 Ventilating arms, each 25 Ventilating hangers, each 10 Garland iron gutters, per foot . .. .40 Per 1000 6 ft. wire stakes , »13 50 by„ ft. wire stakes '. 10.00 5 ft. wire stakes '" 10.00 4 ft. wire stakes ..'.'.'.".'. 7.50 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO FOR SALE Two acres of land facing Forest Preserve and two roads, one to be a state road. Auto truck express daily to Chicago market, 14 miles dis- tant. Five greenhouses; area covered by glass, 14,000 square feet. Eight- room dwelling, fully equipped with hot water heat, gas, electric light, village sewer and water, also rain water cistern and cement walks. Fruit trees and berries on place. Price, $15,000. Henry D. Neve, Des Plaines, 111. forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30.000 square feet and are equipped with conorete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc Property worth double whatjou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO |" OFFICIAL S. A. F. I | Shipping Labels! g Actual size of leaf 2-!£x5& inches p pj FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on || I" gummed paper; your caa-d, etc., in ^ ^ black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. g =f inred. Prices: Per 500, $4.50; per 1000, p |5 $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of p ^ leaf, postpaid. $3.00. Cash with order. m j AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I m 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO || ! Home -Grown Stock 1 Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO t ***M*****W***W*****+ +i»h +4-+++4,+4.+. l .+ + . t .4.+**+++****^+^ 628 The American Florist. April' 16, ORIENTAL POPPY. ORIENTAL POPPIES There is a general scarcity of this showy and pop- ular perennial, which has prompted ns to make early fall propagations and we are now in position to snpply a thrifty lot of good plants from 3 inch pots, of the following choice varieties: MRS. PERRY Beautiful salmon-rose. ORIFLAMME A large, gorgeous orange-scarlet. PERRY'S WHITE Pure satiny white, with a crimson-maroon blotch at the base of each petal. Price, thrifty 3-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. PHLOX MISS LINGARD We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this grand, free, early flowering, white variety, which comes into bloom late in May or early in June and continues to bloom during the entire season. Strong plants, $1.60 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. LARGE-FLOWERING CANNAS Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name Doz. AUSTRIA. Lemon chrome, spotted red. green foliage, 6 feet $0.60 $3.75 A. BOUVIEB. Rich velvety red, green foliage, 6 feet 60 BEAUTE POITEVINE. Crimson, green foli- age, 4 feet 65 CHAS. HENDERSON. Deep crimson, green foliage. 4% feet 60 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Yellow spotted red. green foliage. 5 feet 60 GLADIATOR. Deep yellow, dotted red, green foliage. 4 % feet 65 GlyADIOFXORA. Crimson with irregular edge of gold 65 100 1000 S3. 75 $32.50 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 3.75 32.50 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 Doz. KING HUMBERT. Scarlet, bronze foliage. 4 % feet $0.85 $5.50 LOUISIANA. Bright scarlet, green foliage. 7 feet 60 PENNSYLVANIA. Vermilion scarlet, green foliage, 5 feet 60 PILLAR OF FIRE. Brilliant red, green foli- age, 6 feet 65 PANAMA. Rich orange, red bordered with a broad edge of golden yellow, green foli- age, 5 feet 65 RICHARD WALLACE. Light yellow, green foliage, 4% feet 60 WINTZER'S COLOSSAL. Bright scarlet, green foliage, 6 feet 85 55.50 $60.00 3.75 32.50 3.75 32.50 4.00 35.00 4.00 35.00 3.75 32.50 5.50 50.00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Toledo, 0. BUSINESS IN GOOD CONDITION. There has been a let-down since Easter's phenomenal demand, but a healthy and encouraging call for flow- ers and plants is still being noted. Funeral work has been constant and there has been a noticeable increase in wedding decorations. The trade is pushing the sale of flower and vege- table seeds and fertilizers, because they are beginning to realize that this is a profitable side line, if it can be called such. The weather has been mild, and stock of all kinds is plenti- ful and lower in price. Since April 9, however, it has been much colder. Roses have been very plentiful, the quality excellent and the prices the lowest in months. All other stock such as carnations, sweet peas, jonquils, tu- lips and lily of the valley is sufficient for all demands. Darwin tulips are now on the market, though in limited quantities, and enjoy a ready sale. Other seasonable pot plants are in fair demand for the sick and for the home. A Sales Booster — A Trade Winner — An Easy Seller TLg ^aVO Steel A Gooi Mar ^n of Profit to Dealers ALL-YEAR-HOUND FLOWER BOX Self- Watering and Sub-Irrigating For Windows, Porches, Ledges, Sun Parlors, Etc. Leak-proof and rust-proof. No surface watering, Perfect AIR circulation and drainage. Order a few, display them, and see how fast they go. Write today for free Catalogue, prices and discounts. SAVO MANUFACTURING CO., 39 S. La Salle St.. CHICAGO Patented Ja.n. 28, 1917. GROWERS ORGANIZE. A meeting of local growers was held at the Waldorf hotel April 7, at the suggestion of state officials of the Ohio District of the National Flower Grow- ers' Association. A great deal of enthusiasm developed. Many ques- tions were asked by the visiting grow- ers and the objects of the association were thoroughly explained. William Krueger, one of our largest growers, who has always been very enthusiastic 1921. The American Florist. 629 oP j&cr CARTQN CORONA FLOWER BOXES Representatives: M. E. CHAPIN 516 Fifth Avenue New York City T. A. DIXON CO. 1526 Blake St Denver, Colorado T. S. FINCH 601 Elm St Dallas, Texas For Violets and Corsages Size p er 100 7x 4x4 2-inchTop $5.00 10 x 6 x 5*3 2-inch Top 6.00 12 x 8 x 5*2 2-inch Tcp 7.65 14x10x8 2-inch Top 12.60 For Cut Flowers 18x5x3 2-inch Top $6.10 20x4x3 2-inch Top 6.05 21x5x3 2-inch Top 7.25 24 x 5 x 3ia 2-inch Top 7.70 24x8x4 2-inch Top 10.80 28 x 8 x 4 2-inch Top 12.10 28 x 8 x 5 2-inch Top 13.05 30 x 5 x 3^ 2-inch Top 9.25 S<5 1 8 1 5 2-inch Top 16.20 for organization work, was elected head of the local growers and state vice- president. J. L. Schiller was chosen secretary. This organization was sad- ly needed In this city and much con- structive benefit will be realized. NOTES. Frank M. Schramm, after surviving the tremendous Easter rush, has been forced into temporary retirement on account of sickness. Business at Schramm Bros, has been good and they are conducting a lively campaign for the sale of seeds and fertilizers. This Arm entertained their Easter force of employees with a dinner on April 7, at the Young Men's Christian Associa- tion, celebrating their large trade. Florists here are evincing great in- terest in Mothers' day and in the Na- tional Hospital day, which will be cele- brated on May 14. This could be de- veloped into a big flower day by the florists. Mrs. Navarre, wife of the manager of the Navarre Flower Shop, is in the hospital recovering from a serious oper- ation. A large wedding decoration was had recently by the Max Spanner establish- ment. Metz & Bateman have been very busy with funeral work. A. K. Home Office and Factory 4433 Ogden Ave. CHICAGO Telephone Lawndale 906 The sizes given here are carried in stouk. in the popular MIST-GRAY and GREEN colors. 5% DISCOUNT CASH WITH ORDER The prices auoted h ?rewith are f . 0. b. Chicago. When printing is wanted there will be a charge of $9.00 per color for printing 500. $12.00 per color for printing 1000. Border printing and em bossing will be charged for as time work in accordance with the amount of work involved. For Sprays, Designs and Cut Flowers Size Per 100 16 x 16 x 8 Telescope . . .$29.25 20 x 20 x 8 Telescope. . . 38.96 21 x 5 x 3 Telescope. . . 7.26 24 x 6 x 3% Telescope. . 8.90 24 x 24 x 10 Telescope. . . 65.76 30 x 10 x 5 Telescope. . . 22.00 30 x 12 x 6 Telescope . . . . 30.25 32 x 32 x 8 Telescope. . . 63.75 36 x 10 x 5 Telescope . . . . 25.20 36 x 12 x 6 Telescope . . . . 36.36 36 x 14 x 8 Telescope. . . . 46.66 St. Paul, Neb. — W. A. Lathrop is planning to add one house to his estab- lishment in the near future. Lawton, Mich. — The Robert Wood farm, including a 55-acre vineyard, was purchased by S. G. Stevens, Detroit, Mich., recently. Chippewa Falls, Wis. — The three houses formerly owned by Frank S. Weigand have been bought by H. Sylvin, Lexington, Ky. Mr. Sylvin in- tends also to open a shop on Spring street. TITDCDACrC WeU cured » 1 UDLIVV/OEjkJ Free from rot. Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 100 1000 1st Size, 4-6 In $4.00 $35.00 Variegated Leaved, single . 3.75 32.50 Albino, single 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g .. 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CALADIUMSnHr 100 1000 5- 7 inch, $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 Inch 12.00 100.00 GLADIOLUS From Our Own Farms. TUBEROSES. WHITE BULBLETS (GLADIOLUS) America, X-% In 1000 $ 5.50 America, y a In. and under 4.50 Mrs. F. Pendleton, % in. and under 10.00 Mrs. F. King, H in. and under.. 4.50 Panama, a in. and under 6.50 America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Schwaben, First 60.00 Florist Mixed 25.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Our Spring Book "For Florists" Now Ready. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store new york 630 The American Florist. April, 16, Big Crop of Roses Now On We grow our own Roses especially for the Shipping Trade. Give us a Trial Order. Buy Direct from the Grower You always get fresh flowers and a more even run of stock. RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Long . Good Length Medium Short CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to Market Chances ASSORTED ROSES —OUR SELECTION— 8.00 to 5.00 to J20.00 16.00 10.00 6.00 $20.0(1 16.00 10.00 6.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long Good Length Medium 8.00 to Short 5.00 to PREMIER Fancy Long $20.00 to $25.00 Good Length 16.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long $16.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 8.00 OPHELIA Long $10.00 to $12.00 .Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 5.00 SUNBURST Long $10.00 to $12.00 .Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 5.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 5.00 nedium. includ- Columbla and if 200 or more. Good short and ing some Kussell. Premier. In lots $6.00 per 100. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000. $4.50 to $5.00 Adiantum, per 100 1.5Q Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1.000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch.. .35 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. SOME IMPROVEMENT IN THE MARKET There was some improvement in the market conditions the opening of this week but prices are not anywhere near what they should be. Several of the leading department stores had special sales on roses and carnations April '.►, one house offering them as low as 12 cents per dozen. Stock was exception- ally plentiful all last week and it was a question of who could give the best stock for the least money in order to dispose of it. There was some great slaughtering done in order to move the stock that had accumulated all during the week but a large portion of it was moved owing to the fact that the de- partment stores were anxious to secure all the stock obtainable, especially where prices were exceedingly low. The cold weather April 10 checked stock a trifle and while prices advanced somewhat and the market was cleaned up better the opening of this week there is much room for improvement. American Beauty roses are in good sup- ply and are moving fairly well con- sidering the large amount of other stock available. Roses are selling bet- ter than they have been with Columbia. Premier and Mrs. Chas. Russell having the best call. Carnations are in good supply and are in fair demand. Callas and lilies are seen in quantity at sev- eral of the stores. Daisies, snapdrag- ons, Jonquils, stocks, mignonette, calen- dulas, tulips, candytuft, lupines and all other miscellaneous seasonable cut flowers are included in the offerings. Some of the wholesale houses which have refrained from selling stock to the department stores for several years broke the ice this week and joined the scramble to unload while the buying was rife, figuring that the damage, if any, to the market had already been done and that they might just as well realize a few dollars in return for their growers as dump the stock in the bar- rel. NOTES. Henry Neve of Des Plaines is offer- ing his range of 14,000 square feet of glass for sale. He has purchased some land at Park Ridge and is planning on building several new houses in the near future. Kroeschell Bros. Co. have the order for four high pressure steam boilers, each 350 horse power, for the new Fed- UortrJ dMEYERTHREADiCp. mmmm # -; Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer 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 onr green florists' thread. Weigh up our threads and then weigh up the other parties' that yon are buying from and yon will notice that our threads run full two onnces of thread to the spool. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. Mention the American Florist when writing eral Reserve bank building- on La Salle and Jackson streets. C. S. Claussen said April 9 that he had three acres of gladioli already- planted at Wichert. 1921. The American Florist. 631 RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red GOOD CROP Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none Gladioli, Tulips, Snapdragons, Lupines, Valley, Calendulas, White and Blue Daisies, Lilies, Larkspur, Sweet Peas, Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots, Stocks, 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., K., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SW-SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. Growers attending the last meeting of the Florists' Club at the Hotel Ran- dolph were greatly impressed with the new white carnation Joy exhibited by the American Bulb Co., and artistically arranged in a basket by Schiller's. It is an exceptionally good keeper and one of the local firms who is growing it on trial is well pleased with the re- sults obtained the past season. It will be quite a factor in the local market in a few years. J. A. G. Johnson, of Johnson & Chro- nis, is a regular auto fan. He has just purchased a new Paige touring car and White roadster. He uses the Paige in the morning and the White in the aft- ernoon. At A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store the shipping trade has shown a marked im- provement this week and the local de- mand is considerably better. Zech & Mann are receiving a large quantity of fancy sweet peas this week. Rases are in good supply at this house, and so are lilies and callas. The Joseph Poerster Co. is moving a large supply of fine sweet peas in addi- tion to its usual complete line of stock. Corsage Shields ^ Lace Shields (all colors) 12.25 Invisible Shields (green only). 2.?5 Colonial Shields (preen only) 1.25 Celluloid Shields (per 100,85.00) .75 Corsage Pins 4% Inches Long. (With glass heads, any color.) Per gross $1.50 5 gross or more, at. .' 1.40 Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A. Lange had the decorations for the big Moose celebrations at the Medinah temple. Kennicott Bros. Co. received several shipments of trailing arbutus this week. Tonner's find their new National cash register is well worth the investment. Sam Y. Bloom, 822 East Sixty-third street, is serving on the jury. Arbor day will be celebrated here April 15. New Crop Sphagn Vaughan's lead Store Um Chicago 6 New York Single Bales or Carlots Moss CONTRACT NOW 632 The American Florist. April 16, ROSES $ CARNATIONS Exceptionally fine stock in all the leading commercial varieties at the right prices. You give your customers the best stock obtainable when you fill their orders with our cut flowers. WIETOR BROS., 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081. Chicago The Weiland-Risch Co. is cutting ex- ceptionally fine lilies, especially Formo- sum carrying six to 15 flowers. Vaug- han's Seed Store supplied the bulbs and received a sample of the stock April 7, which was later exhibited at the Flo- rists' Club meeting, where it attracted much favorable attention. Ed. Gold- enstein of Vaughan's Seed Store pre- sented the exhibit to Mayor Thompson. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is pleased with the quality of the carnations that it is cutting and the store force takes great delight in calling the attention of it to the customers. The new white carna- tion Joy that is measuring up to the test at the firm's greenhouses at Mor- ton Grove is worth any grower's inves- tigation. At the Peter Reinberg greenhouses the demand is exceptionally strong for young stock, according to Peter Show- boe, who adds that the chrysanthe- mums and pompons are already dis- posed of. John Furrow and wife, of Guthrie, Okla., were in the city this week on business connected with the opening of Furrow & Co.'s new retail store at Oklahoma City, May 1. C. L. Washburn says that business has improved considerably at Bassett & Washburn's store this week, espe- cially as far as the shipping demand is concerned. J. A. Budlong Co. is having a good call for lupines, which is only one of the many novelties included in the shipments to this house. Wietor Bros, are cutting a fine sup- ply of roses and carnations. The de- mand for stock is much better at this establishment this week. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation reports a great improvement in trade this week with a heavier de- mand for roses. Initial figures on the recent glass loss of Bassett & Washburn t>y hail place it at 110,000 square feet. Vaughan's Seed Store reports good continuing demand for gladioli, includ- ing the best named kinds. A. Li. Randall is a candidate for mem- bership in the South Shore Country Club. H. Philips, Morton Grove, j s serv- ing on the federal jury. Visitors: Hon. R. D. Haentze, Fond Du Lac, Wis.; Morris Levine, New York. Waukegan, III. — Rev. E. N. Tucker, who has been growing outdoor stock for several years, will concentrate on this business under the name of West Side Flower Gardens, wholesale and re- tail, planting 30,000 gladioli this year. Milwaukee, Wis. — Fox's Inc. report that the volume of trade for Easter was the same as a year ago, with a slight decline in prices. There was a fine demand for medium priced plants, while the higher priced stock did not move so readily. The call for spring flowers was excellent. The supply in both cut flowers and plants was ample for all purposes. Bureau of Information Principal Location in The Market PROTECTION The most reliable price informa- tion on cut flowers avail ible of the result of supply and demand we give out. Working together with the re- tail dealer has been our great success. The quickest and most econom- ical means of communicating cut flower market prices to all the cities tributary to this market comes from KENNICOTT BROS. 174 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO CO. St. Louis, Mo. HEAVY SUPPLY GLUTS MARKET Business has been unusually slow during the fore part of the week but has stiffened up a bit during the last few days and some fairly lively trade has been carried on. Street merchants did a rushing business the first part of the week but the cold snap experi- enced during the last few days put a decided damper on their sales and flow- ers sold at a loss. This is true of the other florists as well. The market in general is glutted, and the more com- mon stock has sold at a loss. Roses are plentiful and the demand is only fair. Premier, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia, Ward, Butterfly and Killarney are the leaders. Short stemed carna- tions are more than plentiful. Carna- tions of extra good quality are scarce and brought a fair price. The market was very short on dark red varieties. Short stemmed sweet peas are in over- supply, with very Ittle demand. Good long-stemmed varieties brought fair prices. Their chief use has been in corsage bouquets. After Easter lilies are plentiful; the demand is not brisk. The same may be said of callas but tfiey have been in a greater general demand; many being used for funeral work and table use. Roman hyacinths are not to be had at any price, either as a cut flower or as a pot plant. Some very fine stocks are coming in now and sell very well. Their quality is excel- lent as they are much, used in table decorations. The demand for snap- dragons is good and the supply on hand is ample to meet the demand. Pink and white varieties are most com- monly seen. Calendulas of exceptional size and quality are among these offer- ings and .are to be had for a song. Their demand for basket work is fairly good. Tulips of the common, varietes are more numerous than grass blades and are selling at a loss. Pot plants are about gone. Darwin tulips are holding up fairly well and the demand continues brisk. Some fine double va- rieties are coming in now but are not 1921. The American Florist 633 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO You Get the Best Stock in the Chicago Market at the prices quoted when you place your orders here ■ CURRENT PRICE LIST, Subject to chance without notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL and PREMIER Per 100 Specials $25.00 Fancy 20.00 Select 15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Per 100 Specials $20.00 Select 15.00 to 18.00 Medium 10.00 to 12.00 Short 5.00 to 6.00 COLUMBIA Specials Fancy Select M'edium $10. Short 6. } Special Select 15. Medium 10. Short 5, ROSES, OUR SELECTION Per 100 $25.08 20.00 15.00 00 to 12.00 00 to 8.00 $20.00 00 to 18.00 CARNATIONS — All colors. $3.00 to $S.0O Sweet Peas, all colors 1.00 to 3.00 per 100 Tulips, all colors 5.00 to 6.00 per 100 Valley, order of us for the best. 8.00 per 100 Ferns, per 1000 «. b.Ou GALAX Per 1000 Bronze $2.00 Green 2.00 Adiantum, per 100 $2.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 Order from us and sret the freshest stock and of best keeping quality and hare the assurance of supplies such as can only come fro m 2,004,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS ?3$33SS55$SSSS$55$$$5$$5S55$$S$$S«^^ ffl WH9LESALE- GPSWEPS sf CUT fLgWEBS** 9 PLANTS ffl 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Heavy Supply Cut Flowers Roses, Lilies, Carnations, Orchids, Peas, Etc. Everything you need of the finest quality obtainable in this ma ket. selling at all. Jonquils are plentiful and surprising enough, the call for them is good. Narcissus poeticus are few and far between and are on the decrease. The demand for mignonettes la exceptional but there is none on the market at present. The supply of both white and yellow daisies is increasing with surprising rapidity and they sell well. Their use as a table ornament has become widespread and many are being used for that purpose. Spanish iris is very limited as to supply. The demand is good but production has been seriously hurt by the cold of the past few days. Lily of the valley is commonly seen and good stock is wholesaling at from $6 to $8 per hun- dred. There are no violets to be had as they are out of season. Cattleya orchids are again very plentiful and their use as a corsage flower has made their demand exceptional. Larkspur both blue and pink varieties are com- ing in and they are bringing some very fancy prices. The demand for it is unusually great as this is the season's first. The spikes are very long and the flowers large. No primroses or cinerarias are seen on the market Cal- ceolarias of fine quality and size are displayed in many windows. They sell well. Baby primroses both pink and white varieties are being sold for house plants and they are in good demand. There are no more lilacs on the market as they were entirely destroyed by the last frost. Hydrangeas of fine size and quality are plentiful but there is little call for them. The same may be said of genistas. Bulbous pot plants are fast becoming scarce. Pansy plants in 634 The American Florist. April 16, 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. very ornamental boxes are sold, gen- erally speaking-, all over the city and the demand is good, considering the lateness of the season. Novelties such as pandanus, dracaenas, cibotium ferns and caladiums show no change in price and are to be had at all establishments. Some fine blooming geraniums and ager- antum plants are seen. Their demand is good. . Greens are very plentiful this week but in spite of this fact, aspara- gus plumosus and sprengeri show little change in price. Ferns are plentiful. It is expected that business activity will increase during the coming week. NOTES. Mrs. Klanger, wife of Mr. Klanger, of the well-known firm of Grimm & Gorly, is sick in the Missouri Baptist hospital. Mrs. Klanger has undergone a very serious operation but is recover- ing rapidly and will leave for her home in the near future, it is hoped. Her miany friends anxiously await her home-coming. Extensive decorations at the city hall by Grimm & Gorly is attracting much attention. The work was under the direction of Mr. Harvey, designer for this concern. The "Say It With Flowers" Bowling league held a meeting April 8 to dis- cuss plans for the coming tournament to be held at the West End Rowing Club. A very attractive spring window is seen at the Fred C. Walker Floral Co., the main feature of which are jonquils with a background of dark red roses. F. H. Weber has some fine specimen plants of calceolarias displayed most artistically with plants of baby prim- roses and delphiniums. The Bourdet Floral Co. is offering some very choice geraniums and hy- drangeas at exceptional prices. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. has been doing a good businss in high grade roses and carnations. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. reports a heavy trade in orchids and roses of high quality. H. G. Bering reports some large or- ders in their section of the city. C. A. Kuehn has been cleaning up on delphiniums of high grade. Visitor : Walter Amling. of Pana, 111. R. D. M. Columbus, 0. TRADE FAIRLY ACTIVE. There was a rather quiet demand for flowers of all kinds the past week, al- though a considerable volume of busi- ness was done. Stock moved fairly well and the supply was adequate for all purposes. Roses, carnations, sweet peas, Easter lilies and snapdragons were the principal varieties Prices were main- tained at former levels, and there was no tendency to cut. Funerals were rather quiet, and the same is true of social affairs. Corsages were the best feature, although there were some loose flowers disposed of. Orders were almost up to previous records as far as number is concerned, but are falling short on volume. Plants are still in demand, but the supply is limited. Lilies and primroses are the chief plants now offered for sale. Active preparations are being made for Moth- er's day. The importance of this day has been growing year by year, and the coming occasion is expected to be the best in years. The Columbus Recreation depart- ment held its annual sale of fruit trees, bulbs, vines, shade trees and shrubs April 5, with a large number of buyers. Among the fruit trees sold were peach, dwarf pear, cherry and apple. Bulbs sold consisted of Maderia vines, gladi- oli and dahlias. Botsch ivy and honey- suckle vines were also disposed of in large numbers. Various shrubs and shade trees were also included in this sale. J. W. L. San Francisco. TRADE GOOD AFTER HOLIDAY RUSH. Since Easter, trade has been going along in a way that is satisfactory to all. As is usually the case at this season of the year, there has been a decided in- crease in the supply of nearly all classes of flowers. Roses in particular are coming in more freely now than at any time during the season. Very lit- tle decline in prices is yet noted, how- ever, due to the healthy demand. Ul- rich Brunner has been added to the rose list. This stock is grown out of doors and as yet is somewhat short-stemmed. Gradual improvement may be looked for from this time forward, until this rose resumes its place as one of the most popular varieties for the spring and summer trade. American Beauties are quite plentiful and find a ready market with no change in prices quoted last week. All other varieties are now of the best spring quality, with a gen- erous supply. Cecile Brunner is also be- coming plentiful and is very largely in demand for corsage work. There is now a heavy cut of all varieties of carnations and with the exception of Laddie all show a marked decline in price. Sweet peas are now coming in freely and much outdoor grown stock is being offered. Prices have dropped to $1.50 per dozen bunches. Every color is now obtainable in good quanti- ty. There is a strong demand for lily of the valley reported by all the retailers. Wholesale prices range from $8 to $10 per 100 for the best stock. Violets con- tinue plentiful with no change in price. The shipping demand is reported to have fallen off to a great extent. There is an ample cut of lilies of every grade. Long-stemmed stock remains firm in price. Peonies, both pink and white, continue to arrive in limited lots and are quickly disposed of. Tulips are still plentiful, but other bulbous stock is getting scarce. Daffodils are about over for the season. Very few freesias are in the market this week. Iris arrivals have shown a large increase and bring low figures. Cattleyas are now a little more plentiful than for some weeks, but at that the supply falls short of the de- mand. Gardenias are in much favor Look Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market . ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Callas Mignonette SWEET PEAS Candytuft Yellow Daisies White Snapdragons Calendulas GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 635 Plenty of Stock FOR EVERYONE Especially Roses and Carnations in All the Leading Varieties Grown for This Market Fine Supply of Sweet Peas, Daisies, Tulips, Orchids Callas, Lilies, Snapdragons, Valley, Calendulas and All Other Miscellaneous Seasonable Cut Flowers COMPLETE LINE OF GREENS 5 ir xmrnwn * r° - ^^i^sg^ g NOT I NIC. ^> ^r ^^fe PHONES: CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-7*4- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Satisfied Customers Many of our customers have been buying cut flowers from us for years, and new ones are con- stantly being added to our list. There's a reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOMMAUB FI/ORI8TS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Tire. Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages |J\ PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. 636 The American Florist. April- 16, ERNE & C OMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. m~ HUCKLEBERRY ^i $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., ErSfSSIE 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. and the limited arrivals are holding up well in price. A fine lot of lilac is be- ing received this season. Reasonable prices are being asked for this flower by the wholesalers. Flowering fruit blos- soms still continue in most favor with the buying public and are largely car- ried by all the stores. Spring flowering shrubs are beginning to arrive and add .to the variety of stock offered. What- ever stock of rambler roses that were not sold at Easter were cleaned up dur- ing the week. Many of the stores have excellent displays of first class white azaleas. A few rhododendrons continue to arrive. Pot grown ericas are getting scare, as the season for them is pretty well advanced. Some excellent genis- tas are arriving, many of them trained standards and "globe-shaped. There is a noticeable increase in the demand for foliage plants, nearly all varieties shar- ing in this movement. Nephrolepis continues to be in the lead. The green market is in good condition, as there is a fine supply of all items, with a good demand. NOTES. A law has just been passed by the legislature of this state making it a misdemeanor to cut the berries of the red berry tree, or Heteromeles arbuti- folia, in its native habitat or offer it for sale. The ruthless destruction of this beautiful native shrub at Christmas time is given as the reason for the passage of this law. The California Wild Flower Conservation League was the sponsor for this hew law. This will mean that stock offered next Christmas must be procured from private own- ers and with, their permission. The Christmas supply in the future will be affected by this new law, as enormous quantities of these berries are handled every year by the dealers in green goods. The Chamber of Commerce will de- vote its next issue of "San Francisco Business," the official magazine of the organization, to the floral industry of this city and vicinity. Both the retail and the growing end of the trade are to be exploited by this association and will no doubt be of great benefit to the business. The thanks of the trade are due to Angelo J. Rossi, for it was through his. efforts that the Chamber of Commerce decided to give this impor- tance to the floral industry. The new wholesale market commit- tee of the Retail Florists' Association met with a large delegation of growers at the store of Podesta & Baldocchi, April 1, to hear futrher reports on the new market. Much enthusiasm was expressed by those present over the project, and also in regard to the prog- ress already made in that direction. As yet the site of the market has not been decided upon definitely, as the present plans contemplate some changes over those originally outlined. The exhibition committee of the Re- tail Florists' Association met with the same committee of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, April 8, at the of- fices of the Art Floral Company. The committeee announced that it had se- cured the Civic auditorium for the fall show. This is one of the largest and finest exhihition halls in this section, and it is a most suitable place for the proposed floral show. The Dahlia Society of California is going ahead with its plans for its an- nual show next September. The sched- ule of prizes is almost ready for distri- bution. Secretary F. C. Burns says the premium list will be larger than last season. Reports from the bulb-growing sec- tion, Santa Cruz county, indicate that the gladioli crop is making a splendid growth owing to favorable conditions, and a fine supply of cut blooms may be expected when the season opens up. P. Conchi of Colma, who is our larg- est growr of Ulrich Brunner roses, re- ports his plants as being in splendid shape this season. He has 10 acres planted to this rose and dahlias, all of which is sent to this market. J. A. Axell says his shipping trade for Easter was most satisfactory. The dmand for many items was heavier than the supply, especially pot-grown lilies and roses. Joseph Bunyard has resigned as head designer at the Art Floral Co. He In- tends to enter the growing end of the business in the near future, specializing in gladioli. A three-day floral festival will be held in Woodland, May 5-7. Growers of plants and cut flowers from this city will be invited to send exhibits. The Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety held its regular meeting April 14. Prizes were awarded for varieties of spring flowers. Eric James is sending in some fine pot-grown genistas. He reports his plant trade as having been much larger than last Easter. The Suzanne Floral Co. has opened up a very attractive flower store on Mason street. Frank D. Pelicano has returned from Byron Hot Springs greatly improved in health James T. Lynch. Buffalo, N. Y. GOOD SUPPLY CLEANS UP SLOWLY. The past week has not been very active with the supply of stock more than equal to the demand. Roses, carna- tions, violets and sweet peas are in pro- fusion. After the rushing Easter trade society and wedding functions have taken a vacation for the time being. Evervthing looks promising for a good plant season. Warm weather has stimulated many to start their garden- ing. Saturday was bargain day with many of the trade. Violets and sweet peas sold at 50 cents per bunch. Roses of good quality sold reasonably. NOTES. The employees of S. A. Anderson had a party on April 6 at the Main street giiiuiiininiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiii i nun iiiihiii iiiiiiuiimimiifliiiiuiiiiiiiiHMni| 1 Huckleberry! Foliage New Crop Now Ready. (Southern Wild Smilax | Bush Boxwood | Telegraphic orders receive prompt attention | | Duncan Jackson, Kins1cn,Ala.| ^niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiMimimiiiiimimminiflmiimiiiniiii 7Z7/7/7j CUT FLOWERS Supplies 30 E. Randolph St. .Telephone Central 6284 %^ CMCa,J0 . Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. shop. Curtains were stretched across the front and there was dancing in the main store, refreshments being served in the work room. The event was also a birthday party for Miss Lindsay who was presented with an umbrella. All had a most enjoyable time and pro- nounce the place ideal for parties. The Jos. H. Rebstock Co. has pur- chased a store in close proximity to his present establishment on Allen street. Louis Newbeck, Jr., is very actively engaged in helping the disabled soldiers' campaign and is meeting with success. Miss Edna Goebring, who was with S. A. Anderson for several years is back at the store again. The new car purchased by Felton's House of Flowers adds much in ad- vertising their store. 1921. The American Florist. 637 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Ij. D. Phones CENTRAL 1077 and 1078 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., ■[■ii-fc- , Wabash Ave., and Lake St. MdKg] T'$ gnB b 1 CHICAGO, ILL. 8HS Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEIIAND-RlSCH<0. FLOWER GROWERS ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers nnd Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburnt, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killamey and Kil- larney Brilliant Rones. All orders given prompt attention, Try nn. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets The well made kind. Painted, bound with galvanized wire. 6 at dosen rate, SO at hundred rate. 10-incta $2.25 per doz.; 116.00 per 100 14-inch $3.25 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 12-inch 2.50perdoz.; 20.00 per 100 16-inch 4.25 perdue.; 32.00 per 100 finr™ GU1717T Ik/mGG Long Green Sheets for Hanging Baskets Irlt&EjKl ailEi&l 1Y1V33 per bag.. ..$2.00 lObags.... $17.50 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, *i®Bg%g? Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe Hover Marists Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty 3.00® 8.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 8.00@ 40.00 Butterfly 8.00® 35.00 Columbia 8.00® 35.00 Dunlop 8.00® 35.00 Premier 8.00® 40.00 Hoosier Beauty 8.00® 35.00 Killarney Brilliant. . 6.00® 25.00 White Killarney 6.00® 25.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6.00® 25.00 Milady 6.00® 30.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 20.00 Sunburst 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Dble. W. Killarney.. 6.00® 25.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00 Our Selection 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Preesia 3.00® 6.00 Jonquils . 4.00® 8.00 Violets 75® 1.50 Mignonette 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 7.60® 9.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 IJllies, per 100 15.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.50® 2.00 Perns per 1,000 4.50® 5.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 I.eucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 50e per bunch Mexican Ivy l.oo Boxwood, 36c per lb., case 9 00 Huckleberry 7.50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO I Telephone Central 3284 Mention the A merican Florist when writing ^iimimimimimimimimiiiiimiiiiiijiimiiiimiiiiiiiiimimimiimiiiimiiiiiiirc Bailey's I New Standard ( Cyclopedia I of 1 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 ! rtimmiiHliriuiiiimiijiiiiiitiiiiiiimimimi £JI»l inwillllilimiiiinmt niiminiiniimimiijiinimjmiimi mm:: ] Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue I CHICAGO, - ■ ILLINOIS I I Write for Catalog and Prices. 1 niimuillllllllllMimimilllimilllllllllimilllliniimiulllMlllllllllimillllllimm? Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. Send for catalogue. 3757 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO 638 The American Florist. April 16, ^uiiUMHiuuiiiiNmimuimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiuiiiimiiic {Beauties | (Orchids I [Valley (Gardenias 1 They are very important items | I when you need them for a special § | occasion. It surely must interest | | you to know that you are abso- 1 | lutely safe in depending on us to § | supply you. That is one advantage | | in placing your business with us — | 1 we carry a complete line of cut | | flowers. | (The Leo Niessen Co.) 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | i Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | RllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllllfli." Philadelphia. NO IMPROVEMENT IN MARKET. The past week presented no improve- ment over the previous period except that the supply had fallen off consider- ably. The demand, however, was no better as under these conditions prices were very unstable, being very low to any one who could use a quantity. Everything 1 due at this season is seen in profusion and of very good quality; roses are plentiful and in splendid shape. They are asking prices, but the buyer gets them at about his own fig- ures. It is the same with carnations and in fact the whole line. Snapdrag- ons sell well, as it is so decorative and is seen in all of the show windows. Callas are now in excess of the demand. One dealer who handles high grade stock stated that this week was the first that any stock was sold less than from $3 to $4 per dozen. The quantity of callas the market has absorbed the past season is wonderful, one reason is that when well grown they are of standard size the entire winter, which, with their lasting qualities, makes them especially valuable for all kinds of spray and design work. Belated Easter lilies are still coming in, as are daffodils from cool houses, but these latter find a very poor market. The daffodils have never, considering their quality, had a poorer demand than this winter. Sweet peas of all grades are plentiful and sell as well as anything on the list. Cattleyas hold up well, anything worth while bringing up to $1. There is also quite a demand for lily of the valley for wedding bouquets. Forced white lilac finds a good sale for the same purpose. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. There was a very good representa- tion of rose growers at the April meet- ing to hear that eminent and practi- cal rose grower, Anthony Ruzicka, EDWARD RJB>IX> CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This la the exclusive chop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VltoMe Hover M&rKete Boston, April 13. Per 100 Roses, American Beautv. . . $4.00 @$75.00 Russell 6.00® 20.00 " Dunlop 6.00@ 16.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 20.00 " Crusader 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 25.00 Ward 0.00® 16.00 Maryland 4.00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 6.00® 10.00 Columbia 5.00(5' 16.00 Hadley 6.00® 25.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 " Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz.... 12.00 B. Buttons 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 5.00® 6.00 Carnation. Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 10.00 Longiflorum Lilies 16.00® 20.00 Pansies 2.00® 3.00 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 5.00 Snapdragons, doz 2.00® 3.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 2.50 Callas 2.00® 3.00 English Daisies .76 Jonquils. Spur 6.00 Cypripediums 4.09 Marguerites 2.00® 3.00 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Bicolor Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Myosotis, per bunch 35® .50 Buffalo, April 13. Per 100 Rose, White Killarney 6.00® 10.00 " Dbl. Wht. Killarney 6.00® 16.00 " Richmond 6.00® 12.00 " Maryland 6.00® 12.00 " Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 5.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 15.00 " Premier 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner .... 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 2.00 @ 6.00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Preesias 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00 @ 6.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 15.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00 @ 6.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Soleil D'Or Narcissi 6.00® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Violets 75® 1.00 White Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Yellow Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Forget-me-nots, per bch .25 Delphinium 6.00® 15.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 Madison, N. J. The essay committee certainly made a hit in securing this rose specialist. He first read a pre- pared paper, an excellent essay which will be found in another column, but the most interesting of his remarks were those given at the close of his paper when President Campbell called on the audience to put their rose prob- lems up to Mr. Ruzicka, who in his answers proved a veritable encyclope- dia of everything pertaining to the rose and its culture. He spoke of the recent great advance in the introduction of new and valuable varietes, stating that such a display of fine roses as exhibited by the Florex Gardens that evening would not have been thought possible six years ago. In speaking of the popular varieties he stated that Ameri- can Beauty, which had held the lead for so long, was undoubtedly losing prestige and going out. The reason for this was the competition of such varie- ties as Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier, whose flowers borne on long stems were fully as large as 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, April 13. Per 10 Roses, Premier 4.00® 12.00 Russell 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 4.00® 12.00 Butterfly 4.00® 12.00 White Killarney ... 4.00® 12.00 Pink Killarney 4.00® 12.00 " Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Baby Doll 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Easter Lilies and Callas 10.00® 12.50 Perns, per 1,000 4.00 Forget-Me-Not. bunch .26 Preesia 3.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Jonquils 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe, per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .26 Smilax, per string 16® .26 Snapdragons 6.00® 8.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Primulas, bunch 26® .35 Stocks, per bunch...". 50® .75 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 60® 1.00 American Beauties and were available ail the year round. Almost as good a quality was produced on stems half as long, which were preferred by flor- ists over the extra long stems. Then there came the vital element of cost and production which greatly favored the newer teas over the American Beauty. Hadley and Premier he de- scribed as in the same class. Colum- bia did well everywhere. Dunlop was not making good although best in sum- mer. Pilgrim has to be forced in its sale while Crusader only sells when there are no Hadleys. In preparing roses for market each city appeared to have a system of its own. The prac- tice in New York was to pack in lay- ers of 50 in boxes six inches deep, the flowers not being taken out except when sold. If not sold they are potted up and placed in the ice box in the afternoon. The bundle system of 25 rolled in paper, with the flowers ex- posed, as was in practice here and in Chicago, had its advantages in quick handling, but in New York they would want to see into the middle of the bunches. Boston, Mass., handled their roses in layers of 25, each layer cov- ered with ice which he thought would 1921. The American Florist. 639 HOLTON&MINKELCO. ,462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens LXPOLLWORTH CO CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flower*. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. be injurious to the flowers. On the merits of raised and solid benches, Mr. Ruzicka said their use depended on conditions. In the houses he had visit- ed that day among the growers in this city, he had seen wonderful results with solid beds, while in his section around Madison, N. J., raised benches were almost universal. With them, raised benches over solid beds would give 25 per cent greater production during the winter months. He had seen stock carried for seven years in raised benches still producing splendid- ly. He did not believe it wise to try new systems unless thoroughly under- stood, for after all it is the brains and management and not the solid or raised beds that count. Of cedar or cement benches Mr. Ruzicka could not see much if any difference in growing re- suits, but the cement has the advantage of lasting much longer. He believed there was an advantage in co-operative advertising as there were a number of instances where it had made very suc- cessful returns in both individual and co-operative campaigns. Every move- ment of this kind depended on the en- thusiasm and work that was put into it. A florist club is what you make it; it is live if you make it so. Asked about short roses for Christmas he de- clared this was a difficult crop for the grower. When . the chrysanthemums were in, there was little market for short roses, so they were pinched for Christmas, which incidentally gave a stronger and better plant and a sure crop of good flowers at the holidays, while without the pinching there was no certainty of a crop of any kind. Pinch Columbia for a crop when show- ing color, and when cutting, cut above the pinch and not below, as you then get a much better growth. For a bad dose of black spot the speak- er recommended getting the house into a dormant condition and after a short rest, starting up again when the growth would all come clean. Never apply manure water to a dry bed of roses, first give a good watering and then it will be safe to apply the stimu- lant. From what he had observed that day he thought this city had a monopoly on Mrs. Chas. Russell as he had not seen it accomplished so well anywhere else. illlutiiuiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuuiiHiiii nun mi >tiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiujjiiuiiiuiiiiuiiiituiuiuiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuduiiiuuuiiiaiiiint% GUST. RUSCH & CO. I WHOLESALE FLORISTS Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. 1 Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 60S. 444-446 Milwaukee Street. '(..iliiiliiliiM .>'i.. ■ : . ■. VlioMe Rower MtfKets Philadelphia, April 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 50.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00(g) 36.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 10.00® 40.00 " Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 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 I •■.lies 20.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smilax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.50 Mignonette 3.00® 4.00 Callaa 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Freesia 2.00® 4.00 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 Larkspur, per doz 3.00® 5.00 Pittsburgh, April 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl, per doz. 6.00 " " fey., per doz. . 6.00 ex.. per doz. 4.00 No. 1, per doz 2.60 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 16.00 " Russell 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Hilda 4.00® 12.00 Premier 8.00 @ 30.00 Madam Butterfly .. 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Cattleyas, each 1.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Perns, per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengerl, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Narcissus Paper Whites... 6.00 Violets 76® 1.00 Baby Primroses 75® 1.00 Smilax. per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Lilies. Calla 16.000 20.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 3.00 Francis Scott Key he described as a good summer variety but to bring it in in winter a temperature of 66 degrees at night is required, and was at that not very free. At the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Ruzicka was given a standing vote of thanks. The vases of Premier. Columbia, Double White Kil- ^iiuiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiii jiiiiiiiiiiiiiuinn. . ITHEMcCALLUMCO. I Manufacturers— Importers I FLORISTS' SUPPLIES § Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. ^umiM iiipimini i iiiiiiiminiimmiiiiiiiuimiiiiiuiiiiimiiiimHimiiiuiiiiMS. 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, April 13. Per 100 Roses. Premier 3.00® 16.00 Columbia 3.00@12.60 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Killarney 6.00® 6.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Russell 3.00® 16.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Carnations. Laddies 8.00® 12.00 Ferns, per 1,000 6. 00 Valley 6.00 Narcissius 3.00 Mignonette 6.00 @ 8.00 Sweet Peas 60® 1.00 Smilax, per string .20 Leucothoe .76 Galax, green, per 1,000.... 1.60 bronze, per 1,000 1.60 Carnations, fancy 3.00® 6.00 Violets .50 Callas 8.00® 12.50 Jonquils 1.00® 4.00 Milwaukee, April 13. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'v. W. Kill'n'y. 6.00® 12.00 Ward 8.00® 16.00 Premier 8.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 16.00 Columbia 8.00® 20.00 Hoosier Beauty 10.00® 25.00 Callas, per doz 1.50® 2.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 3.00® 4.00 Daffodils 4.00 Hyacinths 8.00® 10.00 Lilies, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Orchids, per doz 9.00® 12.00 Sweet Peas 75® 2.60 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Paper Whites 6.00® 8.Q.0 Preeslas 4.00® 8.00 Tulips 6.00® 12.00 Wild Smilax, per case .... 6.00 Fancy Ferns, per 1,000.... 5.00 Asparagus, per bunch 50® .76 640 The American Florist, April 16, larney, Dunlop and Mme. Butterfly, ex- hibited by the Florex Gardens, North Wales, were magnificent. The flowers were very large, of splendid color, borne on stems four to five feet in length. Myers & Samtmann, Chest- nut Hill, also displayed a pink sport of Premier .that looked promising. Six new names were added to the roll and three proposed for membership. Anthony Ruzicka in speaking of the auto ride with the members of the trade among the rose growers that supply this market, said that he never enjoyed a tour of this kind so much or from which he felt more benefited, there being something new or different at each place, many of the establish- ments being up-to-date in every re- spect. Edward J. Fancourt. on his return from the Boston rose and flower show, described the rose garden of Thos. Ro- land as the best ever staged in this country. The orchid display was su- perb. There were not as many cut roses as he expected and he was grati- fied that this city took so many prizes. One of the large dealers said that while the past two weeks had been very unfavorable from a business standpoint he looked for an immediate change for the better as the glut of flowers was about over and demand and supply would be more evenly balanced. J. A. Peterson, the cyclamen king of Cincinnati, O., was in town Monday and Tuesday, visiting the trade. His production last year was one and one quarter million seeds. This season he hopes to cross the two million mark. Edward R.eid led the homeward bound motor fleet from Florex Gardens, North Wales, on Tuesday last. He set a Premier pace that he said left no dust, and just a clear open road for the boys to follow. Roses, snapdragons, carnations and cattleyas are leaders with the Leo Niessen Co. The stock in all lines taxes their facilities to handle it. Berger Bros, are carrying a full line this week of which lilies, roses, carn- ations and sweet peas are features. K. Rochester, N. Y. STOCK IN PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. Unusually warm weather for April has brought on an abundance of bloom- ing plants and great quantities of all flowers. Forsythia and cherry trees, are almost in full bloom. Daffodils and crocus are also in bloom out-of- doors. Violets are very poor, due to the warm weather. Carnations and roses are much improved. Red roses, however, are off crop at present. Sweet peas are excellent, and the price is low. There are some fine snapdragons on the market now. Bulbous stock is very plentiful, such as tulips, jonquils and narcissi, Caledulas, yellow marguer- ites, snapdragons and mignonettes are coming in in large quantities. NOTES. In the current issue of Country Life in America, John Dunbar has written an intensely interesting article on "Hawthorns." In it he uses some of the Rochester hawthorns as illustra- tions. Geo. T. Boucher has a fine window display of flower and garden seeds of different varieties. The cherry trees are in bloom, the earliest this spring than for many years. Numerous large orders for funerals have been placed with J. B. Keller & Sons. Schuyler Arnold, Coldwater, made a trip to this city recently. Felix Albuts is making special sales of baskets and corsages. Geo. B. Hart is the proud owner of a new touring car. Chester Best Quality GOLD LETTERS Gold, Silver and Purple Letters. Gold and Purple Scripts. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED This is your opportunity, Mr. Florist. Write today for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERQER, iK?To«aft HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins New York. The market conditions the past week have been very poor, with but little demand for any kind of stock. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club was held April 11, at 7 :30 p. m. with President Hendrickson in the chair. The budget for 1921 was read by Roman J. Irwin, vice-president, and was adopted unanimously by the Club. Mr. Irwin, as chairman of the banquet committee, read a report of the dinner held at the Biltmore hotel, March 6, which showed a deficit of only $34. Mr. Irwin was given a vote of thanks for his capable handling of this affair. L. X>. Fernald of the New York Evening Post gave a very interesting and prac- tical talk on advertising, showing how it applied as well and better to florists than to many other branches of busi- ness. The main point, he said, was to make people always think of flowers; then they would purchase them through force of habit. Mr. Fernald distributed booklets without charge to the members, which described adver- tising in a practical way. Mr. Hen- shaw, chairman of the allied florists' publicity campaign, "followed with an account of what they had accomplished in the way of advertising in the city papers, and asked for more funds to carry on the good wrk. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn., also had a few remarks to make on this subject. Secretary Young reported a request from J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., asking President Hendrickson to ap- point a committee to make a drive for new Society of American Florists mem- bers. In the exhibitions held in con- nection with the meeting, the new snapdragon, Golden Pink Queen, grown by G. S. Ramsberg, Somersworth, N. H., and exhibited by Roman J. Irwin, was awarded a certificate of merit. Two very well grown vases of carna- tions displayed by the Springfield Floral Co., Springfield, N. J., consist- ing of Belle Washburn and Laddie, were awarded a cultural certificate. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., displayed one vase of the new rose. Dark Pink Sport of Columbia, which was highly commended. The meeting of the Florists' Club adjourned at 10 p. m. A. F. F. Mention the American Florist token writing Mention the American Florist when writing W. t. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & S891 Watkins Nan; Vftl t 81 and 43 W 18th St., ™CW IUIK S. If. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Geo. J. Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone: 2264 Watkins 1921. The American Florist. 641 PAUL MECONI WMOLE8ALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 38«4a T „a o 8 ne ^„d„a NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Watkins 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 75* Wat king Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE commission A1J the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets. Carnations. Valley. Lilies. Etc. 81 and 48 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M. C. FORD 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 Street, NEW YORK Telephone S33S Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th 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 your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when xoritin.o J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones J 167 Watkins I 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMeRo¥erMMtete New York, April 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $20.00@$50.00 " ' Mdm. Butterfly 3.00® 12.00 Pilgrim 4.00® 16.00 Hadley 5.00® 20.00 Dunlop 4.00® 15.00 Bbl. Whit. Killarney 3.00® 12.00 " Columbia 2.00® 8.00 White Killarney ... 2.00® 8.00 Aaron Ward 3.00® 12.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 2.00® 12.00 " Premier 4.00® 12.00 Sunburst 2.00ffll 10.00 Scott Key 8.00® 30.0.0 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.50® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .25® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 25.00® 35.00 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 1.50® 30.00 Carnations, inferior grades 1.00® 1.60 Cattleyas 35.00 ©100.00 Forget-Me-Nots, pr. dz. bchs. .75 Gardenias, per doz 50® 2.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 15.00 L. Rubrum 5.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 6.00 Lilac, per bunch 25® .60 Acacias, cut, per bunch.... 2.00® 2.60 Narcissus, Paper White, doz. . .40® .50 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs, per doz 25® .36 Callas. per doz 1.50® 2.60 Smilax, doz. strings 2.00® 2.6'0 Snapdragons, per dozen.... 1.00® 2.00 Stocks, per doz 25® .50 Violets 25® .4.0 Daisies, yellow 1.50® 3.00 Tulips, Darwin, per doz 50® .75 Tulips 25® .35 Mignonette, per doz 50® 1.00 Wallflowers, per doz 20® .25 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 486 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th 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 'Moms, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardlas, Pompons and Orchids. As Well As All Other Flowers in Season. Ne Mention the A merican Florist when writing lllllllKllllllllllllllllllllll [ Telephones * 422 W alkins D ^f d p e p n a t s ' I United Cut | Flower Co., i« | WHOLESALERS I 111 W.28thSt.,NEWYORKl P,nn row .nn.,.n,u.n,,,,..,.,,n. n ,n,nmn,nnnnnm,.,m,.,,, n nnn mmm J PHONE J m|| WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything In Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldgr., 6th Av. Desirable wall space to nd W. 26th. N. T. ant for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. LargeBt stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens ind Florists' Supplies. 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 SPECIALTIES — Cut Orchids, Asparagus Plumosus Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orchids are grown by CariUo & Co., of Mamaroneck. N. Y. 642 The American Florist, April- 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 Mall Orders. .-inn luiimiim [in I CHICAGO iu nun Minimum mi iiiiiilillilimiiin imimim mm urn Minimum i i IIIIMIIMI Ml mmmmmmimimmimi The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO 1 Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. 1 Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams SI. Members of the F. T. d. finm nMiniiii i t iMMiii r nun iiimilili I iiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimmii Southwest Csrner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. | llinillllllUIIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIlllllllllllllllllllllllMIUIir MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long DIst. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. K BYRBS FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY El EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Oor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BQHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Ol Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetaon lervice means fresh. sturdy stock and prompt deliveries i a Buff alo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES Mal store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts ol! New York City, Brooklyn and Loner Island. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when Meriting Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Dunlop's Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street "We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist xohen writing ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL (Members F. T. D.) Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Houghton Gorney Flower Shop ** Established 1857 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your oroers for umcago« All orders carefully filled *S5^S£« Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memlier of Florists' TelegraDh Delivery. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, VSSSSff: Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGERS 4 South Jefferson Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK 0F HEINL/S Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Glides' WAtMIMtiTTGMAd Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. April 18. FROM BALTIMORE. Carrigan Head. I. M. M. Lines (Dublin-Londonderry). April 19. La Bourdonnais, French Line (Havre). Vennonia. I. M. M. Lines (London). April 20. France. French Line (Havre). Olympic, I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Philadelphian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM PORTLAND, Saturnia. Cunard-An- chor Line (Glasgow). April 22. Stavangerfjord, Norwegian-America Line (Norway). FROM HALIFAX. Saturnia. Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Haverford. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). April 23. Bardic. I. M. M. Lines (London). Canoplc. I. M. M. Lines (Azores-Genoa). Columbia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Glasgow). Providence. Fabre Line (Marseilles-Algiers). Ryndam. Holland-America Line (Rotter- dam). St. Bede. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). San Lorenzo. Porto Rico Line (San Juan- Mayaguez). Vauban. Cunard-An Zeeland, I, M. Lines (Antwerp). FROM BALTIMORE, Manhattan. I. M. Lines (Hamburg). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Deranof. I. M. Lines (Hamburg). Line (Liverpool). Chicago. 77-79 E. Madison Street 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. 6o) - ■ mm 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the I.nrprest Stock ot Cnt Flowers In the City. We Fleaae the People. Homt Phone: Main 8852 Bell Phone: Mala 191* NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 988 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo.|»f== Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists* Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE Florist Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writirw 644 The American Florist, April. 16, 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. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1008. New York Floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. NewRochelle,N.Y., Cor. Manor House Square KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±lov/ers Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wi~ t> 'FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnmn Si. tM S3S%u Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand 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 For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn. the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Fl. Shop. Brooklyn, N. Y. — American Beauty 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 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O.— Bramley & Son. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. G'asser 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 Ce. 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 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. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. 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 — 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 — N. Christatos. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — The Boulevard Florist. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J.- — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & 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. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Paul, Minn. Holm $ Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth 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. Mention the American Florist when writing SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' TelegTaph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Gut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and Bast Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est 1890 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. — Blackistone. 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. — Littlefleld. Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 645 BUNYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THI AT REASONAB Plant Specialists BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Phones: Rbinelander 107-420-775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. »T_ V—l- Telephone Audubon 6818 new I OrK Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS A CO.) S799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FI/OWER8 DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANTJERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK NeW York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1553 Colnmbns. Mention the American Florist when ivriting New York's Favorite Flower Shop Fifth Avenue at 58th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear* of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlstcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing St Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sta. Flowers delivered In City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, ColumDus 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cot Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mall or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when writing Oak Park, 111. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. (oral Establishment i 1874 Incorp Mention the American Florist when writing largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE! US Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 646 The American Florist. April, 16, DESIGNS OR COT 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 Florist JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - President 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 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, O.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 324 Fnlton St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West, Montreal, Que., Canada Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACK1ST0NE,i«c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the A merican Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Go,, ■* 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in Rwerdale. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery 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' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Staten Island, N. Y. '" ZILEX. S. GEORGE a_^wV (Not Incorporated) Jitamrff FLORAL ARTIST yWori**) 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^**^ (V. M. C.) Mention the American Florist when writing THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER Florists' Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Out of Tovyn and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing t Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street V J Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,i«c. r. T. u. 79g park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 Mention the American Florist when writing CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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. 1921. The American Florist. 647 DESIGNS OR CDT 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. Hartford, Conn. WELCH'S S2T Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. | JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. ■pie Park B. £. QLUS, Presided. llOrClI vO« E.P.rTCIMAN.SeatUr,. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BAUMER MASONIC TEMPLE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Member* of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders will be car fully cared for by HENRY SMITH CHICAGO SEES™ DETROIT Cpntrnl Ploi«al Co 132 N State - Chicago \/cnircti nurai v*u« 1331 Broadway, Detroit Best service 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. 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 Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORIST 930 ^e O ISa^. VE " CLEVELAND heartof Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any town or city Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 4IM Mention the American Florist when writing 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 Brooklyn, N. Y. HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Ave., cor. Prospect Place Phone: 1952 Lafayette. Flowers Delivered Anywhere. Personal Attention. New York A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Grunewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sis. Phone: 9864 Rhinelander. Orders from Other Cities Promptly Filled Mention the A merican Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Suses Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower In Season Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250.000 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas "tffifi.Sr W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash, California Florists will take care of all telegTaph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing 648 The American Florist. April 16, American Seed Trade Association. H. G. HastinKS, Atlanta^ G a .Pre 8 >dent; held atSt iou^Mo^upe 23-24, 1921. VVBOlesale^rals^edWaTers' _Ass'n w™ G Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi d.Yt?J?Ch£ s a McCunou|h. Cincinnati, O., Vice-President; ^ larence ,,J cpnretarv- SSth Street, Banmore Md., ^ K U SunserNe X tynnual meeting, wi.1 be held at St. Louis, Jane 80-21, "Ml- MA*T southern authorities are now asking for more corn and less cotton planting. the Wing Seed Co., expects to estab- li8 h a branch house at Jacksonville, Fla., in May. Rapids. Mich. Information is asked as to the origin and source of seed supply of a celery called Green Top. qrBDSMEN catering to private trade Ba ?«KLss of business is greatly re- duced this season. PttadaloOTE. Calif.— Dr. Franklin, of thf£T Waller Seed Co., is mak- ing an eastern trip. THE death of Charles Johnson of MariSta, Pa., is recorded in our obit- uary columns this week. Jacksonville, Fla.— An involuntary petmon in bankruptcy has been filed against the B. A. Martin Seed Co. Los ANGELES, Calif.— John C. Bod- o-eTand wife are rejoicing in the arrival Sf another boy, April 3. Mrs. Bodger and baby are doing nicely. Price of bags at Chicago, April 13: American, 16-oz., $30.00 per bale, in bale lots or over; Railroads, lo-oz., $30.00; Crown, 12-oz., $23.00. Pittsburgh, Pa.— The retail estab- lishment of the Beckert Seed Store is said to be one of the most extensive and best equipped in the country. Salt Lake City, Utah.— The Porter- Walton Co. is asking an extension from their creditors through the partial con- trol of their business by a creditors committee. Board of Trade. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade, April 13, were as follows: Timothy, $4.25 to $5.50 per 100 pounds; Red Clover, $12.00 to $17.00. Ruthven, ONT.— The J. O. Duke Seed Co Ltd., has been incorporated with a capital of $60,000 to grow and deal in seed. The incorporators include J. O. Duke and A. J. Gunning. John Fletcher, who was in Chicago as a representative of Thorburn 42 years ago, again visited this city last month. He is now located at Colum- bus, O., in the coal business. Charles Dickinson, former presi- dent of the Albert Dickinson Co., Chi- cago, now devotes most of his time to aviation and still wears top boots, one of the few pairs extant in the city. Minneapolis Minn. — The idea that by holding back grain, much higher prices would be forced, Is pretty well exploded. Nevertheless, there is per- sistent holding yet in many localities. The week ending April 9 was proba- bly the peak of the counter business in the midwest. Sales of shrubbery were checked by the sudden leaf growth of all this stock not heeled in, but the cold weather of April 10-13 has helped this trade. Portland, Ore- — For several days re- cently there were no bids and no quo- tations published on wheat here, owing to low prices. Offers made in the sur- rounding country were as low as 93-95 cents a bushel. Large quantities of wheat are still in the hands of north- west growers and warehousemen. Knoxville, Tenn. — D. R. Mayo will vacate his present location, 615 Gay street, to occupy a new two-story building, about January 1, the change being rendered necessary because of increasing demand. The business was founded by the father of the present owner at the old location 43 years ago. The Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cam- bridge, N. Y., reports its shipments for the year to March 1 were $75,881 more than on the same date a year ago. Business was very quiet the first half of last month, but since March 15 it has come in with a rush, showing the month ahead of last year on the 22nd. The middle west wheat producers are organizing a great grain pool and are pledging five years production of farms. Grain received is to be deliver- ed to elevators and warehouse receipts taken. On these the producer will bor- row for his needs and the central or- ganization will release grain as con- sidered advisable. Boston, Mass. — Business in the seed trade district was quite active last week. This was especially noticeable at Breck's and the store of Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. At the Thos. J. Grey Co.'s it was stated that business was fully as good as last year's. At Farquhar's, trade was reported better than last year. News comes to us now of the death last year of Karl Sehrbunt of Quedlin- burg, Germany. He had been in the employ of Dippe Brothers for 63 years and was known as one of the best in- formed men on flower seeds, especially stocks and pansies. He was a most de- lightful man to meet and always will- ing to give freely of his valuable in- formation to those interested in his favorites. He will be greatly missed by visitors who have been favored with his guidance and knowledge on in- spection tours of his firm's extensive productions. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade ffi2\ SEED Gilroy, California Holland's Seed Exports. Present indications are that the seed- growing industry of the Netherlands, which had assumed large proportions before the war, is resuming its extent and vitality, according to a recent re- port of United States Counsul General George E. Anderson, at Rotterdam. Especially is this true of North Hol- land and Groningen. The trade of 1920 was good, and while the total exports were considerably less .than during the preceding year, the decrease was due almost wholly to the fact that in 1919 there was an abnormal demand in Germany for seed peas, beans and miscellaneous garden seeds to restock the country after war. There were de- creased exports of caraway seeds to the United States and Great Britain be- cause of overstocking the year before. The exports of yellow mustard seed to the United States were also much smaller. Most other important items showed increases. The exports of seeds from the Neth- erlands in the past two years have been as follows : Linseed: 1919 1920 For sowing $ 821.648 t 974,233 Other purposes .... 620 131,730 Race seed 4.248 218.048 Poppy seed 103,924 243,630 Caraway seed 761,486 470.689 Mustard seed: Brown 89.876 107.281 Yellow 208.202 168,664 Grass seed 101.172 117,776 Clover seed 64,382 136.168 Seed peas and beans.. 2.248.803 206,839 Other garden seeds... 1.421.780 686,776 Flower seeds 122,337 167,728 Beet seed 271.068 221.823 All other seeds 166.627 191.824 Total $6,385,073 J3,930,698 About 75 per cent of the linseed went to Ireland in both years. Ger- many takes about half and Great Britain a sixth of the rape seed, while the United States and Belgium divide the remainder of the exports. The United States imported about 85 per cent of the total exports of poppy seed, while of the exports of caraway seed, Germany took 35 per cent, the United States 20 per cent, Austria 18 per cent, and Czechoslovakia and Great Britain the remainder. The United States takes a fair amount of the yellow mustard seed, though the trade fell oft greatly last year. The brown mustard seed goes almost entirely to Belgium, Den- mark, France and the rest of northern Europe. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. _„__ Onion, Lettuce, Carbot, Parsnip, Parslet, Celert, Endive, SALS1FT AND MIXED SwEET PEAS. Braslan I Seed Growers I SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O IT! P a fl y, I II C 1921. The American Florist. 649 Money Makers in Flower Seeds Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, per 1000 seeds, $4.00; 3000 seeds and up, $3.50 per 1000. Sprengeri per 1000 seeds, $1.50 Tr. pkt. Oz. Acrocllneum Roseum, single pink. $0.10 $0.30 10 .05 Album, single white 10 Roseum, Fl. PL, double pink 10 " Album, PI., double white .. .10 Ammobium Alatum Grandiflorum, white | Gomphrena Globosa, red, white or pink, each Orange, be sure and try this 25 Helicbrysum, (Straw Flower). Silver Ball, Golden Ball, 1 Fire Ball, Rose Carmine, \ each... .10 Salmon, Violet. ) Vaughan's Special Mixture 10 Rhodoanthe Mangiest, rose 10 Maculata, rose or white, each 10 Statlce Sinunata, blue, white or rose, each lb., $4.80 .10 Russian (Suworowii), rose 25 Bonduelli, yellow lb., $4.00 .10 .30 .60 .60 .40 .25 1.00 .60 .60 .60 .60 .40 1.40 .40 Tr. pkt. Oz. DldlSCUS CoeruleUS (Lavender Lace Flower )$0.35 $2.00 Dracaena Irdivisa lb., $5.00 .10 .40 Hunnemannia ( Bush Fscholtzia) 10 Larkspur (Annual), Stock— Flowered, lilac, dark blue, sky blue, each 10 Lustrous carmine, bright rose, white .15 Marigold, Double Tall French Mixed 10 Colossal Zinnias. These are splendid cut flowers. Cut out the cluster flower. White, Orange, "| Pink Shades, Golden Yellow, Burnt Orange, Flesh, feach... .15 Crimson, Violet, Purple, Cream. J Buttercup, a wonderful color 30 Salmon Pink Shades 25 Colossal, many colors mixed 15 Perennials. These are coming more and more to the front and it is time to sow them. See complete list of seeds in the spring edition of "Vaughan's Book For Florists," an extra copy will be sent on request. .50 .50 .60 .40 .80 2.80 1.40 .90 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. I have for immediate delivery seed stock of these varieties, hand- pioked and ready for planting: Fordhook Bush Lima Wood's Prolific Bush Lima Large White Pole Lima Lazy Wife Pole Write lor Quantities and Prices. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, "umptrin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. *Vrite for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Offloe and Warehouse. Growing Station, FREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Great Britain has taken most of the grass seed and northern Europe has imported the remainder of Holland's offerings, although the United States has imported a fair amount of both grass and clover seed. Germany has taken most of the seed peas and beans, and the great falling off in this trade has been due to the stocking of Ger- many in 1919. The United States has been the best customer in miscellane- ous garden seeds, with Germany a fair second, the balance of the exports be- ing scattered over northern Europe. The United States takes about 60 per cent of the flower seeds and Great Britain most of the remainder. We Import 75 per cent of Holland's beet seed, the remainder nearly all going to Italy. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout America. office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Floi'ist when writing jVanderschoofs Dutch Bulbs | If you are interested in Top Quality of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Etc. for delivery in August next, please ask for our quotations. WHOLESALE TRADE GROWERS. Established in 1830. R. A. VANDERSCHOOT, Hillegom, Holland! .inn miiiiimiiiiiiiiMiiiiimiiMiiiMimiiii Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWFR SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA" J. G. ROBINSON SEEDCO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Gro Ioupo, Watermel Seed; Sug; of Cucumbers, Canta.- Squash and Pumpkin Flint and Field Seed Com. 650 The American Florist. April 16, ASTERS CREGO. White, Blue. Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Purple. Lavender — Trade pkt., 40c; »2.00 per oz. Mixed Colors— Trade pkt ,30c; $1 50 per oz SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 3tc; 81.50 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt, 3Cc; 81.25 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 40c; 82.25 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 40c; 82.00 per oz. Also All Other Popular Varieties. Send for Wholesale Price List offering everything required by the progressive florist. Henry F.Michell Co. 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 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 writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper. Eggplant, Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches; Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrri P.nnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. millUIU,uUIIII 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 GROWERS SPECIAL OFFER Lily of the Valley Pips HOLLAND GROWN At $17.00 per lOOO Packed in case 9 of 1000 and 2000 each. First-class quality and dor- mant condition guaranteed. Ready for immediate or later shipment. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS 470 Greenwich Street, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Flower Seeds KELWAY'S choice strains of Florists" Flowers are unsurpassed and we can point to over 300 Exhibition Awards gained in all parts of the world. Prices always available spot or growing crops. The address KELWAY & SON, severs. Langport, England Mention the American Florist when writing 3urpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market GardenerB. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia 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 Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OP CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA R. & M. GOD1NEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Return Envelopes Catalogue Envelopes) Seed Packets Brown Bag Filling: Machine Co. ! FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY 1921. The American Florist, 651 •h*********'!'***'?'******** fr4 M M"fr4"H Valley for Mothers' Day * * + * I Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. Florists' Money Maker Brand $10.00 per 250 5.U0 per 1U0 $31.00 per 1000 Iti. 00 per 600 * * * $8.00 per 250 ± 4.00 per 100 * T $35 00 per 1000 * 20.00 per BU0 * I carry over 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make jj shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. * If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. * * * H. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. ! (Lily of the (Valley Pips | I EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION | | Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS j Just Arrived. Price in cases, 100U. 500 or 250 each, on application. 1 J.M.THORBURN&CO. | 1 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY j Abundance of Stock Size 100 1000 2&-in. Ageratums, light or dark $2.75 $25.00 2 -in. Coleus, red or yellow. 2.76 25.00 3 -in. Cyclamens, 8 varieties 15.00 .... 2'A-in. Fuchias. 12 varieties.. 3.00 27.60 2% -in. Heliotropes. light or dark 3.00 27.50 2%-in. Marguerites, fine plants 3.60 30.00 2%-in. Stocks, Alice or Nice. 2.75 26.00 2% -in. Tineas, variegata 6.00 45.00 3%-in. Vincas. varlegata .... 13.00 125.00 Liberal Extras. Correspondence Solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist token writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Sound Bulbs of Highest Vitality From W. J. ELDERING & SON, Ltd., Overveen, Holland We do not crowd our bulbs into marketable size at .the expense of vitality and firmness. Our bulbs are absolutely full aged, solid, well matured and free from disease. Write for prices to the home address, OVERVEEN, HOLLAND, or to Room 309, White Hall Building, - - - NEW YORK CITY CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemnm Novelties My Specialtiy. Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bnlbs C.J.Speelman & Sons Sassentieim, Holland Lagarde & Speelman Ollioules, Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Pox 543, San Jose, Calif. CYOLAM B>3V We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2M in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; 890.00 per 1000. 3,000 3 in. Cyclamen, at (20.00 and (25.00 per 100. 1,000 4 in Cyclamen, at 140.00 per loo. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelar- goniums and Ferns. PETl A TTTTfTT Wholesale Grower It ti\J. A. IV UflL, pekin. ILL. jiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimifiiimiiiiiiliiiiiimmmiiaiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiimmiimmiiii | DUTCH BULBS | f Standard Bulb Company | § BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. = LilyBuIbs From Storage. Write for Prices. GIGANTEUM from Chicaeo. Denver, To- ronto and New York. MAGNIFICUM, RU- BRUM and FORMOSUM from New York only. For Immediate Shipment. VALLEY PIPS, German and Dutch type; BAMBOO STAKES, greenand natural; RAF- FIA, natural and colored; COCOS WEDDEL- IAN4 Seeds; Rosa Multiflora JAPONICA Seeds and Stocks. Summer-Fall Shipment. PALM SEEDS. MANETTI STOCKS, FERNS IN FLATS, FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, CHINESE SACRED HUES, FREESIA and CALLA BULBS, DRACAENA CANES. Write for prices, statins your requirements- McHUTCHISON & CO., 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed F£r ad ale BRISTOL, PA. An experience of half a century in producing high, grade GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the jobbing trade of a full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- ments. S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 652 The American Florist. Jn>pril 16, American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Casbman, uwatonna, Minn., Vice-President; John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. The maple sugar crop will be a short one. Visited Chicago : Wm. E. Johnson, Jr., of the DeGalvez Nursery & Devel- opment Co., Milton, Fla. Fruit crops in Illinois, Michigan, In- diana, Oho and Virginia have been seri- ously injured by the cold weather of April 9-10. Howard & Smith, of Los Angeles, Calif., have a new hybrid tea rose named Mrs. W. C. Egan, which will be distributed by H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. American Iris Society. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. A meeting of the board of directors of the American Iris Society was held in New York on March 17. Those pres- enet included President Wister. Treas- urer Presby, Messrs. Farr, Gleason, Hendrickson and Norton. Robert Stur- tevant, secretary, was prevented from attending on account of illness. In his absence, Dr. H. A. Gleason acted as secretary pro tem. The report read by the president for the secretary covered in detail the general activities of the Society through 1920 and its plans for the future. The report showed a present membership of 462, including 34 life members, and further indicated that two bulletins had been issued by the society. It was announced that the annual meeting of the society would be held in connection with the iris exhibition at Columbus, O., about May 27, and that small exhibitions would be held in Richmond, Va., Takoma Park, D. C, Boston, Mass., Belvidere, 111., Des Moines, Iowa, and probably at Minne- apolis, Minn., Louisville, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn. The treasurer report- ed that Liberty bonds to the value of $600 were in the treasury, and a cash balance of nearly $800. On motion, it was decided that after December 31, 1921, the bulletins of previous years should not be given free to new mem- bers, but should be sold to members at 50 cents each. It was decided to es- tablish a collection of lantern slides, an appropriation of not less than $50, or more than $100, being voted for this purpose. These slides are to be loaned to garden clubs and all similar institu- tions without charge, except for trans- portation and breakage, and will be rented to professional lecturers, such arrangements being made with the un- derstanding that a slide bearing the legend, "Shown through the courtesy of the American Iris Society," be dis- played on the screen. It was also de- cided to establish a library of books, magazine articles and photographs. Dr. Gleason reported on the progress of the trial and demonstration garden of iris at the New York Botanical gar- dens, indicating that the Botanical gar- dens have expended about $5,500 on its construction, and that over 500 named varieties were now included, most of them secured through the co-operation of the Society. The directors expressed the wish that the annual meeting in 1922 might be held at Bronx park at the time the test garden is in bloom. It was decided to continue the policy of offering stock prizes at iris exhibitions, and it was the consensus of opinion that it might be more desirable to offer such prizes in monetary value, to be selected by the donor or winner, rather than any stated varieties, as was done last year. H. A. Gleason, Sec'y pro tem. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. xh- P.ONARD 6 |__ I WEST GROVE Tne "JONES CO I Jm I W PENN'A. Robert Pyle, Pres. * ' Aot.Wintzer,Vrce-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing We have on hand the largest slock of BOXWOOD in New England; all shape s. Rhododendrons Parsons' Hardy American Seedlings. 400 BAY TREES All sizes, pyramidal and standard shapes. MONTROSE NURSERIES Wakefield Center, Mass. (Office and Salesroom) 31 Otis St., Boston, Mass N. F. McCarthy a Co., Props. Send for catalog Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid for 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Hill's* Choice Stock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 8,000,000 plants LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B °f Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA Rhododendron Catawblense var. Compacta. NEW HARDY AMERICAN RHODODENDRON Rhododendron Gatawbiense var. Compacta A new, very hardy, compact form of R. Catawbiense from the highest Allegheny Mountain Peaks . Dark green foliage , entirely dis- tinct from the type, and brilliant red-purple flowers. A very free bloomer, and probably the hardiest rhododendron in cultivation. Perfect specimens for immediate effect are offered as below : Each 10 100 9 to 12-in. clumps $1.60 $14.00 $120.00 12 to 18 in. clumps 2.00 18.00 160.00 18 to 24 in. clumps 3.00 28 00 260.00 2 to 3 ft. clumps 5.00 44.00 420.00 3 to 4 ft. clumps 7.50 70.00 650.00 Trade Discount. Ask for "The Successful Rhododendron Bed"— Catalogs. HARLAN P. KELSEY Htrdy American Plants, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 1921. The American Florist. SPEG1AL SALE Roses and Carnations Owing to the death of the proprietor, plans made for next season have been changed to such an extent that all the stock listed below and grown for our own use will be sold immediately. Everything is guaranteed to be in first-class condition and an exceptional bar- gain. Orders filled in strict rotation. Wire, phone or mail in your order right away. Hurry! Rose Plants 2 % -inch Own Root Stock I 3-inch Own Root Stock 1,000 1,000 | 1,000 Premier $125.00 Premier $110.00 Sunburst $ 75.00 • Columbia 90.00 Columbia 75.00 | Dunlop 90.00 | Ophelia 75.00 Carnation Plants 200,000 from Black Soil t QQ0 Ward $ 25.00 Enchantress 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 25.00 White Enchantress . . 25.00 Thenanthos 25.00 Matchless 35.00 200,000 from Sand 1,000 Ward $ 18.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 18.00 Enchantress 18.00 White Enchantress 18.00 Thenanthos 18.00 1WFCASH WITH ORDER. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist, 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog on Request. Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Mention the American Florist when i FERNS Cyrtomium Rockf* rdlamim. Holly Ferns. 3-inoh, (l.6u perfloz.,»8 0U per 100; 4-inch, $3.00 perdoz., S25 00 per 100. Be sure to get Our Monthly Bulletin. R. Vincent, Jr. fi Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Seasonable Slock READY TO SHIP Per 100 Santolina Incana— Good for edging and carpet bedding, 2-in. pots $ 6.00 Begonias— Prima Donna, Gracilis, Lvunincsa srd Erfordia Superba, 2-in. pots, at. 6.00 Buddleia Magnifica (Summer Lilac)— 2%-in. pots 6.00 " — 2-yr., field-grown 16.00 Chrysanthemums, 2-in. pot plants— Pompons in 12 varieties, and single-flowered in 6 varieties 5.00 Fuchsias, 2'if-in —Avalanche, Black Prince, Lord Byron, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Minnesota, Phenomenal and Speciosa, at 6 00 Pelargonium Easter Greeting— Fresh, late propagated 2-in. pot stock.. 10.00 Hardy Japan Lilies, 8 to 9 in.— Auratum 16.00 '! Spaciosum Rubrum and Speciosum Album 15.00 Boston Ivy (Amoelopsis Veitchii)— Strong, field-grown 16.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co,, Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing 654 The American Florist. April 16, [ Market bardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; ^ W. Severance, Loui - ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. The harlequin cabbage bug- has made its appearance earlier than usual on account of the mild winter and should be checked at the outset of attack Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicag-o, April 12.— Cucumbers 2- dozen box, $3.25 to $4.00: leaf lettuce per box, 20 cents. Florida Celery Land Values. Sanford, Fla., shipped an averag-e of -io cars of celery weekly during March. Land tiled for artesian sub-irrig-ation is valued at $1,000 an acre. New forest son?h ed / 3 L aCk hamm ° Ck Iand ' un «'«l. =?i *u I e Clty ' is held at *300, prob- ably the highest trucking- value in the country. Pour crops can be raised yearly with two tons of fertilizer per acre. v Fertilizing: for Peas. fn^ eaS T* n tt d P ' enty of ava «able plant tood. If there is not enough naturally Present, then top-dress with barnyard manure five to 10 loads to the acre, or add commercial fertilizer 300 to GOO pounds to the acre. Where the soil is moderately fertile and dark colored a fertilizer carrying 10 to 12 per cent Phosphoric acid and three to five per cent potash will give best satisfaction. If the soil ,s light colored, then choose a fertilizer carrying two to three per cent of ammonia in addition to the Phosphoric acid and potash. The addi- tion of lime is profitable if the soil is sour, says R. E. Vaughan, of the Wis- consin experiment station. An abund- ance of decaying sod or humus is good for peas. Humus holds the spring mois- ture and lets it out gradually to the young plants as they need it It also supplies needed plant food, as it rots in the soil. Milwaukee, Wis. HEAVY SUPPLY GLUTS MARKET. The exceptionally warm weather both day and night from April 1 to 8 inclusive certainly proved that in the Horists' business, and especially the grower, one is at the mercy of the con- ditions. A good many of the past Easter crops which were just a little behind time, were forced on the market the past week, causing one of the worst gluts experienced in a long time, and also causing the quality to recede rapidly. Carnations, roses, sweet peas, lilies and bulbous stock were in over- abundance, so that it had to be sacri- ficed at a low figure. It turned con- siderably cooler on April 9 and it seems that the worst is over with for some time to come. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The Florists' club meeting on April 7 again brought out a good sized at- tendance; R. C. Schwebke was elected a member. The entertainment com- mittee announced the May ball would take place at the Calumet Club, May 12. The chair appointed C. C. Poll- worth, A. Leidiger and Alfred Locker a committee of three to cooperate with the Society of American Florists in their drive for new members. The topic of spring plants was freely dis- cussed and proved that the growers are all preparing for a very busy season in spite of the fact that so many are idle and conditions in other lines of busi- ness are not good. NOTES. Dealers in shrubs, plants and seeds were rushed during the past warm spell and it will be a steady grind from now on till the planting season is over. A. Reinhardt. the carnation special- ist, is planning- a brief visit to his former home in Germany to visit his aged father whom he has not seen for some years past. Eugene Oestreicher mourns the loss of his father, who died on April 3. age 75 years, after a four months' illness. Mrs.. Seaman, well known among the retail craft, is now with J. M. Fox & Sons, Inc. jjj q Boston. A HEAVY OVERSUPPLY ON MARKET. The market for this week has been quieter than at any time since last fall. Roses are very plentiful, the fancy ones selling- at 10 and 12 cents, and the short ones as low as three cents. Carn- ations have held their own fairly well considering the amount of other stock offered. Good carnations sold for five and .six cents. Callas and Easter lilies are also plentiful and move with great urging. Jonquils and other spring- bulbs are fast nearing their end, only a limited supply coming in at present Marguerites, corn flowers, mignonettes and myosotis are of very poor quality with a very light demand. Orchids are still short on supply, good flowers bring- ing 12 to IS cents per dozen. New crops of sweet peas are arriving with some very fancy Ion? stem ones offered at $1.50 to $2 per hundred. Business reported by retail stores as very quiet with no indication of any immediate change. NOTES. Thos. Welch, for 30 years with Thos P. Galvin. Inc., died April 6. He had been ailing for two years, but was at work until two months ago. Mr. Welch had a very wide acquaintance both in and out of the flower business, who will hear of his death with great sor- row. He was 57 years old and had been employed in the flower business m this city more than 40 years. Be- sides his many friends his loss will be felt by a brother and sister. The Waban Rose conservatories, one of the oldest places in New England, which has been in the hands of a re- ceiver, was ordered sold by the courts to meet its obligations. If not sold privately the concern will be disposed of at public auction the first week in May. Mrs. Roy P. Sawyer, wife of Roy Sawyer of the F. P. Sawyer Co., Clin- ton, died very suddenly at her home on April 2. A cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of her death. E. F. S. "Market Gardening" An elementary text boot containing 102 pages Sx7. with 36 Illustrations, by P. L. Teaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Eos- well, N. M. Cloth Bound. ttf.00 American Florist Co. MO S. Dearborn St„ Chleaco Ageratum Fraseri We feel confldent in offering Ageratum "Fraseri" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blue, a decided blue, that would be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire season with what can easily be classed as immense trusses of flowers, as many of them were over 2% inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an im-h in diameter. The plant spreads about 12 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with Alternantheras as a border plant. Being an early bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, $1 .00 per doz. ; $ 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per doz.; 10.00 per 100. Be sure to get Our Monthly Bulletin. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa From 2-inch pots, ready for 3 or 4-inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. Prom 2-inch pots, good strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS (Our Specialty) Nutt. Buchner, Ricard. Poitevine. Viaucl. Gfood short jointed plants from 2-incli pots, at $3.50 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, »£Ssl£R£*. CARNATIONS F. Dorner & Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTY Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. finiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniitimiiiiiiiiiiifiiniiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiiE (Robert Craig Co. I j HIGH CLASS PALMS | I and Novelties in Decorative Plants § | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. % iiiiiiiimiRiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiin£ Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. .0,000 Carnation Rooted Cuttings; j. H. THOMSON & SON, Kennett Square, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 655 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, MET, PER LINE Abelia Grandiflora, for growing on, 2%- in. pots. $8.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 62, Springfield. O. ACALYPHA. Acalypha Triumphans, fine for color bedding, red foliage, 2',4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 52, Ohio. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras. Yellow and Brilliantissi- ma, fine bushy, 2-inch stock. $4.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Palls, la. AMPELOPIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J. ANTHERICUM. Anthericum, white and green foliage, 2%-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 62, ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl seed- lings. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Asparagus Sprengerii. 4-lnch, 20c: 3%- inch, 16c each. Asparagus plumosus. 4- Inch, 20c; 3%-inch. 16c each. DAVIb FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $6.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1,000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co.. Woodmont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven, Conn. BEGONIAS. Begonia Chatelaine, 2>4-ln., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1,000. Patten (new dark pink Chatelaine), 2% -in., $8.00 per 100. Pride of New Castle, 2% -In., $14.00 per 100. Ask for price liBt of Canna Roots and Gladioli Bulbs. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St. New York Begonias, Metalllca, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot. $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. O. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-inch, $26.00; 3%- inch. $20.00 per 100. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport, la. BULBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs nd plants. Prices on application. CANNAS. Cannas. Large-flowering. Fine 2 or 3 eye, plump, dormant roots, true to name. For varieties and prices, see display adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Hen- derson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cannas. Guaranteed true to name: 2 t eyes; strong plants. 100 1000 King Humbert $4.60 $40.00 Yellow King Humbert 4.60 40.00 Wintzers Colossal 4.00 30.00 Mrs. Alfred Conard.. 7.00 66.00 City of Portland 7.00 66.00 Golden Gate 3.60 30.00 J. F. Howell 3.60 30.00 David Harum 3.60 30.00 Richard Wallace .... 3.60 30.00 Chas. Henderson 3.60 30.00 Allemania 3.50 30.00 Kate Grey 3.60 30.00 Indiana 3.60 30.00 NORTH STAR NURSERY Onarga, CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS. 200,000 from black soil. 1000 Ward $25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 26.00 Enchantress 26.00 White Enchantress 26.00 Thenanthos 26.00 Matchless 35.00 200,000 from sand. 1000 Ward $18.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 18.00 Enchantress 18.00 White Enchantress 18.00 Thenanthos 18.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $4.00 $36.00 Ward 3.60 30.00 White Enchantress 3.60 30.00 White Wonder 3.60 30.00 Nebraska 3.60 30.00 Aviator 3.60 30.00 Matchless 3.00 25.00 Miss Theo 3.00 26.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove. ; Illinois. CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings MATCHLESS $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. BELLE WASHBURN $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wasbash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. CARNATIONS. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS 100 1000 lOnehantress Supreme ....$6.00 $46.00 C. W. Ward 6.00 46.00 White Enchantress 4.60 40.00 Aviator 4.60 40.00 Matchless 4.00 36.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove, Illinois. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $4.00 $35.00 Aviator 3.60 30.00 Nebraska 3.60 80.00 C. W. Ward 3.60 SO.OO White Wonder 3.50 80.00 White Enchantress 3.60 80.00 Pink Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Miss Theo 3.00 26.00 Matchless 3.00 26.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. 10,000 Carnations, rooted cuttings, C. W. Ward and Matchless, will be sold at once at a bargain. J. H. THOMPSON & SON, Kennett Square, Pa. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. Hamburg Late Pink. One of the best pinks for commercial pur- poses. Rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. 2-in stock, $9.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-670 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standar'd Varieties. Golden Glow, Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering. Single Anemones, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 1,000. Choice Sun Glow Con imeivinl Varieties. White Mistletoe Glen View Golden Mistletoe Wells' Lake Pink December Gem White Turner Odessa Yellow Turner Price on all above, $6.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000. White Seldewitz. $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White, $6.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Pink Turner. $2.25 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Rooted Cuttings. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1. and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrain, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 656 The American Florist. April. 16, CINERARIAS. Cinerarias. Columbian Mixture and Stel- lata. In bloom. Just the thing for show. 4-inch, 20c each; 5-inch. 40c each. Cash CINNAMON VINES. Most beautiful and fragrant of all climb- ers. Easily handled, quickly sold. Good •'money-makers" every day for florists. Now is your time. Particulars and colored plate free. Address largest grower in the world. A. T. COOK, Seedsman, Hyde Park, N. T. CLEMATIS. Clematis Paniculata, 2-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 52, Springfield, O. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1.000. by ex- press. If postpaid, special delivery and in- jured, at customer's risk, add 15c per 100; 75c per 1.000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii, Queen Victoria, Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trailing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Coleus. Best bedding varieties. $3.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: From 2% -in. pots $12.00 From 3- in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 Prom 5 -in. pots 75.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at Cyclamen Seedlings. We offer for imme- diate delivery, strong transplanted seed- lings, grown cool, 5 to 8 leaves, ready for 3-in. pots: Glory of Wandsbek White — Carmine Eye Daybreak Rose of Marienthal Brilliant Red Magnifica Christmas Cheer Lavender Pure White Rococo Improved $80.00 per 1000. net. ° Strong, hardy, a superior strain and grown cool. J. A. PETERSON & SONS W.st wood, Cincinnati. O. Cyclamen for one week only. 21i-in.. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.00. 3-in.. $20.00 and $26.00: 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. Ill DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS The following good cut flower varieties are still available: Jack Rose. Sylvia, Lyn- hurst, Minnie McCulIough. Princess Juliana. White Swan and G'olden Gate. Stock of other varieties exhausted. LTNDHURST FARM. INC. R. F. D. No. 2, Hammonton. N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Single White. 2 14 -inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow. 214-inch, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedings, Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York DELPHINIUMS. 25.000 Delphinium Belladonna 2% -in.. $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square. Pa. DELPHINIUMS. 3000 Delphinium Formosum and Bella- donna, strong plants from cold frames: $10.00 per 100: $90 per 1000. ROSE HILL NLTRSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. Delphinium Belladonna, strong field-grown plants, $7.00 per 100. Also excellent seed at $2.00 per ounce. THOMAS J. MURPHY, 1409 Erie St., Painesville, O. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fine well- rooted, 3% -inch pots, $17.00 per 100; 2%- inch pots, $5.00 pert 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St., New York. REESE CO., Box 62, Springfield. O. Draceana Indivisa. 2-in.. ready for 3 or 4-in., $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Alle- gany, N. Y. Home Grown Stock 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. FERNS. FERN RUNNERS, ready April 5. $15.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Bos- ton, Roosevelt, Teddy Jr.. Macawii and Ver- ona, 214-inch of above, also Scottii. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. New Macawii. 2%- inch. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. Larg- er sizes ask for prces. Bostons, 3-inch pots, $15.00 per 100: 314- inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $26.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. FERNS. We are headquarters for ' Strong Fancy Plants. Free from scale. Roosevelt. 2% -in ~| Whitmani, 2% -in I Per 100 Per 1000 Boston. 2Vi-in f $6.00 $55.00 Teddy Junior. 214-in.... J Trade reference or cash. THE AMERICAN ROSE & PLANT CO. Springfield. Ohio. BOSTON FERNS G'ood. Strong, Bushy Stock Add 5% packing charge. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport Iowa Perns. Pot grown and in good shape, r varieties and prices see advertisement front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- it. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. FERNS. STRONG HEALTHY FERNS Boston, 3-inch $12.00 per 100 4-inch 22.00 " " 5-inch 40.00 " " Give us a trial order. PETERSON FLORAL CO. Gibson City Illinois Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2V4-in., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 214-in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 568-570 Wash- ington St., Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville. O. Table ferns, standard varieties. 2% -in., $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. ilf.l. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Poite- ine and Yiaud. Good short jointed, plants, -in., $3.50 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Elmer lawlings, Allegany. N. Y. Geraniums, rooted cuttings only, send for .rices. ALBERT M. HERR. R. F. D. S. .ancaster, Pa. GLADIOLUS. GLADIOLI. Minnesota grown, solid bulbs. Excellent stock and true to name. 100 Ida Van, 114 -in. and up $3.00 Ida Van. 114 -in 2.50 Ida Van. 1-in 2.00 Willbrinck. 1%-in. and up 6.00 Miss Lucille, 114 -in 3.00 Mrs. F. Pendleton, 1 to Hi -in 3.00 Magic, 1 Vi -in 9.00 Chicago White, 114 -in. and up 2.50 Miss Evelyn Kirtland. 114 -in. and up 7.50 Mrs. Dr. Norton, 114 -in. and up 60.00 Mrs. Dr. Norton, 114 -in 50.00 Lily White. iy 2 -in. and up 20.00 Lily White, 114 -in. and up 16..00 Per Quart Ida Van, Bulblets $ 2.00 Willbrinck. Bulblets 6.00 Magic, Bulblets 9.00 Chicago White. Bulblets 1.50 Mrs. Dr. Norton, Bulblets per 100 8.00- HOLM & OLSON. INC. 20 West 5th St.. St. Paul. Minn. Gladioli. Mrs. Francis King. No. 1, $20.00 per 1000; No. 2, $15.00 per 1000: No. 3, $12.00 per 1000: America. No. 1. $20.00 per 1000; No. 2. $15.00 per 1000; No. 3, $12.00 per 1000. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 52, Ohio. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. For 1 Memorial Day Forcing. My 20 best named varieties, white, pink, blue', rose. etc. Doz. 100 4V»-in. pots. 4 to 6 branches. $ 5.60 $40.00 5 and 5 14 -in.. 5 to 9 branches 7.25 55.00 6-inch pots. 6 to 10 branches 7.76 60.00 6 V. -in. pots. 8 to 12 branches 10.75 85.00 7-inch pots. 9 to 12 branches. .. .$1.25 each' Packing, 5 per cent on amount of order- Ask for list of varieties on application. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 4 3 West 18th St.. New York. English Ivy. 200 fine, large plants. 6-7" feet. $9. $12 and $15 per dozen. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lilv of the Valley. New stock ready from' 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 of the Valley pips. Holland grown. $17.00 per 1000. C. J. Speelman & Sons. 4 70 Greenwich St.. New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 657 MYRTLE. MYRTLE HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc.. $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN .T. IRWIN. 13 West 18lh St. New Yorit. NURSERY STOCK. 5000 Hydrangea arboreseens (Hills of Snow), from 2',i-in. pots for lining out. $6.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1.000. 500 Deutzia crenata fl. pi. rosea, double pink, 6-7 feet, heavy bushes, $35.00 per 100. Packing at cost. 500 Syringa (Philadelphus) Virginalis. new Everblooming variety, 3 sizes. $4. $5 and $6 " ROSE HILL. NURSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. OTAHEITE ORANGES. ;e, Otaheite, fine plants, n. pots. 35c each, $35.00 per THE GOOD & REESE CO. eld. Box 52, HASSALL & CO.. orchid growers and raisers. Southgate. London. England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSIES. 300,000 PANST PLANTS. Steele's Mastodon in bud and bloom Large, strong, stocky plants. September transplanted. Quality plants. Satisfaction guaranteed. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. JOHN JENSEN & SONS. 9801 S. Western Ave.. Chicago. PELARGONIUMS. Pelargonium Easter Greetings. In burl and bloom, extra fine plants, 5-inch, 40c; 4-inch. 25c each. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, la. PINKS. Hardy Scotch Pinks, 4 sorts. 2'i-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Box 52, Springfield, O. I'OINSETTIAS. California field-grown Poinsettia stock plants. Early variety, famous for holding its foliage, and True Red Variety plants, $18.00, $25.00 and $30.00 per 100. These stock plants will produce on an average of 25 cuttings in one season. I am now sup- plying some of the largest growers of pot- ted poinsettias in nearly every state of the I'nited States. Free sample plant sent upon request. PAUL ECKE. 1126 Hayworth Ave.. Los Angeles. Calif. PRIMULAS. Primula obconiea, 2U-in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000; 4-in. at 26c: 5-in. at 50c; 6-in. at 75c: Malaonides. 2 '.2 -in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMLTLAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- '-nthus. strong divisions. $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St., New York PRIVET. Privet. Iboliuni privet. hardy hybrid' cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years. 2-3 ft., $2.50 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft.. »i.oo each; summer frame cuttings. 50c each. The Elm city Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries, Inc.. New Haven. Conn. ROSES. BUNCH PLANTS. Roses— Choice Stock. Kuss.-ll, 3-yesir ,i!il $15.00 per 100 Columbia, 2-year old 12.00 per 100 White Killarney, 2-year old.. 10.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROSES. SURPLUS AFTER EASTER STOCK. Baby roses for pots, bedding or growing on. 2Vt-\n. pots, $7.00 per 100. Orleans Ellen Poulsen Mad. Llerbert Levavasseur, (Red Baby Rambler.) Erna Teschendorff Baby Echo Etoile Luisante (Baby Herriott) Le Marne Tip Top (Baby Doll) Mdlle. Franciska Favre Maman Levavasseur Catherine Zeimet (Baby Dorothy) Mdlle. Cecile Brunncr Geo. Elgar (Sweetheart or Mignon) Baby Tausendschon Le Ponceau Jessie Clothilde Soupert Hardy Climbing Roses. Rosalie (Pink Tausendschon) 6c. Paul's Scarlet Climber, 7>4c. American Pillar, 6c. Crimson Rambler. 6c. Tausendschon, 6c. Lady Gay, 6c. Silver Moon, 6c. Dorothy Perkins, 6c. Excelsa (Red Dorothy), 6c. Hiawatha, 6c. THE GOOD & REESE CO. The largest rose growers in the world. Springfield, Box 52, Ohio. ROSE PANTS. 100 000 .$ 9.00 $80.00 . 9.00 80.00 . 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 2500 Pink Killarney 11000 Ophelia, 3-in. . 9000 Richmond. 2%- ROSE PLANTS. IMi-in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $110.00 Columbia 75.00 Sunburst 75.00 Dunlop 90.00 3-in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $125.00 Columbia 90.00 Ophelia 75.4)0 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $150.00 Miladv Bench Plants 15.00 140.00 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. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist .8 East Randolph St. Chicago. 111. 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. Own Root. Dunlop. 2-in.. $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000; Columbia. 2-in.. $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000: Cecile Brunner, $9.00 per 100. $80.00 per 1000; Ophelia, 2-in., $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY. 1643 Broadway, Denver. Colo. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $15.00 per 100. No order Roses. 4000 Ophelia. 3-year old. dor- mant, very strong, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds. Seed stock of the following va- rieties, hand-picked and ready for plant- ing: Fordhook Bush Lima. Wood's Prolific Bush Lima, Large White Pole Lima, and Lazy Wife Pole. Write for quantities and prices. Henry Berrien Fish. Carpinteria. Calif. GARDEN SEED BARGAIN. Good money for florists. Big dollar box of earliest and best vegetable and flower seeds; 40 vari- etles; big packets; just what every planter must have, 25c, 6 boxes, $1.00; 100. $12.50 prepaid. A. T. COOK, Seedsman, Hyde Park, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop, per 1.000, $4.00; 3,000 lots at $3.60 per 1,000. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. SEEDS. 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 of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. G'eorge R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New Yor k. Seed growers for the trade. Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Seeds. Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties ahd pi'ices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in 1 ariety. 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. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. G'odineau. Angers. France. Seed. Lawn mixtures and field, whole- sale. Write for prices. Atlantic Grass. Si -ed 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. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simoi fc Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphi a, Pa Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Browi Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. SNAPDRAGONS. __^_ SNAPDRAGONS 2>, -inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $56.00 Keystone 6.00 56.00 Silver Pink "00 55.00 Giant White 0.00 55.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 55.00 Asli I'm- Pro.* of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4:1 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted . ullinus. $15 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2Vi-io-. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfield, Wis. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Atiout It. 658 The American Florist. April 16, SPHAGNUM MOSS. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Field-grown plants. Sweet and hot pep- pers, $4.00 per 1,000; tomatoes. $3.00 per 1,000; Early Jersey cabbage, $1.75 per 1,000. 20% discount on orders for 2,000 or more plants of same kind. Ready now. SCOTT FLORAL, CO., Navasota, Tex. VINOAS. VINCAS. Varieg. R. C. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000; 2%-in., $5.00 per 100: 4-inch pots, bushy. $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1,000; 3%-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $110.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York Vincas. Variegated. 2-in.. $4.00; 3-inch. $8.00; 4-inch, extra heavy, $15.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la. Strong vincas, green or variegated, 4- inch, $12.00 per 100. PETERSON FLORAL CO., Gibson City, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg, Mass. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404, Dundee. 111. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in.. $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 264-66 Ran- dolph St., Detroit. Mich. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger. 1560 Avenue A, 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. 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. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Seligman & Stein. 116 W. 28th St.. New York. 2° ilcr » ° £ nigh grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. G'iblin & Co., Utica. N. Y. HARDWOOD ASHES. Nature's own ferti- lizer. Geo. Steve ns, Peterboro. Ontario. Can. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F O Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway. New York. Baskets, novelties and floristB' supplies S. H. Russin. 66 W. 19th St.. New York. Wired toothpicks, 10,000. $2.60; 60.000 $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros Co 462 W. Erie St., Chicago. 44 You Say It With Flowers" Always Remember that to grow good flowers it requires good boilers in the greenhouses, so when in- stalling a boiler be sure and consider THE "Superior Standard" Boiler Most durable, rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the Market. Is unequalled for Greenhouse Heating. Made for packed hub joints or screwed fittings. Made in 9 sizes. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Think of Advance when thinking of Sash Operating Devices and Greenhouse Fittings You cannot make a mistake in dealing with us, for we advise you correctly and guarantee everything we furnish to give satisfaction. Write for a catalog. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS rds Folding Bo CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. FERTILIZERS. 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. INSECTICIDES. Aphine. $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- ine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Madison. N. J. LABELS. LABELS, for nurserymen, and florists. Benjamin Chase Co., Perry Village. N. H. POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery. Idaville. Ind. Fertilizer Prices Smashed to Meet Market Conditions ' Premier Brand Pulverized Poultry Manure at Rock- Bottom Prices Per Ton, In Bags - - $37 Per Ton, Bulk, Car Lots, $33 Ideal for Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers G% Ammo. 5V 2 % B.P.L. V/ 2 % Pot. Order Now. Immediate Delivery Poultry Feed Co. Dept. £J 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, 1)1. POTS AND PANS. Pots. Florists'. Prices low and quality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co.. 9th Floor. Marbridge Bldg., New York. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles nd sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H, Cambridge, Mass. Hews & Co., ' red pots, all £ l pans, vases, etc South Zanesville If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 659 The Florists' Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Albany, N. Y. EASTEB TRADE SATISFACTORY. Local florists express themselves as well pleased with the Easter business. Most of them cleaned up well at good prices. Plants were very largely in demand. Hydrangeas were in the lead with a number of the florists, and bulb- ous stock, genistas, baby rambler roses, followed in popularity. The demand for cut flowers, although good, was not equal to some other years. Prices were somewhat lower than in 1920, but very good, nevertheless. Violets sold for about 8*4 a hundred in corsages; sweet peas, $6 to $S a hundred; cattleyas, $2.50 to $3 each; gardenias, $1 and $1.50 each. The foregoing were prices charged in the better class stores, and little fault can be found by the retail- ers with them. The public, as in other years, were insistent in their demands for plants of moderate size. Most deal- ers did not have enough of them to fill all orders. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. Members of the Florists' Club to the number of about 60 were present at the April meeting, which was held at the establishment of the president, Samuel Hanson, 537 Eighth avenue, Troy. The rom in which the session was held was decorated with palms and foliage plants. In the rear, on the wall, was a large sign, "Welcome, Albany Flo- rists' Club." The members discussed the subject of having a show in May at which a display of flower boxes would be a feature. On account of the busi- ness connected with Memorial day in that month, it was decided to postpone such an exhibition until later. The ob- ject of a flower box exhibit is to en- courage the use of plants in connection with the decoration of houses and build- ings. The evening's programme includ- ed refreshments furnished by the host, music by members of the Hanson fam- ily, and a social hour. On April 6, Fred A. Danker carried out a notable decoration in connection with the Kauffman-Hoy wedding. The home of the bride's parents, John S. Hoy and wife, 309 State street, and the Westminster Presbyterian church, where the ceremony was performed, were tastefully decorated. The bridal bouquet was also from the Danker es- tablishment. The groom, Samuel Hay Kauffman, is a son of Victor Kauffman and wife, Washington, D. C„ and a grandson of the founder of the Wash- ington "Star." Among the guests at the wedding was Col. George B. Har- vey, who was recently appointed am- bassador to the Court of St. James by President Harding. R. D. Fond Do Lac, Wis. — R. D. Haentze, of the Haentze Floral Co., was elected Mayor of this city April 5. Bridgeport, Conn. — The Park Gar- den's Flower Shop has discontinued business at its old site, 1038 Main street, taking new quarters in a much larger store at 1184 Main street. WhenVcmAre Ready To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There [ordL& fiurnham(o. Irvington New York Philadelphia Chicago ^ Boston Cleveland Toronto Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAPT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago Yak The recognized Standard Insecticide. FUNGINE illde .tlif VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms worLlng In the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Huntington, W. Va. — W. S. Archer, formerly connected with the Flower Shop, 311 Eighth street, has opened a new establishment at 313 Ninth street. CAMBRIDGE) NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before baying write for prloei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing 660 The American Florist. April 16, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 658 AllenJ K. 641 Alpha Floral Co 642 Americ'nBulb Co... I Am line EC Co 637 Anderson S A. 642 Angermueller G H Co 631 Aphine Mfg Co 659 Apollo Flower Shop. 643 Atlantic Grass Sd Co.650 Baerju ius 647 Barnard W W Co.. 650 Barnes W J 644 Bjssett&Wasbburn.630 Battista Matthew A. 646 BsumerAue 647 Baum's Home of Flowers 644 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.636 Bees Ltd 642 Begerow's 642 Berger Bros 638 BerningH G 638 Blackistone Inc ..646 Bodger J &Sons Co. 649 Bohannon Flo Co. ..642 Bramley&Son 642 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 648 Breitmeyer's J Sons 646 BrennerEdward 641 Broadway Florist.... 642 Brown A J Seed Co .648 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 650 Bruns H N 651 Bryan Alonzo J ... 651 BudlongCoJ A ....631 Bunyard 645 Burpee WA Co 650 California Florists. ..647 Callahan TJ& Co.. .Ill Central Floral Co 647 Charles Harry 64f Chicago Carton Co 629 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 633 Clark E B Seed Co.. 650 Clarke's Sons D 645 Clay &Son Ill Coan J J 640 Conard & Jones Co. 652 Congress Fl'w'r Sho.643 Cooke GeoH 643 CoweeWJ HI Coy H C Seed Co... 651 Craig Robt Co 654 Culp WH&Co.... 6«7 Danker Fred A 642 DardsThas 545 Diener Richard Co. 6=v3 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloralCo..646 DornerF&SonsCo.6S4 Doyle & Booth... .64" DreerHA ...III 628 660 Dunlop JohnH. ... 642 Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. 660 Fble Charles 643 Eckrich A 647 FdwardsFoId'eBox III EldenngW J&Son 651 Elm City NursCo...652 Erneft Co 636 Evans Floral Co 645 Exotic Gardens 642 Fyres H G 642 "allon Florist. ...;.':647 Fish Henrv Ber'ien 649 Florists' Hail Ass'n 659 Foerster Co Jos 635 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo ..IV Ford M C 641 Ford William P. ..".641 Fox's 644 Frey & Frey 644 FromentHE... .641 Gasser J M Co 642 George Alex S 646 Giblin % Co HI GnattOveCr>The...6.35 GodineauR & M 6S0 Goldstein 1 641 GorhamPrinterylnc.nl Grakelow Chas H 647 Grand Rapids Floral Co 644 Grimm & Gorly 644 Grossberg-Tyler- Fianerman Co ....637 Gude Bros 643 Habermehl'sSonsJJ 642 Hardesty & Co 646 Hart Geo B 641 Hart Henry 645 Haven Seed Co 651 Hayes Irene 646 Heinl John G &Son 643 Henderson A&Co. I 628 H en derson Lewis. . . .644 Hentz&Nash 640 Hess & Swoboda....644 Hession 645 Hews& Co A H 659 Hill DNursCo.... 652 Hogewoning & Sons. 651 Hollywood Gardns. 644 Holm & Olson.. . 644 Holton&HunkelCo.639 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co 660 Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 642 Hurff Edgar F 650 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Tdlewild (ireenhs 647 lackson Duncan 636 Jahn Hugo 647 Johnson & Chronis.,642 Jones WR& Co.. ..IV Joy Floral Co 646 Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..659 Keller Sons J B 642 Kelsey Harlan P... 652 Kelway & Son 650 Kennicott Bros Co.. 632 KervanCoThe 641 KesslerWm. 64 1 Kottmiller A. .. .645 Kroeschell Bros Co. HI Kruchten John 637 KuhlGeo A 651 Lagarde&Speelman 65I Landreth Seed Co. . 65I Lange A 643 Lang Flo &NursCo.644 Lichtenberger J 640 Littlefield Florist. . . .643 Lord &BurnhamCo. 6*9 Louise Flowr Shop. . 642 McCallumCo .6V) McHutchisoo& Co. .651 Mackie William 641 Malandre Bros 645 Matthews Co WG ..646 Matthewson's 643 Meconi Paul 641 Memphis Floral Co. .646 Metaire Ridge Nurs 645 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 630 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 637 MichellHenryFCo..650 Millangjos A 640 Miller AL 654 Miller Floral Co 647 Monineer J C Co ...660 Montrose Nurseries. 652 Murray Samuel 643 Neidinger JosG Co.. 639 NewellA 647 NY Cut Flower Ex.. 641 NY Floral Co 644 Niessen Leo Co 638 Olympia Florist... .645 Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co 6.37 Palmer Wm 645 Papadem J G Co.... 645 Park Floral Co 647 PedrickGR&Son .650 Penntho Florist 646 Philips Bros 64.3 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F U Co ( Pierson A N (Inc) ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 648 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 647 Pillshuryl L Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo Co. .639 Pode«ta&Baldocchi.646 PoehlmannBrosCo. . II PnllworthCCCo .. 6'Q Polykranas Geo I .... 640 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 32413 Lumber St., CHICAGO. ILL. h 1 ;in Hmiuiiiimiimi II 1 Hull*,; Baled Havana Tobacco Stems Put up in about 1 25-pound bales, 2c per pound. Also Tobacco Dust for Your Flowers, 10c These stems are the finest fertilizer, containing a large amount of potash. Randall-Landfield- Company, 112 ^cl^t^. at ' Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 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 3 4 -inch, per ft 22c Reel of 500 ft 21c 2 Reels, 11)00 ft 20c ^-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 Florist when writing Potter Floral Co 647 Poultry Feed Co.... 658 Progressive ClayCo.6bO Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 637 Raedlein Basket Co. 637 Randall A LCo 637 Randall's Flo Shop. .646 Randall-Landfield Co 660 Randolph & Mc- Clements 645 Rawlings Elmer 6^4 Ready Reference. . . .655 Reed&Keller Ill Kenan Ptg House... Ill Reid Edw 638 Rem berg Geo 637 Reinberg Peter.. 633 653 Rice Bros 639 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 649 RobinsonJCSeedCo.649 RockWmLFloCo..644 RodgersJW 643 Rohnert Waldo, ... .650 Rosaia Bros 647 Rosery Floral Co.... 647 RoutzahnSeedCo...651 RuschG&Co 639 RussinSH 640 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 646 Savo MfgCo 628 Sceery Edw 647 Schiller the Florist. .643 SchilloA Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W& Son.. Ill Schling Max 645 Schmidt Chas L 643 Seligman & Stein . . .636 ShaSerGeo C 646 Sharp Partridge&Co.660 SheppardHW 646 SieorechtGeo C... 641 Simon & Son IN.... 650 Situations & Wants. 627 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith AW &Co.... 645 Smith &CoE D....654 Smith & Fetters Co. 647 Smith Henry 647 Speelman CJ&Sons. 650 651 StandardBulbCo....651 Storrs&Harrison Co. 653 StumppGE M 645 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 641 Superior Machine & Boiler Works ....658 Thompson J H & Sons 654 ThorburnJM & Co.. 651 TonnerO A & L A.. 63b Totty Chas H 651 Townslev Pottery... IV Traendly&Schenck.641 Traveling Wholesale Florist 641 Treoel Joseph 642 United Cut Flo Co. .641 VanderschootR A 649 Vaughan A L Co ...635 Vaughan's Seed Store I 629 631 649 654 Vick's Sons Jas . 650 VincentRJr&SonB Co I 653 654 Walker F Co 647 WallerLDSeedCo.650 Weber FH 645 Weiland& Risch...637 Weir Jas 646 Weiss Herman 641 Welch's Flower Shp. 647 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 649 Wietor Bros 632 Williams MrsE A. .646 Winterson Co E F..636 WittboldGCo 643 Wittbold 643 WoHJohn 644 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 645 Woodruff SD & Sons651 Yokohama NursCo .650 Young A L&CO....640 Zane Pottery Co.... Ill Zech & Mann. ..634 637 WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Babbles — Uniform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY 6nenhouse White F^^UIti Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. ™e DWELLE-KISSER co 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., hat made florists' pots for nearly ninety yeirs. Me took First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. W e 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 Ciay Company MarbrTdrteBau'ding. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention Vie American Florist when writing Bmsrica is "the Prour of the I/essel; there may be mere comfort Amidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 23, 1921. No. 1716 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evekt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, II .50 a year; Canada, $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, J3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs— Thomas 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. 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, O., Mareh 25 to April 1, 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officebs: Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albebt Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officebs — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wisteb, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Tottt, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. Flowers for Mother. If you have flowers to give mother, give them when The rosy dawn awakes the east; and than She'll make life's journey with a love-lit ey Though all the world to you may seem awr If you have flowers to give mother, do not wait Until the sun sinks golden o'er the gate To the immortal soul's vistas: that day May be too late for souls to find the way. If you have flowers to give mother, do not keep All for the coffin lid and the last sleep; But give them e'er the clay returns to du And the soul to the home of all the just. MOTHERS' DAY. suNDny, may 8. Its sentiment Will Survive. The most sentimental of all the floral holidays of the year is fast approach- ing. Pages might be written extolling the virtues of one's mother and the love and reverence due her at all times, and particularly on the day that has been appointed and named Mothers' Day, first by Miss Jarvis and later by the congress of the United States which has decreed that the second Sunday in May of each year is to be called Mothers' Day. At this time there is to be, as on all other national holidays, a general display of the national colors. Such 'public and official recognition stamps the day as one of first import- ance, a tribute to the motherhood of the country. Miss Jarvis's first thought was a day for the adoration of mothers, with one's own mother the best mother who ever lived, to be presented with flowers if living, or to be placed on her grave or worn in her honor if she had passed away. It is this beautiful custom that makes the occasion of so much value to the florist. While the trade indi- vidually and as a whole should strive in every way to do all that they can to encourage this movement, it should be along the lines of the use of all flowers as being your mother's favorite flower. Since the first observance of the day. some years ago, it has gradu- ally gained in importance until in some communities it ranks almost first in volume of trade or at least equal to Easter or Christmas. In such instances the gratifying results have been brought about by the intensive pub- licity method of the trade, who mapped out and followed a well planned cam- paign. Wherever such a movement has been intelligently carried out it has been successful beyond expecta- tion. If every large city or community- would take up this local publicity work with the right kind of hearty enthus- iasm there would be no question as to the surprising results. It is safe to say that not 10 per cent of the people of this country know of Mothers' Day and its beautiful custom: then again many forget, being busy with their various duties, and the day passes before they know it. With its beautiful sentiment it should not be hard to get columns of appropriate reading matter in the daily press, well in advance of the day. This is educa- tional and calls attention to the beau- tiful custom and makes an impression and leads to the use of flowers for this purpose. Churches and schools have almost universally observed Mothers' Day with appropriate services, with addresses honoring the occasion, and with songs and flowers. Mothers' Day will never come to its greatest possibility until it becomes the custom on this occasion to lay flowers on the graves of those who have de- parted. Then will the facilities of the trade be taxed to the utmost and the event assume its greatest importance. The custom is beautiful and its general observance can be brought about by force of example and by encouraging it in every way. The publicity of such a movement is best handled by a pro- fessional promoter, one who knows the ropes, who can get access to the news columns with matter that papers are glad to get, as it is in a sense news, timely and up-to-date. Every paper has on its editorial staff occasional writers who are glad of such assign- ments and could get a wonderful lot of publicity at a cost of from $50 to $500, depending on the territory to be cov- ered. As the day draws near there must be advertising matter to support this propaganda, an expense that the trade would willingy bear, once they had experienced its benefits. There are so many in the business who are satisfied to let well enough alone and are loath to go into co-opera- tive advertising to help put any par- ticular project over for fear that it will help others more than it will be of advantage to them. This is a great 662 The American Florist. April 23, mistake, as individual efforts in this line would be very small while pub- licity having the backing of the whole trade would be of compelling import- ance that would be sure to produce wonderful results. As an example of co-operative effort, Cleveland, O., flor- ists thought they saw in Mothers' Day a great business opportunity and have by intelligent effort and several years of hard work so increased the demand that their sales, which are not confined to any one line of flowers, such as carn- ations, includes flowering and foliage plants and all kinds of cut flowers and thus make a clean sweep of their en- tire stock, with the volume of trade equal to that of the Easter period. Store Preparations. Those who are in earnest and en- thusiastic about securing business for Mothers' Day begin their advertising campaign weeks ahead. This will con- sist of a liberal display of Mothers' Day cards about the store and win- dow, and leaflets containing historical facts to be handed out to customers and visitors, and mailed to the store's list of patrons and prospects. It is something about which the people should be told and made to feel its great importance well in advance, so that they may talk it over with one another. The featuring of this occasion In the window should start early. Hun- dreds who go by will stop and take notice, many for the first time, who will ask, "What is this Mothers' Day? I have never heard of it before." A little leaflet entitled, All about Mothers' Day, placed on a tray in the store window will induce many to come in and ask for a copy. As the event draws nearer, the featuring should be increased with dis- plays of the many things in stock that are suitable as gifts for mother. All should bear an inscription as : For Mother, Mothers' Day, A Gift for Mother, Mothers' Favorite Flower, etc. White carnations, or any men- tion of them in connection with the day is to be studiously avoided. These flowers are the great bugaboo of many in the trade, who think they are the only flower that can be sold for the occasion, in consequence of which de- mand prices rise to such high figures that there is both annoyance felt and expressed by customers. All this dis- satisfaction can be avoided by keeping prominent the slogan, "Tour Mother'! faTir/m^T. 61 "'" Which wi » incl "de is bound to be somebody's favorite. Boston Flower Snow. We present this week some addi- ZmeVlT ° f * th f exh *ition ^eld Ifi i i, ' S re P° rted in issue of April of 'cHmhf; ° n PagS 619 ' the fine dis P^ of cHmbing roses exhibited by the W W. Edgar Co. of Waverley. Mass was by error called Thomas Roland's' rose £t; For t , fu » a <^ount of the show! see last week's issue. Atlanta, GA.— Mrs. Anschutz. who for several years conducted the flower store in the McClure building has opened a shop in the Arcade, supplied by her range at Decatur, this state. i„, GRA w T0N ' Mass -— Leonard C. Midg- ley, Worcester, sold his greenhouse, with two and one-half acres of land, near this city, recently, to Arthur A. Phelps, who will continue operation. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Phlla., Pn. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Each flower shop has its peculiari- ties, its own way of doing things, re- taining their stationery, tags and style of boxes that were used years ago, and there is little change in their business methods. After urgent persuasion a persistent salesman at last sells them a plain-bodied delivery car and Old Dobbin and the wagon are reluctantly parted with. This change is considered a wonderful innovation, but as it shows its great efficiency the wisdom of the move is soon acknowledged by all. There are many stores that could, if they went carefully over their shop facilities and methods of doing busi- ness, comparing them with what are now considered up-to-date, would make changes that in many ways would soon increase their volume of trade. Take the matter of funeral flowers, which is the main stay, in fact almost the total volume of many stores. There is nothing like the made up and pre- pared stock that is kept on hand, and which should be in evidence about the shop. People who come in to look around nearly always have an object in view; they want to leave an order. Generally, if what they want is not in, view, they will say they are just looking around and will be in again, and consequently the sale is lost. There should be a full line of mag- nolia or oak leaf wreaths always on hand, displayed to advantage, some of them decorated with palm leaves and artificial flowers, which can be sold as they are, or to give an idea as to how they will appear with natural flowers. Sprays on palm leaves of pre- pared lilies, carnations or roses are decorative. All the made up work should carry appropriately inscribed! ribbons, either in chiffon or silk, which addition makes a piece much more fin- ished and salable. All the stock of this kind should be on hand in variety, it is purchased at much lower rates In quantity and expensive delays are thus avoided when time is precious, in send- ing for necessary articles. Every other branch of the business is open to the same kind of neglect. All goods either in plants or cut flow- ers that are the common stock of cut flower storeB should always be seen in good assortment. One who deals in FREESIA SPRAY. 1921. The American Florist. (563 BOSTON FLOWER SHOW. Rose Garden of Thus. Roland, Nahant, Mass. perishable stock must take a chance. A flower case in which stock is car- ried only for orders, presents a very sparse appearance and offers very lit- tle to encourage buyers. It is a full stock and a variety of goods well pre- sented and displayed that attracts buy- ers. Flower holders and plant recepta- cles that are kept to the front and used to show their usefulness with plants and flowers will attract atten- tion and sell, while if left on the shelves they will scarcely be noticed. Make a good use of dogwood, which is plentiful now; it is very decorative and will last for several days in jars of water, if well soaked, for in this way moisture will get well up into the flow- ers and branches. Feature a window of spring flowers, a generous vase or basket of each. Have all correctly labeled, which is an important point in holding the ob- servers. A pale fence In sections as a background, gives a natural looking garden effect. All short stemmed roses and other short stemmed flowers should be dis- played in medium handled vase baskets. When nicely arranged they are pretty little pictures in themselves and look very inviting. These various window at- tractions should each have their de- scriptive and price cards. Very few florists realize the value of these, for they are silent salesmen, working all the time and effecting many sales that would otherwise not be made. These signs catch the eye of the passer-by, ■who then stops to notice. They give the window the punch that is so nec- essary to attract attention. PLANT NOTES. Freesias. Although the freesias are a cheap bulb they should not be thrown away, for it takes but little attention to ripen them off after they are through bloom- ing and as good bulbs can be procured as those that are purchased. The free- sia is a native of southern, Africa, so they are blooming at the natural sea- son when flowered in midwinter in the north. But the bulbs must be allowed to mature their growth and then dried off gradually. The pots or boxes in which they are grown can then be placed in full sunlight and allowed to become very dry. A shelf near the glass makes an admirable place on which to place them after the growth has finished, and no more watering is required, but they must not stand where any drip from a roof on a stormy day is liable to keep them moist. They can be shaken out in June and the bulbs started, as it is comparatively easy to select the flowering bulbs and store in a dry place until wanted for planting. For Christmas blooming the bulbs should be started early in July and a succession of plantings until Sep- tember will give the grower flowers until the following spring. Bedding: Plants. The general florist will now have his hands full with bedding stock, which should now be spread out and given the necessary room. The geraniums should be spaced, and if any have grown too tall to make shapely plants the tops should be cut back, but at the present day the trade wants a gera- nium in bloom at bedding time, and very little pinching should be done after the first of April, for it will take from then until the first of June to produce a new branch with a flower. Ageratums, alternantheras, alyssums, heliotropes and like blooming plants should be kept on the move and be given good light positions. Salvia should be kept pinched back until the latter part of the month, which should produce fine, shapely plants. The co- leus should be rooted and the top rub- bed out as soon as established in the pots. Seedlings should be potted or flatted, the former preferred if a price can be obtained commensurate for the extra labor, but if flatted give them room enough to develop properly. Cannas will now require a warm, light location and plenty of root room. The one great factor in growing good bed- ding stock is, at this season, to keep the plants moving and never allow them to get a check, for if once severely checked, a good plant is an impossi- bility. Hydrangeas. There are very few plants that are generally grown that show more vari- ance in their culture or in the returns to the grower than the hydrangeas, especially those that are grown for summer blooming. In looking over the stocks in the several markets one will often see the extremes of these plants grown in the same sized pot; one with eight to 10 heads of bloom, short and stocky, with fine foliage, an ornament on any porch in any yard; and the 664 The American Florist. April 23, other tall and long jointed, with two or three heads of bloom and Ave or six branches with no flowers and the foli- age thin and small, the former bring- ing the grower $3.00 to $3.50 and the latter hardly averaging $1.50. Yet these two plants have practically cost the grower the same amount of labor. These plants grow rapidly and must have plenty of room, an abundance of sun and lots of nourishment. It is useless to try to grow a good plant when they are crowded together. Many growers finish these plants by raising the pots over the benches of bedding plants that do not now require the full amount of sun, placing the hydrangeas about four feet apart in the center of the bench and standing the pot on a stand two feet above the other plants. This gives the hydran- geas a fine location. When the plants have set their buds, the pots will prob- ably be full of roots and a watering of liquid manure once or twice a week will greatly assist them in finishing up the flower and keep the foliage in good color. To grow good hydrangeas they must have plenty of food, room enough to grow shapely and for the air to cir- culate all around the plant and a light well ventilated location. Under these conditions they are easily grown and are remunerative to the grower. LUium Lanclfolium. Among the best flowers for green- house culture during the summer months is the Lilium lanclfolium, of varieties rubrum, roseum album and Melpomene. While these varieties can all be grown outside, yet under those conditions they rarely give perfect flowers and they also tarnish quickly in the direct rays of the sun or under- heavy rains, and to have flowers that can be used for decorative work or designs it is far better to grow them under glass. Those that are to bloom in July should have been started in March, but for August blooming they can be planted now. One of the easi- est ways to grow these bulbs is to plant them in boxes from four to six inches deep, not too large, but of a size that one man can handle when filled with soil. Do not fill the boxes too full when planting the bulbs, for like all lilies they throw out roots at the sur- face, so it is well to leave room for top dressing later. Grow them, in a cool, shady location and after the spikes be- • gin to grow, give them plenty of water and keep them tied erect to stakes. Constant fumigation will be necessary to keep the green fly in check. This is in no way forcing these bulbs, and if properly dried off after blooming the bulbs may be grown year after year and a good crop of flowers obtained. Sweet Peas. A sowing of sweet peas made in pots late in March which can be trans- planted outside as soon as all danger from late frosts is passed, will give a crop of these flowers two or three weeks earlier than the seed sown in the ground. There is generally a time in late June and early July that the sweet peas in the greenhouses come very poor, owing to the excessive heat under glass and the infection of red spider, and the early sowings outside are not yet in flower. Five or six seeds shown in a three-inch pot and these placed on the sill or window ledge or on a hanging shelf will make nice stock for planting out after the mid- dle of April and the advantage of those started in the greenhouses over the ones shown in the cold ground will be quickly seen upon trial. They can be grown so that they will take but little valuable room under glass and the extra expense of this and the labor in transplanting them, will be more than recompensed by having fine flow- ers at a time when most of the stock is in poor condition. The plants that are growing inside will require consid- erable attention as the sun increases in power; the growth is very rapid and the vines must be kept erect or crooked flower stems will be the result. They should be gone over every day, and where the growing shoots are getting away from the supports they should be fastened to them. Society of American Florists. WASHINGTON CONVENTION, AUGUST 16-18. The mailing of prints of the floor plan of the Convention hall in Wash- ington, D. C, has just been completed. The plan covers the whole of the sec- ond floor of the building, which is most admirably adapted for the trade ex- hibition. As will be seen on reference to the plan, there is not a column, pil- lar, or other obstruction on the floor to interfere with the arrangement of the exhibits. Applications already re- ceived for space would seem to indi- cate that the trade displays will be even larger than those at the Cleve- land, O., convention, at which all records were broken. The space rental remains the same as in previous years — 60 cents per square foot. The cost of the official sign, including the rental of an upright, or stand, is $3. Rule No. 25 of the rules relating to the management of the trade exhibition, reading : "The selling of goods by per- sons or firms not having engaged space will be prohibited unless such per- sons or firms shall have secured a permit or license from the secretary, the same to cost not less than $35," will be strictly enforced, so that none other than exhibitors will be permitted to transact business on the floor until the license or permit mentioned has been obtained from the secretary. Orders for signs should be sent to the secretary with the application for reservation of space. The rules re- quire that 25 per cent of the total amount payable for space shall be paid upon the signing of the contract, and the balance before the exhibitor takes possession. Additional copies of the floor plan may be had upon appli- cation to the secretary. Membership cards will shortly be is- sued to all members in good standing, and such members will be required to present their cards at the entrance to the hall. The work of the secretary's office will be greatly facilitated if mem- bers who have not paid their dues will make remittance now. It might be again mentioned that at the annual meeting of the executive board, held in Washington last January, a reso- lution was passed authorizing the dropping of the name of any member from the membership roll for non-pay- ment of dues after one year. THE MEMBERSHIP DKTVE. The drive for increased membership directed and supported by the execu- tive board is about to commence. Com- plying with the board's resolution. President Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass., has appointed the following committee to take charge of the drive : Chairman, J. F. Ammann, Edwards- \ille, 111.; Joseph H. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y„ and Paul R. Klingsporn, Chicago. It will be the purpose and object of this com- mittee to double the membership in the society before the date of the com- ing convention, and they will com- mence a vigorous campaign about May 15. Many novel plans and features to bring the desired results have been in process of working out. The differ- ent florists' clubs of the country have been called upon to co-operate, and they will appoint local committees to assist in the drive. The drive slogan is "Every member get a member," and if this idea materializes the society's present membership certainly ought to be doubled. The membership roll now contains about 3,500 names, and it is the earnest wish of the officers and directors to see this number increased to 7,000, which is but a nominal num- ber, when it is considered that there are upward of 20,000 florists in the BOSTON FLOWER SHOW. Kurume Azaleas Exhibited by John S. Amei, North Easton, Mass. 1921. The American Florist. 665 ■'« !5 ":-5 ;* { i ;* :> :» A I 5 L. £. [i |r i p sells' I S P is i " is •s [? 1*5. _ ■" ; ? A 1 5 L t SB Is ■s N ;l Is !; ;5 ;t Si !g !± ; * IS is la A. 1 5 L. £ ■1 :S a Is "s$ ._ " ~£ ■s : ^„ li si si si ; 5 I? ■a„ a i ;» l e. »• a ' § < i \i\ SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS' WASHINGTON CONVENTION EXHIBITION HALL FLOOR PLAN. On Left K Street Entrances, Fifth Street on Top, L Street on Right, Entrance to Armory Meeting Room, Lower Right Hand Corner. \ -3 country. Our society bears the brunt of battle aguinst all movements detri- mental to the interests it represents, and, accordingly, must have strength of support to back it up. The following have each guaranteed to secure the number of members stated with their names : Thomas Ro- land, (10); John Young. (10); J. J Hess, Omaha, Nebr., (10); Joseph H Hill, (10); C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee Wis., (10); Herman P. Knoble, Cleve land, O., (11); Paul R. Klingsporn (10); J. F. Ammann, (10); Henry Penn, Boston, Bass., (10); George As mus, Chicago, (10); A. Rasmussen New Albany, Ind., (10); W. A. Rowe Kirkwood, Mo., (10); Robert L. Gra ham, Jr., Baltimore, Md.. (10); I. S Hendrickson, Flowerfleld, N. Y., (10) Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn. (10); Frank H. Traendly, New York (10); Thos. H. Joy, Nashville, Tenn. (10;) Alfred M. Campbell, Philadel phia, Pa., (10) ; W. H. Engelhart, Mem phis, Tenn., (10); W. F. Gude, Wash- ington. D. C, (10); A. Gude, Washing- ton, (10); Joseph Kohout, Libertyville, 111., (12); Carl Hagenburger, W. Men- tor, O., (10), and John Canning, Ards- ley, N. Y., (5 life). NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The secretary has been instructed to send out another appeal to guaran- tors who are delinquent in the pay- ment of sums pledged to the campaign fund. The publicity committee is anxious to resume the national adver- tising at the earliest possible date and are greatly handicapped in making their contracts when they have insuf- ficient funds in hand to cover their ob- ligations. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that Henry J. Doll, Wankuk Greenhouses, Providence, R. I., submits for registra- tion the new plant here mentioned : Geranium, Mrs. Hattie A. Doll, seed- ling, parentage unknown. Plant a strong grower and free and early bloomer. Zone in leaf very distinct. Height, 18 inches. Color, glowing scar- let. Flowers, single, 30 to 35 in a large cluster. Single flowers, two inches in diameter with Ave large petals. Any person objecting to this 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 April 20, 1921. John Young, Sec'y. Principles of Industrial Relations. Overwhelming approval of a plat- form setting up 12 principles of indus- trial relations has been given by the membership of the Chamber of Com- merce of the United States in a refer- endum vote, the result of which was announced recently. The vote taken was on the report of a special com- mittee of the chamber's board of directors. This report went deeply into the subject of the employment relation, and recommended among other things, recognition of the right of open shop operation, and the right of employers and employes to deal di- rectly with each other, without par- ticipation by outside interests. At the same time, the chamber's membership in another referendum vote has approved a report of its com- mittee on public utilities, recommend- ing that strikes by public utility em- ployes should be explicity prohibited, and that tribunals should be created by law to adjudicate in decisions bind- ing on both parties differences between public utilities corporations and their employes. The vote on the two ref- erenda was the largest ever recorded by the chamber on any subject. The committee that prepared the in- dustrial relations platform was named by the chamber's board of directors at the close of the president's first indus- trial conference in October, 1919. It was charged with considering the prin- ciples presented by the employers' group in the conference. Its members are: William Butterworth. president Deere & Co., Moline, 111.; Frederick J. Koster, formerly president of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce; Max W. Babb, vice-president the Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Co.. Milwau- kee, Wis.; W. L. Clause, chairman of the board, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.. M. J. Saunders, shipping, New Orleans, La.; Henry M. Victor, banker and cot- ton manufacturer, Charlotte, N. C. The 12 principles of industrial rela- tions advanced by the committee, and the vote on each, are as follows : 1. Every person possesses the rignt to engage in any lawful business or occupation, and to enter, individually or collectively, into any lawful con- tract of employment, either as em- ployer or employe. These rights are subject to limitation only through a valid exercise of public authority. In favor, 1.675; opposed. 2. 2. The right of open-shop operation, that is, the right of employer and em- ploye to enter into and determine the. conditions of employment relations with each other, is an essential part of the individual right of contract pos- sessed by each of the parties. In favor. 1.665, opposed, 4. 3. All men possess the equal right to associate voluntarily for the accom- plishment of lawful purposes by law- ful means. The association of men, whether of employers, employes or others, for collective action or dealing confers no authority over, and must not deny any right of those who do. not desire to act or deal with them. In javor, 1,677; opposed, 4. 4. The public welfare, the protec- tion of the individual, and sound em- ployment relations, require that asso- ciations or combinations of employers or employes, or both, must equally be subject to the authority of the state, and legally responsible to others for their conduct and that of their agents. In favor, 1,671; opposed, 4. 5. To develop, with due regard for the health, safety and well-being of the individual, the required output of industry, is the common social obliga- tion of all engaged therein. The re- striction of productive effort or of out- put by either employer or employe, for the purpose of creating an artificial scarcity of the product, or of labor, is an injury to society. In favor, 1,675-. opposed, 3. 6. The wage of labor must come out of the product of industry, and must be earned and measured bv its contribution thereto. In order that the worker, in his own and the gen- eral interest, may develop his full pro- ductive capacity, and may thereby earn at least a wage sufficient to sus- tain him upon a proper standard of liv- inlg, it is the duty of management to cooperate with him to secure continu- ous employment, suited to his abilities, to furnish incentive and opportunity for improvement, to provide proper safeguards for his health and safety, and to encourage him in all practicable and reasonable ways to increase the values of his productive effort. In favor. 1,679; opposed, 2. 7. The number of hours In the work day or week in which the maximum output, consistent with the health and well-being of the individual, can be maintained in a given industry, should be ascertained by careful study, and never should be exceeded, except in case of emergency, and one day of rest in seven, or its equivalent, should be- 666 The American Florist. April 23, provided. The reduction in working hours below such economic limit, in order to secure greater leisure for the individual, should be made only with full understanding and acceptance of the fact that it involves a commen- surate loss in the earning power of the workers, a limitation and a shortage of the output of the industry, and an increase in the cost of the product, with all the necessary effect of these things upon the interests of the com- munity and the nation. In favor, 1,677; opposed, 3. 8. Adequate means satisfactory, both to the employer and his employes, and voluntarily agreed to by them, should be provided for the discussion and adjustment of employment rela- tions, and the just and prompt settle- ment of all disputes that arise in tne course of industrial operation. In favor, 1,668; opposed. 8. 9. When, in the establishment or adjustment of employment relations, the employer and his employes do not deal individually, but by mutual con- sent, such dealing is conducted by either party through representatives, it is proper for the other party to ask that these representatives shall not be chosen or controlled by, or in such dealing in any degree represents any outside group or interest in the ques- tions at issue. In favor, 1,568; op- posed, 54. 10. The greatest measure of reward and well-being for both employer and employe, and the full social value of their service, must be sought in the successful conduct and full develop- ment of the particular industrial estab- lishment in which they are associated. Intelligent and practical cooperation, based upon a mutual recognition of this community of interest, constitutes the true basis of sound industrial re- lations. In favor, 1,664; opposed 2. 11. The state is sovereign and can- not tolerate a divided allegiance on the part of its servants. While the right of government employes, national, state or municipal, to be heard and to se- cure consideration and just treatment must be amply safeguarded, the com- munity welfare demands that no com- bination to prevent or impair the operation of government or of any gov- ernment function shall be permitted. In favor, 1,663; opposed, 4. 12. In public-service activities, the public interest and well-being must be the paramount and controlling con- sideration. The power of regulation and protection exercised by the state over the corporation, should properly extend to the employes in so far as may be necessary to assure the ade- quate, continuous and unimpaired operation of public-utility service. In favor, 1,649; opposed, 18. The referendum on public utilities employment carried the recommenda- tions of the chamber's committee on public utilities. These were two In number, and are given as follows, with the vote on each : "The committee recommends that strikes by employes of all nublic serv- ice corporations, performing public service essential to the lives, health, security, comfort and well being of the people, should bv law be explicitly prohibited. For. 1.564; against 97. "The committee recommends mat suitable tribunals should be created by law to adjudicate differences between the employes of public service corpora- tions and their emplovers. and that the decisions of such tribunals should be final and binding unon both parties. For. 1.571; against, 100." Members of the chamber's commit- tee on public utilities are as follows : Lewis F. Pierson. chairman. Irving National Bank. New York; Henry G. Bradlee. president Stone & Webster. Boston. Mass.; Arthur W. Brady, presi- dent Union Traction Co., Anderson, Ind.; F. B. Deberard, director of re- search, New York Merchants Associa- tion; Albert W. Harris, president Har- ris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago; Charles L. Harrison, director Cincin- nati Chamber of Commerce; John W. Lieb, vice-president New York Edison Co., New York; H. L. McCune, law- yer, Kansas City, Mo.; Paul N. Myers, president St. Paul Association of Pub- lic and Business Affairs; John W. Van Allen, lawyer, Buffalo, N. Y. San Francisco. STOCK IN LIBERAL SUPPLY. There has been a great increase in the rose supply the past week. From being practically on the short side all season, the supply has increased to such proportions that trade is unable to absorb the daily cut, thereby throw- ing a large lot of stock to the street merchants, who are offering it at low prices. The increase applies to nearly every variety. Mrs. Chas. Russell of R. D. Haentze, Of the Haentze Floral Co., Elected Mayor of Fond Du Lac, Wis., April 5. the finest quality is now at lower lev- els than for a long time. The out- door supply of Ulrich Brunner is also gradually getting larger. Cecile Brun- ner is about the only variety at the present time that is not in oversupply. Carnations continue to hold their own as regards price. They are of excep- tionally good quality and there is no surplus after the increasing sales. As most of the sweet peas coming in are produced out-of-doors, much stock of fine quality is to be had. Fine long stems and large flowers are the rule and almost any desired color can be had at prices ranging from $1 to $1.50 per dozen small bunches. There is a great oversupply of tulips. Due to the low prices at which they can be pur- chased on the street, they are not re- ceiving much attention from the stores. Some very good yellow freesias are be- ing received. Snapdragon is showing much improvement and the best stock is bringing $1.50 per dozen. Ranuncu- lus are in moderate supply and are used largely in basket work. Purple lilac still is plentiful and cheap. Easter lilies of fine quality continue to arrive and bring satisfactory prices. Gar- denias are not so good as formerly and have declined in price owing to poor size. Cattleyas have increased some- what in supply. Mos«iae is now com- ing in and is very fine. The blooms retail at from $2 to $3 each. The vio- let supply is gradually diminishing and will shortly end; in the opinion of most growers. The shipping demand for this flower also shows a great falling off. Iris are quite plentiful and move slowly. There has been no increase in the peony arrivals and good prices are being realized for all offerings. Very little cut heather is to be had. Fruit blossoms continue to occupy at- tention for decorative work. Cut sprays of Famarix africana are be- ing offered freely and have met with ready sale. Funeral work was re- ported brisk all week. The spring wed- ding season is also creating a strong demand for lily of the valley. Hy- drangeas in pots are now being shown by all the stores. Rambler roses also continue to arrive. Azaleas and rho- dodendrons are getting scarce. All other pot stock is plentiful. The wholesalers report an excellent de- mand for ferns and asparagus. There is a large supply of all seasonable green goods. RETAIL FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. The monthly meeting of the Retail Florists' Association was held on April 6. Owing to the unavoidable ab- sence of B. M. Joseph, chairman of the Easter advertising committee, no re- port of this committee was presented. Chairman P. V. Matraia of the exhibi- tion committee made a detailed state- ment of the work accomplished by his committee in reference to the proposed flower show to be held in October. The matter of market conditions was thor- oughly gone into by the members. Many of them spoke against the cus- tom of the wholesalers of selling stock at retail. Other important matters en- gaged the attention of those present. The next regular meeting of the asso- ciation will be held on the evening of May 4, at Native Son's hall. NOTES. The Dahlia Society of California has announced that the annual dahlia show will be held at the Palace hotel September 15-17. A preliminary pre- mium list has been sent to all mem- bers. At the directors' meeting held recently the same board of directors was elected for the coming year. Richard Vincent, Jr.. White Marsh, Md., was elected honorary vice-presi- dent. It was also decided to hold at least four general meetings of the so- ciety each year. The meetings of the board of directors will be held the third Thursday of each month. The exhibi- tion committee for the year will be H. T. Hennig, Carl Salbach, J. W. Davies, Jesse Seal, F. C. Burns and Mrs. E. W. Lynberg. One of the features of the coming dahlia show will be an educa- tional exhibit, showing the various types and how they have been devel- oped during the last 135 years. Prop- agation, such as dividing of tubers, cuttings and seed raising, will also be explained to the visitors. In all prob- ability the trial gardens of this or- ganization will be located at the Uni- versity of California. Berkeley, this year. Since the inauguration of the yearly trials by this society they have been conducted at San Rafael. A meeting of growers and members of the Retail Florists' Association was held at the store of Podesta & Bal- docchi, on Grant avenue, during the week to discuss the proposed new wholesale flower and plant market for white growers, 60 being in attendance. The growers were of the opinion that the building on Bush street which has been under consideration would not be suitable for their requirements, thev desiring one of much larger floor and basement space, and also one where auto trucks could be driven into the building and unloaded, instead of being required to dispose of their stock on the sidewalk. Another meet- ing is scheduled for the near future 1921. The American Florist. 667 and in the meanwhile a search for a suitable location will be continued. The exhibition committee of the Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society met with the flower show committee of the Retail Florists' Association on April 8, at the Art Floral Co.'s offices. Chair- man Matraia of the hall committee re- ported that the Civic auditorium could be had for three days for $1,317, but that the only date available which would include Saturday would be early in October. The members felt that this would be too early to insure a good display, it being the general opinion that the latter part of October would be the best time to hold the show. The Southern Pacific and the At- chison, Topeka & Santa Fe railways are joint defendants in a complaint filed with the State Railroad Commis- sion, wherein Domoto Bros, charge the collection of excessive rates for trans- porting fuel oil from Richmond to Oakland. This concern is large con- sumers of fuel oil for its greenhouses and the case is being watched with much interest by other trans-bay growers who have been compelled to pay excessive rates on oil shipments. If appearances count for anything the present orchid shortage will be re- lieved very soon. This is the opinion of all who have visited the orchid range of John Carbone, Berkeley. His houses of Cattleya Mossiae are a per- fect mass of buds and his stock never appeared to better advantage than it does at present. New hybrids in brasso- cattleyas can be seen in bloom there. Superintendent Percy Ellings is to be commended upon the fine appearance of this orchid establishment. Chrysanthemum 'growers report planting as progressing rapidly and that this work will be shortly com- pleted. Present prospects indicate about the same acreage being put out as last season. Early and mid-season varieties are being the most largely planted, very few late varieties being grown owing to the danger of frosts. Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., presided last week at a luncheon given to Mary Garden and other oper- atic stars of the Chicago Grand Opera Co. at St. Francis hotel. The Down- town Association, of which Mr. Rossi is president, was the host. The monthly meeting of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society was held on April 2. H. Plath spoke of the progress being made in preparation for the fall show. The next meeting in May will be ladies' night. John R. Walsh, secretary of the Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society, has left for a fishing trip to the northern part of the state. The Suzanne Floral Co. has discon- tinued its Geary street store and will devote its energies to the Mason street establishment. The Alameda County Dahlia Society will hold its annual exhibition Septem- ber 4-6, at the Hotel Oakland. B. M. Joseph will have charge of the Mothers' Day advertising for the Re- tail Florists' Association. JAiiES T. Lynch. Boston Notes. The trade has generally been in- formed of the retirement of Thomas F. Galvin, Sr., from the firm of Thomas F. Galvin, Inc., and his association with his son, Thomas F. Galvin Jr., in the Devonshire street store. Mr. Gal- vin has had a long and honorable career as a retailer and has many friends in this city and throughout the country who wish him well. At the Houghton & Gorney establish- ment, Park and Tremont streets, we recently noticed an innovation in cor- made up with half a dozen cattleyas sage bouqets. Six of these had been In each, the innovation being that the flowers were on a background of ostrich feathers of a color to match. D. A. Brownstein, of the Flower Shop, 114 Canal street, has an attrac- tive store with fine show windows and two large ice boxes that are always well filled. R. T. Lombard, the former proprietor of this store, is now 82 years old, but active and cheerful. Harry Quint, who already had a flower shop in the Hotel Victoria, has opened another good store at the cor- ner of Dartmouth and Newberry streets with John T. Coolie, well and favorably known to the trade, in charge. Maurice M. Saunders, for a number of years head decorator and designer for Wax Bros., opened a store a year ago at 240 Huntington avenue, oppo- site Horticultural hall, and is building up a good business. W. T. Walke, Salem, in addition to a good stock of flowers for cutting and bedding plants, has a fine collection of his own seedling amaryllis. At the re- cent flower show he took first prize for his amaryllis. Edward Welch, well known in the trade through his former activities in the wholesale line, and who for some time suffered from poor health, has re- covered and is now with Harry Kelley, retail florist. In addition to a great stock of cut flowers, including attractive baskets and small bouquets of Mayflowers, Penn, the Florist, has been featuring a fine stock of hydrangeas. J. Newman & Sons, formerly at 24 Tremont street, is now located at 225 Tremont street. This firm started in business in 1870. A large contract for filing the win- dow boxes of the Copley-Plaza Hotel with arbor vitae, was completed last week by S. Hoffman, the Massachusetts avenue retailer. Phillip Carbone and wife sailed for Europe on April 9 for a two months' visit that will combine business and pleasure. A shop well stocked with cut flow- ers and flowering plants is kept by Max Fine, 20U Dartmouth street. A. F. F. Providence, R. I. Trade the past week has been rather quiet. Stock is plentiful and of good quality. Roses have taken several drops and carnations are selling very low at present. Sweet peas are good, and sell well. Floral work has been rather slow. NOTES. Salesmen from the out of town houses have been in the city the past week booking orders for Memorial day business. The prospects are good so far with plenty of geraniums and other bedding stock for all. Magnolia wreaths and wax flowers will predom- inate as usual. Several of the local florists were vis- itors at the Boston Flower Show the past week, and report it one of the best ever seen. A. F. Faulkner, New York, repre- sentative of The American Flokist was a visitor last week, on his way to the Boston show. H. A. T. Greenville, S. C. — A meeting of the creditors of Harold E. Rogers, bank- rupt, was held here April 9. Larned, Kan. — Mrs. M. E. Angress, of the Broadway Greenhouse, has opened the Broadway Flower Shop at 418 Broadway. Adrian, Mich.' — Elmer D. Smith has recently sent chrysanthemum plants to Japan. New Zealand, Guatemala, France and England. OBITUARY. Augustus Hawley Goodwin. Augustus Hawley Goodwin, vice- president of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, died April 17 at the Drexel Arms hotel, that city, after a brief ill- ness. During a recent trip to the east he contracted bronchitis, which grad- ually settled upon him after his re- turn and finally caused death, despite the strenuous efforts of his physicians. The president of the company, Mr. Barnard, had preceded him but little more than a month, dying at Los An- geles, Calif., March 10. Mr. Goodwin was born at Waterville, N. Y., July 15, 1S44, and in early life engaged in the hardware business at Norwich, that state, later becoming a cotton factor in New York city. About 1S85 he acquired an interest in the firm of Northrup, Braslan & Co., later styled the Northrup, Braslan, Goodwin Co., of Minneapolis, Minn. In 1896, upon reorganization of the company, he lo- cated in Chicago, forming the Good- win, Harries Co., which was consoli- dated with W. W. Barnard & Co. in 1905, Mr. Goodwin becoming vice-presi- dent of the firm under the title of the W. W. Barnard Co. Mr. Goodwin re- tired from active business some years ago, but when Mr. Barnard became ill soon after, he resumed and continued work until a few days before his death. While Mr. Goodwin had compara- tively few close friends in the trade, yet he had no enemies. Of retiring dispo- sition, he made little effort in recent years to increase his range of acquaint- ance in the seed trade, but he retained with firm grasp, older ones of the past 30 years. A man of great patience and gentleness, he rarely spoke a harsh or unkind word and his nearest asso- ciates found him always considerate and thoughtful of others. In the social affairs of life he was always a fine example of the true and polished gen- tleman, brilliant in conversation, and a charming host. About 45 years ago, Mr. Goodwin married Miss Nellie Beebe, of Nor- wich, N. Y., where her father was a prominent merchant. Mrs. Goodwin survives, also one brother, Samuel W. Goodwin, of New York city. Funeral services were held at Boyd- ston's chapel, Chicago, April 20, the Rev. Clyde McGee, of Bethany Union church, officiating. Burial will be at Waterville, N. Y., in the family lot. Ernest Granz. Ernest Granz, of the firm of Rowehl & Granz, florists and nurserymen of Hicksville, N. Y., died on April 10 of a complication of diseases, age 57. He was bora in Germany and came to this country when very young. Mr. Granz had been in business at Hicksville for 31 years. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church, that city on April 13. Among those who attend- ed the funeral was J. K. Allen, New York, an old friend of the deceased. Mr. Granz is survived by his wife, two daughters and three sons. A. F. F. Bad Axe, Mich. — The Deady Green- house, closed for the past three years, has been reopened by Edward A. Houghy of Saginaw. Peoria, ill. — Jacob T. Shoaff, pioneer resident of this city and florist at Glen Oak park conservatory for 25 years, died recently, age 70 years. Louisville, Ky.- — Ground has been broken at the state fair grounds for a horticultural building. 200 by 400 feet, which will provide good facilities for floral exhibits. 668 The American Florist. April 23, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $i50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S3.00. When sending us change ot address always lend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, v'rom the first issue The American Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier U possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the "pillions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 s. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Flowers for Mothers 661 Mother's Day _■ 661 The retail trade i Inches Long. ' (With glass heads, any color.) Per gross $1.50 5 gross or more, at 1.40 Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. John Stobie, formerly of Evanston will confer a favor upon his sister, Mrs. Isabella M. Valent, 427 Rebecca ave- nue, Wilkinsburg, Pa., by sending his present address for important news from home. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is in splendid crop with orchids and report a good demand for same. This firm is cutting exceptionally fine carnations including Joy, the new white that looks most promising. New Crop Sphagn Vaughan's Seed Store UIH Chicago a New York Single Bales or Carlots Moss CONTRACT NOW 676 The American Florist. April 23, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E „ A C & N H N Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. The late Peter Reinberg is not easily forgotten. His portrait appeared in a morning newspaper April 20 along with 12 other prominent democratic leaders who died recently. Harry R. Gibbons, county treasurer and close friend of Peter Reinberg, died suddenly April 19. John Kruchten, of the John Kruch- ten Co., has been troubled more or less of late with rheumatism but manages to stay on the job. Henry Kruchten was badly bruised about the face last week when he was thrown while step- ping out of an auto. Henry D. Neve says his new range will be built at Des Plaines instead of Park Ridge, as mentioned in these columns last week. The Des Plaines people are certainly loyal and do not like to have anyone put them into Park Ridge. John Weiland of Evanston has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his daughter, Doris, whose death occurred April 19. She was killed instantly when struck by an auto while crossing the street in front of her home. Zeeh & Mann are handling a fine sup- ply of roses in addition to a large quan- tity of choice sweet peas. The ship- ping trade is more active at this estab- lishment and the stage is now being set for Mothers' Day. William Wolf, one of the East Mon- roe street florists, walked away with practically all the prizes in one of the bowling tournaments on the south side last week, including a neat sum of cash. On the petition of L Koropp, a re- ceiver was appointed for the Bergman- Koropp Co., manufacturers of pre- pared flowers and foliage, by Judge Sullivan, April 19. Kennicott Bros. Co. is booking orders for Mothers' Day and from present in- dications the demand will be as strong if not greater than in former years. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a good supply of roses which are clean- ing up nicely owing to the great im- provement in the shipping demand. The J. A. Budlong Co. is fortunate in having a large supply of cut ferns this season, which are exceedingly scarce and in strong demand. Walter Walters, of the Central Floral Co., is back on the job after a pleasant visit with his folks at Mil- waukee, Wis. Vaughan's Seed Store reports the heavy demand for gladiolus bulbs con- tinues and that other spring bulbs are going freely. The directors of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association held their regular quarterly meeting at the store April 19. The E. C. Amling Co. is supplying its trade with statice in addition to its unsual complete line of cut flowers. The Joseph Poerster Co. is pleasing its trade with choice sweet peas, which it is handling in quantity. Irvin Stein, of Seligman & Stein, New York, called on the trade here this week. Erne & Co.'s shipments of cut flowers include a nice supply of choice stocks. Visitors : E. Niednagel and wife, Evansville, Ind.; Karl P. Baum, Knox- ville, Tenn. ; A. F. Borden, Los Angeles, Calif. Boston. MARKET GRADUALLY IMPROVING. Stock this week cleaned up fairly well. The market opened quite weak but gained strength later on. Roses and carnations were most in demand with no increase in prices until the last of the week. The retail stores have mostly funeral work with no cut flower trade to speak of. There has been a considerable demand for wedding flow- ers. Lily of the valley, white sweet peas and white roses are bringing a premium over other stock. No very fancy roses are coming in except a few special American Beauties. Bulb stock is about finished, only a very few jon- quils left and no great call for them. There are no novelties noted on the market this season. Snapdragon is ar- riving in large quantities with only a small amount of good quality stock. Iris is very scarce and inferior flowers are selling at $3 to $4 per dozen. Gladi- oli are quite late this year; several calls for it have been received by the whole- salers and none to be had. Delphinium has arrived, the quality being excellent. The prices range from $2.50 to $4 per dozen. FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION MEETING. There was a rather small attendance at the Florists' Association meeting, April 12. The speaker of the evening was F. E. Newcomb, traffic manager of the Boston & Maine Railroad. He gave a very interesting talk on the ef- fect of present railroad rates on the florist business. There was a letter read from The Boston Herald urging the association to place an order for regular advertisements in that paper. It was filed for the attention of indi- vidual members. Jas. B. Macklin sent in his application for membership. The dinner committee reported very favor- ably on the banquet tendered to the three local national society presidents. The greenhouses of A. Rolfs, Ran- dolph, Mass., were wrecked by the ex- plosion of The American Fireworks Co. April 15. E. F. S. Evansville, Ind. Business during the month of April has continued very satisfactory. There is brisk demand for bedding plants of all kinds. Many weddings are sched- uled for May and June. General trade conditions are improving and collec- tions are fairly good. Stocks in all florists' lines are plentiful. The case to break the will of the late Julius Niednagel will be retried April 20. The jury failed to reach an agree- ment at the previous trial. The estate is valued at more than $100,000. E. Niednagel and wife were in Chi- cago last week. W. B. C. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO I. one Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier fcaSCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Callas Mignonette SWEET PEAS Candytuft Yellow Daisies White Snapdragons Calendulas GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1920. The American Florist. 677 STEADY SUPPLY Our supply of Cut Flowers is steady, enabling us at all times to take the best possible care of all our regular customers. Our service is unsurpassed— There's a reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American, Florist when writing 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO ALL ORDERS FOR CUT FLOWERS FOR MOTHERS' DAY Should be placed immediately owing to the increasing demand. Arrange for your supply with us at once. Columbus, 0. TKADE FAIBLY ACTIVE. Despite rather unfavorable weather which prevailed last week, trade was fairly active. One of the features was the large amount of funeral work, which had the effect of increasing the gross business at most of the establish- ments. Social work was not active as the season is now about over and the usual spring weddings do not occur until May or June. The supply of flowers is quite good and the quality Is excellent. This applies to roses, carnations, snapdragons, sweet peas, jonquils and the usual seasonable stock. Easter lilies are still being sold to a large extent and the supply will last for some time. Roses and carna- tions with sweet peas are the staple lines and prices are unchanged from the previous week. Pot plants are still in good demand as the supply is rather limited. Lilies and primroses are the plants which are in the best demand. Corsages have been selling fairly well but the largest call is for loose flow- ers. Orders are about as numerous as usual but with the total volume of sales showing a decrease. NOTES. The organization of the Flower Growers' and Dealers' Association in this city has been completed at a meet- ing held at the Munk Floral Co. last week. This was the fourth session of this organization and good fellowship has been brought about. Permanent officers were elected as follows : Walter Stephens, of L. Stephens & Son, presi- dent; I. D. Siebert. of the Fifth Avenue Floral Co., vice-president; E. D. Lud- wig, of T. J. Ludwig & Son, secretary, and Herman Kropp, of the Cottage Rose Gardens, treasurer. T. S. Lud- wig made a talk in which he urged florists to ascertain the cost of doing- business, which was necessary if they desired to prosper. The regular quarterly meeting of the Columbus Horticultural Society was held April 16 in the Horticultural building on the university campus. Prof. L. M. Montgomery spoke on "The Vegetable Garden," and Prof. A. C. Hottes gave a talk on "Flowers." A general discussion followed, the public being invited, and a large number at- tended. Active preparations are being made for Mothers' Day and all of the down- town florists anticipate a strong de- mand for the usual run such as roses, carnations and lilies. The importance of this event is increasing as the years go by and the trade is anticipating a good business. Herman Kropp, proprietor of the Cottage Rose Gardens, and with an interest in the Neil House Flower Shop, is having a good trade. J. W. L. Waldo, Fla. — T. K. Godbey, grower of winter flowers here for the northern markets, cut 2,500 callas Easter week. Lakeland, Fla. — Scharfenburger & Giddings, formerly located at Tulsa, Okla., now have a fine store in this city. Tabrytown, N. Y. — George Chisholm and family have returned home after a three months' visit in Europe. 678 The American Florist. April 23, m- HUCKLEBERRY $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., SMSE 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Dl. FRNE A COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Worcester, Mass. This city, one of the most important in the state, has fine parks, public buildings and business enterprises. Prom a day's visit among its florists we formed the conclusion that their business is prosperous. All spoke high- ly of the Easter trade and no fault was found with existing conditions at the time of our visit. Randall's Flower Shop is one of the show places here, and there is every evidence of a well managed re- tail store and the prosperity that naturally accompanies good manage- ment. Easter trade at this establish- ment was considerably better than a year ago and business is keeping up well. In addition to many other good features, no store or show that we have recently visited could boast of a finer lot of hydrangea plants, the pink being particularly noteworthy. Henry F. IJttlefield has an excellent shop and a prosperous! retail trade. In another section of the city he has a range of considerable area where there is a fine stock of carnations. We were particularly interested in a seedling rose, a cross of Hadley and Ophelia, which Oscar Sodeholm, the foreman, Is bringing forward. It favors Ophelia, but is of a much brighter color and has the perfume of Hadley. A. W. Hixon has a good stock of bedding plants and is growing the petunias originated by the Richard Diener Co., Inc., Kentfield, Calif. He speaks highly of this' strain. Mr. Hixon is deeply interested in the work of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. The range of the Quarry Floral Co. is centrally located, and we found a great stock of bedding plants coming forward. This concern has a branch store at 150 Franklin street. Estabrook & Luby, who had the mis- fortune to be burned out of their Main street store last January, are now established at 43 Pleasant street. Petunias, originated by the Richard Diener Co., are being grown by X.. J. Primeau, who also has a retail store at 46 Richards street. A good Easter business was reported by the H. F. A. Lange establishment. Trade is very good here at the present time. F. B. Madaus has a good store at 370 Main street. He is said to be the oldest commercial florist in this city. Out near Hope cemetery, Herman J. Snyder has a considerable glass area and a good cemetery business. Fierer's Flower Shop on Pleasant street makes a good appearance and is well stocked. A. F. F. Kalamazoo, Mich. — The department stores here are offering nursery stock at very low prices. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson re- port business in their landscape gar- dening department. :lve>\*t crop STATIGE RHODANTHE ACR0CLIN1UM (Daisy) HELICHRYSUM (Strawflower) Rush us your orders for Decoration Day Lar gest Growers in the U. S. San Diego Everlasting Flower Co. LA JOLLA, CALIF. Seligman & Stem FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Fredeeicton, N. B. — We are advised that the Easter prices of flowers at this place were misquoted in our issue of April 9. Carnations should have been $3.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Akbon, N. T. — John Priesach, Corfu, N. Y., recently purchased the Newman greenhouses and property, formerly op- erated by the Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Priesach will con- tinue the business in addition to his other interests at Corfu. 3iiimiiiimiiiiii!< inu MiuiMiiiiumiiiimiuumiiimr (Huckleberry Foliage New Crop Now Ready. (Southern Wild Smilax Bush Boxwood I Telegraphic orders receive prompt attention. I (Duncan Jackson, Kinston, Ala, I mil iiimi Mini ■ .in ■ . fonm CUT FLOWERS Supplies 80 E. Randolph St. v, Telephone Central 0284 %$-*> ClUCa80 Randolph, Mass. — The greenhouses owned by A. Rolfs were wrecked by an explosion in the plant of the American Fireworks Co., April 15. 1921. The American Florist. 679 John Kruchten Co # 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLIMCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE L\ CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 Ii. D. Phones CENTRAL 1077 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., i«IW|l|j~i Wabash Ave., and Lake St. £HBK£h gfliggj CHICAGO, ILL. t9DB9 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiiand-RischCo. FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE trm UUIlDtCIl IU[ CHICAGO CENTOU.879 Ij4 N.YTADAMl AVL ILLINOIS ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyier-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importer* 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Columbia, Russell. Milady, White Killarney and Kll- larney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Wire Hanging Baskets The well made kind. Painted, bound with galvanized wire. 6 at dozen rate, 50 at huudred rate. per doz. ; $; per doz.; < 10 inch $2.25 per doz.; 516.00 per 100 14-inch S3 2 12-inch 2.50perdoz.; 20.00 per 100 16-inch 4.2 GREEN SHEET MOSS StS^fi3g ,lB 5?aS.SSSS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 'SaSFSffi' Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe HowerMarKete CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses. Beauty " Mrs. Chas. Russell. . 8 Butterfly 8 Columbia 8 Dunlop 8 Premier 8 " Hoosier Beauty .... 8 Killarney Brilliant.. 6 "White Killarney 6 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.. 6 Milady 6 Mrs. Aaron Ward. . . 6 Sunburst 6 Ophelia 6 Dble. W. Killarney.. 6. Cecile Brunner " Our Selection Calendulas 3 Freesia 3 Jonquils 4 Violets Mignonette 6. Sweet Peas 1, Cattleyas, per doz 7. Valley 6. Carnations 3 Lilies, per 100 15, Adiantum 1, Ferns per 1,000 4 Galax per 1,000 Leucothoe Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays 35c to 60c Mexican Ivy Boxwood, 35c per lb., case Huckleberry Dozen 00® 8.00 Per 100 00® 40.00 00® 35.00 00® 35.00 00® 36.00 00® 40.00 00® 35.00 00® 26.00 00® 26.00 00® 26.00 00® 30.00 00® 20.00 00® 20.00 00® 20.00 00® 26.00 4.00 G.OO 00® 00® ,00® 76® 00® 60® 50® 00® 00® i.00 4.00 9.00 8.00 6.00 00® 20.00 60® 2.00 50® 5.00 2.00 1.00 per bunch 1.00 9.00 7.50 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 ^MIIIIIIIIlllllllHIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllirillllllllllllllUlllir^ Bailey's I New Standard j Cyclopedia I of I 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 ! r-Jl!lllltlMIII!Ul!UIIIII!lll!IIIMmillllllimilll!milfllllllll." ^inimiiiimiitiimiiiiiimiiiiiiniimiiiiiiuiiitiiiii 1 nituiiii mnir? JRaedlein Basket Co.; 713 Milwaukee Avenue I CHICAGO, - ■ ILLINOIS | I Write (or Catalog' and Prices. I Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif Mention the American Florist when writing | Mention the American Florist when writing 680 The American Florist. April 23, ^Himiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiini (Beauties Orchids Valley iGardenias 1 They are very important items | I when you need them for a special | | occasion. It surely must interest | | you to know that you are abso- 1 | lutely safe in depending on us to 1 | supply you. That is one advantage | | in placing your business with us — 1 | we carry a complete line of cut | | flowers. | (The Leo Niessen Co. I 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. I i Branches: Baltimore, Washington. | fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiliiiir Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. A. BETTER DEMAND FOR STOCK. The past week has been more en- couraging to everyone; there has not been so much stock, and a rather firm demand, which balanced things, gave a better tone to the market and will make returns that much greater for the trade. Growers did their best for the Easter holidays and the weddings following, but with the favorable weather, overstepped the mark with the result the market has seldom, if ever, had such an overstock following the holiday. Now that this great over- supply is past and a seasonal demand has set in, the trade will put forward its best efforts to get all it can out of the spring season. The stock was never in better condition, particularly the roses, which in the increased size of the newer varieties has raised the standard of all other flowers. Carnations have been overabundant and of very good quality. They were in great demand on the night of the reception and pa- rade in honor of Cardinal Dougherty. The street men, who took quantities, sold out at a handsome profit. Snap- dragon is now at its best and is largely used for spray and decorative work of all kinds. The late Easter lilies are about over and prices are well main- tained. Quantities of callas are on hand and prices are down. Sweet peas have dropped off considerably, one large dealer stating that the supply had fallen to 20 per cent of what it was the week before. He thought the growers would get as much, however, as all were cleaned up at good prices. Cattleyas are not any too plentiful, be- ing completely disposed of each day. ■White and yellow daisies are now at their best and are largely used in boxes of spring flowers. Choice gardenias bring top prices, but the short stemmed stock is principally seen on the streets. CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. This la the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VMe^e Rover MarKete Boston, April 20. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty . . . $4.00@$75.00 " Russell 6.00® 20.00 " Dunlop 6.00® 16.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 20.00 " Crusader 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 25.00 " Ward 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 4.00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty 6.00® 10.00 Columbia 5.00® 16.00 Hadley 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .50® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz.... 12.00 B. Buttons 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Carnation. Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 8.00® 10.00 Longiflorum Lilies 12.00® 16.00 Pansies 1.50® 2.50 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 1.50(5) 2.50 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 3.00 Callas 1.50® 2.50 English Daisies .76 Jonquils. Spur 6.00 Cyprlpedluma 4.00 Marguerites 1.50® 2.60 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Bicolor Jonquils 6.00® 8.00 Myosotis, per bunch 35® .60 Buffalo, April 20. Per 100 Rose, White Killarney 6.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wat. Killarney 6.00® 16.00 " Richmond 6.00® 12.00 Maryland 6.00® 12.00 " Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00® 12.00 Russell 6.00® 16.00 " Premier 6.00® 20.00 Ceclle Brunner .... 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 2.00® 5.00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Freesias 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 15.00 Golden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 6.00 Paper White Narcissi 6.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Violets 76® 1.00 White Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Yellow Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Forget-me-nots, per bch.... .26. Delphinium 6.00® 16.00 Valley 8.00® 10.00 NOTES. During his recent visit to Japan, Henry C. Geiger, while at a dinner of a number of persons of different na- tionalities told of sending a box of cut flowers of the Queen of Edgely rose in 1900, to Queen Victoria. It was then a great novelty, being a pink sport of American Beauty. They were very carefully packed and arrived as planned on Christmas eve. The buds in fine condition, were presented to the Queen by her equerry. Her majesty was much delighted with them and dic- tated a letter of thanks on her own personal stationery, and directed that it be sent through official channels and presented personally to the owners of the beautiful rose. To the surprise of Mr. Geiger the interesting story was then added to by one of the guests who arose and said : "I recall this circum- stance very distinctly as my father was then equerry to the Queen and carried the roses to her and I have often heard of the pleasure they gave her, and that some of them lasted until New Tear's Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERIMING 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, Aprii. 20. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00® 16.00 Russell 4.00® 16 00 Columbia 4.00® IS. 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 Easter Lilies and Callas 10.00® 12.60 Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 Forget-Me-Not, bunch .... .26 Freesia 3.00® 4.00 Galax, per 1,000 1.60 Jonquils 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe, per 1,000 5.00® 6.00 Plumosus (south) per bch.. .25 Smilax, per string 16® .26 Snapdragons 6.00® 8.00 Primulas, bunch 26® .36 Stocks, per bunch 50® .76 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 eve. Mr. Geiger was delighted to be thus supported and considers it quite a co-incidence. One of the large dealers stated that in spite of seasons of overaupply, the carnation men were well satisfied with their returns and many of them are planning to plant their houses earlier this year, so as to avoid the stem rot that was so prevalent last summer. He thought that the tendency of carnation growers to go into roses, which was so prevalent last year, had been checked and there would be a good demand for all the best varieties of carnations for planting out. For all that Ophelia has been such a wonderful rose in many ways it is being discarded very gener- ally by the growers for this market, who are replacing it with Mme. Butter- fly, which has proved a winner with the few who grow it. What is wanted is a good easy doing red, which if it is anything near as good as its parent it may be found in Jos. H. Hill's red sport of Columbia. The seed stores have so far had a wonderful demand. The buying op- ened up very early, both mail and coun- ter trade started in away ahead of the season and sales have been phenome- nally large. The sale of vegetable plants has also exceeded the normal. 1921. The American Florist. 681 HOLTON 4 I1UNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens .J CI.PDLLWORTH CD CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE! OF MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties In Quantity. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1809-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go, wholesale: florists Growers of Quality Flower.. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Since the New York spring show there is considerable quiet talk as to why the trade should not pro- vide such an exhibition for the flower lovers here, who, it has been shown, would support such an elaborate exhibition to the fullest ex- tent. Now that normal times are re- turning- there is nothing necessary but the building. We understand a site has been set aside on the Parkway and $1, 500,000 appropriated for the erection of Convention hall. It would seem as if this was enough to start the project and that it is up to enterprizing citi- zens of such bodies as the Florists' Club to get active and begin something. This matter has been slumbering for several years, and now might be the best time for development. E. G. Hill spent several days in this city on his way home from the Boston, Mass., Flower Show. Several automo- bile trips among the rose growers were taken, Edward J. Fancourt and James W. Heacock going with him to the large houses at Roelfs. Mr. Hill also visited a number of other ranges. There is great curiosity as to his next intro- duction about which little is said at this time. It is likely being reserved as a sensation for the Cleveland O., show. Mr. Hill looks well and takes as much interest in the achievements of the rose men as ever. Leo Niessen believes the season will bring good returns to all who have ap- plied themselves to their work. Con- ditions have varied, with too much stock at one time and not enough at another, but he is quite certain that the general average in returns for those who have good stock to sell, will prove satisfactory. Choice roses, snapdragons, and carnations are quantity items here. There will be a great deal of activity in a trade way in baseball the coming summer, as soon as the vacation season commences. The sport is to be under the auspicies of the Florists' Club. President Campbell has appointed dev- otees in several branches, to work up enthusiasm in the clubs of the league, and has promised a trophy for the suc- cessful club. Edward Reid, after his trip with the rosarians among the rose growers of this district, is well satisfied with the ttock that comes to him. Choice roses. ^MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!l!Ulllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIII]lllllllllllUlllUI!lllllllll[llillllllllHllllllllllll«l I illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllS^ | GUST. RUSCH & CO. I fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^iiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiniii)»| ( Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses = Phone Main 124S. P. O. Box 506 YAH WillJKFE WIS 1 = 444-446 MilwauKee Street l»IIL?TMWIlttj "!'• g %i[iii[iiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitnii!ii iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiniii iiiiiiiiin# VtoMe Rover MtfKets Philadelphia, April 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 60.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 36.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 10. 00® 40.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adlantum 1.60® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .50 Asparagus, strings 760) 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Carnations 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.60 Easter lilies 20.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smllax -36 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.60 Mignonette 3.00® 4.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Preesia 2.000 4.00 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 Larkspur, per doz 3.00® 6.00 Pittsburgh, April Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. " " Icy., per doz. . " ex.. per doz. No. 1, per doz Killarney Maryland Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward. Russell Columbia ..'. Ophelia Hilda nler Madam Butterfly Carnations Cattleyas, each Easter Lilies Ferns, per 1,000 Galax, per 1.000 Plumosus, per bunch .... Sprengeri, per bunch Calendulas Sweet Peas Smllax. per doz. strings. Jonquils Valley Tulips Lilies, Calla Snapdragons, per doz... Per 100 6.00 6.00 4.00 2.50 00® 16.00 00® 15.00 00® 15.00 00® 15.00 00® 30.00 00® 20.00 00® 15.00 00® 12.00 00® 26.00 00® 20.00 4.00® 6.00 1.00 20.00® 26.00 6.00 2.00 .50 3.00® 4.00 1.00® 3.00 4.00 4.00® 6.00 6.00® 8.00 4.00® 6.00 16.00® 20.00 1.60® 3.00 snapdragons and carnations are spe- cials at this time. Joseph Cousins, of the Jos. Heacock Co., was presented with a nine carat diamond on April 9. Mrs. Cousins will strive to have him rival in brilliancy his hustling father. Darwin tulips, roses and sweet peas are quantity items with Berger Bros. Business is reported much better than last week. K- jTinniiinniminnniiniiHiiniimiiiiimiliiiiMimiiillMliiiiHinMiiiiini iTHEMcCALLUMCO. I Manufacturers — Importer. ! FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1 Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. r^namantmniminjiinliiiiiiiuiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiujiminn]^ 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, April 20. Per 100 Roses, Premier 4.00 © 20.00 Columbia 3.00® 12.60 Ophelia 3.00® 12.60 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 RusBell 3 00® 20.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.60 Calendulas 2.00® 4.J0 Carnations, Laddies 8.00® 12.0» Perns, per 1,000 6.00 Valley J «••• Mignonette ,„_ 8 -'J" Sweet Peas 40® .75 Smllax, per string -20 Leucothoe -J* Calax, green, per 1,000 1-60 bronze, per 1,000 l&O Carnations, fancy 2.00® 5.00 Violets „„ ■»• Callas ...■ 6-00® 12-60 Milwaukee, April 20. Per 108 Roses, Kill'n'y. W. Klll'n'y. 6.00® 12.00 Ward 8.00® 16. 0» •' Premier 8.00® 20.00 Ophelia 6.00 @ 16.00 Columbia 8.00® 20.00 Hoosier Beauty 6.00® 12.00 Callas, per doz 1.500 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Daffodils ♦•<>«f «■•» Hyacinths 8.00® 10.00 Lilies per doz 1.60® 2.00 Orchids, per doz 12.00® 16.00 Sweet Peas 100® 260 Tulips 6.00© 8.00 Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 6.00 Asparagus, per bunch -JO® -75 Daisies, yellow 8.00® 6.00 « white 1.00® 2.00 Gypsophlla, per bch .75 682 The American Florist. April New York. STOCK IN MODERATE SUPPLY. While there was some complaint of dullness during- the past week, busi- ness seems to have been as good as could have been expected at this sea- son. There was, toward the last of the week, a stiffening of prices on some stocks, notably American Beauty roses, which again reached the dollar mark for the best specials. With mild weath- er, there is usually a surplus of cer- tain stocks, but all that is coming in, in moderate supply seems to clean up fairly well. There has been consider- able dark, cloudy weather of late which tends to keep down the offerings. The absence of lilac is helping the sales of carnations, sweet peas and minor stocks. It is certain that the cold snap that swept the South and East a few weeks ago, finished the lilac, as a com- mercial crop for the season. Tulips and narcissi are yet on the market, but cannot last much longer. A few violets are arriving but their season has ended. One sure sign of Spring is the reappearance of the Ulrich Brunner roses on the market, a considerable stock of them having come last week. Orchids are moving fairly well at $50 to $100 per 100. Many of the gardenias are poor and the bottom seems to be pretty well out of their market. The movement in Easter lilies is moderate, but oallas are slow, which need not cause worry as their season also is about finished. It is impossible at this writing to forecast Mothers' Day busi- ness. If the customers of the retail stores will vary their orders instead of all asking for white carnations, there is likely to be some business. And, it is to be hoped that the speculators in this flower, who have for several years been trying to turn the Mothers' Day trade into a gamble, will get effectually beaten if they try it this year. April IS — There has been much dark weather and rain and it is quite cool this morning. There are no unusual features in the market, simply the us- ual Monday morning trade, with plenty of stock to supply all demands. NOTES. Many attractive features in novel- ties are noted at the Seligman & Stein establishment, 116 W. 28th street, who are manufacturers as well as dealers in same. They have several clever dec- orators on their staff and we have no- ticed a number of hand painted vases that show good work. There is considerable talk in the wholesale district concerning the fail- ure and disappearance of a Newark, N. J., retailer whose liabilities, all told, are estimated to be nearly $35,000. Part of this is said to be due wholesale flor- ists and plant growers. At Malandre Bros., Broadway at 72nd street, an attractive show win- dow is seen, consisting of peach and cherry blossoms and baskets hand- somely made up of roses and other flowers. Harry Charles, 104 West 28th street, is now receiving a good stock of the Ulrich Brunner roses from the range of "Victor Zuber & Sons, Whitestone, 1». I. Peter F. McKenney, Fifth avenue and 42nd street, recently arranged a fine decoration in Keith's new Ford- ham theatre. Samuel Gilbert, the traveling whole- sale florist, is receiving a fine stock of larkspurs. Excellent stock of yellow daisies is being handled by Edward Brenner. The first peonies noticed are at the store of the S. S. Pennock Co. A. F. F. Best Quality SOLD LETTERS Gold, Silver and Purple Letters. Gold and Purple Scripts. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED This is your opportunity, Mr. Florist. Write today for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERQER, SffiSSan HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Watkins 2260. Consignments Solicited. Lorain, O. — L. Hody, florist, is re- ported in financial difficulty, with as- sets of about $12,000, and liabilities of about $20,000. Joseph A. Millaog WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Milwaukee, Wis. BUSINESS REVIVES AFTER BLIZZARD. Conditions were more near normal the past week, due to the fact that not so much cut stock found its way to the counters. The weather being cloudy and cool the greater part of the week, retarded growth, after the premature heat the week previous. If there had been any trade on April 16, the re- port would be quite favorable all around. The absolute standstill of all kinds of business, including car and telephone service, was the result of the great record-breaking blizzard I which commenced on Friday at six p. m. and lasted until the following midnight. Snowdrifts from four to six feet deep were numerous enough to demoralize all kinds of traffic and con- sequently put a damper on buying or delivering for that period. On April 17 and 18 it was warm and a good deal of the snow vanished as quickly as it came. NOTES. Thomas Griebler & Son, at 39th street and Keefe avenue, have the bars up on an addition of 90 feet on both of their old houses: a new chimney, boiler room and a 75 horsepower steam boiler will change this place to a modern plant. Besides growing pot plants and cut flowers they raise large quantities of young vegetable plants for spring sales. So far we have heard that the flor- ists in this vicinity suffered no loss from the storm with the exception of Thos. Plociennecazak. on the southern end of the city, although bracing was resorted to, to guard against the pos- sible loss. The A. F. Kellner Co. was very busy at the week end getting the decorations for the big charity bazaar in the Au- ditorium, which began April 16, and continues until the 23rd. Fred W. Bliese, of the Waukesha Floral Co., who was a visitor last week, says that financially his Easter busi- ness was ahead of that of a year ago. After holding off during the period of high prices, Nengo Locker, Wauwa- tosa, has the concrete foundation for a new dwelling completed. The majority of the voters on April 5 were in favor of daylight saving, the same to go into effect April 24. E. O. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing W. L. DOYLE A. B. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers New York Phones 6413 Sc 6891 Watkins 81 and 43 W 18th St., S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watldns 4443. Geo .J. Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone: 2264 Watklna 192 1. The American Florist. 683 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 3864 and 3 158 Watkins VIOLETS gn your cut to CARNATIONS LILIES For prompt and satisfactory results cot SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Watkins 3439 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST Bl and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 75* Watkins Mention the American Florist token writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watkins 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing M. C. FORD 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 Street, NEW YORK Telephone S33S Watkins Mention the American Florist when tvriting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watkins CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6t25 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florint when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones J 167 1887. Watkins \ 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing Vteale Rover MarKete New York, April 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty $6.00® $75.00 Mdm. Butterfly 3.00® 15.00 Pilgrim 4.00® 16.00 Hadley 5.00® 30.00 Dunlop 4.00® 16.00 Bbl. Whit. Killarney 3.00® 12.00 " Columbia 3.00® 15.00 White Killarney ... 2.00® 8.00 Aaron Ward 3.00® 12.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 3.00® 15.00 Premier 4.00® 25.00 " Sunburst 2.00® 10.00 Scott Key 8.00® 40.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.50® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .26® 1.00 Bouvardia, doz 25.00® 35.00 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 1.60 @ 6.00 Cattleyas 35.00 ©100.00 Forget-Me-Nots, pr. dz. bchs. .76 Gardenias, per doz 50® 2.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 15.00 L. Rubrum 6.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 6.0.0 Lilac, per bunch 26® .50 Narcissus, Majors and Spurs, per doz. 26® .35 Callas, per doz 1.00® 1.60 Smilax, doz. strings 2.00® 2.60 Snapdragons, per dozen 1.00® 1.60 Stocks, per bunch 50® .75 Daisies, yellow 1.60® 4.00 Tulips, Darwin, per doz 60® .76 Mignonette, per doz 25® .50 Wallflowers, per doz 20® .25 Larkspurs, per doz 2.00® 4.00 Prank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 486 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 All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Florists' Proteotive Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing | Telephones «*" WatkIns D.*Fapp.s President = I United Cut J Flower Co., i« WHOLESALERS I 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK | PHONE {jjUJj} WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watkins 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Everything in Ont Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. N. T. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising-. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens mil Florists' Ssppliei. 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. Asparagus Plnmosos Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orchids are grown by CarUlo & Co., of Mamaroneek. N. Y. 684 The American Florist. April 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. ■ : ' i l ' l CHICAGO [(iuiii!itniiiinni!!!i iim.iiiuim ii!iiiniinii!iii!i(iiniiiiiin[i.ii!! ! niui!in!!iniiuni!ii!n!iniiitiiiiii hum imiiMnmiumm iiimmsmitm.' The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO 1 Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. | Northwest Corner Wabash Ave. and Adams St. Members of the f. t. d. ?. uimum iiiii iiinmmimii iimiim iicilim iimimiiillliii iciiiinmiiiii Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. | ■ . : ..;■ I! . :;;■. mi ::. ■ miiMiili: nil:: n ■ >■ .. MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long Diat. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. EYRBS FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic enter. 106 STATE STREET Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY El EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2004 Broadway, S. E. Cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone t Intervale 4990. ORDERS IN OR AROUND PHILADELPHIA J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS Flowers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member or p. t. di Buffalo, N. Y. ==== S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means f r&sh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western Sew York. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. h — Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST ELEVEN STORES M "store- Lewis Ave. Cor. Hancock St. Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long- Island. Members of florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's Best Known and Most Reliable Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street Dunlop's Mention the American Florist when writing ENGLAND Bold Street LIVERPOOL (.Members F. T. D.) 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 for shipping Mention the American 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 Washington, D. C Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave. at N. St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Dangrherty, Proprietress Phones— Franklin SS7S. 3841. S84« Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1921. The American Florist. 685 DESIGNS OR COT 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 f 1fi&££. FLORIST 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We bave the Best Facilities In the Clt> Established 1867 Send yoororaers for unicago a i s s t All orders carefully filled ~j»5oa St.' under the supervision of icAg2^-6E0RGEASMUS,Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Teleeranh Delivery. CHI Psalmerffouse florist 17 C.MONROE ST. FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Chicago- Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. J. W. BODGEBS Elks'Balldlng, Tiotrfrin fi 4 South Jefferson Street, Lfay ll»H, \J. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK 0F HEINL/S LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. WASHINGTON D. C. Glides' WAAHiNOTOMAa Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHARLES L SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 'Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. PROM BOSTON. Oxonian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM NEW ORLEANS. Median. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). April 86. Fabre Line (Marseilles-Algiers). is. Black Diamond Steamship Asia. Chest Corporation (Rotterd Saxonla. I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). April 27. FROM NEW ORLEANS. Isabella, Porto Rico Line (San Juan). FROM BALTIMORE. Missouri. I. M. M. Lines (London-Antwerp). April 28. FROM BOSTON, Massilia, I. M. M. Lines (Glasgow-Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Mahopac. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Berengarla, Cunard-Anchor Line (Cher- bourg-Southampton). Mongolia, I. M. M. Lines (Hamburg). April 30. FROM BOSTON. Novian, I. M. M. Lines (London). America. Italian Lines (Naples). New Amsterdam. Holland-America Line (Rotterdam). Mesaba, I. M. M. Lines (London). Caronla, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). Chicago. 77-79 E. Madisoo Street 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. - E i mm 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cat Flower. In the City. We Please the People. Horn. Phono- Main 3652 Bell Phone: Mil. 1014 NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 988 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo.Jif i Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing ^s^Washington, D. C.= GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST a Connecticut Avenue and L Street , ^ ^ Mention the American Florist when writing 686 The American Florist, April 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. New York Floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. Cor. Manor House Square NewRochellcN.Y.M^s,. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis.* FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' TeleETapb Delivery, Omaha Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. , 8 o?S3 , Hi» s 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 For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Goiiy Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 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' Telegraph 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 LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston, Mass. — Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney Pi. Shop. Brooklyn, N. T. — American Beauty 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 — 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. Casser 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. 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 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. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Bergerow's. 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. New York — J. G. Fapadem Co. New York — Max Schllng. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — The Boulevard Florist. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha, Neb.— Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & 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. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Paul, Minn. Holm 8 Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders tor 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, WASfl. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writing Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to orders For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. P. T. D. Est 1890 Mention the American Florist when writing 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. — Blackistone. 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. — Littlefleld. Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 687 BUNYARD, NEW YORK, 41 ligte*~ )ARD. 341 Madison Ave. Opp. Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist token writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE AT REASONAB Plant Specialists BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Phones: Rhinelander 107-420—775 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK »v V 1 Telephone Audubon 6618 INCW I OTK Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER L.AMBOS A CO.) 8799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DADLT. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness New York. i*-"-"- »«» 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 New York's Favorite Flower Shop jjfegS^ fr Filth Avenue at S8th Street Member F. T. D. Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New 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 oar per- sonal attention. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mail or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue In the Heart of most exclukive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade distcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Meniiore the American Florist when writing Oak Park, 111. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION wire us Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Perm Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 688 The American Florist. April 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. DETROIT'S Leading Florist JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - President 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 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing SrSi Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 321 Fulton St. cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders reoelve our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH TTi« Metsine Ri\ (Not Incorporated) kfomatt FLORAL ARTIST \ffimd) 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^■""•"^ (V. M. C.) Nashville, IS Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER FJorJsfs' (Telegraph 2)ehvery Mention the 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 each... .10 Salmon, Violet. ) Vaughan's Special Mixture 10 Rhodanthe Mangiest, rose 10 Maculata, rose or white, each Statice Slnuata, blue, white or rose, each lb., $4.80 Russian (Suworowii), rose Bonduelli, yellow lb., $4.00 .30 .60 .60 10 .40 .25 1.00 .60 .60 .60 .60 .40 1.40 .40 .10 .10 .25 .10 Tr. pkt. Oz. DldiSCUS Coenileus (Lavender Lace Flower )$0. 35 $2.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa lb., $5.00 .10 .40 Hunnemannla (Bush Escholtzia) 10 Larkspur (Annual), Stock— Flowered, lilac, dark blue, sky blue, each 10 Lustrous carmine, bright rose, white 15 Marigold, Double Tall French Mixed 10 Colossal Zinnias. These are splendid cut flowers. Cut out the center flower. White, Orange, "I Pink Shades, Golden Yellow, Burnt Orange, Flesh, f-each... .15 Crimson, Violet, Purple, Cream. J Buttercup, a wonderful color 30 Salmon Pink Shades 25 Colossal Zinnia, many colors mixed 15 Perennials. These are coming more and more to the front and it is time to sow them. See complete list of seeds in the spring edition of "Vaughan's Book For Florists," an extra copy will be sent on request. .50 .50 .60 .40 .80 2.80 1.40 .90 Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK some of whom were honest, but some of the dealers appear to have taken advantage of a threatened shortage in seed peas to perpetrate substitution. There is another variety which is lo- cally known there as Alaska but which does not have the qualifications desired by the eastern canners. A number of lawsuits have grown out of the situa- tion, but there seems little likelihood of injured parties recovering more than the price paid for the seed, although the damage they sustained was far greater. The dealers' integrity seems to be the only practical protection against repetitions of the same situa- tion. Catalogues Received. B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Wenham, Mass., gladioli; R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., dah- lias, cannas and other plants; Edward T. Bromfleld Seed Co., Garden City, N. Y., garden seeds; Stark Bros., Seeds- men and Nurserymen, Louisiana, Mo., seeds; Montgomery Gardens, Sac City, la., bulbs and plants; Alt. F. Clark, Netcong, N. J., dahlias, and Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn., nursery stock. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, Prance, new plants, and A. & W. Perry, Enfield, Middlesex, Eng., perennials. Lawn Mower Firm Organizes. The organization and incorporation of the So-Mo Sales Company, with headquarters at 115 Mulberry street, Newark, N. J., has been announced by Alexander Forbes, chairman of the board of directors. The concern is capitalized at $50,000 and will engage in the business of distributing power and hand lawn mowers and lawn grass seed to dealers. The officers include James Smith, East Orange, presi- JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout " 'Sea. office: Cambridge, New York Western Seed & Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Trite for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Oflioe and Warehouse, Growing Station, rREMONT. NEB. ROCKY FORD. COLO. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrii Pnnn Montana. Idaho. Washington. rnUIUIU.UUnil. 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 QROWERS Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria. Calif. I have for immediate delivery seed stock of these varieties, hand- picked and ready for planting: Fordhook Bush Lima Wood's Prolific Bush Lima Large White Pole Lima Lazy Wife Pole Write (or Quantities and Prices. J. C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers. Canta- loupe. Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Suffar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. 692 The American Florist. April 23, WTTTTTtTTTI Valley for Mothers' Day NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE | Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand t $36.00 per 1000 * 20.00 per 500 * * * * * $10.00 per 260 $30.00 per 1000 5.00 per 100 | 16.00 per 500 $8.00 per 260 4.00 per 100 I carry over 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. H. N. BRUNS, 303242 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send jour inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago dent; George Smith, East Orange, treasurer. Other members of the board of directors include Alexander Forbes, A.' Forbes, Jr., George H. Smith and John G. Forbes. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, redtop and red clover at principal points of distribution, April 9, as given by the Government Market Reporter of April 16, 1921: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy G'rass Top Clover New York ..$0.75 $32.00 $14.00 $20.00 Baltimore .. 7.00 28.60 14.00 19.00 Richmond .. 7.75 32.00 15.50 21.00 Buffalo . . 6.75 30.00 14.76 21.00 Toledo 6.00 32.00 16.00 21.26 Louisville . . 7.00 30.00 15.00 20.00 Chicago 6.16 31.00 13.50 20.00 Minneapolis . 6.00 32.00 16.50 21.50 St. Louis ... 6.60 30.00 14.00 18.00 Kansas City 6.50 30.00 15.00 19.00 Denver 7.00 30.00 16.00 21.50 Salt LakeCitv 6.50 36.00 18.00 18.00 Seattle 7.60 28.00 18.00 18.00 Average for the "United States same date, 1920 $13.60 $29.66 $19.45 $56.60 Free Seeds. When spring came smiling through the land And set the little brooks to singing. When every breeze was soft and bland And homeward all the birds were winging. When blossoms burgeoned on the mead And green the buds were, on the lattice, And ah! I used to plant them, too, I set them out on every May-day; For I was young — the skies were blue, And spring and hope were in their hey-day. I watered them with tender care; The richest, blackest loam I brought 'em, And all the time that I could spare, I gave to them from May till autumn. But though the rains wept o'er their beds. And 3unbeams warmed their resting places, No sproutlets ever raised their heads, No plantlets showed their tiny faces, But after years I came to know That neither rain nor sun nor diet Nor care nor toll could make them grow, In fact, they wouldn't even try it. And yet, in springtime, when they came, Aside I reverently laid them, And always thrilled to see my name Upon the packet that conveyed them. But when they came the neighbors knew That wasn't in the least essential; rt mattered little 1f they grew, — Minneapolis Tribune. SPECIAL OFFER Lily of the Valley Pips HOLLAND GROWN At $17.00 per lOOO Packed in cases of 1000 and 2000 each. First-class quality and dor- mant condition guaranteed. Ready for immediate or later shipment. C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS 470 Greenwich Street, NEW YORK CITY We Do Not DISSIPATE our energies on all classes of Seeds. We CONCENTRATE on Garden Seeds on d Farm Root Seeds Thus we personally KNOW what we grow and we select and improve our stock Place your order with Specialists. 1921-22 prices now ready. Write direct to KELWAY & Sim 9 JSSSL. Langport, England Cables: "Kelway, Langport." 3urpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, - - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cab- bages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES ViCK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 72 years' experience. AH Seasonable Varieties, Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City 1. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 693 MR. FLORIST! Plant BODGER'S Seeds and They Will "Say It With Flowers" We have been working for several years perfecting stocks and are now able to assist you in giving the flower buying public what they are calling for; the beau- tiful pastel shades of delicate pinks, tyrian rose, fiery cerise and an endless list of pleasing shades in a New Type of immense size and unusual petalage the DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA. This type is pop- ularizing the Zinnia. We have also introduced the Picotee, the Victory Quilled and a rich Golden Yellow called "Buttercup." These are distinctive and attractive as cut flowers. We have also on the market the long stemmed Beauty Type of Aster and next year will have an Early Flowering Aster in this type for you. We also recommend our Selected Strains of Cregos and American Branching, our Fancy Strains of Half Dwarf Cineraria, Calendula, Candytuft, the New Double Cosmos, White, Pink and Crimson; Giant Zinnia in fifteen distinct shades and many other reselected strains for florists. We are growers and sell only in bulk but all reliable seedsmen carry— : > IMP**-- 1%V^wH wKt'Jw^^ A it" .^W : ^v*V. -2 \ >m w BJP^"-|^ BODGER'S FLORIST STOCKS Ettay Today I^rom Your Nearest Seedsman i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiujimiiiiimii'iiiiiiminiiiu _ LilyBulbs | From Storage. Write for Prices, § I GIG ANTEUM from Chicago and New York' | = MAGNIFICUM, RUBRUM and FORMOSUM 1 = from New Yortc only. 1 For Immediate Shipment. 1 I VALLEY PLPS, German and Dutch tvpe: I = BAMBOO STAKES, ureen and natural; RAF- | i FIA, natural and colored ; COCOS WEDDEL- E | IAN a Seeds. | | Summer-Fall Shipment. i PALM SEEDS. MANETTI STOCKS, FERNS i 1 IN FLATS, FRENCH BULBS. DUTCH BULBS, I = LILY BULBS, VALLEY PIPS, CHINISE I I SACRED LILIES, FREESIA and CALLA i | BULBS, DRACAENA CANES. = Write for prices, stating your requirements 5 McHUTCHISON & CO., I 96 Chambers St., NEW YORK | Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of frill list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Sound Bulbs of Highest Vitality From W. J. ELDERING & SON, Ltd., Overveen, Holland We do not crowd our bulbs into marketable size at the expense of vitality and firmness. Our bulbs are absolutely full aged, solid, well matured and free from disease. Write for prices to the home address, OVERVEEN, HOLLAND, or to Room 309, White Hall Building, - - - NEW YORK CITY DUTCH BULBS | Standard Bulb Company! BENTON HARBOR, MICH. Ask prices. = Mention the American Florist token writing Dutch and French Bnlbs CJ.Speelman & Sons Sassenhelm, Holland Lagarde & Speelman Ollioules.Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box 543, San Jose, Calif. GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloom-dale BRISTOL. PA Mention the A merican Florist when writina GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers for the iobblnB trnde of a. full line. Mail us your list for both SPOT and FUTURE require- S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. 694 The America n Fl orist. April 23, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, uwatonna, Minn,, Vice-President, John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1921. Visited Chicago : C. F. Gaetjer, superintendent of parks, Rock Island, 111. Fruit crop damage, already serious, was greatly increased by the wide- spread storm last week. Obegon in a referendum vote has just declined to preserve the famous Malheur Lake bird reservation, and has turned it over for land drainage and speculation. Roses suitable for St. Louis. Mo., and vicinity are listed in the Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin for March. The bulletin is published in that city by the garden. Independence O. — The Independence Nurseries Co. has been chartered with a capital of $55,000, to operate a nursery. The incorporators are A. S. Buskirk, R. F. Gaab, A. C. Wunderink, L. W. Gaab and W. A. Daley. C. R. BUBB & CO., Manchester, Conn., say their business this season is far ahead of any previous record. There is strong demand for all kinds of stock and many items are out of the market. The shortage of ornamentals looks serious. S A t.em, Obe. — A prune shipment, be- lieved to be the biggest fruit shipment ever sent from the northwest, will leave Portland this month for Ger- many. It comprises 1,450,000 pounds of Italian prunes grown in Oregon and Washington. Bridgepoet, Ind. — C. M. Hobbs & Sons, nurserymen, have been called on by Governor Warren T. McCray of Indiana to provide a native Hoosier sugar maple tree to be planted in the forest of states, at Exposition park, Los Angeles, Calif., where native trees from each of the 48 states are to be grown. The request for the Indiana tree came several days ago from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Governor McCray stated in his letter granting the request that while sugar maple, oak, beech and elm are the most common of native Indiana trees, the sugar maple has been select d because of its adaptability to soil conditions in Los Angeles. W. &. T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y., report they are rushed with business. Just how long it will last it is impos- sible to say. Of course, the supply of all kinds of nursery stock is very much below the average of pre-war years. Although sales may probably equal or surpass those years, the quantity of stock handled is considerably less. Fruit tree stocks are being well taken up and a great many ornamentals are decidedly scarce. This is particularly true of al kinds of ornamental trees. Now that there is an abundance of labor they expect to see public and private plantings, which were held up on account of the war, immediately take a move. Cities In Nursery Business. The city of Columbus, O.. recently offered nursery and other stock for sale through its recreation department, the prices being f. o. b. that city. Director Raymond said all stocks offer- ed were first class, clean, healthy and true to name. The kinds offered and the prices were as follows : Fruits — peach, two to three feet, 25 cents; va- rieties, Crawford, Champion', Elberta and Smock; dwarf pears, three to four feet; 60 cents; cherry, three to four feet, 45 cents; grapes, one year old, 20 cents; currants, red varieties, 15 cents; apples, three to four feet, 30 cents; Cumberland raspberries, 12 for 25 cents. In bulbs, gladioli, dahlias and Maderia vines are included for three, four and one cent, respectively; two- year ivy, 30 cents, and honeysuckle vines, 15 cents, are offered. Shrubs include forsythia, spirea and red snow- berry. Shade trees to be sold are soft maple, eight to 10 feet, 75 cents; elm, six to eight feet, 75 cents, and Norway maple, eight feet, $1.50. The Rotary Club of Crawfordsville, Ind., has ordered one thousand apple trees, which will be sold to the people of the city at cost. Forsythias in the Arnold Arboretum. In spite of the loss of a few of their expanding flower buds the Asiatic for- sythias have not often been in better bloom in the arboretum, for the cold of severe winters like those of 1915 and 1916 too often kills the flower buds. None of the newly discovered Asiatic species are as handsome garden plants as some of the hybrids between the Chines F. suspensa, Fortune! and F. viridissima, to which the general name of Forsythia intermedia has heen given. The best of these, the var. spectabilis, is the handsomest forsythia which has yet been seen in the arbore- tum. The flowers are larger and more abundant than those of either of its parents, and of a deeper color. Other distinct and handsome forms are var. primulina and var. pallida. The for- mer, which appeared as a seedling in the arboretum a few years ago, has primrose colored flowers; the flowers of the latter are pale straw color and paler than those of other forsythias. Forsythias are often badly planted; they require space in which to spread their long gracefully arching branches and are not suitable for small gardens. To be most effective they should be planted as in the arboretum, in a great mass on a bank or hillside. A for- sythia should never be planted nearer than 10 or 12 feet to a road or path, for if there is not enough room be- tween path and plant for its natural growth the side branches must be cut away, and an ugly, awkward, bare- stemmed specimen will be left. In suburban gardens in which the care of plants is usually left to the mercy of the jobbing gardener, the branches of forsythias and of many other shrubs are often cut back in winter or early spring. This destroys the beauty of the plants, and as forsythias produce their flowers on the branches of the previous year most of the flowers are sacrificed. If a forsythia must be pruned it should be done just after the plant has flowered, and the oldest stems and branches should be entirely removed that younger ones may grow naturally. — Arnold Arboretum Bulle- tin. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send (or our list. s PENNA. AoL Winter, Tin-Pitt. We have on hand the largest stock of t BOXWOOD in New England; all shapes. Rhododendrons Parsons' Hardy American Seedlings. 400 BAY TREES All sizes, pyrami Jill and standard shapes. MONTROSE NURSERIES Wakefield Center, Mass. (Office and Salesroom) 31 Otis St., Boston, Mass. N. F. McCarthy a Co.,Props. Send for catalog. Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 1 5.00 per 1 00 All larger grades sold. Box- Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid for 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Hill's* Choice 8tock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B <£ Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS— LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA 1921. The American Florist. 695 ORIENTAL POPPY. ORIENTAL POPPIES There is a general scarcity of this showy and pop- ular perennial, which has prompted us to make early fall propagations and we are now in position to supply a thrifty lot of good plants from 3 inch pots, of the following choice varieties: MRS. PERRY Beautiful salmon-rose. ORIFLAMME A. large, gorgeous orange-scarlet. PERRY'S WHITE Pure satiny white, with a crimson-maroon blotch at the base of each petal. Price, thrifty 3-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. PHLOX MISS LINGARD We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this grand, free, early flowering, white variety, which comes into bloom late in May or early in June and continues to bloom during the entire season. Strong plants, $1.60 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when writing L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OP choice; Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hiffh-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper. Eggplant. Squash. Pump- kin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Return Envelopes Catalogue Envelopes Seed Packets Brown Bag: Filling- Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY iiiiiiiiiiniiimiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiil (Lily of the! (Valley Pips) | EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION j | Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS j Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. j 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY f Abundance of Stock Size 100 1000 26.00 ZV.BO 27.60 30.00 25.00 6.00 2% -In. Ageratums, light dark $2.76 $26.00 2 -in. Coleus, red or yellow. 2.76 3 -In. Cyclamens, 8 varieties 16.00 2^4 -in. Fuchias, 12 varieties.. 3.00 2% -in. Heliotropes, light or dark 3.00 2'/>-ln. Marguerites, fine plants 3.60 2%-ln. Stocks. Alice or Nice. 2.76 2% -In. Vincas, variegata 6.00 3% -in. Vincas, variegata 13.00 125.00 Liberal Extras. Correspondence Solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. ASTERS CREGO. White, Blue. Shell Pink, Rose Pink. Purple. Lavender— Trade pkt., 40c; H2.00 per oz. Mixed Colors— Trade pkt .30c; $1 50 per oz SEMPLE'S LATE BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., Sue; $1.50 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 30c; 81.25 per oz. EARLY ROYAL BRANCHING. Separate Colors— Trade pkt., 40c; H2.25 per oz. Choice Mixed— Trade pkt., 40o; $2.00 per oz. Also All Other PopularVarleties. Send for Wholesale Price List offering everything reaulred by the progressive Uorist. Henry F.Michell Co. 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SA NTA ANA. CALIFORNIA CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specially. 696 The American Florist. April 23, Market Gardeners h Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Loui»ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Truck crops in many sections suf- fered greatly increased damage in last week's storm. FARGO, N. D. — Farm labor for spring- and summer work will be plentiful at $30 to $35 a month, against $50 to $70 paid last year. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, April 19.— Cucumbers, 2- dozen box, $2.75 to $3.75; leaf lettuce, per box, 20 to 22y 2 cents. New York, April 16 — Cauliflower per dozen, $2.50 to 5.00; cucumbers. 50 cents to $1.25 per dozen; mushrooms, per basket, 50 cents to $1.75; radishes, 100 bunches, $2.00 to $4.00; rhubarb, 50 to 75 cents per dozen bunches. Texas Cabbage. C. J. Foster, of Paducah, Ky., writes in the Chicago Tribune of April 17 as follows : "Advices from Texas say that for the first time in history men who ship cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables must make certified bond to the railways, guaranteeing the freight in case the vegetables do not pay the freight when they reach market. ' Ten thousand cars of cabbage are now rot- tmg m the south on this account " Greenhouse Notes. A visit to our local growers discloses the fact that practically all of them persist in growing a late crop of let- tuce among their tomatoes. They claim they cannot afford to miss this last cut of lettuce: that although neither crop can be suited exactly at this time of year by growing them together, yet the total returns are larger than when either one is grown alone. They try to carry a minimum temperature of 55 degrees with some ventilations, which is the low limit for tomatoes. The let- tuce grows tall and thin under such conditions, but as a rule, there is a good demand for it in May. often Ion- after the outdoor lettuce is on the mar- £f -u i 16 P ublic Prefers the pretty bleached, tender greenhouse product hence the effort of the growers to fur- nish this lettuce. One of our large producers who has a. reputation for poor lettuce for years, has this season produced top-notch stock clear through. The simple reason for his success is that he has for the first time balanced his heavily manure laden soil with acid phosphate, and has used large quantities of this fertilizer, producing some wonderful crops of let- tuce; and we believe his tomatoes will also come out ahead. This shows what one missing element will do. Another party has discovered that sulphate ammonia was their key to success. Of course these results are not perma- nent, for as soon as they persist in over-applications of any element, new conditions are created. Thus we are compelled to experiment continually and use our brains as well as our hands. Market conditions have been fairly good recently, probably due -to enor- mous damage to crops out-doors, the hard freezes having destroyed most vegetation, even rhubarb. "With the loss of the fruit crops in this section, the vegetable men should gain a dis- tinct advantage. We have always held that cheap and good fruit worked a disadvantage to market gardeners. MARKETMAN. Pittsburgh. MARKET MUCH IMPROVED. The past week found a much im- proved market. The cooler weather at the beginning of the week kept pro- duction down so that the receipts were much smaller, and while no fancy prices, were realized, still the same were more steady and all good stock cleaned up and did not have to be sold for a song. At the present writing there is another cold spell with us, with a freezing temperature, and it looks as if the fruit that escaped the last cold weather will get caught this time. American Beauty roses are scarce, but the demand is light and it is only when a special order comes in that they sell at all. The quality of the rose receipts is of the best and the varieties include Premier, Columbia, Pil- grim, Butterfly, Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Pink and White Killarney, Hilda, Maryland and Ward. Carna- tion offerings are smaller and quality better, with the result that the grow- ers' returns will be double what they were the previous week. The supply of Easter lilies has been small with the result that callas are meeting with bet- ter demand than they have for some time. Snapdragons are in heavy sup- ply and the quality is excellent. They are found in pink, yellow, bronze and white. NOTES. The MeCallum Co. have redecorated their artificial flower display room and will soon be ready with their fall samples. Mr. Phillips, manager of the department, promises some new and original conceptions in artificial flower decorating. The seed stores all report one of the largest seasons in their history. The war gardens taught the public what it meant to have fresh vegetables from their own garden, and now that that war is over they intend to keep it up. Jacob Gerwig, head salesman for the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. for a num- ber of years, has resigned his position and will go in business for himself. The trade all wish him success in his new venture. Ross Adgate, Niles. O., pioneer sales- man for The MeCallum Co.. who has been confined at home for the past six weeks with a serious illness, reports that he is again ready to take to the road. The Shady Avenue Florists of the East end, were forced to close their doors on account of financial difficul- ties, recently. Visitors : John Keil and family, E. Liverpool, O., and Miss Kelley, of Jos. W. Glenn, Kittanning, Pa. E. C. T. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and or- ders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HUBREIiL. Summit, N. J. Ageratum Fraseri We feel confident in offering Ageratum "Fraseri" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blu*>, a decided blue, that would be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire season with what can easier be classed as immense trusses of flowers, as many of them were over 2% inches across, while the individual flower would be % of an in4- inch. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 per 1000. Larg- er sizes ask for prces. Bostons, 3-inch pots, $15.00 per 100: 3Y 2 - inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. STRONG HEALTHY FERNS Boston, 3-inch $12.00 per 100 " 4-inch 22.00 " " 5-inch 40.00 " " Give us a trial order. PETERSON FLORAL CO. Gibson City Illinois Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2%-in., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1.000. Macawii. 2% -in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668-670 -Wash- ington St., Buffalo. N. Y. Home Grown Stock 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. Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville. O. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Table ferns, standard varieties. 2^4 -in.. $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard. Poite vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plant- 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. GLADIOLUS. Gladiolus America and Princeplne. first size. 20c; second size, $16 per 1000. H. HILLS. Bristol, Ind. GARDEN ROOTS. Eat luscious asparagus this spring. By planting my eight-year-old roots you will not have to wait three years for your crop. Have fine testimonials. Can send C. O. D.. by parcel post or express if desired Price, $2.00 per 25; $3.75 per 50; $7.00 per 100. WARREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J One thr I eight year old as- paragus roots. Variety Palmetto There are lots of asparagus beds going out this spring. WA RREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J. GRAPE VINES. Grape Vines. Six years old. cut back with one year s top growth. Butts heavy. Going S St - Jt Pnce - 60c each WARREN SHINN Woodbury, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. For Memorial Day Forcing My 20 best named varieties, white. blue, rose. etc. 4% -in. pots, 4 to 6 branches. $ 6.6o" 5 and 6% -in., 5 to 9 branches 7.26 6-inch pots. 6 to 10 tranches 7 76 6V4-in. pots. 8 to 12 branches 10.76 7-inch pots, 9 to 12 branches $1.26 Packing. 5 per cent on amount of I Ask for list of varieties on applicatic ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St.. New Rink. 100 $40.00 65.00 60.00 86.00 each rder. IVIES. English Ivy. 200 fine, large plants 6-T feet. $9, $12 and $15 per dozen. ROSE HILL NURSE RIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from cold storage. Bruna' 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 of the Valley pips. Holland grown. $17.00 per 1000. C. J. Speelman & Sons. 470 Greenwich St.. New York. MYRTLE HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New Yoi-k. NURSERY STOCK. Some great bargain in fruit plants, cut- tings and shrubbery. Worden grape cuttings, from root moss, 3 buds, 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000. Cumberland and Kansas black raspberry, strong tips, 2c each or 3c prepaid Columbian red raspberry tips, heavy and strong, 3c or 4c prepaid. One year Spirea Van Houttei shrubs, $1.00 per doz., prepaid; 2-year, $1.60 per doz., pre- paid. Spirea Billardii (pink), 4-year specimens, 4 feet high, 25c each, by express. Deutzia Crenata and Deutzia Fortunaise shrub. 4-year, 3% to 4 ft. high, 25c each, by express. Spirea Aurea, Golden Spirea, specimens, 6 to 6 feet high, 75c each Amoor River North Privet, 1-year, per dozen, by mail. $1.00. Ibota Privet, 1-year per dozen, prepaid, $1.00. Two year strong, heavy Campbell's Early grape plants, at 20c. prepaid. CHARLES NASH NURSERY, rhree Rivers, Ulch. 6000 Hydrangea arborescens (Hills of s „ n S?' ) ' from 2%-in. Pots for lining out. $6.00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000. 500 Deutzia crenata fl. pi. rosea, double pink. 6-'7 feet, heavy bushes. $36.00 per 100 Packing at cost. 600 Syringa (Philadelphus) Virginalis. new Everblooming variety, 3 sizes. $4. $5 and $6 New Rochelle ROSE HILL NURSERIES. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate. London. England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order If You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 700 The American Florist. April 23, PANSIES. 300.000 PANSY PLANTS. Steele's Mastodon in bud and bloom. Large, strong, stocky plants. September transplanted Quality plants. Satisfaction guaranteed. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. JOHN JENSEN & SONS. 9801 S. "Western Ave.. Chicago. PELARGONIUMS. Pelargonium Easter Greetings.. In bud and btoom. extra "ne plants 6-inch, 40c. 4-inch. 26c each. DAVIS FWKAL lu„ Davenport, la. POINSETTIAS. California field-grown Poinsettia stock plants Early variety, famous for holding Tts foliage and True Bed Variety plants, $18.00 $26.0? and $30.00 per 100. These stock Plants will produce on an average of 25 cuttings in one season. I am now sup Plying some of the largest growers of pot- ted poinsettias in nearly every state of the United States. Free sample plant sent upon Request, PAUL ECKB, 1126 Hayworth Ave., Lob Angeles, Calif. PRIMULAS. . Primula obconica, 2J4-in good, strong plants at $8.00 per 100 ; $55.00 per 1.000. a i-n at 26c 5-in. at 60c; 6-in. at 7&C, Ma"aco a ides 2B< 2% in.. $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- enthus strong divisions. $7.00 per 100. entnus, jf OMAN j. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St., New York PRIVET. Privet Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid^ cross between California and Ibota Privet 2 years, 2-3 ft.. $2.60 each; 1 year 1-2 ft $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings^ 50c each The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries, Inc.. New Haven. Conn. ROSES. BENCH PLANTS. Roses — Choice Stock. Russell. 3-year old J lf'nn S2^ iSS r-Miimhin 2-vear old 12.00 per 100 WW™ KillarneT 2-year old.. 10.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROSE PLANTS. 2 V. -in. own root stock. ^ Premier *"»•<>» Columbia ™-"" Sunburst ™-°" Dunlop ; 9B - 00 3-in. own root stock. u|| Premier $125.00 Ophelia 75 -°° PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 S160.00 Milady Bench Plants 15.00 140.00 Killarney Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 115.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 H6-00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. . GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St- Chicago. 111. ROSE PANTS. 100 1000 3500 Pink Killarney, 3-in $ 9.00 $80.00 11000 Ophelia, 3-in 9.00 80.00 9000 Richmond. 2%-tn 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. FRANK W. DUNLOP The 1920 Wonder! Own-root stock ready for immediate de- $36.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1.000. CHARLES H. TOTTY CO. Madison. N - J - ROSES. Roses. Own Root. Dunlop. 2-in.. $20.00 per 100, $176.00 per 1000: Columbia. 2-in.. $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000; Cecile Brunner, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000; Ophelia, 2-in.. $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $16.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses. 4000 Ophelia. 3-year old. dor- mant very strong, $30.00 per 100: $250.00 per 1000. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. Seeds. Seed stock of the following va- rieties, hand-picked and ready for plant- ing; Fordhook Bush Lima. Wood's Prolific Bush Lima, Large White Pole Lima, and Lazy Wife Pole. Write for Quantities and prices. Henry Berrien Fish. Carpinteria. Calif. SEEDS. Seed. 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. 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. Pedigree and selected stocks of rutabaga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel: flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon, squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Valley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop, per 1000 $3.50: 6,000 lots at $3.25 per 1000. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Seeds. Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison 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. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. G*odineau. Angers, France. 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. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2% -inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $65.00 Keystone 6.00 55.00 Silver Pink 6.00 55.00 Giant White 6.00 56.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 65.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted uttings. $15 per 100; $126 per 1000; 2V4-in.. 17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfleld. Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Moss, Sphagnum, 6 bbl. bales, burlaped. $2.00 each. E. WERNAU, Atco. N. J. STATICE. New crop statice. Rush us your orders for Decoration ' Day. San Diego Everlasting Flower Co.. La Jolla. Calif. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Field-grown plants. Sweet and hot pep- pers, $4.00 per 1.000; tomatoes, $3.00 per 1,000; Early Jersey cabbage, $1.76 per 1,000. 20% discount on orders for 2,000 or more plants of same kind. Ready now. SCOTT FLORAL CO., Navasota. Tex. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 701 VINCAS. VINCAS. Varies. R. C, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000; 2&-in.. $6.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, bushy. $16.00 per 100. $140.00 per 1,000; 3%-inch pots, $12.00 per 100: $110.00 per 1.000. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York Vincas. Variegated. 2-in.. $4.00: 3-inch. $8.00; 4-inch, extra heavy. $16.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls. la. Vinca Minor or myrtle. Strong, young plants, $6 00 per 1000. Can furnish large quantities. C. M. WEBB, Fayetteville, Tenn. Strong vincas, green or variegated. 4- inch, $12.00 per 100. PETERSON FLORAL CO., Gibson City, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg-, Mass. Meyers' Green Florists* Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. "Wm. Thomson & Sons.. Ltd.. Clovenfords. Scot- land. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in.. $1.75; 12-in., J2.25; 14-in.. $3.00; 16-In.. $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St., Detroit. Mich. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, 1560 Avenue A, 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. 111. Dreer'e "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. 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. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa- Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Sellgman & Stein. 116 W. 28th St., New York. HARDWOOD ASHES. Nature's own ferti- lizer. Geo. Stevens, Peterboro, Ontario. Can. Baskets, novelties and florists' supplies. S. H. Russin, 66 W. 19th St., New York. When "You Say It With Flowers" Always Remember that to grow good flowers it requires good boilers in the greenhouses, so when in- stalling a boiler be sure and consider THE "Superior Standard" Boiler Most durable, rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the Market. Is unequalled for Greenhouse Heating. Made for packed hub joints or screwed fittings. Made in y sizes. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 36c per 1.000; 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. PUlsbury Carnation Staples, 1.000 for 35c: 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. FERTILIZERS. __ 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.. Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pitts- burgh, Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans md sketches submitted on request. John 2. Moninger Co.. 908 Blackhawk St.. Chi- cago. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2462 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses. superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kalser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. 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 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. POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery. Idaville. Ind. 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. ' red pots, all sizes. l pans, vases, etc. Th South Zanesville. O. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 762 The American Florist. April 23, V etttdMrx^' BRANb Shredded Cattle Manure Is selected quality manure taken from brick-paved Stock Yard cattle pens — dried and sterilized by a high temperature direct heat process which kills weed seeds, fungus and disease germs. Packed in 100-lb. bags in coarse shredded form for mulching or top dressing. Largely used for mixing with bench and potting soil and liquid mannring. Unequalled for lawn and garden fertilizing. Insist on WIZARD BRAND through your supply house or write us direct THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., 32 Union Stock Yards, Springfield, Mass. This city, ano.ther of the many thriv- ing' and populous centers of the state, has been on the map for many years. Without injecting- politics into a trade letter, it may be stated that any man •or woman who does not know some- thing of the Springfield Republican, a newspaper, cannot be much of a reader. We were unfortunate in arriving here, April 15, during a pouring rain. All well informed florists, when they hear the name of this city mentioned, naturally think of Mark Aitken, who, with no reflection on others, is the lead- ing grower and retailer. His store at 372 Main street employes over 12 per- sons and radiates prosperity. When visiting Mr. Aitken's range, which is a 10-minute ride from the store, we found the genial foreman, Samuel Red- stone, who is not unknown among the florists of the eastern states. Here let It be remarked that nowadays there is so much specializing that but few ranges can be found where a great va- riety of stock is well grown. The Ait- ken range is a notable exception. In addition to good roses and carnations, snapdragons, candytuft, marigolds, foxglove, lilies, large plants of hy- drangeas, marguerites and various oth- er stock are all noteworthy. The range comprises 75,000 square feet of glass and there are 20 acres of good land, on a part of which great stocks of asters, gladioli and other flowers are produced in season. Wm. Schlatter & Son have green- houses on Bay street and a store at 422 Percy Steele has a fine store at 418 Chas. S. Bean, formerly well known in the trade of Boston, Mass., conducts the florist department in the public market. A. F. F. Buffalo. Business with the exception of funer- al work has been brisk. Stock, with sweet peas and roses the leaders is very plentiful, lilies alone being short. Saturday and Sunday were about as unpleasant as could be, early stock be- ing damaged. NOTES. John Priesach, Corfu, N. Y., has purchased the Newman greenhouses and property at Akron. N. Y.. and will run them in addition to his Corfu range. They were operated by Wm. F. Kasting Co. for some time and are in good condition. The Western New York Florists' As- sociation held an important meeting at the Iroquois hotel on April 22, and was well attended. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., and Herman Noble were the principal speakers. Increasing duties in business has compelled Chas. Felton to engage a chauffeur for his private car. Jerome Deutcher of the W. F. Kast- ing Co., says the voteress is getting on fine. -v R v^ Qrtfa&EL THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON. STRATFORD, LONDON. ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing i- L CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO | MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. i- L Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House Large Runs of CATALOGUES OTTR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Court, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing No loss If you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES S5c per 1000; 3.000 (or »1.«» Postpaid Wm. Schlatter Before & Son After 422 Main Street. Springfield, Mail. Mention the American Florist when writing J. B. Wiese has purchased another stand in the Chippewa market. Visitors: J. Berg New York; Charles Vick, Rochester, N. Y., and George McCoy, of the A. L. Randall Co., Chi- cago. A. The Kroeschell Policy We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best Buited for the conditions. You get the higheBt boiler value. Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbory's Carnation Staples. "They are indispensable to the careful florist. In- crease the value at least 50%." Fifth Ave. Floral Co 1000,35c; 3000 for $1.00, posuuip I. L. Pillsbliry, Galesburg, 111. $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. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 542 Sooth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything 1921. "The American Florist. 703 The recognized Standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE. For mildpw, rust an<1 other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMINE. For eel worms, angle worms and other worms rkingi Hi.- Quart, SI.OO Gallon. $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aphine Mfg. Company MADISON. N. J. ife-ntion the American Florist when writing Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive eur and true, because both bevels ate oa the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving* Gaivan* Ized and will not tutu No rights or lefts. The Peerless Clazine Point Is patented. No others like it. Older Irom your dealer, Ot direct from as. 1000.90c. postpaid. Samples free. HENS 7 A. DEEEB, 714 Cnestnrtt Street? rhUAdelpale. Mention the American Florist when toritinp The Florists 9 Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing WhenYm Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There [ord,& Bumhamfo. ^ Irvington Iff Boston Chicago Greenhouse Construction i 1 BY PROF. L. B. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. J American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago & Azalea Pots* Hang- Ins- Baskets, Lawn Vases* Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVILLE, OBIO "Moss Azetc" Ware Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2.50; 50,000. $11.00. Mannfactared by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For 8ale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS Why? A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Go. Successor to 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prloei 2614-2622 Heradon St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing 704 The American Florist • April 23, Index to Advertisers. AllenJ K 683 Alpha Floral Co 684 Americ'n Bulb Co... I AmlingEC Co 679 Anderson S A. Angermueller G H Co 675 Aphine Mfg Co 703 Apollo Flower Shop. ' Atlantic GrassSdCo.695 Baer Julius 689 Barnard W W Co.. 692 Barnes W J 686 Bassett& Washburn.672 Battista Matthew A. 688 Baumer Aug 689 Baum's Home of Flowers 686 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co .678 Bees Ltd 684 Begerow's 684 Berger Bros 680 BerningH G. ...... .680 Black istone Inc .....688 BodgerJ & Sons Co. 693 Bohannon Flo Co... 684 Bramley & Son 684 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 690 Breitmeyer's I Sons. 688 BrennerEdward 683 Broadway Florist 684 Brown A J Seed Co. .690 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 695 BmnsHN 692 Bryan Alonzo J 695 BudlongCoJ A 675 Bnnyard 687 Burpee WA Co 692 California Florists... 689 Callahan TJ&Co...704 Cen tral Floral Co ... .689 Charles Harry 682 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 677 Clark EB Seed Co. .691 Clarke's Sons D 687 Clay &Son 702 CoanJ J 682 Conard & Jones Co.. 694 Congress Fl'w'rShp.685 Cooke Geo H 685 Cowee W J 703 CoyH C Seed Co... 695 Craig Robt Co 696 Culp W H&Co 689 Danker Fred A 684 DardsChas 687 Dlener Richard Co.. 697 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FloraI'Co..688 Dorner F& Sons Co .696 Doyle & Booth 682 DreerHA...III 695 703 Dunlop JohnH 684 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 685 Eckrich A 689 Edwards FoldingBox Co.. 702 EldenngW J&Son.693 Elm City Nurs Co. ..694 Erne& Co 678 Evans Floral Co 687 Exotic Gardens 684 EyresH G 684 Fallon Florist 689 Fish HeDry Berrien 691 Florists' Hail Ass'n.703 Foerster Co Jos 677 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 683 Ford William P 683 £°x's, 686 Frey & Frey 686 Froment H E 683 Gasser J M Co 684 George Alex S 688 Giblin & Co 703 GnattOveCoThe...670 Godineau R & M 692 Goldstein 1 683 GorhamPrinteryInc.702 Grakelow Chas H .689 Grand Rapids Floral Co 686 Grimm & Gorly 686 Grossberg-Tyler- Finnerman Co ....679 GudeBros 685 Habermehl'sSonsJJ.684 Hardesty & Co 688 Hart Geo B 683 Hart Henry 687 Haven Seed Co 695 Hayes Irene 688 Heinl John G &Son.685 Henderson A&Co. ... I Henderson Lewis. . . .686 Hentz&Nash 682 Hess & Swoboda....686 Hess ion 687 Hews& Co A H 703 Hill D Nurs Co 694 Hogewoning & Sons. 693 Hollywood Gatdns.,686 Holm & Olson 686 Holton & HunkelCo.681 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co Ill Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 684 Hurff Edgar F 695 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV IdlewildGreenhs....689 Jackson Duncan 678 JahnHugo 689 Johnson & Chronis..684 Jones WR& Co. ...IV Joy Floral Co 688 Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..703 Keller SonsJB 684 Kelway & Son 692 Kennicott Bros Co. 674 KervanCoThe 683 KesslerWm. 683 Kottmiller A 687 Kroeschell Bros Co. 702 Rruchten John 679 KuhlGeo A 696 Lagarde&Speelman 693 Lager & Hurrell....696 Landreth Seed Co . . . 693 Lange A 685 Lang Flo & N u rs C0.686 Lichten berger J 682 LittleBeld Florist.... 685 Lord &BurnhamCo. 703 Louise Flowr Shop . . 684 McCallumCo 681 McHutchison& Co. .693 Mackie William 683 Malandre Bros 687 Mangel 685 Matthews Co WG ..688 Mattbewson's 685 MeconiPaul 683 Memphis Floral Co. .687 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 688 Meyer A. 688 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 672 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 679 MichellHenryFCo.695 Millangjos A 682 Miller A L 696 Miller Floral Co 689 MoningerJC Co ...704 Montrose Nurseries. 694 MurraySamuel 685 Neidinger JosG Co.. 681 Newell A 689 N Y Cut Flower Ex. .683 NY Floral Co 686 Niessen Leo Co 680 Olympia Florist 687 Palmer Wm 687 Papadem JG Co.... 687 Park Floral Co 689 PedrickG R& Son .691 Pennthe Florist 688 Philips Bros 685 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN (Inc) ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 690 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 689 Pillsbury I L 702 PittsburghCutFloCo681 Podesta& Baldocchi.688 PoehlmannBrosCo. . II PollworthCCCo....681 Polykranas Geo J 682 Potter Floral Co 689 Progressive ClayCo,704 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO, ILL.. Interior of the Brookfield Gardens, Trenton, N. J. Callahan Cut-to-Fit Greenhouse Type B. This type is exceedingly popular with florists. It is standard in four widths— 13 ft. 10 in.; 15 ft. 6 in.; 17 ft. 2 in.; and 20 ft. 6 in. Note the exceptional strength. The center posts are l^-incb, spaced 7 feet, with 1-inch Y-bracing. Callahan greenhouses are not only low in first cost — they are also low in cost of maintenance and operation. This is only one of several standard types we can furnish quickly, all cut to fit, so that erection is a very simple matter. Let us estimate on your requirements. We can save you money. T. J. CALLAHAN CO. 164 S. Canal St., DAYTON, OHIO Permanite in stock for immediate shipment. Mention the American Florist when Pulverized Manure Co The 702 Pyfer AT&Co 679 Raedlein Basket Co. 679 Randall A L Co 679 Randall's Flo Shop.. 688 Randall-Landneld Co Ill Randolph & Mc- Clements 687 Rawlings Elmer 6% Ready Reference. . . .698 Reed&Keller 703 Regan Ptg House. ..702 ReidEdw 680 ReinbergGeo 679 Reinberg Peter. 671 697 RiceBros 681 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 691 RobinsonJCSeedCo.691 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 686 RodgersJW 685 Rohnert Waldo 695 Rosaia Bros 689 Rosery Floral Co.... 689 RoutzahnSeedCo...693 RuschG&Co 681 RussinSH 682 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 688 San Diego Everlast- ing Flower Co 678 SceeryEdw 689 Schiller the Florist.. 685 Schillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W & Son. .702 Schling Max 687 Schmidt Chas L 685 Seligman & Stein ...678 Shaffer Geo C 688 Sharp Partridge&Co.704 SheppardHW 688 SiebrechtGeo C... 683 Simon & Son IN.... 692 Situations & Wants. 669 SkidelskySS&Co.. 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We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try us on yonr next order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all communications to The Progressive Glay Company MarKe F B u°uding. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Wittbold 685 WoHJohn 686 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldeoson . 6S7 Woodruff SD & Sons693 Yokohama NursCo .695 ¥ouog A L&C0....682 Zane Pottery Co. ...703 Zech & Mann. ..676 679 America is "the Prow of the Vessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown. Sea? Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 30, 1921. No. 1717 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Mutter Nov. 11. 1891 ■ at the. Post Oflice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameilo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI .50 a year; Canaihi. $2.50; F.uropn and Countries in Postal Union. $3.00. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Thomas 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. 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, O., March 25 to April 1. 1922. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Dfficers: Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich.. Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers -*■ Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa., f resident; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N. J., Vice- President; John C. Wister, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, September 27-30, 1921. Jfficers— Richard v*incknt, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President: E. C. Vick 205 Elwood Ave., Newark, N. J., Secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President: A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Secretary MOTHERS' DAY. suNDny. may 8. Advertising: Necessary. Mothers' Day is an opportunity for the florist who believes in it, who is en- thusiastic, who puts his whole soul into the work and by force of his example creates enthusiasm in all he comes in contact with. If one is rightly ap- proached they will at once become in- terested and enter into the observance with spirit, and by their gifts help to spread its propaganda. It is a matter of education that Anally brings about a custom that will in time become uni- versal. If the trade all over the coun- try would organize to support a well planned campaign such as has proved so successful in Cleveland, O., and other cities, the establishment of Mothers' Day would be very materially advanced. Each individual can, by going over his stock and selecting ar- ticles that may be featured in one way or another, make his entire store take on a Mothers' Day appearance that will help along the movement very ma- terially. Another way to spread the propa- ganda is through organizations or em- ployed persons in business houses Ol- factories. The circularization of good literature and the offering of flowers at reduced prices in large quantities so that each may have a flower to wear, will in some instances fall on fertile ground and bring business. Other good fields are churches and Sunday schools, who use flowers quite extensively. In all these offerings, the white carnation is to be rigidly cut out. Keep the slo- gan "Your Mother's Favorite Flower" always to the front, so that every flow- er is some mother's favorite. In this way the demand will be general and the great bugaboo of the high priced white carnation will soon become a thing of the past. Also make it clear that colors are appropriate, the reds, the pinks, the whites, the blues and yellows, each a mother's favorite. The narrow cry of many in the trade is "Why should I try to boost Mothers' Day just to make a demand for white carnations and force the price up to such figures as to ruin my trade, and out of which I am unable to realize any returns?" Mothers' Day should be made to in- terest everyone, whether large or small buyers. It will bring many into the shop who feel they must have at least one flower and who having broken the ice will feel at liberty to come in soon again. Every plant, box of flowers or other article, should have its distin- guishing - Mothers' Day mark with rib- bon inscription, card or stamp to show its appropriateness for such a gift. An interesting window will contain vases of all the popular flowers with a plac- ard inscribed : "Mothers' Day, May S; Select your Mother's Favorite Flower." Another effective plan is a window of foliage and flowering plants with a similar window card using plants in- stead of flowers. All the literature and featuring should be completed well in advance of the event so that by con- stant repetition it will have the cumu- lative value that comes from repeated advertising' and displays. When the custom of sending plants and cutflowers on Mothers' Day be- comes established everything sells; this is seen in all accounts where through hard work of the local craft, the day is now a fixture, and the sending of flow- ers has come to be a part of the cele- bration. No further notice should be taken of the vaporings of Miss Jarvis who has all the honors as founder of the day, but in no place has it been suc- cessfully celebrated, save where the trade has put its shoulders to the wheel and made of It a success. Telegraph Delivery. This telegraph service is especially appropriate for Mothers' Day and should be featured as the best possible way in which to honor one's mother oi- lier memory with flowers in distant homes on the second Sunday in May. 706 The American Florist. April 30, An especial plea should be made for orders placed well in advance in order that a personal letter may ac- company the flowers, avoiding in this way expensive telegrams when too late to post. Ordering flowers by telegraph is now so extensive and in such good working order all over the country that every city or large community is cer- tain of good delivery of all orders en- trusted to its care. As a means of boosting the service and showing its great emciency, members of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association should plan out unique decorations ex- ploiting Mothers* Day, and their per- fected and instantaneous methods of reaching all distant points. Here are a few lines for leaflets or circulars suitable for the occasion : Mothers' Day, May 8, the second Sunday in May. Wear your mother's favorite flower in her honor on Mothers' Day. Present the best mother who ever lived, your mother, with her favorite flower. No matter how distant, remember her on Mothers' Day with a letter en- closed in a box of her favorite flowers. Honor the mother who has passed away by placing or having flowers placed on her grave. Nothing could be more personal than such a remem- brance. Plants are just as suitable as cut flowers for Mothers' Day either sent to the home or to be planted at the ceme- tery. Such reminders and publicity are sure to call attention and an observ- ance of the event along these lines. Next Week in The Flower Shop. The coming week ushers in the Queert of May and her attendants, whose dances around the May pole al- ways call for flowers in abundance. School commencements will now soon be due and as before stated in these columns are worth looking after by the trade. It is well to plan ahead for these events and make a run on the flowers easiest to obtain and which ar- tistically arranged may be made the vogue. Calceolaria Stewartii, and well (lowered gloxinias are about due. these with their luxurious blossoms and when well decorated make the hand- somest of pot plants. Some florists make a specialty of fancy gold fish which, when intelli- gently handled, can be sold to good ad- vantage. A good sized stock tank sunk under a rather high bench in the green- house so the fish occasionally get the sunshine, and which has a constant flow of water, will keep, them in good condition. A number of small recepta- cles of terra cotta and other materials with gravel in the bottom and a "castle" in the center will hold from two to three fish and show them off very nicely. There should also be a bunch of fish grass which keeps the water sweet and clean. Fish globes in several sizes which hold from one to three smaller fishes, will also be found quite salable. Keep up the line, of window boxes and hanging baskets; now is the time when everyone is fixing up the front and there is nothing more appropriate than plants for this purpose. Certain little novelties in baskets, cut flowers vases, etc., that for some reason have not sold, can be featured. It is not desirable to carry these over and while the season lasts they should be dis- played with flowers of various kinds and kept well to the front with their sale pushed whenever possible. * This is a good time to run a fern sale; most everybody wants some- thing green on their porch. A good quantity displayed in front of the shop with a price card will move a lot off quickly and at a goocJ profit. KEEP THINGS MOVING. Business must never come to a stand- still. The moment there appears to be a stagnation everyone must get busy im- mediately to put the store in its most attractive garb. A look at the window, shows that it has no punch to it; people give it just a glance and pass on. There must be something put there that will so interest them that they will stop and take a long look and comment on its beauty. A window does not need to be loaded down with flowers to be at- tractive; just a few items of something choice, artistically placed, will cause comment because of its art. A number of the stores could handle bedding plants now to advantage. A small neat circular explaining how the narrow city yard borders could be brightened with summer flowering plants and adding a list of the popular and easily procured varieties with prices, would undoubtedly secure in- creased business. The telephone service must be kept at its highest efficiency with somebody competent to answer every call. When the proprietor is wanted and is out on business it would be explained that if their number is left, his office will en- deavor to have him call them as soon as possible. The telephone should al- ways be answered promptly and all hurry-up orders gotten out as soon as possible. , Do not forget that Mothers' Day is coming and all that you individually and with other members of the trade can do collectively should be well under way at this time. This day is what you make it, you want the co-operation of the public and to get it you must show in your decorations and in your literature all about the event, and do so well in advance that they will talk about it among themselves. The store floor and woodwork should be given a- thorough cleaning at least once a week. All the goods on open shelving, tops of cases, etc.. should be dusted every morning. This is one of the first jobs in the department stores where all counter surfaces and goods must at all times be entirely free of dust. The customer's writing desk should be spotlessly clean and decorated with its welcoming vase of flowers. The ink stands and pens should be in good con- dition with a few fresh small blotters. The Store Window. A florist of experience who has studied store management in a num- ber of the most successful flower shops of the country, is of the opinion that the volume of business might be doubled if the great majority of the re- tail trade could be induced to use more energetic measures in pushing the sale of plants and flowers. The trouble appears to be that so many are satis- fied with just a living or a little more. Business is all right with them, they are quite sure they are doing the best they can. What in his opinion is required to wake up the sleepy ones is an educa- tional campaign to show them the pos- sibilities of the business. A few sam- ple window decorations with stock on which a drive can be made, preceded by inspiring circulars to their store's list and prospects would be most effect- ive. Hundreds of manufacturers of fancy articles have decorators, who with the necessary window trims, are constantly going from city to city, making special decorations in windows of stores who handle their goods. This advertises their specialties and creates a demand for them. Some such plan could be tried out in every community whenever a surplus season sets in. GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA. 1921. The American Florist. 707 ,*:**• r k "ft-*** !3tfrSit ■ »»* "*'\* - Ay, T^fe> PENN THE FLORIST'S SILVER MEDAL DISPLAY AT THE BOSTON FLOWER SHOW. See Issue of April 16. PLANT NOTES. Gypsopliila Paniculata. There are few summer flowers that are of more use to the florist having a local trade than the gyposophila, for it lightens up work beautifully and great- ly aids in softening the appearance of the summer flowers, many of which have a course look in floral work, and in bouquets, sprays and basket work the sprays are particularly useful. The grower not possessing a ^jood bed of this should procure stock at once and plant them in a good, sunny position, and after once becoming established they require no further attention than to keep the bed free from weeds and occasionally cultivated. Seed can be now sown and as soon as large enough transplanted in rows outside, where they can remain until another spring, when they can be again transplanted to permanent quarters, but to have plants that will bloom this year it will be necessary to procure older stock. The double form of this plant is even more beautiful than the single for some purposes, and its lasting quali- ties to make It more valuable for a cut flower than the older variety. Celosia Plumosa. The plants of Celosia plumosa or the ostrich plume celosia are of very easy culture and make very showy plants for either the garden or the greenhouse. They form pyramidal bushes and the yellow and red plumes which resemble ostrich feathers stand gracefully above the foliage. While they make showy plants Ijor the garden, finer specimens are ■grown under glass, and they make very showy plants in the late summer and fall. Seed sown in April will make fine plants for culture during the sum- mer, but like all the celosias the young seedlings damp off easily. As soon as large enough, they should be potted in good light soil in 2%-inch pots and later shifted to four-inch to grow large plants to six-inch pots. They should be grown in a good, strong light, for if shaded the plants will become drawn and the dwarf, compact plants are more desirable. C. plumosa aurea, the orange ostrich plume, and C. plumosa coccinea, the crimson ostrich plume, are the two best of the older varieties, and Pride of Catsle Gould, a new in- troduction of the last few years, is the best of all the ostrich plume varieties and can be obtained in many colors. Peonies. As soon as the frost is out of the ground the poeny beds should be forked over and the manure mulch that was placed on them last fall should be forked or spaded in, but let this be done by a careful man, or at least not by help that knows nothing about this work. The young growths start very early and are very tender, so it is best not to fork too close to the crowns, but loosen up all the soil around the plants. It is also well to leave the stems covered as deep as they have been all winter, for a sharp froet may injure a stem that has been protected through the severe winter and then subjected to sharp cold. But the loosening of the soil to good depth will conserve the moisture and allow the air to get into the soil. If the plants were not mulched with manure in the fall, it is well to spread some old manure, not fresh, on the beds be- fore spading and fo'rk it in. Although the fall is the best time to transplant peonies, yet if not done and it is de- sired or necessary to move them, they can be transplanted early in the spring, but this must be done before the growths are above the surface of the ground and as much soil left about the roots as possible. These plants make their young roots in the fall, and if any attempt is made to shake the soil off, the roots will be broken do- ing this. Divisions must therefore be carefully made so as to disturb the roots as little as possible. The dry roots that are purchased at this time are much better planted in pots or boxes until the roots are formed in the soil and later transplanted to the ground. It cannot be expected that plants of this kind will produce any flowers this year, for it will only be possible to get them established in their new location the first season. Camellias. While it is a question if the camellia will ever become as popular as it was years ago, yet there seems to be a growing demand for the blooms of the "Japonica" as it was so familiarly known to the grandparents of the present generation, and the flowers are well adapted to certain classes of work or occasions. A few dwarf plants are now also seen in flower in some of the stores. They are easily grown, the prime requisite being a cool house, one with a night temperature of 45 to 90 degrees, and the constant care through- out the year that all hard-wooded 708 The American Florist. April 30, plants require. The large specimens which are grown for cutblooms may be planted in the ground of the house, first spading in a quantity of leaf-mold and rotted cow manure. The small plants are generally grown in pots, firmly planted in the same kind of soil, with plenty of drainage. They do not re- quire repotting often, and when done, the shift should be only to one size lar- ger, and this should be made just after the plant is through flowering, for it then starts to make its growth for an- other season. "When the growth starts, the plants should be given plenty of water and frequently syringed; in fact, careful watering is the one thing neces- sary in their culture. They should never become dry, and during the hot days of summer, frequent syringings are required, which also greatly assists in keeping down mealy bug and scale, the only two insects to which the plant is subject. The cause of the buds drop- ping, which will sometimes occur, can invariably be traced to the plant be- coming dry sometime during its growth. During the summer, heavy shade over the plants will be required, and an abundance of air should be provided at this time. Potting: Young Stock. At this season of the year the plant grower will have thousands of young seedlings to pot or place in flats and as many more to shift from a small pot to a larger size, and it does not seem that any instruction in potting should be necessary, hut we chanced not long ago to see a boy potting and wondered if the plants would live and we then saw in the houses many of the plants which had been potted struggling for existence. It seems to be the general idea with the young gardener that the one that can pot the most plants in a given time is the smartest, regardless of how well it is done and how the plants afterward grow. The young man whom we saw would fill the pot full and then make a hole in the soil with his finger, place the seedling in the hole and then press the top soil around the stem. The chances were that the roots of many of these plants were still hanging in an enclosed hole in the center of the pot, for the soil should have been firmed around the roots. That he could han- dle a large number of plants in a given time was no question, but a much bet- ter plant can be grown if the soil is made firm around the roots first and then the top firmed down. The same thing happens in transplanting where the loose soil is thrown around between the plant and the pot and the top then firmed down. A little soil should be first thrown in the bottom of the pot, and the plant placed in this, then a little soil around the plant, which should be firmed down, then a little more soil, which can be pressed down from the top. This will take longer, but the plant will live and grow enough better to pay for the extra pains. Brockton, Mass. — The Crawford Greenhouses have been incorporated bv Chas. E. Field and Elizabeth P. Baker, of this city, and Alfred J. Le Cocq, of Randolph. Montreal, Que. — Ley & McAllan, Ltd., has been incorporated with a capi- tal of $10,000, to purchase the business of Ley Florist, Registered, to deal in flowers, plants, shrubs, supplies, etc., and to establish greenhouses. Q. H. McAllan, Chas Ley, Chas. Wilson and others are the incorporators. Veg-etatoe Forcing: Status. Address of Prof. L. C. Corbett, Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C, Before the Vegetable Grower* Association of America. According to available statistics, there are, at the present time, about 6,000 greenhouse establishments in the United States producing vegetables in all or part of their space, the product having an aggregate value of about $10,000,000 per year. Lettuce, cucum- bers and tomatoes are the three crops most largely grown, they representing at least 90 per cent of the total value of the vegetables produced. From these figures, it is apparent that the vegetable forcing business is an important one, as it has, within a comparatively few years, grown from a very small begin- ning to its present proportions. Orig- inally developed to supply out of sea- son luxuries for consumption by the wealthy classes, it has, at the present time, come to be looked upon as an es- sential enterprise from the point of view of the man in everyday walks of life. A very large proportion of the winter lettuce produced in the vegetable ranges of the northern United States, is consumed by people of moderate means. Within the. past few years, the rapid development of such regions as southern Florida, southern Texas and southern California, for the growing of tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce in late fall, winter and early spring, has brought the greenhouse men into con- tact with conditions against which they did not have to contend a few years ago. The aggregate value of the out- door grown crop, which is sold on the same markets, and in competition with the greenhouse crop, is very large; the exact figures are lacking, but it is known that the state of Florida, in an average season, produces over three and one-half million crates of tomatoes, having a value to the grower of over $4,000,000; about 330,000 crates of cu- cumbers, having a value of $433,000; and about 927,000 crates of lettuce, with a value of over $800,000. It is also known that southern Texas pro- duces about 18,000 tons of tomatoes annually; these for shipping purposes, DAHLIA COPPERSMITH. 1921. The American Florist. 709 while California produces about the same amount. During the past season, in the Imperial valley in California, be- tween 25,000 and 30,000 acres were de- voted to winter lettuce. While not all of the product grown in these various localities ordinarily comes in competi- tion with greenhouse grown crops mar- keted in the larger cities of the north, yet the fact remains, that in certain seasons of the year, this outdoor grown material does, to a very large extent, determine the market prices. OVERCOMING COMPETITION. It is our feeling that there is a log- ical place for both the indoor and out- door grown material, and that by prop- erly timing the maturity of his crops, the greenhouse man can, without diffi- culty, successfully maintain himself in this competitive position. He has one marked advantage over the man pro- ducing outdoor grown crops, in that it is possible in the greenhouse to pro- duce tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, etc, that are far superior to anything that can be grown out of doors. It is a well-known fact that greenhouse toma- toes are markedly superior in quality to the average outdoor grown material, and far superior to tomatoes that are packed partly green and shipped sev- eral hundred miles to market. The same is true of cucumbers and melons. It_is not always necessary for the greenhouse vegetable man to meet out- door competition in price, as, in many cases, his product is so far superior, that it will readily command prices twice as high as asked for vegetables of poorer quality grown outdoors. Even though the competition becomes so severe that the greenhouse man can-, not afford to grow ordinary grades of lettuce and other kindred crops, he can still, by growing and packing high grade vegetables, more than hold his own. "We are all familiar with the at- tractiveness of the Pacific Coast apples, and this is very largely due to the methods used in packing the fruit. It is perfectly possible for the vegetable greenhouse man to cater to just such a trade, and thereby secure a more lib- eral reward for his painstaking efforts. It has been felt that the members of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America would be interested in a brief study of some of the factors bearing on the relationship of the outdoor vege- table industry, as carried on in Florida, southern Texas and southern Califor- nia, and in other sections where winter vegetables can be produced, versus the crops produced in forcing structures. REDUCING THE HIGH COST. The office of horticultural and pomo- logical investigations has, for years past, been keenly interested in the vege- table forcing industry, and while we are, of course, equally interested in the outdoor industry, we wish, for the pres- ent, to study some of the problems of the greenhouse man, and some of the ways whereby he can overcome the handicap of high cost fuel, labor and supplies. It is an undeniable fact that the cost of producing greenhouse vege- tables is now two or three times what it was 10 years ago. Coal, labor and greenhouse materials have certainly doubled, and in some cases, more than doubled in cost. At the present time, greenhouse glass of good grade, costs about as much per foot as did the completed house several years ago. But the greenhouse man should remember that equally difficult, if not more diffi- cult conditions, face the grower located eeveral hundred miles from his mar- NEW SWEET PEA ROSALIND. kets, and who must depend upon the uncertainty of transportation today. While it is true that the greenhouse man is dependent upon railroads for his fuel supply, and for carrying his product to market, yet he can, in an emergency, store his fuel during the summer months, and market his prod- uct by truck. This is especially true of the small concern, whose product is absorbed in nearby cities. From a general survey of the vege- table industry, one cannot but be con-' vinced that the problems confronting the greenhouse men today are no greater, if as great, as those the Flor- ida. Texas or southern California grow- er must face. These growers are under the necessity of producing their crops several hundred miles away from their markets, and they must bear the ex- penses of growing the crop, harvesting and picking it, and guarantee transpor- tation charges to its destination. It is true that the greenhouse man must bear most of this expense also, but he is. as a rule, much nearer his markets, and there is less liability of loss due to shipping. The greenhouse man located in the continental portion of the United States, can put his tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers (on thel markets In much better condition than is possible for the grower who must pick his toma- toes while green, and who must count on having his product in transit about a week before it reaches the consumer. Attempts made during the past season to put Imperial Valley cucumbers on eastern markets did not meet with uni- form success. TIMING CROPS FOR BETTER PRICES. What then can the greenhouse man do to improve his chances of conducting a profitable business in the face of pres- ent day competition? First of all, by planning his cropping system so that his tomatoes, his lettuce, and his cu- cumbers can be put on the market when there is a scarcity, or absolute lack of outdoor grown material. It is thought, however, that too much em- phasis should not be placed on this, as for Instance, in the case of tomatoes, 710 The American Florist. April 30, it is often possible to produce a green- house crop and sell it in competition with outdoor grown tomatoes, and real- ize greater profits than would be the case were the crop grown and sold when no outdoor stuff was available, as toma- toes produced in midwinter do not as a rule yield satisfactorily, and require much more fuel to mature them than is the case when they are grown in the spring. In the second place, the greenhouse man can improve his chances of suc- cess by practicing careful cultural methods that will insure maximum yields of the crops he is growing. Prom a survey of the vegetable growing re- gions of the country, it is felt that greenhouse men, as a rule, follow ex- cellent cultural practices, and secure very satisfactory yields, and for this, reason it is felt that, while this factor is important, yet it is by no manner of means the most important one. Another very important factor that has a great deal to do with the suc- cess of the greenhouse vegetable man is the methods he follows in marketing his crop. This is the day of coopera- tive marketing, and the growers who are today making a marked success OS the vegetable growing- industry, are the ones who are paying close attention to the sale of the crops after they have been carefully grown and carefully packed. In many cases, it is possible for the sale of the crops to be con- ducted on a cooperative plan, and in many cases, individual selling produces good results. An excellent example of what can be effected through coopera- tive marketing is furnished by the Ashtabula Lettuce Growers' Associa- tion, this organization being- familiar to all of you. These things are all im> portant factors in the success of the greenhouse vegetable grower, but do not, in our estimation, bear as impor- tant a relation to the success of the vegetable growing business as does the matter of, choice of and maintenance of the greenhouse equipment. THE FUEL PROBLEM. The largest single item of cost in the production of greenhouse vegetablp crops is, as a rule, fuel, and the matter of fuel economy is of especial impor- tance at the present time owing to the tremendous increases in its cost. With economical equipment, it requires from about 300 to 500 tons of coal, depend- ing upon the crops grown, to heat an acre under glass for the growing sea- son. At present prices, this means that it requires a very large outlay of money to maintain several acres of glass at temperatures suitable for the crops be- ing grown, and savings of even small percentages of the fuel will, in the ag- gregate, amount to large sums. There never was a time when larger returns could be secured from the expenditure of time and money in remodelling poorly designed heating systems, and in thoroughly cleaning even the best designed systems. The efforts should not stop at a general cleaning and re- modelling of the heating system, but should include attention to the houses themselves. No matter how carefully the greenhouse is constructed, leaks are sure to develop, and these are prolific causes of fuel wastage. The very na- ture of the structure makes it difficult to keep them tight, and unless repairs are promptly made, the average green- house soon becomes so loose that it is almost impossible to maintain a suit- able temperature without the use of an excessive amount of fuel. Anyone who has had occasion to climb on the roof of a greenhouse in midwinter, will realize how much heat is lost owing to small leaks. Sufficient time remains this autumn to go over the houses and tighten them up in every way possible. Greenhouses are very liable to settle, due to im- proper foundations, the result being poorly fitted ventilators and doors Time spent in refitting doors and ad- justing ventilators so they will close properly, will be time and money well invested. Contrary to the general belief, the geographical location of the green- house does not make as much difference as might be suspected in the amount of fuel consumed. Investigations con- ducted by the office of horticultural and pomological investigations show that there is comparatively little differ- ence in the fuel consumed in the same length of growing season in northern Ohio, Chicago and Boston areas and those further south. It has been our feeling for many years that greenhouse men generally do not appreciate the wasteful methods commonly followed in heating their ranges. Many of the vegetable ranges, particularly the older plants, have antiquated heating systems, which never were particularly efficient, but which are now in espe- cially bad condition, and we have rec- ords showing that in many cases as much as 30 to 40 per cent of the fuel used can be saved by remodelling or replacing these plantsi with up-to-date equipment. It would seem, therefore, that the most important message I can bring to the greenhouse men today, is that each and every one pay particular attention to the saving of fuel through some of the methods suggested above. In conclusion, it would seem that there is no cause for pessimism among greenhouse men. Conditions are un- usual, and will pei-haps remain so for some time, but greenhouse men are not alone in facing this. It is felt that those growers who plan their cropping systems judiciously, who use their labor intelligently, who pay due attention to the marketing of the product, and who pay particular attention to the econom- ical operation of their plants, and espe- cially their heating plants, will, in the long run, receive satisfactory returns from the production of greenhouse forcing crops. Lasting Qualities of Flowers. From the commercial standpoint, the lasting . quality of a flower is almost as important as its beauty. A proof ol this is seen in the way a host of plants, which used to be grown under glass and outside, but which are too fragile to use in a cut state, have almost en- tirely disappeared from cultivation. Even in the same family there are wide differences, as for instance, in roses, where we might mention Ophelia as near the top in this respect, while Betty often flops hopelessly within an hour or two after being cut. In the asters, which made such a fine show the past season, we have noted a very marked gradation. Some begin to curl up their florets in a day or two, while others look fresh for a week or more. Among the most remarkable in this respect is the fine new white, "Sam Banham," sent us for trial. We have this in water in fine condition, though it is now getting on in its third week since it was cut, and this enduring quality (in addition to its fine appearance) should recommended it to everyone in the cut-flower trade. However, our idea in starting these notes was not to sing the praises of any particular plant, but to call atten- tion to the subject generally, and sug- gest that our friends should always note the point when listing new plants, especially for the trade. The fact that - a plant is what the Americans call a "good shipper," may increase its sale 'immensely, if stress is laid upon the point. We may add that we shall al- ways be pleased to receive brief notes on this subject, if from actual experi- ence, from any of our readers. — Horti- cultural Advertiser. Cleveland, O. — Papers have been filed with the secretary of state reduc- ing the authorized capital of the Cleve- land Cut Fower Co. from $250,000 to $25,000. J. W. L. ROSE GARDEN OF THE BRECK-ROB1NSON CO. ' See Issue of April 16. AT BOSTON SHOW. 1921. The American Florist 711 San Francisco. HEAVY DEMAND FOR STOCK. The past week has been one of de- cided activity. The opening of the opera season coming- at a time when there is a heavy rose supply has been of immense benefit to business and has helped clean up large stocks which under normal conditions it would be somewhat difficult to move. The heavy yearly spring cut of roses is now at its height and all varieties are to be had in abundance. Roses of the finest quality can be noted at all the street merchants' stands. Out-door roses are also being' offered freely. Carnations are in ample supply at much lower prices than for some time. Despite the lateness of the season there seems to be enough violets for all requirements. Some splendid iris are arriving and have a good call. Much of the stock has stems three feet long. High grade tulips are much in evidence in the stores and bring very good prices. In peonies nearly all colors are repre- sented, but much of the stock is not so sood as that offered a few weeks ago. Sweet peas are rapidly coming to the front as the most popular spring flower. All stock now on the market is out- door grown and of the best quality. Satisfactory figures are being realized for all this stock. Gardenias are not as plentiful as buyers would wish. Much of the stock is small but finds a ready market. The increase in the cattleya supply has been most accepta- ble, and more stock could be used if obtainable. The opera season has created an unprecedented demand for this class of flowers. Lily of the val- ley is in strong demand, with not enough to go around. Cecile Brunner roses are in strong favor for corsage work. "We have rarely seen better lilacs than the stock offered by some of the stores. A fine supply of Giganteum lilies is still arriving with prices firm. A few late daffodils continue to arrive and clean up readily. Freesias are rep- resented by the yellow variety only. Larkspur is coming in and has a good call for basket work. Tamarisk is seen everywhere and is in much de- mand owing to its novel color stocks; mignonette, pansies and marigolds are leaders in the out-of-door stock. Sev- eral fine varieties of flowering eucalyp- tus are very acceptable for decorative work. Funeral work has been much in evidence all week and helped to clean up stock to a great extent. Social functions are also creating a good call for all seasonable offerings. There is a large supply of ferns, asparagus and green goods of every description. There is not much to be had in the way of flowering plants. ^Foliage plants and Boston ferns seem to receive the most attention at this time. NOTES. The exhibition committees of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society and the Retail Florists' Association, met April 12 at the offices of the Art Floral Company. It was decided to hold the exhibition in the Civic auditorium, Oc- tober 26-28. Victor Ferrari and B. M. Joseph were appointed to arrange for the guaranty fund. According to the present plans of both committees this exhibition should be a successful event. Prominent plant and flower growers have promised their active co- operation. P. Vincent Matraia, of the Art Floral Company, has already ordered a carload of palms to be used in his firm's exhibit. The prize com- mittee, of which H. Plath is chairman, met April 19 to draft a preliminary schedule. A bronze statue of John McLaren, superintendent of Golden Gate park, whose ability as designer and devel- oper of the grounds during 30 years' service, has given this city one of the finest parks in the country, will be •erected shortly In this park. The statue is a gift of A. B. Spreckles, park commissioner. The sculptor, Earl Cummings, is also a park commis- sioner. Kenneth S. Murray, Redwood City, is sending a fine cut of Ophelia and Columbia roses to this market. He is more pleased than ever with his new sport of Columbia and predicts a great future for it as a commercial variety. This stock shows no variation in color, and the greater part of it will be used for propagating. Eric James, Elmhurst and H. Piatt, of this city, are listed among those who have subscribed to the guarantee fund of the national flower show to be held in Cleveland O., in 1922. Both are among the leading plant growers of the coast and are on the exhibition com- mittee for the show to be held here next October. A grower of carnations, whose stock always commands fancy prices in this market, is T. Hoshi, Berkeley. His greenhouses are located at Stege, a suburb of Berkeley. Mr. Hoshi is also president of the California Flower Market of this city. Ferrari Bros, are supplying the trade here with a very fine grade of lily of the valley. Victor Ferrari, manager, states that the demand for this flower is normal again. The orchid houses at this place are giving a nice cut of Mos- saie. B. M. Joseph, in charge of publicity for the Retail Florists' Association, is going ahead with his advertising plans for Mothers' Day. The same news- paper space as was devoted to the Easter campaign will be used. Walter L. Bates, Fruitvale, is pro- ducing a fine lot of the newer chrysan- themums this season. Mr. Bates is a noted grower of this flower and we may expect great things from him at the October show. Mrs. E. Lymbery, proprietor of the Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, San Mateo, has purchased several acres ad- joining her property. She reports the demand for dahlias to be much heavier than last year. The opening of the opera season has made a continuous demand upon Pelicano, Rossi & Co. for floral work of high order. After a protracted illness Frank Pelicano is again able to attend to business. The spring bulletin of the Dahlia Society of California has been issued, copies of which can be secured from F. C. Burns, secretary, San Rafael, Calif. The seventh annual wild flower ex- hibition was held at the St. Frances hotel, April 28-30. Luther Burbank was one of the prominent exhibitors. The recent rains have been of great benefit to the chrysanthemum growers of Menlo Park and Redwood City. The Chinese growers, who grow the late varieties largely, have also planted their usual acreage along the peninsula. Ulrich Brunner roses at the Conci Nursery, Colma, never looked better than they do this spring. A beautiful window of Charles Spath lilac is seen at the Art Floral Com- pany's store, Richard McWhirter, on 19th avenue, has made large plantings of the newer gladioli. Chas C. Navlet, San Jose, was a visitor to his store in this city last week. James T. Lyncit. Spiunofield. IiX. — Ben Franklin and George Washington are cutting and hauling grass from the capitol lawn. Canton. III. — Mrs. Anna M. Jacobs, mother of Geo. W. Jacobs, is in a crtical condition following a frac- tured hip sustained some three weeks ago. Mrs. Jacobs is the widow of Balthazer Jacobs who established In 1878 the greenhouse business which is now being conducted by the son. Columbus, 0. STOCK SELLING WELL. The past week has showed an im- proved demand at all of the retail es- tablishments. This is somewhat dif- ferent from conditions which prevailed during the previous three weeks when trade was rather slow. Corsages have been selling exceptionally well and more were sold during the past week than during the entire period since Easter. Receptions and parties have been more numerous and this has re- flected on the trade to a marked extent. Weddings are also coming to the front. With industrial conditions slowly re- turning to normal, sales are increasing on every hand and the improvement is expected to continue. Funerals have also been rather numerous during the week. There has been a good demand for Darwin tulips, prices ranging from, $2 to $3 per dozen. Roses, carnations, sweet peas, snapdragons and other seasonable blooms have a good call. Some bad growing weather has cut down production but with a quiet de- mand this was a good feature. Pot plants have had a fair call, with small offerings. Greenhouses are doing a good business supplying householders with greens and vines for hanging baskets and outside decorations. Ac- tive preparations are being made for Mothers' Day. NOTES. Horticulturists at the Ohio State university are urging fruit growers in central Ohio to spray their fruit trees, despite the widespread injury done to the fruit by the recent frosts. They urge that trees be examined carefully to see if enough live fruit remains to warrant spraying 1 . It is claimed that experience has taught that oftimes when an orchard is neglected to be sprayed after a killing frost, a fair crop of fruit, which is very wormy is harvested. This fruit would have been of excellent quality if the trees had been sprayed. Another meeting of the Flower Grow- ers' and Dealers' Association was held April 20, with a large attendance. The principal topic under discussion was advertising for Mothers' Day. It was decided to take the advertising as a whole and all of the local florists will participate. The Sunday previous to Mothers' Day will be used for this pub- licity. The Gay Street Floral Co. has been having some unusual window decora- tions. One of the features during the past week was a large bowl in the form of an aquarium filled with flowers. Water is kept running continuously. J. W. L. Kansas City. STOCK CLEANS UP NICELY. Business has been unusually good, with decorating work, social events and funerals taking the bulk of the offerings. Stock is plentiful for or- dinary trade, but at times it runs short of the demand. Some fine roses in Premier, Ophelia, Butterfly, Columbia, Pink and White Killarney are arriving. Carnations are extra good and plenti- ful. Sweet peas are excellent. Calen- dulas, larkspur, callas, stocks, lupines, snapdragons and some late bulbons stock make up material that works in nicely for the numerous social events. The varieties of pot plants are limited but what are on the market sell well. Out-door spring plants are looking fine, and when the season opens up there will be a big call for them. Stock for Mothers' Day so far appears to be in heavy supply, and this will be one year that the buying scope of the customer will not be limited to a few flowers. NOTES. Henry Kusik & Co. are receiving some very fine roses and carnations from Greenwood which cleans up 712 The American Florist. April 30, nicely. Various offerings for the Mothers' Day trade will be carried at this establishment. The Pinehurst Floral Co. is receiving large shipments daily from its houses at Pleasant Hill. Wm. Wade, of this firm reports they will be well stocked both for Mothers' Day and the spring trade. A good cemetery business is being had by A. F. F. Barbee. He reports a good outlook for bedding plants and Mothers' Day trade. Mothers' Day will find the Alpha Floral Co. well supplied with an excel- lent stock. This firm has had a run of funeral orders. W. J. Barnes has a complete line of bedding stock. Funeral, hospital and palm work has been very heavy with him. James Payne has his bedding ma- terial in good condition, and has a fine lot of Frances Perkins geraniums. A good supply of both cut flowers and pot plants is expected at the E. A. Humfeld store for Mothers' Day. J. E. Murray & Co. reports store trade very good, in fact better than usual for this time of the year. Chas. Thomas, of the Rosery says that corsage, hospital and funeral work has been very good with them. T. J. Noll & Co. report business heavy, with numerous orders for the Mothers' Day trade. The Kansas City Wholesale Cut Flower Co. is well stocked with flowers for Mothers' Day. Adolph D. Mohr has a number of orders for bedding plants. His stock is in good shape. Some fine carnations, sweet peas and snapdragons are being cut by Wm. Rinehardt. A fine supply of pot plants is seen at the W. L. Rock Flower Co., estab- lishment. A fine May business is expected by M. Neph of the Muehleback Floral Shop. Arthur Newell is looking forward to a fine Mothers' Day business. Hydrangeas are a feature with Sam- uel Murray. _ E. J. B. P. J. dinger & Co. are receiving choice roses from their greenhouse at New Castle, Ind. Choice Darwin tulips and southern ferns are features with the Wm. Murphy Co. Lawrence Lawman is recovering after undergoing an operation April 22. The Tromey Flower Shop has been busy with funeral work. Visitors : Jos. H. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Geo. S. Taffel, of Schloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc., New York, and Mrs. Fannie White, Lexington, Ky. G. H. K. Cincinnati, 0. STOCK IN GOOD SUPPLY. The supply of stock is sufficient for all purposes. Roses are at their best and clean up well, with the exception of the white varieties. Carnations are in liberal supply and sold well the latter part of the week. Sweet peas of good quality are arriving. Pansies have become a favorite flower for corsage work. Some good plants are still to be had, including baby rambler roses of the Orleanais type. Hydrangeas and calceolarias move well. Good greens can be purchased at pre-war prices. Southern ferns, the first of the season, made their appear- ance during the week. NOTES. Julius Baer reports business at his store as only fair, but we must differ with him judging from his ability to purchase a new car of the Marmon type. C. E. Critchell reports a good week in ribbon and basket sales, and is re- ceiving some excellent snapdragons and calendulas from Wm. Shaefer, Price Hill. H. W. Sheppard has been busy with table decorations and has a beautiful window display at his establishment. C. J. Jones, of the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar, is confined to his home with a bad case of rheumatism. Business is good at the establish- ment of Fred Gear, although not equal in volume to a year ago. A record week in the sale of plants is reported by A. E. Becker of the Avondale Floral Co. Buffalo, N. Y. Trade has had a more encouraging look the past week. Stock has been plentiful and of excellent quality. Roses, sweet peas, carnations and jonquils have been in good supply. Funeral work has been active. WESTERN NEW YORK FLORISTS' ASS'N The Western New York Florists' As- sociation held a meeting at the Hotel Iroquois, April 22, Wallace Eiss pre- siding. There were 209 members and guests present. Growers from Erie, Pa., and as far east as Rochester. N. Y., were in attendance. Toronto, Ont., was also represented. The address of Herman P. Knoble, Cleveland, O., on "Merchandising," was very interesting. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., who presented a talk on "Co-operative Advertising," advised the grower to do his part in aiding the wholesaler and retailer to dispose of his stock and edu- cate the people to "Say it With Flowers." The work of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, the individual advertising of many firms, and the co-operative advertising among the trade was certain to advance the business. Slides were used to illus- trate his address. The table decora- tions were very beautiful, including roses from J. H. Dunlop's, Ltd., To- ronto, Ont. The flowers were left at the hotel to be used by the American Legion for the benefit of the disabled soldiers. Dancing was indulged in until late in the evening. The out-of- town visitors included : John H. Dun- lop, Geo. M. Gerag'hty and J. J. Hig- gins, of Toronto. Ont.; M. Heilas, Erie, Pa., and C. F. Treichler, presi- dent of the Western New York Flor- ists' Association, Sanborn, N. Y. The meeting of the association was such a success that it is hoped to hold another session in the near future. Bison. OBITUARY. Hartford, Conn. At the John Coombs range we found Foreman N. C. Osborn. who is also vice-president of the American Carna- tion Society. He is taking a cheerful outlook for the future and at present is busy with spring work. The houses £how good stocks of roses and carna- tions; of the latter Laddie is note- worthy. Mr. Osborn has just planted a bed of white(?) Ophelia roses, but says he is in some doubt as to the color. This is one of the new productions that has yet to be tried out. The best time to visit this city is about the middle of June when the rose garden of Elizabeth park will ap- pear in all its glory. But it is probable that in January, 1922, quite a number of rose and carnation growers will wend their way here to attend the con- ventions and exhibitions of their re- spective societies, which it may be stated in passing, will be held in the Armory. Easter trade was excellent with Welch, the Florist. This store is al- ways well stocked and attractive. A. F. F. Samuel S. Butterfield. Samuel S. Butterfield, formerly a member of our staff, died at his home in Oklahoma City, Okla., April 12, age 61 years. Death followed an opera- tion and an illness of about four weeks. Mr. Butterfield was born in York- shire, Eng., and came to the United States in 1885. He .'was with the Florists' Exchange, New York, for a number of years and later represented The American Florist in that city. Ill health compelled him to seek a change of climate and he located in Oklahoma City in 1909. At an age when most lawyers have established their practice he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1915, when 55 years old. He was twice elected rep- resentative from his district and dur- ing the two terms instituted many measures and championed many causes which he believed were for civic het- terment. He was elected county com- missioner last November by a ma- jority of more than 5,000, proportion- ately the largest of any candidate, and was to take office July 1, succeeding the present chairman of the county board. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, February 14. All offices in the court house were closed during the services, also busi- ness houses in the vicinity of the capi- tol. Mr. Butterfield is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Otto Rose, and a son, Ed. S., all of Oklahoma City, also a brother, Rothwell, of Jamestown, N. Y. Mr. Butterfield always maintained his keen interest in trade affairs and attended the convention of the Society of American Florists at Cleveland, O., last year. Mrs. F. L. Olmsted. Mils. Mary Cleveland Olmsted, widow of Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect, died April 23 at her home, 99 Warren street, Brookline. Mass. Mrs. Olmsted was in her ninety- second year and was born in New York, the daughter of Dr. Henry Per- kins and Sarah (Jones) Perkins. She was educated in that city. Her first husband was Dr. John Hull Olmsted, whose health was such that he and his wife spent much of their time abroad. Dr. Olmsted died while in Europe. In June, 1859, Mrs. Olmsted married, for her second husbaifd, Dr. Olmsted's brother, Frederick Law Olmsted. He died in 1904. Mrs. Olmsted is survived by two children. Miss Marion Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted, named for his father. Syracuse, N. Y. — Gustav Hackbarth, owner of a greenhouse in this city for many years, died April 6, age 83. Harrodsbubg, Ky. — The Standard Floral Co. has been incorporated with capital stock increased from $10,000 to $30,000. Baltimore, Md — Wm. Patterson, Sr., of Ready avenue, who has been ill at his home for some time, is reported improving daily. Superior, Neb. — Victor Rhyd, propri- etor of the Superior Floral Co., is com- pleting his third house to be used ex- clusively for roses. New York. — Henry S. de Forest, who for several years was connected with Hitchings & Co., and the Pierson U-Bar Co., is now with the Wm. H. Lutton Co., 512 Fifth avenue. 1920. The American Florist. 713 THE S. A. F. National Publicity Campaign. The publicity committee is at the present time concentrating its attention upon plans to continue the national ad- vertising' as soon as possible. The slogan "Say It With Flowers," as all know, became well established through the first three years of the campaign, becoming an asset to the trade of very considerable worth. This asset should not be jeopardized, hence the com- mittee's desire to resume magazine ad- vertising at the earliest possible date. The committee believes it due to the subscribers that the sums paid into the campaign fund be publicly recorded, therefore hereafter it will furnish the trade papers regularly with lists of subscribers, with the amounts actually paid into the fund, instead of the amounts of subscriptions guaranteed. Such a list is now sent to the trade press, showing total receipts since January 1, last, amounting to $21,525. Bills are going out to subscribers who are delinquent in respect to their guar- antees, and the committee urges that remittances be made to the secretary without delay. Nothing but the need of funds is holding the campaign back, and it is not believed that those who are in arrears want to hamper the work. It might be pointed out that al- though the sum mentioned as received since January 1, is rather large, it should be remembered that it had to be drawn upon to meet obligations in- curred by the committee in connection with the last advertising, and also to clean up the contract made for bill- boards. The latter expense, however, forms an asset which will be realized upon to the full, as billboard sales work off the stock on hand. When all are disposed of these will be live advertis- ing in force, of inestimable value, and which has cost the campaign little or nothing. Incidentally, it may be said that another effort is to be made soon to get personally in touch with pros- pective subscribers. J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, III., will start about May 8 on a trip to cover 15 of the largest cities in the west, with the idea of forming in each, allied florists' associa- tions to cover district territory, which will engage in publicity work and turn in to the national campaign fund a lib- eral portion of the subscription col- lected, for national publicity, by using the remainder for local publicity. This plan has already been tried, and with success. Associations already formed in Chicago, St. Louis, Mo.; Buffalo, N. Y. ; New York, and Portland, Ore., are contributing a percentage of their- funds to the national movement. National Flower Show. The guarantee fund covering the fifth national flower show, Cleveland, O., 1922, is nearly complete, only about $1,000 more being required. The fol- lowing are additional subscribers to the fund, which now amounts to $18,062 : Previously reported $16,297.00 Elmer J. Weaver. Ronks. Pa 50.00 W. J. Rock Fl. Co., Kansas City, Mo. 200.00 N. B. & C. E. Stover. Terre Haute. 100.00 J. Brooklns & Son. Orch'd Pk.. N. T. 100.00 Schloss Bros. Ribbons, Inc., N. York 260.00 Hugh S. Will, Minneapolis. Minn 200.00 Hammonds, Beacon, N. T 150.00 Pcltons, Jr.. Flowers. Inc.. Cleveland 50.00 H. Plath. San Francisco. Calif 100.00 B. Katzwlnckel, Mendota. Ill 10.00 R. Witterstaetter. Cincinnati, 100.00 S. A. Anderson. Buffalo, N. Y 100.00 Wm. N. Craig, Brookllne, Mass 100.00 Joseph Traudt. Canajoharie, N. Y. . . 100.00 C. Schwake & Co.. Inc.. New York. 100.00 Perez S. Burr. Freeport, Me 6.00 Val. Burgevin, Inc., Kingston, N. Y. 100.00 Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York 250.00 J. F. Anderson. Short Hills. N. J... 100.00 Florists' Exchange. New York 100.00 The secretary has prepared a floor plan covering the area set apart for the trade exhibits, and copies of it will be distributed very shortly. It must be borne in mind that the space rental, $1.75 per square foot, will in- clude railing, background, and the offi- cial sign. It is the idea of the commit- tee to have the exhibits at this show uniform in appearance, to enhance the decorative effect of the show. At other exhibitions the irregular appearance of the trade exhibits has greatly marred the beauty created by the competitive exhibits, resulting in criticism, which should not be forthcoming at any show inaugurated by florists. Considerable interest is already shown in the competition for the grand capital prize, several entries already being promised. At the next meeting of the committee, regulations as to dimensions of exhibits will be decided upon, and opening and closing dates for entries fixed. It is expected' that a meeting of the local executive com- mittee will be held in Cleveland within the next two or three weeks, at which the chairman and secretary of the na- tional flower show committee will be present. Much important business will be transacted at this session. The Washington Convention. Although copies of the floor plan of the trade exhibition at the convention were only recently distributed, enough reservations of space have already been made to take up almost half of the space area available. The list to date of those making reservations is as follows : Schloss Bros.. Ribbons. Inc., New York. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Joseph G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia. Henshaw Floral Co., New York. The McCallum Co.. Pittsburgh. The Quality Brands Co.. Cleveland. O. H. F.' Mitchell Co., Philadelphia. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Henry I. Faust, Merion, Pa. Robert Craig Co.. Norwood. Pa. John A. Evans Co.. Richmond. Ind. American Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Chicago. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia. The Skinner Irrigation Co.. Troy. O. The Excello Mfg. Co., Cleveland. M. Rice & Co.. Philadelphia. Burl. Willow Ware Co.. Burlington. la. Nat. Bulb Farms. Benton Harbor. Mich. Chicago Printed String Co.. Chicago. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia. Quincv Art Willow Ware Co., Quincy, 111. Roman J. Irwin. New York. The Florists' Exchange, New York. The Paranoid Co., Cleveland, O. Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo. N. Y. Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago. John Young, Secy. Publicity Campaign Subscriptions. inclusive. Sami. Feast & Sons. Baltimore, Md.S 60.00 Everette R. Peacock Co.. Chicago... 15.00 Cohen & Hiller. Inc.. New York 50.00 Racine Floral Co.. Racine, Wis 6.00 Beaver Floral Co.. Beaver Dam. Wis. 6.00 Florists' Tele. Del'y Ass'n, Detroit, Mich.; Toronto. Ca.. Dunlops. Ltd. 100.00 Ed. E. Temperley, Indianapolis. Ind. 6.00 Joseph Traudt. Canajoharie. N. Y. . . 16.00 L. Menand. Albany. N. Y 5.00 C. C. Gindra. Poughkeepsie. N. Y... 15.00 Solon R. Baker. Concord, N. H 10.00 Rowden & Mitchell. Wal'gford, Conn. 6.00 W. F. Barkham. Ridgewood, N. J.. 6.00 Eva Frances Fletcher, Phila., Pa.... 6.00 David Clarke's Sons, New York 25.00 C. U. Liggit, Philadelphia. Pa 10.00 Fred W. Wise. East Aurora, N. Y. . 6.00 Wm. Gloeckner. Albany, N. Y 30.00 G. A. Halladay, Bellows Falls. Vt 6.00 Huscroft's Fl. Shop, Steubenville. O. 26.00 Mann & Brown. Richmond, Va 26.00 S S. Pennock Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.. 300.00 F. E. Cremer. Hanover, Pa 10.00 W. J. Johnston. Baltimore, Md 26.00 W. F. Jagger, W. Hampton. N. Y. . 6.00 Henry Hornecker. E. Orange. N. J.. 26.00 F. A. Albrecht. Brooklyn. N. Y 6.00 Butllong Rose Co.. Auburn. N. Y. . . 100.00 E. McCarron. Providence, R. 1 10.00 J. T. Butterworth. Fram'ham. Mass. 10.00 Vose-Smith Co.. Portland, Me 10.00 T. Neilsen Gelger, Phila., Pa 10.00 Joseph Kift, West Chester, Pa 6.00 Robt. J. Orr. Vineland, N. J 6.00 Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq.. Pa 26.00 H. A. Dreer. Inc., Phila.. Pa 100.00 Leo Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa $250.00 E. J. Taylor, Greens Farms, Vt 10.00 South Shore Fl. Co., Speonk, N. Y.. 10.00 Wm. H. Graham. Bradford. Pa 10.00 Smith & Young Co., Indpls., Ind.... 40.00 McDonald & Co.. Crawfordsville, Ind. 6.00 Barringers Ghs.. Statesville. N. C 3.00 Stephen Mortensen, Southampton, Pa. 50.00 Kretchmar Bros., W. Nyack, N. Y. . 2.00 L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. 50.00 I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. Ill 16.00 H. F. Drury, Galesburg, 111 15.00 Wm. Kessler, New York 15.00 Emelia C. Miller. Louisville, Ky 1.26 Harold A. Ryan, Cambridge, Mass.. 10.00 Hallgren Bros., Wilson, Conn 5.0P W. H. Flye, Woonwocket, R. 1 10.00 Windsor Fl. Shop, Windsor. Ont., Ca. 10.00 Geo. Pfiomm, Bridgeport. Conn 10.00 Andrew Bros.. Bristol, Conn 15.00 James Seaver, Framingham, Mass. . 3.00 R. T. Cookingham, Ellenville. N. Y. 5.00 John H. Stalford, Bar Harbor, Me.. 10.00 Geo. W. Keyser, Babylon, N. Y 6.00 Laternier, Fort Wayne. Ind 5.00 Henry Hansen, Catskill. N. Y 5.00 Wm. H. Temblett. Cleveland, O 25.00 Hugo H. John, Brooklyn, N. Y 10.00 David Moore, Perry, la 5.00 Swan Peterson & Son, Rockford. 111. 5.00 H. A. Cook, Oberlin. 6.00 F. J. Olson & Sons. Ames. la 10.00 E. A. Lowatsch, Chicago, 111 10.00 P. M. Halbrooks. Newark, 10.00 Miss Irene Hayes, New York City.. 5.00 Frederic Carey. Kennett Sq., Pa 10.00 Thomas Salveson. Petersburg, 111. . . 5.00 Dards Inc., New York 100.00 Joseph Olesky, Glens Falls, N. Y... 2.00 W. Bruce Clinger, Milton. Pa 5.00 J. H. Fiesser, No. Bergen, N. J 26.00 Florists' Exchange, New York City.. 50.00 A. Dummett Inc., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 6.00 Indpls. Fl. & Plant Co.. Indpls., Ind. 25.00 Geo. I. Laird, Brooklyn, N. Y 10.00 F. Walter Gray, Catonsville, Ind.... 5.00 J. C. McCullough Seed Co.. Cin., O.. 25.00 M. J. Brinton. Christiana, Pa 10.00 Louis Vetault. E. Hampton. N. Y 5.00 Michael O'Brien. Lenox, Mass 6.00 Fox's Inc.. Milwaukee. Wis 75.00 Chas. H. Rice. Lexington, Mass 10.00 Wm. Didden, Philadelphia, Pa 10.00 Wm. Nero & Sons. Cedarsburg. Wis.. 5.00 Webster Greenhouses. Centralia, 111. 10.00 Griffen's Flower Shop, Hannibal, Mo. 10.00 S. W. Coggan. Battle Creek, Mich.. 20.00 Joseph Foerster Co.. Chicago 50.00 Andrew Bather, Clinton, la 10.00 Henry Eicholz, Waynesboro, Pa 10.00 R. E. Loeben. Gloversville. N. Y 10.00 W. A. Hastings, Boston, Mass 10.00 M. Ullenbruch, Port Huron, Mich.. 6.00 Harry E. Saier, Lansing, Mich 5.00 Daisy Hill Co.. Cleveland, 60.00 Edw. Winkler, Wakefield. Mass 10.00 Sam Hanson. Troy, N. Y 5.00 Madsen & Christensen, Wdrge., N. J. 10.00 Edward Jacobi. Irvington. N. J 10.00 May A. Crawbuck, Newark. N. J.... 5.00 Chas. B. Herr. Strasburg. Pa 6.00 F. W. Mossman Inc.. Montclair. N. J. 26.00 J. H. Small & Sons. New York 100.00 LeCluse & LeCluse, Blue Point. N. Y. 10.00 Lewis Flower Shop, Lockport, N. Y. . 5.00 C. Loveridge. Peoria. Ill 26.00 J. L. Bonnett, Bloomington. Ill 10.00 F. H. Meinhardt. St. Louis, Mo 25.00 Anderson Floral Co.. Lebanon. Tenn. 25.00 H. E. Wilson. Rochester. N. Y 10.00 C. M. Hamilton. Kewanee, 111 25.00 F. D. Hefko, Marshfield, Wis 10.00 Wm. Goos. Bettendorf. la 6.00 F. C. Hoffman, Pawtucket, R. I 10.00 E. D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich... 25.00 Butz Bros., New Castle. Pa 26.00 Wachendorff Bros.. Atlanta. Ga 10.00 Wm. H. Kuebler, Brooklyn. N. Y 15.00 C. L. Humphrey. Zanesville. 10.00 Baum's Home of Flowers. Knoxville 26.00 James M. Thoirs. Camden. N. J 10.00 R. Craig Co., Norwood, Del. Co.. Pa. 100.00 Rudolph Schoenberger, New York... 6.00 S. H. Moore Co.. New Haven. Conn.. 25.00 Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y 10.00 Asher M. Coe, No. Olmsted. 20.00 A. N. Fierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. 600.00 A. Lansrhans, Wheeling. W. Va 20.00 A. N. Kinsman. Inc.. Austin. Minn.. 10.00 M. Krugman, Amherst. Mass 5.00 W. B. Terry, Bristol, Conn 6.00 W. A. Dawson. Wllltmantlc. Conn.... 20.00 H. F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.. 100.00 W. W. Hoelacher. Dayton. 25.00 R. M. Henley. Hartford City. Ind.. 6.00 Geo. Burton. Chestnut Hill. Pa 100.00 Paul A. Timm. Toledo. 10.00 A. D. Herrick. Hackettstown, N. J. 10.00 R. Witterstaetter. Cincinnati. O...... 25.00 Henry Fuchs. Louisville, Ky 10.00 J. F. Ammann Co., Edwardsville, 111. 100.00 Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle, O. 100.00 Johnston Bros.. Providence. R. I 26.00 Baumgarten Florist Inc.. Mllw., Wis. 22.00 John Cook. Baltimore Md 16.00 Henry A. Aldrlch, Neoga, 111 10.00 State Fair Floral Co.. Sedalla. Mo.. 5.00 H. E. Youngquist. Chicago. Ill 10.00 W. Blackman Fl. Co.. Evansvllle. Ind. 10.00 Wm. Kirchhoff. Pembroke, N. Y 6.00 J. M. Johnston. McKeesport. Pa. . . . 26.00 Swiahers Flower Shop. Phila.. Pa 5.00 Wm. H. Ernest. Washington, D. C. 5.00 John Scott. Huntavllle. Ala 10.00 Chas. Rathjen, Janesville, Wis 2.60 John Weiland. Evanston, 111 10.00 Alfred Forder. Cincinnati. 5.00 F H. Lemon & Co., Richmond. Ind.. 10.00 714 The American Florist April 30, Baldwin & Co.. Mamaroneck, N. Y..$ 25.00 Yeatman & Way, Kennett Sq., Pa 10.00 Frank Mosmiller. Richmond, Va 25.00 Peter Hoebel. Baldwin. N. Y 5.00 Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. 100.00 Made by Chas. H. Fox, Indpls.. Ind. Louis H. Kyrk, Cincinnati. 25.00 F. T. D. A.. Indianapolis, Ind 100.00 John R. Mitchell, Madison. N. J.... 5.00 Harold J. Lewis, Plainfield. Conn... 5.00 Thomas Roland. Nahant, Mass 100.00 Fred A. Heffner. Hoboken. N. J 6.00 Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo.... 200.00 H. L. Crandell, Glens Falls. N. Y. . 5.00 John Bader Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. . . . 50.00 A. W. Smith Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. . . . 100.00 Sidney Finkler, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 10.00 Frank Holznagel. Detroit. Mich 50.00 J. Bancroft & Son, Inc., C. Falls, la. 20.00 Fostoria Floral Co., Fostoria, 10.00 Marshall Floral Co., Marshall. Mo.. 6.00 Davis & Kishlar, Ypsilanti. Mich.... 10.00 Hassellbrings, Flint, Mich 25.00 W. A. Tricker. St. Paul, Minn 6.00 Kane Greenhouse, Kane, Pa 15.00 Miller Bros.. Abilene. Kans 5.00 A. S. Burne, Jr.. Sprg. Valley. N. Y. 100.00 R. W. Haas. Meadville, Pa 6.00 Wernz & Koehne, New York 10.00 H. C. Stache, Manchester. N. H 10.00 Sofus Bertelsen. Babylon, N. Y 5.00 Mrs. L. M. Smith & Co.. Laurel, Del. 10.00 Otto Rice, Sapulpa, Ohio 10.00 M. A. Baricll. Seymour. Ind 6.00 H. Kleinstarink, Louisville. Ky 26.00 Britz — The Tele. Florist, Danville. 111. 10.00 Hembreiker & Cole. Springfield. 111.. 25.00 O. F. Eshil, Iron Mountain, Mich.. 15.00 Otto Ernest, Norwich, Conn 10.00 F. J. Bixby. Manchester. N. H..... . 6.00 Muskogee Cam. Co., Muskogee, Okla. 5.00 Knull Floral Co., Tampa, Fla 10.00 Henry D. Neve, Des Plaines, 111 5.00 Primrose Flower Shop, Ardmore. Pa. 6.00 W. G. Eisele. Long Branch, N. J 5.00 C. Oehlenschlager, Oconomowoc. Wis. 1.00 G 1 . W. Mercer. Cleveland. 20.00 Peter A. Chopin, New Orleans, La. . 25.00 MacDonald FL, Inc.. Summit. N. J. 10.00 Louis Burk. Philadelphia, Pa 10.00 Geo. H. Berke. Atlantic City. N. J. 10.00 P. & W. O. John. E. Bridgew'r. Mass. 10.00 L. A. Hutchinson, Caribou, Mo 5.00 Josiah L. Young, Watervliet, N. Y.. 5.00 H. Grahl. Baltimore, Md 2.00 John Schoepfle, Chicago. Ill 6.00 Harold Otter. Moorestown. N. J.... 6.00 M. Phillipp. Wausau. Wis 5.00 Mrs. H. Zuicke. Palestine. Tex 5.00 Avenue Floral Co., New Orleans, La. 5.00 Westminster Grhs.. Providence. R. I. 10.00 A. H. Budlong, Chicago 100.00 Fisher Florist, New London. Conn.. 10.00 P. M. Hubbard & Co., Bristol. Conn. 16.00 Patrick 'Welch, Boston, Mass 100.00 Gude Bros. Co., Washington. D. C. 200.00 W. J. Evendens Sons. W'msport. Pa. 5.00 Miss J. E. Murray, Kan. City. Mo.. 5.00 Gunnor Teilman. Johnson City, Tenn. 6.00 L. L. Boysen. Pensacola, Fla 5.00 O. L. Schmoltz, St. Joseph. Mo 10.00 Hans Rosacker, Minneapolis, Minn.. 25.00 Bool Floral Co., Ithaca, N. Y 5.00 A. R. Weissgerber, Chicago 10.00 Salter Bros.. Rochester. N. Y 5.00 Mrs. E. A. Williams, Inc., Pitts., Pa. 25.00 M. M. Strong, Sioux Falls. S. D 10.00 Albert Hruban. Omaha. Nebr . 10.00 Park Floral Co., St. Joseph. Mo.... 15.00 Lake Shore Gnhs.. Albert Lea. Minn. 5.00 H. R. Fisher. Marysville, Kans 6.00 H. W. Cade. Cairo. Ill 10.00 E. A. Humfeld, Kansas City, Mo.... 10.00 John E. Stein. Red Wing. Minn.... 10.00 The Posy Shop, Fremont, 5.00 Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn 100.00 C. W. Espev & Son, Brookville. Pa. 6.00 Wm. Dethlifs, Mitchell, S. D 15.00 G. Van Bochove & Bro.. Kalamazoo 75.00 Wild Bros. Nurs. Co., Sarcoxie. Mo.. 10.00 The Imlay Co.. Zanesville. 10.00 K. M. Erdman & Son. Mt. Carmel. Pa. 5.00 Elitch Gardens Co., Denver, Colo.... 26.00 D. S. Grimes, Denver, Colo 6.00 A. H. Evans, Detroit, Mich 10.00 Loyd C. Bunch, Fredonia. Kans.... 5.00 Joseph Streit. Detroit, Mich 25.00 Stubldreher Bros.. Mansfield. 5.00 Howorth's Grhs., Farmington, Conn. 5.00 J. Miller. Ont., Canada 5.00 C. Warburton & Sons, Fall R.. Mass. 25.00 B. Katzwinkel. Mendota, 111 6.00 W. F. Dunteman, Bensonville. 111.... 20.00 F. A. Jackson. Yates Center. Kans.. 3.00 Hugo Luedtke. Maywood, 111 5.00 Weiss & Meyer Co., Oak Park. 111.. 50.00 Richey Floral Co., Albia. la 5.00 Adolph Frost. Cortlandt. N. Y 5.00 Fretz Grhse.. Pratt, Kans 6.00 Knud Nielsen. Evergreen, Ala 10.00 R. P. Bohlander. Melrose Park. 111.. 10.00 Meier-Schroeder Co.. Green Bay. Wis. 7.60 Kennedy & Ledoux. St. Albans. Vt. 6.00 Geo. Souatie. Elgin. Ill 10.00 J. F. Sabransky, Kenton. 5.00 Robt. L. Graham. Baltimore. Md 40.00 Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell, N. Y 6.00 Greenwood Fl. Co., Ft. Worth. Tex. 50.00 Henry J. Purogel. St. Paul, Minn.. 6.00 Daut Bros.. Decatur. Ill 25.00 Karl S. Brochett. Haverhill. Mass.. 16.00 M. A. Clark, Ellsworth. Me 5.00 Paul M. Olm. Bath, Me 25.00 L. C. Stair. Mineral Point. Wis 5.00 Noe & Ruzicka Co., Madison, N. J... 25.00 J. J. Connelly Estate. Rosemont. Pa. 5.00 C. P. Hughes, Hillside. Mich 6.00 Frank Carland, Des Plaines, 111 5.00 Groves Floral Co., Atchison, Kans...$ 5.0 Baur & Steinkamp, Indpls., Ind.... 50.0 Denison G'rhs.. Denison, Texas 10.0 Fischer Bros., Evanston, 111 26.0 Stiles Floral Co.. Okla. City, Okla. . 100.0 Edw. Sceery, Paterson, N. J 60.0 Gustav Holtz, Milwaukee, Wis 1.0 W. N. Craig. Brookline, Mass 10.0 Morse & Beals, Lowell. Mass 10.0 Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich.. 60.0 M. J. Leach & Sons. Pawtucket, R. I. 20.0 L, B. Brague & Sons. Hinsdale, Mass. 10.0 J. B. Blessing, Jackson, Mich 26.0 N. B. & C. E. Stover. T. Haute. Ind. 10.0 C. D. Stratton, Lancaster. Wis 5.0 I-u-ntschler Foral Co., Madison, Wis. 26.0 Potter Fl. & Confy. Co.. El Paso, Tx. 25.0 Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock, Ark.. 10.0 Archie Spencer, Chicago, 111 10.0 Henrv Ebelink. Holland. Mich 2.0 Minge Floral Co., Inc., Mobile, Ala.. 30.0 Fairview Greenhouse. Carthage, Mo., Stephen Hyde 5.0 Nussbaumer Fl. Co.. San Angelo, Tex. 5.0 Boston Flower Store, Tulsa. Okla. . 5.0 Fred S. Heinl. Terre Haute. Ind 20.0 E. Friedrich. Austin, Tex 10.0 C. E. Critchell. Cincinnati. 200.0 Anders Rasmussen. New Albany, Ind. 50.0 Chas. A. Duerr. Newark. 16.0 Orissman G'rh. Co.. Punxsutawney, Pa. 25. ( James Begbie. Shreveport, La 10.0 H. W. Buckbee. Rockford. Ill 25.0 Huddart Fl. Co., Salt L. City. Utah 20.0 G. C. Switzer, Frankfort, Ind 6.0 Wolager Bros., Johnstown, N. Y 5.0 Hugo Busch, Jefferson City, Mo 20.0 W. F. McCord Co.. Tarrytown, N. Y. 25.0 Erne & Co., Chicago. Ill 25.0 Frey & Frey. Lincoln. Nebr 75.0 Greens Gnhses., Fremont, Nebr...'... 10. C Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit. Mich.... 200. Mitchell's Fl. Store, Waterville. Me. 10.0 G. B. Truscott. Mackinac Isld.. Mich. 3.0 Lang Fl. & Nurs. Co., Dallas, Tex.. 60.0 E. R. Asmus. Closter, N. J 60.0 S. S. Pennock Co.. Wash.. D. C 100.0 Jerome K. Stock. Detroit, Mich 26.0 M. W. Armistead. Inc., Portsm'h, Va. 5.0 Elmer Coon. Rhinebeck. N. Y 2.0 Kimmerle Minder & Son, Newark. . . 5.1 Tims. H. Keefe, Madison. N. J 5.0 Espelin Fl. Co., Ft. Collins. Colo... 10. C Butlerworth Fl. Co.. Muskegon, Mich. 6.C E. Alfred Murphy, Saylor Park, O.. 10. C H. O. Hannoh & Son, Sherman, Tex. 10. C Chas. A. Bowers. Dayton. 10. C Sam Kuhn. Cincinnati. 10.( Underwood Bros., Columbus, 20. ( Amos N. Rohner Strasburg. Pa 10. C S. Knudsen. Boulder, Colo 10. ( .Wm. K. Harris, Philadelphia. Pa... 60. C C. H. Atkins, Inc.. Rutherford, N. J. 10. C H. Schau, Morgan Park. Chicago. 111. 5.( Aschmann Bros.. Philadelphia. Pa.. 35. ( Krnest H. Freuhing, Trenton. N. J.. 10. ( J. W. Ross, Centralia, 111 10. ( The Sanborn Floral Co.. Alliance. O. 25. ( D. L. Hollinger. Akron, 10. ( D. C. Morgan, Macon, Ga 25.1 John Mortens. Minneapolis. Minn.... 5.1 W. H. Workman, Oswego. N. Y 10. ( Rudolph A. Brux. Racine, Wis 6,( J J. Brown. Stafford Sprgs.. Conn.. 5.( Schultheis Florist. Scranton. Pa 15. ( Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn 25. ( J. J. LeBorious. Duluth. Minn 26. ( Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo 75. ( J. B. Knopp. Sayre. Pa 5.1 Neil Neilsen. Inc 5.( H. A. Gentemen, Quincy. HI 20.( R. & S. Fl. Store, Missoula, Mont.. 6.( J. Oliver Johnston. Chicago 15. { Henry Ehrhardt, Sidney, 5,( Reed & Keller. Inc.. New York 50.1 T. T. Bolger, Charleston, S. C 6.( Rob. G'. Freytoz. Montclair, N. J.... 5.( N. A. Benson. Denver. Colo 25.1 Henry R. Comley. Boston. Mass 20. ( F. R. Ruling. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. . 2.( Henry I. Doll. Providence. R. I 10.( E. C. Marshall. Kennett Sq., Pa. ... 5.1 W. G. Perrine. Berkeley. Cal 2.1 F. A. Pursell. Irondequoit. N. Y 5.1 Batavia Gnhse. Co.. Oak Park. 111.. 25.1 A. Weaver, Massillon, O 5.1 E. W. G'aehring. Philadelphia. Pa.. 20. ( J. G. Papadem & Co.. New York 5.( F. C. Bauer, Govans, Md 25. ( Geo. E. Lisburg. E. Hampton, N. Y. 10. ( John W. Scott. Lisbon. 6.( Denver Whse. Fl. Co.. Denver. Colo. 25.1 Ella F. Kaulbach. Haverhill, Mass.. 10.1 W. W. Bohn Fl. Co.. Wernersville, Pa. 10.1 Boyle & Darnand, San Diego. Cal.. 5.( John H. Bath, Omaha. Nebr 25.1 Eugene's Fl. Shop. Spokane, Wash. 10. ( H. M. Sanborn Co.. San Fran.. Cal... 26.1 Stelzig's Fl. Store, Bellefontaine, O. 10.1 John Murchie. Sharon. Pa 25.1 D. Vogt & Son. Coldwater. Mich 10.1 J. V. Lindsey, N. Co.' Pomona, N. C. 100.1 Harry M. Coohe. Plattsburg, N. Y. . . 15.1 L. F. Murphy. Cincinnati, 25J Alex Miller. Dallas. Tex 6.( E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind 50.1 A. R. King, Winnipeg, Man 20.1 Eric James, Oakland. Cal 26,( Williams the Florist. So. Bend, Ind. 25.1 J. P. Klausner, New York 6.1 Mrs. Nellie Ziegler. Bellevue, O 3.( C. D. Otis, Lake Charles, La 6,( V. S. Dorval & Sons. Woodside, N. Y. 10.1 Wilson Florist Co.. Cleveland. O.... 10.1 Ansel D. Carpenter. Cohoes, N. Y.... 26. ( Jos. Raffergerder, Teoneck, N. J... 5.1 H. L. Chadwick. Houlton, Me 5.1 Myers & Samtman. Phila., Pa $100.00 Lawr. Thompson, Kennett Sq.. Pa. 6.00 Pierce Bros., Waltham, Mass 50.00 Val. BurgevTn, Inc., Kingston, N. Y 26.00 Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J 60.00 F. E. Foohronbach. Bdgept.. Conn. 6.00 Gottlieb Bartunek, Riverhead. N. Y. 10.00 Mrs. E. A. Moore, Harvard, 111 10.00 C. W. Asman, Port Huron, Mich... 10.00 The Kaber Co., La Porte, Ind 10.00 Frank Oechslin, Chicago 100.00 The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. . 26.00 Ludlow G'nhses.. Worthington. Minn. 10.00 H. E. & C. W. Krebs. C. Rapids. la. 10.00 Albert Goldenson, Los Angeles, Cal. 5.00 H. Meuschke & Sons, Castle Shan- non, Pa 10.00 Duluth Floral Co.. Duluth, Minn 10.00 H. Staeps, Elm Grove. Wis 10.00 Peters & Sons. Hulyard, Wash 10.00 B. Willow Ware Shp.. Burlington, la. 26.00 Lodi Greenhouses. Lodi, 6.00 F. L. Lainson, Council Bluffs. la. . . 16.00 John Eitel & Son, Greencastle, Ind. 6.00 John Scott Estate. B'kyn. N. Y 10.00 V. H. Anderson, Belvidere. Ill 5.00 Albert H. Schneider. Oak Park, 111.. 26.00 S. S. Pennock Co.. Baltimore, Md... 100.00 C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo 50.00 J. A. Greenbacker. Meriden, Conn.. 10.00 Wm. Wichtendohl. Maywood. III.... 6.00 J. E. Yeats, Champaign, 111 5.00 Ernest Saunders, Lewiston, Me...... 10.00 P. N. Hermes, Merriam Pk.. Minn.. 10.00 Quality Flower Shop, Waco. Tex 10.00 J. J. Habermehl's Sons, Phila., Pa. . 25.00 Henry Naumann, W. Hoboken, N. J. 10.00 Herbert Spavins. Mt. Kisco, N. Y. . . 6.00 Wiedeman Bros., Milwaukie, Oregon 10.00 Hoshin's Inc., Bismarck. N. Dak 5.00 Provo Greenhouse. Provo, Utah 5.00 Tong & Weeks Fl. Co., Ashtabula, O. 15.00 Robbins & Sons, Loveland, Colo.... 5.00 R. 0. Bowersox, Lewiston. Pa 5.00 W. B. Green. Fort Worth, Texas 10.00 Wm. I. MacDonald, Oakland. Cal 30.00 Scott Bros.. Moscow. Idaho 6.00 Jos. Heinl & Sons. Jacksonville, 111. 6.00 C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. 60.00 Albert Brigg. Pittsburgh, Pa 5.00 Sam Sheinnh, Baton Rouge, La.... 10.00 Wm. Wenderoth. New York 13.00 L. F. Charlesworth, Cleveland, O 15.00 Smedley Fl. Co., Inc.. Fargo, N. D. 25.00 Max Spenner, Toledo, 26.00 John Lawrence, Ogdensburg, N. Y. ... 10.00 J. A. Helfrich. Paris, 111 16.00 Henry Baer. Peoria, 111 15.00 H. O. Boch, Burlington. la 15.00 Chickasha Gnhse.. Chickasha, Okla. . 5.00 Vogt's Greenhouse. Sturgis, Mich... 10.00 Sanders Fl. Co., Salt L. Citv. Utah 3.00 W. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass... 25.00 Matern Flower Shop, Sandusky, O.. 15.00 Haentze Fl. Co., Fond Du Lac, Wis.. 10.00 John C. Gracey. Phila., Pa 10.00 Fred A. Utter. Harrison. N. Y 10.00 Geo. Craig, Phila., Pa 10.00 Scholtz the Florist. Charlotte. N. C. 25.00 Alfred S. Lee, Bedford. 5.00 W. Rummler. Rutherford, N. J 5.00 Geo. H. Bechman. Elmhurst, N. Y. . 6.00 Hugo Tento. Rochester, N. Y.. 1919 • 5.00 Hugo Tento. Rochester. N. Y., 1920 5.00 Schroeder Floral Co.. Mtlw.. Pa 5.00 F. Fallon, Roanoke, Va 30.00 Jos. Leaney, Spokane, Wash 5.00 C. H. Bruenning. Easton, Pa .... 10.00 John Bennett. Blue Point. N. Y 10.00 Knoble Bros. Co.. Cleveland. 100.00 Fischer & Burkland. Youngstown, O. 6.00 Mark Aitkin, Springfield, Mass 60.00 H. H. Barows, Whitman, Mass 10.00 Henry F. W. Aue, St. Louis, Mo 6.00 Geo. A. Leighton & Son, Yarmouth, Mass 10.00 D. F. Hawkes, Wheaton. Ill 10.00 Cudahy Floral Co., Cudahy, Wis.... 25.00 Queen City Fl. Co., Seattle. Wash.. 20.00 W. W. Stertzing, St. Louis. Mo 6.00 P. E. Palmer. Inc.. Brookline. Mass. 25.00 Mitchell & Co., Waterville. Me 6.00 Ernest Ashley, Allentown, Pa 15.00 J. Grulich & Sons. Hoboken. N. J.. 6.00 H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto. Ont '.. 25.00 Hortje & Elder. Indianapolis. Ind.. 20.00 L. K. Butts. El Reno, Okla 2.00 Wm. Geenan, Kimberly. Wis 10.00 Klimmer's Gnhses. Forest Pk., 111... 10.00 H. L. Olson, Inc.. Spokane, Wash.. 25.00 John H. Warneke. Detroit. Mich 25.00 Sykora & Kalina. Batavia, 111 5.00 Mrs. P. Water, Toronto, Ont 10.00 Fred Burlia. Gibsonia. Pa 26.00 R. P. Paterson. Framingham, Mass. 5.00 John J. O'Brien. Boston, Mass 25.00 Phillips Bros.. Newark. N. J 10.00 Henkes Bros., Watervliet. N. Y 10.00 Albert Kempt Indpls.. Ind 2.50 Edw. Green. San Antonio. Tex 20.00 Leopold Mallast. Mt. Clemens. Mich. 10.00 Joseph Furski, G'rosse Point. Ill 10.00 Jesse P. King. Mt. Airy, Md 10.00 Ostertag Bros., St. Louis, Mo 5.00 Richard Lietz, Milwaukee, Wis 5.00 W. F. Ullman. Glfndive. Mont 1.00 A. Reinhardt. Milwaukee. Wis 5.00 J. S. Hennon & Son, New Castle. Pa. 10.00 E. A. White. Ithaca, N. Y. (Cornell University) 60.00 McCrum Drug Co.. Inc.. Lex'gton. Va. 10.00 Neill's Greenhouses. 'Pullman. Wash. 5.00 Hoyt Bros. Co.. Spokane, Wash 25.00 M. Laneohr. Bozeman. Mont 10.00 Polder Bros.. Montebello. Calif 10.00 Lion & Co.. New York Citv 50.00 L. E. Wagner. Sandusky. 30.00 R. Merchant & Sons, Hartford. Conn. 5.00 1921. The American Florist. 715 Wm. C. Lehr, Brooklyn, Md $ 10.00 Jacob Wilhelm, Phila., Pa 15.00 P. J. Johnston & Co., Provi.. R. I.. 25.06 Chas. W. Pflomm. Bridgeport, Conn. 10.00 P. I. Drake & Co., Pittsfield. Mass.. 10.00 Est. of T. O'Connor. Providence. R. I. 25.00 Scottwood Grennhouse, Toledo, O 20.00 W. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa 10.00 Meyer Wilson. New Haven, Conn 5.00 The Mauff Floral Co.. Denver. Colo. 10.00 Ark. City Floral Co., Ark. City. Kan. 15.00 E. R. Tauch, Marquette, Mich 6.00 Sawyer & Johnson, Bethlehem, Pa... 15.00 Albert G. Fiedler. Baltimore. Md... 10.00 American Bulb Co., Chicago 100.00 H. A. Siebrecht. New Rochelle. N. T. 5.00 Carl Jurgens, Newport, R. I : . . 25.00 Tromey's Flower Shop. Cincinnati. O. 60.00 Carl Peterson. Hartford. Conn 10.00 John Zech, Oak Park, III 6.00 "Strouts," Biddeford. Me 30.00 Geo. Peters & Sons. Hempstead, N. T. 50.00 Lohr & Fritze. Baltimore, Md 10.00 Frank Finger. Bayside. N. T 3.00 Paul Blackman. Jr., Reading, Pa... 10.00 Bills Floral Co., Davenport. la 10.00 Theo. Niemoth, Estherville. la 1.00 Edw. Denker. St. Louis. Mo 5.00 H. S. Whittemore. Waltham, Mass.. 3.00 D. G. Newport, Cedar Rapids, la... 5.00 Walter Pier. Minneapolis. Minn 5.00 A. Fisher, Chicago 25.00 Texas Nursery Co.. Sherman. Texas. 50.00 Joseph J. Hellenthal. Columbus. O. . 10.00 Charles A. Samuelson, Chicago 25.00 Rupert Kienle. Philadelphia. Pa 25.00 John H. Sykes, Allentown. Pa 45.00 Mr. C. A. Backer. Bellevica. Mass.. 25.00 G. A. Thiele. Philadelphia, Pa 10.00 Gould Co.. Onarga. Ill 10.00 Clenrose Greenhouses, Spok'ne, Wash. 10.00 •St. Louis Florists Publicity. St. Louis. Mo 484.96 •Allied Florists' Assn. of 111., Chicago 533.21 Scribner Floral Co.. Detroit. Mich... 25.00 Spear & McManus. Hartford. Conn.. 50.00 Alfred Burton. Chestnut Hill. Pa... 100.00 Stein Bros.. Warren Point. N. J 10.00 F. P. Sawyer. Clinton. Mass 5.00 Pelicano-Rossi Co.. San Francisco... 50.00 Gustav Freytag. W. Orange. N. J... 5.00 Louis Kirsch. Louisville. Ky 5.00 Ryan &■ Culver, Toungstown, 15.00 H. F. .Tannsen. Springfield, 111 5.00 Butler & Ullman. Northampton. Mass. 25.00 The Heiss Company, Dayton. 25.00 Heepe Co., Flowers. Akron, 25.00 Edw. A. Forter. Cincinnati. 5.00 The Crossley Greenhouses. Mans- field. Pa 5.00 Kring Bros., Fairbury. Ill 10.00 •Western N. Y. Florists Pub. Com.. Buffalo, N. T 250.00 •Balance of 1920 subs. W. H. Siebrecht, Chappaqua, N. T. . . 25.00 Francis Roller. Astoria, L. I.. N. T. 5.00 R. H. C. Bard. Syracuse. N. T 5.00 P. S. Randolph & Sons. Verona. Pa.. 25.00 John Nelson Co.. Oshkosh. Wis 10.00 E. Lamb.iurne. Salt Lake City, Tjtah 10.00 Arthur Newell. Kansas City, Mo 25.00 John F. Horn Bros.. Allentown, Pa. 50.00 A. J. Stahlein, Redfnrd. Mich 50.00 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co.. Boston. Mass 25.00 Boston Cut Flower Exch.. Boston... 26.00 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Newton Falls. 100.00 M. E. Gregory. Miles City. Mont.... 3.00 W. J. fimythe, Chicago. Ill 25.00 Dole Floral Co.. Beatrice. Nebr 25.00 P. R. Quinlan. Syracuse. N. Y 10.00 C. A. Dahl Co., Atlanta, Ga 10.00 C. J. Ohmer, West Palm Beach, Fla. 5.00 State Floral Co., Yakima, Wash.... 10.00 And. Christiansen. Stoneham. Mass. 5.00 Rosaia Bros.. Seattle. Wash 26.00 Merriam Park Greenhouses. St. Paul 15.00 Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash... 25.00 T. J. Ludwig. Columbus. Ohio 25.00 Son Greenhouses. Sault Ste. Marie. Mich 7.50 The Casey Florist Co., Melrose, Mass. 10.00 S. J. Goddard. Framingham. Mass.. 25.00 Monticello Flor. Co., Monticello. Ind. 5.00 Win. F. Hening. Blue Island. Ill 10.00 F. C. Suchy, San Antonio. Texas.... 25.00 E. J. Bush, Wilmington. N. C 5.00 J. H. Thompson. Kennett Sq.. Pa... 10.00 A. G'raham, Cleveland. 60.00 A. M. Rainford. San Diego. Calif.... 26.00 John Dieckmann. Elm Grove. W. Va. 15.00 I. N. Kramer & Son, C. Rapids. la... 26.00 R. L. Isherwood. Chillicothe. Mo.... 10.00 C. Peterson & Son, Escanaba. Mich. . 5.00 Schramm Bros.. Toledo. 60.00 W. Frank & Sons. Portland. Ind.... 10.00 RatclifCe & Tanner, Richmond. Va.. 10.00 Z. T>. Blackistone. Inc., Washington, D. C 25.00 Robt. Scott & Son. Inc., Sharon. Pa. 25.00 John E. Lapes, Cedar Rapids. la... 10.00 II. K. Rohrer, Lancaster. Pa 26.00 Leo Klein. New York 10.00 Julius Reck. Bridgeport. Conn 5.00 Buxton Grh., Nashua. N. H 10.00 W. W. Powers, Nashua. N. H 5.00 _ i'h.. Pikes Peak Floral Co., Colo- rado Springs Colo 60.00 B. C. Koenlg, New York 10.00 .1 C, Bander, Reading, Pa 6.00 .1 \i Keller Co., Inc., Whitestone, N. Y 100.00 Pootei & Poster, Inc., W. Palm Beach, Fla 5.00 rs< ■ i ■ I.. Gross Point, III 26.00 <;. M. strejeck, Cleveland, 10.00 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pitts- burgh. Pa ....$100.00 O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, la 5.00 H. B. Weaver, Bird in Hand, Pa... 5.00 L. A. Coles. Kokomo. Ind 10.00 Horn Floral Co.. Fremont, 5.00 The Flower Shop. Beaver Falls. Pa. 6.00 State Nursery & Seed Co., Helena, Mont 26.00 John Held. St. Louis, Mo 6.00 Frances B. Stammeyer. Chicago 10.00 Valley Floral & Nursery Co., La Junta. Colo 10.00 Edw. Schumann & Sons, Saylor Park, Cincinnati, 10.00 Richard Untried. Philadelphia, Pa... 10.00 Isaac H. Mass. Govans. Md 50.00 J. L. Johnson, De Kalb, 111 5.00 Emil Clauber. Montclair, Denver, Colo 5.00 Woodlawn Gardens. Edw'rdsville. 111. 20.00 Wm. C. Mansfield, New York 10.00 W. H. Graham. Manchester, Vt 3.00 Edw. Clody. Chicago 25.00 Evergreen Greenhouse, Paris. Texas. 5.00 •Portland Floral Society, Portland, Oregon 160.00 •First quarter 1921. Fred C. Weber. St. Louis. Mo 100.00 Wm. F. Kreuger. Toledo, 50.00 Paul W. A. G'rallert. Oakland. Calif. 16.00 A. J. Meninger, Gloversville, N. Y... 2.60 Chas. Frost. Kenilworth. N. J 5.00 Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J 25.00 Archias Floral Co.. Sedalia, Mo 10.00 T. Griebler & Sons, Milwaukee. Wis. 2.00 Fred Rupp. Lawrenceburg. Ind 3.00 Chas. N. Weaver. Ronks. Pa 50.00 Hans Plath. San Francisco. Calif... 25.00 Marret & Miller. Louisville. Ky 10.00 The Pfaltzgraff Pot'ry Co.. York. Pa. 6.00 Wm. Schumann. Newport. Ky 15.00 Owen McDonnell. Washington. Pa... 6.00 Groschens & Morrison. Roslyn. Pa. . . 50.00 George J. Starr. Wilson, N. C 10.00 Miss Jane McDowell, Steubenville. O. 20.00 Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo, N. D... 26.00 Ralph W. Ward. Lawrence. Kans... 10.00 T. H. Trimmer & Son. Denver. Colo. 5.00 G. S. Ramsburg. Somersworth. N. H. 10.00 A. Klokner. Wauwatosa, Wise 6.00 Emma E. Patterson. Burlington, Wis. 10.00 D. E. Law. Salt Lake City, Utah 5.00 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co.. Milw., Wis... 25.00 Donald McLeod. Concord. N. H 10.00 J. B. Keller & Sons. Rochester, N. Y. 25.00 Mills The Florist. Jacksonville. Fla. 10.00 Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milw., Wis.. 100.00 T. Malbrans. Johnstown. Pa 50.00 Hembreiker Bros.. Lincoln, 111 15.00 Graul Bros., Wheat Ridge. Colo 5.00 Brunswick Flor. Co., Brunswick. Ga. 5.00 Angel Guardian Florists, Chicago... 10.00 Boehringer Bros.. Bay City, Mich... 26.00 M. A. Patten, Tewksbury Centre. Mass 26.00 Jos. Harris & Bros.. Shamokin. Pa.. 5.00 Jack Trepel, Brooklyn, N. Y 6.00 Herbert &• Fleischauer. McMinnville. Ore 5.00 West Salem Grhs., Salem. N. C... 5.00 A. Wiegand Sons Co.. Indlps.. Ind. . 50.00 Honaker Bros.. Lexington. Ky 25.00 The Jones-Russell Co.. Cleveland. O. 100.00 F. Dorner Sons Co.. LaFayette. Ind.. 10.00 Martin C. Ribsam. Trenton. N. J... 26.00 Bertermann Bros. Co.. Indlps., Ind. 76.00 Sparta Greenhouses. Sparta. Ill 6.00 Keith-O'Brien Co.. Salt Lake City.. 10..00 MacRnrJe-McLaren Co.. San Fran- cisco. Calif 50.00 J. Seulberger. Oakland. Calif 10.00 Chas. Bean. Springfield. Mass 2.00 Spokane Grhs., Inc., Spokane, Wash. 20.00 Spokane Florists Co.. Spokane. Wash. 35.00 H. E. Reimers. Spokane. Wash 20.00 Hillyero for Flowers. Austin, Texas. 25.00 Chas. H. Grakelow. Phila.. Pa 100.00 John Reck & Son. Bridgeport, Conn. 25.00 Charles Fish. Blue Point. N. Y 5.00 A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge 60.00 Mrs. B. Paseler. W. Hoboken, N. J.. 3.00 Ira V. Wilson. Bellingham, Wash... 5.00 Gen. W. Jacobs. Canton. Ill 10.00 W. W. Thompson Co., W. Hartford. Ct 16.00 Henry Schmidt. New Durham. N. J. 10.00 George Vatter. Marinette. Wis 10.00 Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph. Mo... 200.00 Alfred Wagland, Lawrence, Mass.... 10.00 Franklin Park Fl. Co.. Columbus. O. 26.00 H. Hofmann Fl. Co., Jacksonville, III. 10.00 E. Welke Co.. Milwaukee. Wis 10.00 Indianola Florists. Columbus. 10.00 Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans.... 60.00 Drumm Kd.&Fl. Co.. Ft. Worth, Tex. 126.00 Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y 5.00 J. H. Snyder. Rhinebeek. N. Y 5.00 F. B. Abrams. Blue Point. N. Y 26.00 H. E. lOherhardl. Schenectady, N. Y. 6.00 .1 W. H. Grupe, Schenectady. N. Y. 5.00 Niklas & Son. Florists. Portland. Ore. :o.nn tdlew l Greenhousss, Memphis. T. 20. on G'oodbrad Floral Co.. Mobile. Ala.... 10.00 John Jensen. Philadelphia. Pa 5.00 Marion E. McGunigle. Portland. Me. 6.00 Mrs. J. E. Patton. Trenton. Mo 5.00 Chas A [fflnger, Ozone Park. N. Y. 6.00 A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y 100.00 Campbell Floral Co.. Calgary, Alta. . 6.00 Podesta & Baldocchl. San Francisco 60.00 Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn 60.00 O. Grunewa.ldt. Jr., Milwaukee. Wis. 75.00 Peter Welland, New Castle. Ind 10.00 The Munk Floral Co.. Columbus. O.. 26.00 Keeney's Fl. Shop, Hai i isburg, Pa. 10.00 M. .1 Callahan. Philadelphia, Pa.... 15.00 Arthur Taylor. Boonton, N. J $ 10.00 Bonnot & Blake, Brooklyn, N. Y 15.00 Geo. F. Forber. Davenport. la 12.60 Mrs. T. L. Diemer, St. Louis. Mo 6.00 Wm. Dych, Philadelphia. Pa 5.00 F. Valentine, New York 6.00 V. G. Nelson, Lyons, la 2.00 J. Aldons & Son. Iowa City, la 16.00 John L. Childs, Flowerfleld, N. Y. . . 25.00 One-fourth the 'balance to be paid in the Allied Florists Assn. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago 50.00 Max Scheinuk. New Orleans, La 10.00 C. Lengenf elder. Denver, Colo 5.00 O. R. Eckhardt Co., St. Paul, Minn. 10.00 •Broadway Music Corp., New York. 30.37 (•Royalties on sale of song, "Say It With Flo ") A. Tapscott, Owensboro. Ky 5.00 Chas. Siegwart, Baltimore, Md 5.00 Chatham Floral Co.. Chatham, N. Y. 5.00 Wm. M. Turner, Wilkinsburg, Pa... 25.00 W. B. Brown. Detroit, Mich 25.00 Frank E. Hubert. Albion, Mich 16.00 H. P. Smith, Piqua, 5.00 Mrs. R. E. Darbee, San Francisco.. 50.00 Columbia Floral Co.. Butte. Mont... 25.00 Fetters Flowers. Detroit. Mich 75.00 (Part payment of 1921 subs.) Lord's Flower Room. Toneka. Kans. 5.00 Van Scoter & Son. Bath. N. Y 6.00 Geo. W. Evenden. Williamsport. Pa. 6.00 Geo. B. Hart. Rochester. N. Y 25.00 Otto Sylvester, Oconomowoc, Wise. . 5.00 Philip H. Falbot, Portland. Me 10.00 John Curwen. Berwyn. Pa 5.00 O. A. & L. A. Tonner. Chicago. 111.. 15.00 Thorsted Floral Co., Oakland. Calif. 10.00 Davis Floral Co., Davenport. la...'.. 10.00 L. Wasserman, Muskegon. Mich 6.00 Wise Adkisson, Greenville. Texas 35.00 Frank B. Smith's Sons, Danville, 111. 10.00 Edw. Sick, Canandaigua, N. Y 15.00 Majestic Flower Shop. Detroit. Mich. 16.00 Michael Rocklin. Sioux City. la 6.00 K. Pedersen. Ltd., St. John, N. B. . . 16.00 S. F. Stephens & Son. Columbus, O. 26.00 Walter A. Faulk, Pittsburgh, Pa 10.00 J. H. Palmer. Kennett Sq., Pa 5.00 John A. Koelker. Toledo, 5.00 Eric Buchholz. Muncie. Ind 10.00 A. J. McNutt. Knoxville. Tenn 10.00 Swanson's. Inc.. Minneapolis. Minn.. 15.00 Randall's Fl. Shop. Worcester 70.00 Riverbank Greenhouses. Geneva, 111. 20.00 Schiller The Florist. Chicago 200.00 •Allied Florists' Assoc, of 111., Chi- cago 1,179.63 •26% of collections for December. 1920. Samuel Hanson. Troy, N. Y 5.00 C. F. Maler, Denver. Colo 10.00 D. S. Purdie & Co.. Los Angeles, Cal. 26.00 Harris & Lever. Niagara Falls, N. Y. 10.00 Baker Bros.. Ft. Worth, Texas 60.00 Max Schling, Inc., New York 100.00 Michler Bros. Co.. Lexington. Ky. . . . 6.00 E. C. Ludwig Floral Co., Pittsburgh 60.00 Abele Bros., New Orleans. La 10.00 Rolf Zetlitz Co.. Florists. Lima. O... 100.00 Hayman Grh. Co., Clarksburg, W. Va. 10.00 L. H. Butts, Wyomissing. Pa 10.00 John Miesem, Elmhurst. N. Y 5.00 H. H. Rogers. So. Sudbury, Mass... 5.00 L. Stapp Co.. Rock Island. Ill 13.50 Elmer J. Weaver. Ronks. Pa 30.00 The Schluter Flo. Co.. Durango. Col. 6.00 H. B. Chisuell. Barberton. 10.00 Paul A. Derr. Williamsport. Pa 5.00 Wm. S. Bowers. Providence, R. I.... 10.00 Davidson Floral Co., Holdrege. Nebr. 6.00 J. Albert Brodrib. Hartford. Conn... 25.00 R. E. Neal, Lawrenceville, 111 10.00 Morgan Floral Co., Ft. Morgan. Colo. 10.00 W. A. Lankford. Charlottesville, Va. 20.00 Woodlawn Flow. Shop. Seattle. Wash. 25.00 Robt. D. Ruttle. Covington, Ky 6.00 V A. Stoll, Hillsdale. Mich 10.00 Wm. U. Allabough. Silverdale. Pa. . 6.00 Howard & Smith. Los Angeles. Calif. 60.00 A. A. Harvey & Sons, Summit. Pa.. 100.00 Davis Floral Co., Pine Bluff. Ark.... 10.00 P»ter Tremulis. Aurora. Ill 5.00 W. Roethke Fl. Co., Saginaw. Mich. 25.00 H'man Schallhoro Kalamazoo. Mich. 5.00 Julia P.-lletier. St. Louis. Mo 5.00 (in ''ut Flw. Exch.. Cincinnati 25.00 Thos. Skinner. Mamaroneck, N. Y. . . 10.00 Minnehaha Fl. Co.. Sioux Falls. S. D. 10,00 Beoih Floral Co.. Detroit. Mich 100.00 Henry Perm The Florist, Boston.... 100.00 Subscription $400.00 per year. Paid one- quarter, $100.00. H. S. Ely & Co.. Neosho. Mo 10.00 •Albany Florists' Club, Albany. N. Y. 25.00 A. F. T. Lauritzen. Eau Claire. Wis. 10.00 Hampden Meadow cii nil. .uses, Har- rington, R. 1 10.00 .1. 11. Retlman & Son. New Albany, Ind 10.00 Gust Itusch & Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 50.00 M. XT. Farr, Reading, Mass 10.00 H. Zneller. Louisville. Ky 2.50 I. ..«. IT Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind.... 200.00 Prank Kerpen. Jr.. Jersey City. N. J. 10.00 Ait. F. Oral*, Grand Rapids, Mich.. 10.00 inl.- Flower Simp. Kokomo. Ind 6.00 John Connon, Ltd.. Hamilton, Ont 20.00 B. C. Johnson, Woburn, Mass 10.00 i: Decker & Sons, Orange. N. J.... 5.00 id Tolal es with i lie e these amou i ■ ■ ■ 1 differenl .$21,526.92 i front of e received 716 The American Florist. April 30, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $^.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us change of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, ^rom 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 FLOKIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Mothers' Day 705 — Advertising necessary 705 — Telegraph Delivery 705 — Next week in the flower shop 706 The store window 706 Peonies display at Boston show (illus.) . . .707 Plant notes (illus.) 707 — Celosia plumosa 707 — .Peonies 707 — Camelias 707 — Potting young stock 708 Vegetable forcing status 708 Dahlia Coppersmith (illus.) 708 New Sweet Pea Rosalind (illus.) 709 Lasting qualities of flowers 710 Breck-Robinson Co.'s rose garden (illus.) 710 San Francisco 711 Columbus. O * 711 Kansas City. Mo 711 Cincinnati, 712 Buffalo, N. Y 712 Hartford. Conn 712 Obituary 712 — Samuel S. Butterfleld 713 — Mrs. F. T. Olmsted 712 The S. A. F 713 — National publicity campaign 713 Peonies at Evansville 716 Tulips at New York Botanic Garden ...716 Apple blossom time 716 Asparagus plumosus nanus 716 Club meetings next week 716 Rochester. N. Y 718 Chicago . .720 St. L,ouis. Mo 726 Providence. R. 1 728 Nashville. Tenn 729 Philadelphia 730 Boston ' . .730 Pittsburgh 730 New York | 732 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 734 The seed trade 744 —American Seed & Seedtape Co 745 — Pea seed risks , 745 — Grass and clover seed prices 746 The nursery trade 748 — Nurserymen's examination 748 — Cornelian cherry 74s Market gardeners 750 —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables! 750 —Produce movement 750 — Mexican bean beetle 750 — Marketing assistant examinations 750 — Corncobs 750 Th 5 Crang ? s. N I i Ef Newark, N. J 755 The amaryllis is being exploited by the Department of Agriculture. French growers of immortelles write that the severe weather in southern Prance. December 17-20, re- duced the probable crop 60 to 7o' per cent. Mobe wealth has come out of the two top feet of the earth than out of all the mines of the world — protect that two top feet of earth. — Martin H. Glynn, Former Governor of New York. The Drummer Boys. Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Jeanne Wertheimer, New York, and Julius Dilldoff, well known representative of Wertheimer Bros. J. P. McCarthy, the hustling Rice man of Philadelphia, Pa., is making a western trip. Peonies at Evansville. It is expected that the peony crop in the Evansville, Ind. district will be one- third less than a, year ago due to three severe freezes during April. This fact was brought out at a well attended meeting of growers held at that city April 10. Previous to the first frost, peonies had grown six to eight inches high, and the mild weather during this period gave promise of an excellent crop. After this freeze the plants turn- ed black and drooped. The sun coming- out soon afterward caused increased injury to the peonies, which would not have been the case if the weather had remained cloudy and cool. A second frost coming two weeks later, damaged the plants that escaped the previous one. Since then, freezing weather has registered another blight on the crop. The bulk of the peony acreage in this district is in Vanderburg county, with two growers in Spencer county, making a total of about 100 acres. In 1920 over 800,000 peonies were pro- duced here, which was considered the best year ever experienced here. One- third or less of that amount will be sent to Chicago this year, which is the principal market for this section, and prices will be considerably higher. A crop of peonies consisting of 10 acres near Grayville. 111., a few miles west of this city was severely damaged by frost and hail, and 20 acres at Vin- cennes. Ind., were reported as being practically ruined by the freezing- weather. The cutting of the crop in this sec- tion will begin about May 3 and will be completed two or three weeks after that date. Tulips at New York Botanic Garden. Vegetation this year, owing to the unusually early warm weather, is far in advance of normal. This has affected not only shrubs and trees, but tulips also. The Darwin and Cottage tulips form the greater part of this tulip dis- play, and usually are at their best here from the middle of May to the first of June. This year, however, the earlier varieties are now (April 21) in, bloom, so that the next two or three weeks will see the flowering of the entire col- lection, so that the display will prob- ably be finished at about the beginning of the flowering period of these tulips in normal years. There are two displays of tulips; one located in the beds in the court of con- servatory range No. 1, but a short dis- tance from the terminus of the Third avenue elevated, the other in the hor- ticultural gardens on the Southern boulevard almost opposite Fordham hospital. Apple Blossom Time. Fruit blossom season lasts about three weeks along the Ohio valley in each locality, or six weeks along' the entire course, owing to different lati- tudes, from the mouth to the source of the great "Stream of Empire." The peach blossoms come first, with cherry trees following. They make gorgeous displays of beauty, but the culmina- tion of vernal glory is the week when the apple trees are in full bloom. Noth- ing in nature is more beautiful than the apple blossom, and when a vigor- ous tree ■ is decorated with thousands of the fragrant pink and white growths, with a touch of green where each bud leaves the stem, and the fra- grant breeze carries their delicate fra- grance, spring takes full possession of one's soul. — Clipping. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. FALSE AND TRUE. There are said to be two strains of Asparagus plumosus nanus growing in California. One of these in its early stages of growth, and perhaps during all of . its growth, produces sprays which feather out in many directions, while the true strain, preferred and required by commercial florists, throws out its feathery branches in a horizontal direction, producing what can be termed flat sprays. The differ- ence in this growth can be distin- guished after the seedlings are five or six weeks old. Club Meetings Next Week. r Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time and place of meeting.] Albany X Y.— May 7, 8 p. m.— Albany Florists Club at 611 Broadway. Wm. Mc- Ginn, secretary, Albany. Chicago. May 5, 8 p. m.— Chicago Flo- rists Club at Hotel Randolph. Fred Lautensc.hlager. secretary. 452 W. Brie street, Chicago. Cleveland, O., May 2, 8 p. in. — Cleveland florists' Club at Hollenden hotel. Chas F. Bastian, secretary, 14,625 Colt road. Dayton, 0., May 3, 8 p. m. — Dayton Flo- rists' Club at Y. M. C. A. building. Geo. J. Frisch. secretary, 3205 E. Fifth street. Dayton. Detroit. Mich., May 4. 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club at Hotel Statler. Harry Taylor, secretary. 2967 Woodward avenue. Detroit. Grand Rapids, Mich., May 2, 8 p. m. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at office of member's. Edw. Freyling secre- tary. 1057 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Holyoke, Mass., May 3, 7:30 p. m. Holyoke and Northampton Gardeners' and Florists' Club at member's place of busi- ness. James Whiting, secretary, French hall, M. A. C. Amherst. Mass. Indianapolis, Ind., May 3, 8 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana. Oliver E Steinkamp, secretary. 3800 Roekwood ave- nue. Indianapolis. Kansas City, Mo., May 5. 8 p. m. — Kansas City Florists' and Allied Trades Club at member's place of business. M. Wade, sec- retary, 1109 Grand avenue. Kansas City Lake Forest, 111.. May 6, 8 p. m. — North Shore Horticultural Society at City hall. J. R. Clarke, secretary, Lake Forest Lake Geneva. Wis.. May 7. 8 p. m— Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Associa- tion at Horticultural hall. Geo. Bainbridge, secretary. Lake Geneva. Milwaukee. Wis., May 5, 8:30 d. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club at Kurtz Bros.. Eleventh and Prairie streets. Eugene Oestreicher. secretary, 5630 North avenue., M il waukee. Minneapolis. Minn., May 3, 8 p. m.— Minneapolis Florists' Club at 218 North street. Harry Philpott. secretary. Minne- apolis. Montreal, Que.. May 2, 8:30 p. m. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club at 642 St. Catherine's street. W. H. Horobin. sec- retary. 283 Marquette street. Montreal. Philadelphia, Pit., May 3. 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Philadelphia at City club. Robt. Kift. secretary, 4044 Haverford ave- nue. Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa.. May 3, 8 p. m. — Pitts- burgh Gardeners' and Florists' Club at Allegheny Carnegie Music hall. Carl H.-cherer. secretary, Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh. Pa.. May 5, 8 p. m. — Pitts- burgh Retail Florists' Club at Seventh Ave- nue hotel. E. E. Ludwig. secretary, 710 E. Diamond street. Pittsburgh. Saginaw. Mich., May 2. 7:30 n. m. — Sagi- naw-Bav City Floricultural Society at Sagi- naw. W. F. Goetz. secretary. 124 S. Michi- San Francisco. Calif., May 7, 8 p. m. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society at Sachem hall. 240 Golden Gate avenue. J. R. Walsh, secretary, 417 Montgomery street, San Francisco. San Francisco. Calif.. May 4, 8 p. m. — ' San Francisco Retail Florists' Association at 1150 Sutter street. Albert Serveau. sec- retary. 2112 Fillmore street. San Francisco. Tacoma, Wash., May 6, 8 p. m. — Tacoma Florists' Association at Maccabee's hall, 1116 Broadway. J. L. Simpson, secretary, 519 E. 60th street. Tacoma. Toledo. O., May 3, 8 p. m. — Toledo Flo- rists' Club at 424 Superior street. S. N. Peck, secretary, 424 Superior street Toledo. Washington, D. C. May 3. 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Washington at Schmid's hall, 712 Twelfth street. N. E. G. V. Schultz. care Leo Niessen Co., Washington. 1921. The American Florist. 717 jWants,ForSale,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 frcm this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By good grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 134 West 16th St., New York. Situation Wanted — By gardener and florist; single; having- long experience on private estates and institutions. Good Scotch and American references. Capable of taking full charge. Address Box 3, Hardwick, Ga. Situation Wanted — Capable of taking charge; first class grower of roses, carnations and all kinds of forcing stock. State wages and full particu- lars. Address, Key 557, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By garden super- intendent; first-class professional grower and landscape man; European training; middle aged; single; east or west; private or commercial. Address Edward Rieger 1421! fith Ave. Oak Lane, Philad., Pa. Help Wanted — A competent man for a New York retail store. Address A. F. F., care American Florist 134 West 10th St. IVew York Help Wanted — An experienced rose grower for position as working fore- man. Fine chance for the man who can make good. Give reference. Ad- dress J. H. Thompson & Son, Kennett Square. Pa. Wanted — Alfred E. Hachet, or anyone knowing or seeing him, write Rosa Hachet, Chattanooga, Tenn.. Highland Park. Very important; estate to settle. Store Wanted — On the north or northwest side, Chicago. Mail full particulars as to price and location. Address Key 556, care American Florist. Greenhouses for Sale — Containing 20.000 feet of glass; well stocked with roses, carnations, sweet peas, etc. New boiler recently installed. Located in Chicago, on northwest side, south of six corners and one block from street car line. Doing a fine retail trade. Reason for selling, old age. Address, Key 554, Care American Florist. Help Wanted The Elm City Nursery Co. has an opening In its Landscape De- partment for two A-l experi- enced Landscape-Planters, men who know stock and can handle a landscape plan, who can organ- ize and handle men. If you do not classify do not waste your time and ours by writing. Also a thoroughly experienced Nurseryman familiar with grow- ing and handling a full line of ornamental nursery stock. Positions open June 1st. The Elm City Nursery Co. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Situation Wanted All around storeman is open for position in Chicago. Ready to start work immediately. Key 555, care American Florist. FOR SALE Good second-hand pipe for water and steam purposes and for culverts in all sizes, from ?4-inch to 14-inch; also for support posts for irrigation systems. Write us for prices MAX ZEI6LER & BROS , Muncie, Ind. BOILER FOR SALE Due to changes in our heating equipment, we have for sale at our Edgebrook greenhouses a boiler V\]4 feet long, with seventy 2V4-inch flues, 6 feet long. This boiler is of locomotive type, with a 4 x 4-foot fire box and a 2- foot dome It is in good condition and will be s >ld to the party making the best off.-r. The Geo. Wittbold Company, 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. FOR SALE Glass: 16x21, 16x21, 16x22, per box.. 85 50 I6< 16, 14x16. per box 450 12x16, 10x16, per box 4 00 \Vi in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each , 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot .08 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each ... .10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 Per 1000 6 ft. wire stakes 813.50 5% ft. wire stakes 10.00 5 ft. wire stakps 10.ro 4 ft. wire stakes 7.50 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO FOR SALE Two acres of land facing Forest Preserve and two roads, one to be a state road. Auto truck express daily to Chicago market, 14 miles dis- tant. Five greenhouses; area covered by glass, 14,000 square feet. Eight room dwelling, fully equipped with hot water heat gas, electric light, village sewer and water, also rain water cistern and cement walks. Fruit trees and berries on place. Price, $15,000. Henry D. Neve, Des Plaines, 111. forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet ana are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double what^ou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 1 38 North La Salle Street CHICAGO ft OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels 1 FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on M gummed paper; your card, etc., in J b'.ack and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. g m in red. Prices; Per 500, $4.50; per 1000, m m $6.50. Samples on request. Electro of |§ H leaf, postpaid. $3.00. Cash with order. || j AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I S 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M Home Grown Stock 1 Greatly Increased Demand I If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. t AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO % 718 The American Florist. April 30, ,~ m • r\ 1 C Iff • 1 1\ The ° ueen of Flowers Cape Jessamine Bods for Memorial Day «*$£™ss To Our Customers and the Trade :— The Cape Jessamine Bud Crop will be ten days earlier this season than it has for the past several years, starting about May 8. This will enable us to fill your Decoration Day order complete and have it in your store several days in advance, so there will be no need for you to worry. We will also be able to take care of any rush order after May 10. An early order or two will no doubt stimulate your Decoration Day trade. Our buds are fine ; we believe in cultivation and fertilization, which costs money, but the extra quality more than repays it. "Squirrel ear" leaves and nobby buds do not go with us. If you have never bought off us, all we ask is a kf/v'V^ trial shipment. ■'■'._ l^V. J j^^^ We will ship anywhere in the U.S ; time arrivals and guarantee Al stock. '■■ ••^*£i- / ^^V No order too large for us. Place your order where the supply is large, but to \ avoid the rush, order early. We are booking orders daily. Special attention given regular orders. Jessamines travel at second-class express rate. Class X, 12 to 18 inch stems $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000 Class A, 8 to 12 inch stems 2.00 per 100; 18.00 per 1000 Class B, 4 to 8 inch stems 1.60 per 100; 12.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 rate. Terms: Cash or C. O. D., F. O. B. Alvln, Texas. Write, Phone or Wire. If you wire, all that is necessary is to state number wanted and class (X, A or B). Positively no change in price. Awake day and night, ready to serve you. We are also large shippers of Mexican Tuberoses ; season starts July 1st and ends Dec. 1st. ALVIN CAPE JESSAMINE 6 FLORAL CO.., Reference: Alvin State Bank AlVill, TeXSS Tlxe Ove Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages |_A PORTE* IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. Rochester, N. Y. EXCELLENT SUPPLY OF STOCK. The cold snap of the past week ac- companied by, sleet and snow, caused considerable damage to outdoor stock, such as daffodils, tulips, etc. Fruit trees were injured, somewhat but the damage will not be as much as origi- nally estimated. . Bulbous stock is fast disappearing. There is an abundance of yellow marguerites in the market just now. Calla and Harrissii lilies are plentiful. Sweet peas have come down in price and the quality is excellent. Roses of all kinds are abundant. Snap- dragons, gladioli, zinnias, calendulas and freesias are all fine in quality. Hydrangeas, marguerites and primroses are excellent for blooming plants. NOTES. John Dunbar, assistant superintend- ent of parks, published a valuable arti- cle in the Times-Union of April 15 on the importance of planting- and culti- vating trees and shrubs in the city. Public school teachers were urged to impress upon the minds of the young the great economic value of planting trees and shrubs. Two automobile loads of florists attended the banquet of the Western New York Florists' Association in Buffalo, April 22. State-wide publicity for the trade was discussed. Trios. Sullivan, formerly of Geo. B. Hart's, is sending some excellent cibo- tiums to this market from his green- houses in Lindenville. N. Y. J. B. Keller & Sons had the decora- tions for a wedding of some size in New York. April 26. John Veemer had charge of the work. A fine display of azaleas, hydrangeas and daffodils is seen at the office of the city park board, on Fitzhugh street. Jos. Werdin has severed his connec- tion with the H. B. Wilson Co. Wm. H. Dildine is • again back at work after a long illness. Visitors : James Karins, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Milton Selinka and Morris Cohen, New York; E. Y. Kaehline, Scranton, Pa. Chester. TUBEROSES. WHITE BULBLETS (GLADIOLUS) iooo America, a-H in $ 5.50 America. H in. and nnder 4.50 Mrs. F. Pendleton, % in. and under 10.00 Mrs. F. King. y. in. and under. . 4.50 Panama, V4 in. and under 6.50 TTTDUDACUC Wel1 cured > 1 UDLlVUDElJ Free from rot. Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, 100 iooo 1st size, 4-6 in $4.00 $35.00 Variegated Leaved, single.. 3.75 32.50 Albino, single 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g... 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CALADIUMS*™ 100 1000 5- 7 inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 inch 12.00 100.00 GLADIOLUS From Our Own Farms. America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Florist Mixed 25.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Our Spring Book "For Florists" Now Ready. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store new york Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 719 SPEG1AL SALE Roses and Carnations Owing to the death of the proprietor, plans made for next season have been changed to such an extent that all the stock listed below and grown for our own use will be sold immediately. Everything is guaranteed to be in first-class condition and an exceptional bar- gain. Orders filled in strict rotation. Wire, phone or mail in your order right away. Hurry ! Rose JPlants* 2 Yi -inch Own Root Stock 1,000 I 1,000 Premier $110.00 Sunburst $ 75.00 Columbia 75.00 | Dunlop 90.00 3-inch Own Root Stock 1,000 Premier $125.00 Columbia 90.00 Ophelia 75.00 Carnation JPla«t«s* 200,000 from Black Soil 1 fl00 Ward $ 25.00 Enchantress 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 25.00 White Enchantress 25.00 Thenanthos 25.00 Matchless 35.00 200,000 from Sand 1,000 Ward $ 18.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 18.00 Enchantress 18.00 White Enchantress 18.00 Thenanthos 18.00 WCASI1 WITH ORDER. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist, 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the A merican Florist when writing Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the I/argest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog; on Request Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. Seasonable Stock READY TO SHIP B n Per 10 Santolina Incana — Good for edging and carpet bedding, 2-in. pots $5.00 Begonias — Prima Donna, Gracilis, Luminosa and Erfordia Super- ba, 2-in. pots, at 5.00 Buddleia Magnifica (Summer Lilac) — Z'A-in. pots 6.00 " — 2-yr., field-grown 15.00 Chrysanthemums, 2-in. pot plants — Pompoms in 12 varieties, Mention the American Florist when writing Fuchsias, 2% -in. — Avalanche, Black Prince, Lord Byron, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Minnesota, Phenomenal and Speaioea, at 6.00 Pelargonium Easter Greeting — Fresh, late propagated, 2-in. pot FERNS Cyrtomlum Rockfordlanum, Holly Ferns. 3-inch, »1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100; 4-inch, J3.00 per doz., (25.00 per 100. Be sure to get Our Monthly Bulletin. R. Vincent, Jr. S Sons Co. " Speciosum Rubrum and Speciosum Album. 15.00 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist token toritinff Mention the American Florist when writing 720 The American Florist. April 30, For Mothers 5 Day CHOICE QUALITY OF ROSES IN ALL LENGTHS OF STEM Buy Direct from the Grower 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 Cha» B es Bl'SSELL Fancy Good : Mediur Short Fancy Good ] Mediur Short Fancy Good ] Mediur Short Per 100 $25.00 20.00 2.00 to 16.00 S.OO to 10.00 COLUMBIA $25.00 20.00 .$12.00 to 16.00 . S.OO to 10.00 I'lJEMIEH $25.00 20.00 .$12.00 to 16.00 . S.OO to 10.00 100 Long . . . $20.00 Medium $12. 00 to 16.00 Short S.OO to 10.00 OPHELIA Long' ■.,.... ' $16.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short S.OO SIXB1RST Long $16.00 Medium $ S.OO to 10.00 Short S.OO WHITE KILLARNEY Long' $12.00 Medium 10.00 Short . , $6.00 to 8.00 ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION — Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell, Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $10.00 to $12.00 per 100, depending on length of stem. Fancy FernN, per 1.000 $5.00 Adinntum, per 100.... $1.50 to 2.00 Spren^eri, per 100 Galax, green, per 1.000 Galax, bronze, per 1.000 Agparajgus Sprays, per bunch. 3.00 2.00 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale. 111., and Gregg Station, 111. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed ail day Sundays Chicago. PEONIES ARE ARRIVING. Peonies made their appearance in the market last week in good sized quantities and were prominently fea- tured, in the widow displays of several of; i the leading stores. Most of the st'dck received so far is from Tennessee arid from present indications will be in gdod supply for Mothers' Day. The Indiana fields were hit quite heavily by frost according to some of the growers and it is reported that stock at Carbon- dale was also affected. Peonies will come in handy for Mothers' Day if the demand is anywhere near what it was in previous years, for some of the local growers are inclined to believe that tni supply of stock in general will be nq^ie. too plentiful while others remark trjat they will be satisfied if their wholesalers dispose of all the stock they cut. Many of the growers have already planted a large portion of their young roses which makes the rose supply rather' uncertain. Carnations will be in ]fairlygood supply with prices quoted all' the way from $1.0 per 100 and up. Many orders have already been booked for this occasion and there is no reason why everything should not clean up at an early hour. Everyone will do well to place all orders for Mothers' Day as early as possible if they have not already done so to protect their supply. The demand for stock was good the past week, especially from out-of-town points and the city demand has been fair but nothing to brag about. Roses especially have had a good call and so have carnations. Some fine lilies and callas are included in the offerings. Snapdragons are quite a factor in the market and having a good call: Sweet peas are in good supply and the same holds true for orchids and gardenias. Calendulas, daisies, lupines. stocks, larkspurs, forget-me-nots, trailing arbutus, statice, calendulas, pansies, jonquils, gladioli, narcissi, mignonette and other miscel- laneous seasonable stock is included in the shipments which gives the retailers a large variety to select from and a chance to make a wonderful showing. Greens are in fair supply arid it is ex- pected that there will be an advance in cut ferns in the near future..: One of the retail stores is using cinerarias as cut flowers on a large scale to good ad- vantage. Everyone is busy with prepa- :■-,/■.■ .:■:-. ■:■■:■ John'C'.M'eyer^readIco: M:mmwmMlM Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. rations for Mothers' Day which falls on May 8 this year and is rapidly ap- proaching - . REINSERT MEMORIAL. As a memorial to the late Peter Reinberg, former president of the county board, the Deer Grove tract of the forest preserve is to be named 1921. The American Florist. 121 Now is the Time to Place Your Orders With Us For Mothers' Day Owing to the extensive advertising and the gain- ing popularity of the day, the demand this year will be stronger than ever, making it necessary for the buyer to arrange for his supply immediately. We will be exceptionally strong on CHOICE ROSES Columbia, Russell, Butterfly, Milady, Sunburst, Ophelia, White Killarney, Premier, Killarney Brilliant and Ward. All The Best Carnations Also Valley, Darwin Tulips, Lilies, Cattleyas, Jonquils, Calendulas, Snap- dragons, White and Yellow Daisies, Candytuft, Stocks, Pansies, Etc., Ltc. Heavy Supply of Fancy Sweet Peas The BEST in The Chicago Market---- TSar None. COMPLETE LINE OF GREENS. ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., i.».n^{c«*i}g« CHICAGO 722 The American Florist. April 30, t L^».»».».».».tv.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.'.v.'.?rtvn EXTRA HEAVY SUPPLY ROSES-CARNATIONS For Mothers' Day Place your orders with us and you will get the best stock obtainable for the least money COLUMBIA Per 100 Extra long $30.00 Select 25.00 Medium 18.00 Short 10.00 PREMIER Select 30.00 Medium 20.00 Short 12.00 OPHELIA Per 100 Select $15.00 Medi»um 12.00 Short 8.00 SUNBURST Select 15.00 Medium 12.00 Short 8.00 tout Notice, CARNATIONS Per 100 \ Wards and White $12.00 to $15.00 Enchantress .... 10.00 to 12.00 \ Rosette 12.00 to 15.00 MISCELLANEOUS Calla Lilies, per doz 2.00 Ferns, per 1000 6.00 \ Galax, per 1000 2.00 Sprengeri, per bunch 50 [ WIETOR BROS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081 CHICAGO ! gssssssssssssg *\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ ------------- after him and a bronze tablet bearing his name erected therein, according to an announcement, April 25, by forest preserve commissioners. The Deer Grove park is near Palatine, about twenty-five miles from the loop. NOTES. Hans Jepsen marketed 35,100 high class sweet peas with 20-inch stems April 25 and has many thousands com- ing on. The varieties included Zvolanek's Rose and Blue, Orange Beauty, Blue Bird, Cherry Ripe, Snow- flake and Hercules. Mr. Jepsen re- ports big demand in pompon chrysan- themum plants. E. J. Delaney, of E. J. Delaney & Co., Hollywood, Calif., brought a car of statice here this week and is dis- tributing it through the Chicago Flower Growers' Association. Mr. De- laney was formerly employed here and for a time was with the Fleischman Floral Co. The annual convention of the Ancient Order of Garden Rakes will be held May 5, this year. The mem- bership is closed for the present. The A. D. Randall Co. is receiving a good supply of peonies from Tennessee and will have an exceptionally large quantity for Mothers' Day in addition to all other seasonable stock. Mayor Thompson announces that this city has the greatest cut flower market in the world in all of his "Pageant of Progress" talks. S. E. Edwards, with Howard and Smith, Dos Angeles, Calif., passed through the city this week enroute to England. George W. Foulk, formerly with the Bohannon Floral Co., is now in the employ of the Mazey Floral Co., Minne- apolis, Minn. Vaughan's Seed Store reports con- tinued good demand for gladiolus and other spring bulbs. Help Yourself to the Market. The thing every customer wants to know is the price ; price- giving with your cut flowers that makes for quick sales, in- creased sales, simplified selling, and saves a lot of unnecessary talk and unnecessary questions. As long as the retail dealer fails to display prices, a question of doubt is raised in every trans- action. Our wholesale market letters supply price information to the retail florist that means exactly what they say. PROTECTION Principal Location in The Market KENNICOTT BROS. 174 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO CO. 1921. The American Florist. 723 &> WHOLESALE -GBSWEDS sf COT FL9WEDS** PLANTS I 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO MAKE UP YOUR ORDERS NOW For Mothers' Day Send them to us immediately and insure your supply. The demand is going to be exceptionally heavy, and in order to take care of the trade in your neighbor- hood, it is imperative that you arrange for what you need in Cut Flowers today. EVERYTHING IN LARGE SUPPLY Columbia, Premier, Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst, Milady, Butterfly, Ward and all the other leading varieties of Roses. Carnations. Tulips, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Daisies, Snapdragons, Jonquils, Calendulas, Etc. Quality and Quantity Reign Supreme Here Q.hjsmcfm.tx* =*=^>i@''-^S*=T== NOT TISIC ,3~^ %p,a^g== PHONES* CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 4&73i4: CENTRAL 2 572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago ~^ MOTHERS' DAY PRICE LIST ■remier Per 100 Special $40.00 Fancy Long $30 00 to 35.00 Long 20.00 to 26.00 Medium 15.00 to 18.00 Short 12.00 Place Orders with us NOW and be assured of YOUR supply. ORCHIDS »ice Home-grown Cattleys Russell Special Fancy Long 30.00 to Long 20.00 to Medium 15.00 to Short Milady Fancy Long 30.00 to Long 20.00 to Medium 16.00 to Short Columbia Special Fancy Long Long 20.00 to Medium 15.00 to Short Prices Su 40.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 1S.00 12.00 35.00 30.00 25.00 18.00 12.00 Ophelia Per H Special :. Long $20.00 to Medium Short Sunburst Mediur Short White 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to Long 20.00 to Butterfly Special Lone . . Medium Short . . . Mrs. Ward Special 25.00 18.00 12.00 30.00 25.00 18.00 30.00 26.00 18.00 35.00 30.00 20.00 12.00 26.00 20.00 18.00 16.00 to 10.00 to Miniature Ruse, $6.00 to Medium Short BRUNNER. th» $0.00 per 100. Extra Special Roses Billed Accordingly hange Without Notice. Open Week Days MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERS Carnations Per 100 Select $12.00 Fancy 16.00 Lilies 20.00 Valley 8.00 Sweet Peas $ 2.00 to 4 00 Calendula 3.00 to 6.00 Jonquils 6.00 to 8.00 Tulips per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 Mignonette per 100. 8.00 CaUa Lilies per doz.. 3.00 to 4.00 I'unwies, dozen bunches... 2.60 Daisies per 100, 3.00 to 4.00 DECORATIVE GREENS Ferns ,.$5.00 per 1000 Adiantum $1.60 to 2.00 per 100 riumosus 50c bunch Sprengeri 35c to 50c bunch Boxwood per pound, 26o Smilax $4 00 doz. Galax $16.00 per case; $2.00 per 1000 Mexican Ivy per 1000. $10.00 Leucothoe per 1000, 10.00 a. m. to 6 p. m. 724 The American Florist. 30, Place Your Mothers' Day Order Early RUSSELL COLUMBIA MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red CARNATIONS Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none Valley, Snapdragons, Lupines, Calendulas, Larkspur, White and Blue Daisies, Sweet Peas, Forget-Me-Nots, Lilies, Stocks 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. Bud long Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., S„ CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty WF"SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. Henry Wittbold Co. will occupy its new store at 75 East Adams street for Mothers' Day. Mr. Wittbold, who conducted the old Clark street store of the George Wittbold Co., will be ably assisted by his son, George, who is active in the management and is confident that the new location and increased quarters will result in more business. Max Dagobert, of Dagobert & Streiff, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his wife whose death occurred last week. The funeral, which was held April 25. at 2 p. m., from chapel at 2116 "West Division street, was well attended, and there were many beautiful floral tributes from the trade. Zech & Mann have received many inquiries regarding stock for Mothers' Day and have already booked a large number of orders. Fancy snapdragons in quantity are attracting the atten- tion of the buyers at this establish- ment. Any loop florist desirous of selling out will have no trouble disposing of his establishment, for a certain party is anxious to purchase an established business owing to the absence of a suitable location for a new store. A. L. Vaughan & Co. has booked a large number of orders for Mothers' Day and more are arriving as the big event approaches. This house reports business as good with a heavy call for stock from out-of-town points. Mangel, the Palmer House Florist, had a very pretty window display April 26, in which all the choicest of- ferings in cut flowers were used in artistic basket arrangements. Poehlmann Bros. Co. will be in heavy crop with roses for Mothers' Day, as well as orchids and other mis- cellaneous stock, including large cuts of peonies from Tennessee. George Wienhoeber had several showings of snapdragons in his win- dow this week. This store has been using cut cinerarias in very striking combinations of late. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club will be held May 5 when the flori- culture students at the state univer- sity will present their play "The Flow- er Shop," which will be followed by dancing. Tickets $1.00 each. Wietor Bros, are cutting a good sup- ply of roses, especially Columbia of fine quality. Carnations are in good crop with them and are in good de- mand. Frank Einweck is on the job at the John Kruchter Co.'s store. He is a brother of Joe Einweck, employed bv the E. C. Amling Co. The American Bulb Co. has just re- ceived an importation of artificial flowers and Chinese baskets worthy of inspection. A Henderson & Co. are having good retail demand for hardy perennials and nursery stock. The Bohannon Floral Co. reports business as good with a heavy call for wedding work. Mrs. George Gobel was called to .Omaha, Nebr., last week by the death of a relative. George Reinberg is cutting from a good crap of roses, especially Sun- burst. 1921. The American Florist. 725 Large Cuts of ROSES For Mothers' Day, May 8 Exceptionally fine White Killarney, Killarney, Ophelia, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Sunburst, Premier and Columbia. Good Supply of White, Pink and Red. CARNATIONS While we will have a good supply of Carnations, there will not be enough flowers to supply the demand, so push roses on that day. You will find that the public in a great many cases prefer them to carnations, so make allowance for the scarcity of carnations and substitute roses. They will move jnst as quickly. Make up your order for us today. When ordering remember White Flowers stand for Mothers' Memory and Colored Flowers for Mothers Living. MnTTTTPRCS' HAY PRTPP 1 T TCIT Subject to change without notice lTIV/ 1J1 E/rVO U±\ 1 XlVH_'IZi LilO J. in. nun Illlllllll him" nm minimi in. mm Buy Direct From the Grower MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL and PREMIER Per 100 Specials $35.00 to $40.00 Fancy 30.00 Select 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Per 100 Specials $20.00 to $25.00 Select 18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 COLUMBIA Per 100 Specials $35.00 to $40.00 Fancy Select Medium 15.00 to Short 8.00 to } Special 20.00 to Select 18.00 to Medium 12.00 to Short 8.00 to ROSES. OUR SELECTION 30.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 CARNATIONS mi Colors $12.00 to S15.00 per 100 Sweet Peas, all colors $3.00 to $ 5.00 per 100 Valley, order of us for the best.. 8.00 to 10.00 per 100 Ferns, per 1000 $5.00 \ .1 inn ( u in per 100 2.00 Order front us and set the freshest stock and of best keeping Quality and have the assurance of supplies such as can only come from 2.000.000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO GALAX Per 1000 | Bronze $2.00 | Green 2.00 1 Asparagus, per bunch 50 | Mention the American Florist when writing Miss Louise Tonner and J. L. Beat- tie were married April 21 and the happy young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy and successful future. The Tonner family had a grand reunion at the wedding at which seven children and twenty-one relatives were present. It is needless to add that the occa- sion was a grand success for the mem- bers of the family certainly appreciat- ed a visit to the old homestead. The Commercial Flower Growers' Association met, at the Hotel Ran- dolph, Thursday, April 21, when im- portant trade matters were discussed, principally publicity. The "Wholesale Cut Flower Association met the fol- lowing evening and discussed the same subject. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is prepared for a brisk Mothers' Day demand. Manager Klingsporn expects an early cleanup in stock of all kinds and is advising early order- ing. The Central Floral Co. is featuring the carnation Laddie extensivelj in its window displays. This firm always makes such a magnificent showing that it is bound to compel attention. Kennicott Bros. Co. are talking peonies and expects to have its usual large supply to offer for Memorial Day. Orders for Mothers' Day are numerous at this establishment. The E.. C. Amling Co. is supplying its trade with choice snapdragons, statice and other miscellaneous spring stock in addition to its usual large and ■complete line. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a good supply of roses which are in brisk demand. Advanced orders are now being booked for Mothers' Day. The Alpha Floral Co. had a long distance telephone call from New York, April 24. to deliver an order in this city on that date. Irvin Stein, of Seligman & Stein, New York, joined the local order of Elks last week. The number of Elks in the trade is rapidly Increasing. The Joseph Foerster Co. is handling a fine line of all seasonable stock, espe- cially fancy sweet peas in quantity. Erne & Co. are having a good call Cor snapdragons and stocks of which they have a splendid supply. Mllllll niniii l mi iinmm (FERNS) Southern Fancy Fern, | Dagger Fern, Michigan Fancy Fern. | New Crop Now Ready. Huckleberry Foliage | Bush Boxwood I Telegraphic orders receive prompt attention. | I Duncan Jackson, Kintson, Ala, I Ttoswell Schupp, of the J. A. Bud- long Co., is back from a business trip to Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. E. H. Mazey, Minneapolis. Minn., was here on a business trip April 22, Mrs. T. S. Hillyer, of Austin, Texas, is spending a brief vacation here. 726 The American Florist. April 30, III!HH!gi!(![!l3!!H@H!HB®EE@H@^^ PEONIES In Good Crop For Mothers 9 Day GOULD'S "SELECT" $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. This will be practically the only large supply on the Chicago market for Mothers' Day, so place your orders direct with Randall. Gould's Select Peonies are too well known to need an introduction, the name being an absolute guarantee of quality. Peonies offer a splendid substitute for Carnations, always scarce for Mothers' Day. Peonies are customers' choice when choosing between a dozen of Car- nations or a dozen of Peonies. Give them what they want. Order Today. SEND ALL ORDERS 10 . Ts. Randall Co. H H Exclusive Sales Agents for Gould's "Select" Peonies. { 180 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. I Send your order direct to them and your shipments will be made direct from Chicago I Grown by GOULD COMPANY, Onarga, 111. FOUR PEONY FARMS HALLS, TENNESSEE. GRAYVILLE, ILLINOIS. ONARGA, ILLINOIS. aHUagiHgPE;-- ;ija®[il[g[5111[ai]|al|«|lal|a|lIlil|lil|lll|lgliaBHSIiII> OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN. m ^l51(51l51^[Hl|gllSllHlH«^lM«IWi51|51|Hll51IHll51[5K MOTHERS' DAY Place your orders today to avoid disappointment. Our line will be complete in every respect and will include a good supply of Roses and Carnations. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOIiEBAIB FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. The Lakeside Flower Shop will move from 4700 Sheridan road to the Sheridan-Plaza Hotel after Mothers' Day. The W. W. Barnard Co. reports its retail business highly satisfactory to date. A Cook county fair will be held at Palatine, in August. Visitors : Julius Dilloff represent- ing- Wertheimer Bros., New York.; C. E. DeWever, Clayton, Mo. St. Louis. STOCK SELLING WELL. The market stiffened up consider- ably and practically all stock has been selling at a profit. The cloudy weather was quite a factor in trade conditions. Spring flowers are in great demand and the supply is very limited, but the stock coming in is of excellent quality and keeps well. Roses are moderately plentiful and the call is more than brisk. Premier, Ophelia, Mrs. Chas. Russell, "Ward, Butterfly, Killarney and a very few American Beauties are the best selling varieties. The stems are of very good length and the blooms are wide awake. The prices are very good. Carnations have raised a bit and the demand for. all varieties is excellent; darker colored ones get the preference. The supply on hand is comparatively limited and is on the de- cline. Many have been used for fu- neral work and weddings during the past week. Calendulas are coming in 1921. The American Florist. 727 IlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllUillllllllllllllllllllllll SPLENDID SUPPLY ROSES For Mothers' Day Especially Premier, Russell and Columbia. You have got a better chance of receiving what you need from us than any other house in this market. CARNATIONS Good supply for all our customers. Order early as possible. FANCY SWEET PEAS PEONIES $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 per 100. Gould's "Select" stock. Positively the largest supply is With favorable weather our supply will be exceptionally for Mothers' Day on the Chicago Market. 1 heavy, so order here. $12.00 to $16.00 per 100. I A.. 1^. RanixioTl Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ( 180 North Wabash Avenue, inillllllllllllllMHIMMlH CHICAGO Good Supply of Pine Stock for MOTHERS' DAY-MAY 8 White Flowers for Mothers' Memory Bright Flowers for Mothers Living AH the Leading Roses and Carnations, Sweet Peas, Stocks, Snapdragons, Lilies, Narcissus, Valley, Callas, Daisies, Peonies, Calendulas, Jonquils, Pansies, Etc. We will fill all orders to the best of our ability, providing you place them well in advance. Order today. E RNE & COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. large numbers and are hard to dispose of. The quality of the stock is very fini'. Though tulips are just becoming' a thing of the past, jonquils are on the Short side. Gladiolus, the season's first is coming in, and form the principal feature of many window displays, with Loveliness and Pendleton the, chief offi rings. The price is almost prohibi- tive, but despite this fact, the demand is veir'y 'goo\*r crop STATIGE RHODANTHE ACR0CLIN1UM (Daisy) HELICHRYSUM (Strawflower) Rush us your orders for Decoration Day Lar gest Growers in the U. S. San Diego Everlasting Flower Co. LA JOLLA, CALIF. A Sales Booster — A Trade Winner — An Easy Seller The SaVO Steel A Good Mar ^ in ° r Profit to Dealers ALL-YEAR-ROUND FLOWER BOX Self-Watering and Sub-Irrigating For Windows, Porches, Ledges, Sun Parlors, Etc. Leak-proof and rust-proof. No surface watering, Perfect AIR circulation and drainage. Order a few, display them, and see how fast the; go. Write today for free Catalogue, prices and discounts. SAVO MANUFACTURING CO., 39 S. La Salle St.. CHICAGO Patented Jan. 23, 1917. No. 2 Gauze Plain Chiffon (About 35 to 40 yards to bolt). Can be hafl in any color. Per yd. Satin edge, 4 inches wide 80.06 Satin edge, 6 inches wide .09 Satin edge, 12 inches wide 12 This is principally used for Bridal Shower Bouquets, etc. Fancy edge, per bolt (50 yards) $2.75 Satin edge, per bolt (50 yards) 2.0U Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. 729 John Kruchten Co « 30 East Randolph Street, (Not Incorporated) WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ij. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER BOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 ti. D. Phones CENTRAL 1»77 and 1&78 Mention the American Florist when writing A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., iTiMlli - Wabash Ave., and Lake St. rSMSSS feggggg Chicago, ill. frairff^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Colombia, Itussell, Milady, White Killarney and Kil- larney Brilliant Bones. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Nashville, Tenn. Flowers are plentiful and trade, though active for a few weeks after Easter, is somewhat on the quiet now. Roses are very fine and blooming pro- fusely. Sweet peas are abundant and quite a favorite. Carnations of excel- lent quality will be an abundant crop for Mothers' day. May S. The plant trade is good, with Easter lilies suffi- cient for all occasions. The weather is so variable that it is not safe to plant in beds as yet. but this fact does not discourage many buyers from going ahead with this work. M. C. D. Janesville. Wis. — John K. Bowns has started a new greenhouse estab- lishment on Ringold street, carrying bedding stock and other plants. Wire Hanging Baskets The well made kind. Painted, bound with galvanized wire 6 at dozen rate, 50 at hundred rate. 3 25 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100 4.25 per doz.; 35.00 per 10J $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 2.50 per doz. ; 20.00 per 100 r>Wl7M CIiriTT K/rnC Depsta. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VtoMe Rover M&rKets Boston, April 27. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty. . . $4.00@$75.00 Russell 6.00@ 25.00 Dunlop 4.00® 16.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 20.00 Crusader 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 8.00© 25.00 Ward 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 4.00® 10.00 Hoosier Beauty .... 6.00® 12.00 Columbia 5.00 4.00 Sweet Peas soffS 1.00 Boston. STOCK MOVING SLOWLY. The condition of the market shows little change over the previous week. There was no great demand and April 19, being a legal holiday in this state, business was retarded. The whole- salers took what good stock there was offered, which points to a fair trade by out of town retailers. Prices were low and steady until past midweek when they became quite active, especially in carnations. The demand for this flower has been exceptionally good this spring probably owing to the limited quantity coming in. The growers report a very heavy crop of buds on the plants, and a few days of fair weather will bring in plenty of flowers. Weather, conditions for two weeks have been bad for stock and only the light de- mand has kept prices from advancing. Some exceptionally fine stalks of snap- dragons, are coming in at present at $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. There has been no noticeable change of prices on spring stocks such as sweet peas, pan- sies, myosotis, etc. The call for wedding flowers is about normal for this season. Lily of the valley, white sweet peas, 1921. The American Florist. 731 HOLTON S HI Ml CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens LCPOLLWORTH CO 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. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Growers of Quality Flowers. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. and white roses are selling at a prem- ium. Callas and Easter lilies have not varied any in price from last week. NOTES. Harry Spearo, Dock square florist has opened a new store at 29 Dock square which is mainly devoted to the sale of seeds and bulbs. He has also taken over the agency of the Breck- Robinson nursery. Lexington, Mass. Thos. F. Galvin, Jr., reports an in- crease of more than 100 per cent in his business since his father Thos. F. Gal- vin. Sr. has been associated with him. The demand for shrubs and roses is very large this year with N. F. Mc- Carthy, who has opened his auction room. Stephen Green of the Florist Ex- change. Winthrop square, has been sick for the past week. M. Hambro has charge of the busi- ness in this city of Munro, Inc., "Westerly, R. I. A Bock has given up his position with Houghton & Gomey. N. F. McCarthy has opened his auc- tion room. B. F. S. Pittsburgh. TRADE AGAIN NORMAL. Business conditions have been about normal the past week. We had another killing frost on April 18. making the fourth in the last month. From all reports the most of the early fruit has been greatly damaged. The outlook fori Mothers' Day is good, and with the ad- vertising the local association is doing, the demand should be the best that this district has ever experienced. The cut flower offerings at present include American Beauty roses, carnations, Easter, and calla lilies, snapdragons, orchids, lily of the valley, sweet peas, calendulas, jonquils, Darwin tulips and daisies, both the white and yellow kinds. All stock has been of good qual- ity with the exception of sweet peas, which from all appearances are about done for this season. Plumosa from the south has been arriving in poor condi- tion, while the supply of ferns has been short. NOTES. Wm. Usinger has left the employ of Randolph & MeClements arid will look ^\\ltlllli:illllllllllllUIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM 1 GUST. RUSCH & CO. 1 ii»4 WHOLESALE FLORISTS f£nn Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 506 444-446 Milwaukee Street m'S? Vtole^e Rower MarKets Philadelphia, April 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 60.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 36.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 10. 00® 40.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1-60® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .60 Asparagus, strings 7 5® 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Carnations * 2.00® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.60 Kaster lilies 20.00® 26.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smjlax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.60 Mignonette 3.00® 4.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Freesia 2.00® 4.00 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 Larkspur, per doz 3.00® 6.00 Pittsburgh, April 27. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, spl., per doz. 7,50 " fey., per doz.. 6.0.0 ex., per doz.. 5.00 No. 1, per doz 3.00 Killarney 6.00® 15.00 Maryland 6.00® 16.00 Sunburst 6.00® 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 15.00 Russell 8.00® 30.00 " Columbia 4.00® 15.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Hilda 6.00© 16.00 Premier s.00© 25.00 Madam Butterfly .. 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas. each 1.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Ferns, per 1,000 '. . 6 00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch .50 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Smflax, per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Tulips. Darwin 8.00® 10.00 Valley 6.00® 8.00 Lilies. Calla 16.00® 20 00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.60® 3.00 after the local territory for the McCal- lum Co. Daylight saving is now in effect in this section, the clocks being turned ahead one hour on Sunday, .April 24. The McCallum Co. , employes have again taken up base. ball and will play twilight games. ' E. C. T. ^ m i Miut mmnnnnniiHiimiaiiiiiiHit" ' iililiiilHiiiiiiiiimim. iTHEMcCALLUMCO. Manufacturers — Importer* (FLORISTS' SUPPLIES! 1 Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. rdnmnmnuniiumiiiMimmmiiiminiiiwiiilHiiiiHiiiHiimimimiuilillllliah. 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, April 27. Per 100 Roses, Premier 5.00® 20 00 Columbia •■ 4.00® 15.00 Ophelia 6.00® 12.60 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Russell ^ 6.00® 20.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.60 Calendulas 200® 4.00. Carnations. Laddies 10. 00® 12.50 Perns, per 1.000 6.00 Valley » 00 Mignonette 8.00 . . Sweet Peas 40® .75 Smilax, per string .20 Leucothoe ■;» Galax, green, per 1.000 1.60 bronze, per 1.000 1-60 Carnations, fancy 2.00® 6.00 Violets ...' - 60 Callas 8.00® 12.60 Milwaukee, April 27. Per 100 Roses KilTn'y, W. Kill'n'y 6.00® 15.00 •' ' Premier 8.00® 30.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 Columbia 8.00® 26.00 Hoosier Beauty 6.00® 16.00 Callas. per doz 1.60® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Lilies per doz 1.60® 2.00 Orchids, per doz 16.00® 18.00 Sweel Peas 1.00® 3.00 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Fancy Perns, per 1.000 6.00 Asparagus per bunch 60® .76 Daisies, yellow 3.00® 6.00 white 1.00® ' 2.00 Gypsophlla, per bch .76 Snapflagons, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Forget-me-aot, per bch.... .36 732 The American Florist, April 30, New York. MARKET CONTINUES FIRM. There has been little change in the condition of the cut flower market since last week. In supply, demand and prices, conditions were normal during the week. The offerings not being heavy were about equal to the demand and wholesale prices were reasonable. Mossiaes are now the chief offerings of the cattleya group but do not seem to more very fast. American Beauty roses are much less a factor than for- merly, but there has been a fair sup- ply considering the light call. Colum- bia, Ophelia and Premier are now the leading offerings in pink that are found in this market. Butterfly, Pil- grim, Dunlop and other varieties are fairly well appreciated, but there are not enough of any one variety to put them to the front and the retail trade as a whole has yet to see more of them before any definite statement can be made as to their enduring popularity. A good quality of carnations has been arriving and $6 to $8 per 100 is being asked for the best. Quite a heavy stock of sweet peas is coming in, many of them short stemmed, but there is some finer stock that brings $3 per 100. A good quality of out-door lily of the valley is on the market and it looks and sells better than some of the greenhouse grown, the best bringing $b' to $8 per 100. Other popular offerings are the double stocks, both white and colored, that range from $1 to $1.-5 per bunch. Several wholesalers are re- ceiving southern iris that goes at $1.50 to $2 per dozen. April 25 — The market is rather quiet with only a moderate supply of stock. The weather is clear and warmer, and there is likely to be a heavier supply by the middle of the week. Local lilac is arriving, but generaly of poor quality, the buds having been frost-nipped. NOTES. When last heard from, Charles A. Dards was traveling in Spain, and is expected home some time in May. His partner, H. G. Perry, will sail on June i on the S. S. Olympic for the purpose of visiting and picking up novelties in Paris. Their store has recently been busy with wedding decorations and landscape work. Mr. Perry expects to attend the convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association in To- ronto as he is pleased with the firm's increasing business in telegraph orders. He has had a strenuous season, getting to the store at 7 :30 each morning and being the last to leave at night, as he gives personal attention to each order. A notice, printed in both English and Greek, has been posted in most of the wholesale stores which reads as fol- lows : "All statements to retailers sent out on May 1 and thereafter will have added one-half of one per cent of the total amount, this fund to be de- voted to the local advertising campaign of the Allied Florists' Trade Associa- tion of this city. Customers paying cash are requested to hand in same per- centage at time of purchase on and after May 1, 1921. Advertising pays. It will increase your business. — Allied Florists' Association of New York." On the evening of April 22 the young lady employees of Roman J. Irwin, with some friends,' making a party of fif- teen, attended the production of the drama "Sally" at the New Amsterdam theatre. After the play they proceeded to the Hotel St. Regis where a supper was served, being the treat of their employer, Mr. Irwin. Corsage bouquets for the entire party were furnished by Manager Fright. Mrs. Belle Lawrence acted as chaperone. Pansies? Millions of them! Seed stores, flower shops, grocery stores and people that have no establishments at all, are disposing of pansies. Consid- erably over 30 years ago when the writer was toddling about the home Best Quality GOLD LETTERS Gold, Silver andPurple Letters. Gold and Purple Scripts. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED This is your opportunity, Mr. Florist. Write today for samples and prices. J. LICHTENBERGER, J™torTcitV HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 8046 Watklns grounds in skirts, the first flowers he can remember of seeing were pansies. There can be no doubt that this flower has come to stay. A visitor to Fort Leavenworth, Kans., writes us that there are fine green- houses at the United States disciplinary barracks, Lord & Burnham's latest in greenhouses being used, and they grow splendid calendulas, sweet peas, stocks, jonquils, bedding- plants, spinach, let- tuce and other vegetables. Albert Peterkin, age 70 years, died of pneumonia at his home in Glen Ridge, N. J., on April 19. He was an employee of our contemporary, the ; Florists' Exchange, and was a native I of England, and came to this country in 1904. Mr. Peterkin's wife passed away on April 11. The Wholesale Florists, Inc., for- mally opened their market at Sixth avenue and 18th street on April 25, 1920. On this first anniversary Presi- dent Froment and other members of the corporation express themselves as well pleased with the year's business. The office force of Hitchings & Co. has removed from the Johnson build- ing, Broadway and W. 28th street, to the factory at Elizabeth, N. J. A sales office is continued in this city at 101 Park avenue. The Olympic Florist, 3799 Broadway at 158th street, is keeping up a fine window display of baskets of roses, carnations and other fine flowers with which his shop is always well stocked. An exceptionally fine stock of Easter lilies is reaching Phil. Kessler from the range of Chas. Smith's Sons Woodside, L. I. Leo Lowenthal, of the G-ramercy Floral Co.. 3830 Broadway, states that their spring business has been en- couraging. S. H. Calamaras. the Park florist, who recently opened a fine retail store at 115 E. 34th street, reports good busi- ness. In addition to other good stock, J. J. Levy, 56 W. 26th street, is receiving an exceptionally fine line of sweet peas. Edward Brenner, in the 18th street market, is receiving fine stock of the Ulrich Brunner roses. G. E.' M. Stumpp is dividing his time between his New York and Southamp- ton, L. I., stores. In addition to fine roses, Traendly & Schenck are handling a large stock of sweet peas. A. F. F. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing W. L. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watklns 9408 1 2 1 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 6891 Walking U.~ Vfkl t 81 and 48 W 18th St., WW IU1*. S. H. RUSSIN Importer and Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St., NEW YORK Telephone Watklns 4443. Geo.J.Polykranas 43 West 18th Street NEW YORK Telephone! 22S4 Watklns 1921. The American Florist. 733 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and3 158 Watkins NEW YORK CITT CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS • 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Chelsea 5713 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 75* Wat kins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESAXE COMMISSION 81 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watklns 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when loritina M. C. FORD 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 Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Watkins Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Watklns CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6126 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florttt when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Gut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or large growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones! 167 1887. Watkins 1 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing VMe^e Rover M&rKete New York, April 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty ?5.00®$75.00 Mdm. Butterfly .... 4.00® 15.00 Pilgrim 4.00 16.(10 Hadley 6.00® 30.00 Dunlop 4.00@ 15.00 Bbl. Whit. Killarnev 3.00® 12.00 Columbia 4.00® 15.00 White Killarney ... 2. on® 8.00 ■" Aaron Ward 4.00® 12.00 Ophelia 3.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 4.00® 15.00 Premier 4.00® 26.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Scott Key 8.00® 40.00 Ulrich Brunner .... COO® 25.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.50® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .25® 1.00 Carnation Laddie s.no® 10.00 Tarnations 4.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 36.00 ® 100. on Forget-Me-Nots, pr. dz. bchs. .75 tiardenias, per doz 2.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® r; on Lily of the Valley 4.00® 8.00 Narcissus, per doz 25® .50 Callas, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Smilax, doz. strings 2.00® 2 50 Snapdragons, per dozen... 1.00® 2.00 stocks, per bunch 50® 1.25 Daisies, yellow 1.60® 4.00 Tulips, Darwin, per doz... .75® 1.00 Mignonette, per doz 25® .60 Larkspurs, per doz 2.00®' 4. 00 Peonies, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Prank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 486 Sixth A venue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 708 and 799 Will kins 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 All Other Flowers in Season. Member New York Wholesale Floriits' Protective Ais'n Mention the A merican Florist when writing L'lllllllllllliiillllllllilli ""'in iniimiiiiiiiiiimini'j Telephones *«| Watkins »•£&!%£' 1 United Cut Flower Co., m. WHOLESALERS f 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK I •uinnuiiHunirmniiniiiiimiintTunninim m rimiin PHONE {H|e} WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Watklns 9854 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 Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Gretas ind Florists' Sspplio. 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 — Cot Orchids, Asparagus PInmosns Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Onr Orchids are grown by CarUlo A Co.. of Hamaroneok, N. Y. 734 The American Florist* April 30, ~nU\ Send Mothers' Day orders for CHICAGO AND SUBURBS TO A. LANGE Chicago's Service Florist Finest Flowers—Unexcelled Facilities Exclusive Assortment of Seasonable Novelties Telephone, Telegraph and Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention A. LANGE, FLORIST 77-79 E. Madison Street, CHICAGO Long Distance Telephone. Central 3777— All Departments Lancaster County Florists' Association. The regular meeting of the Lancaster County Florists' Association was held April 21. at Lancaster, Pa. For the drive for membership in the Society of American Florists, Messrs. Elmer Weaver, B. F. Barr- and Albert M. Herr were appointed a committee. The list of flowers for birthdays by months furnished by Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis. Mo. was approved by the members. B. F. Barr was appointed chairman of the flower show committee with power to pick his associates. The programme committee gave five prizes to the following ladies : Mes- dames J. Ralph Hess, Rudolph Nagle, J. Wade Galey. J. Rutter Hess and Miss May Brenneman. Mrs. Albert M. Hen- invited the club to visit the amateur flower show which will be held at the Iris Club, May 25, under the auspices of the horticultural department of which she is chairman. The meeting' adjourned about 10:a0 p. m. to meet at the Burnswick hotel. May 19. ARTHUR NIKSSEN'S ADDRESS. Arthur Niessen, of the Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa., introduced as the principal speaker of the evening, opened his remarks with "What's the Matter with the Florists' Business?" One should be more than satisfied with this trade, he stated, when we stop to compare it with other enterprises, using as illustrations the large lines of leather which had a surplus of $32,000,000 all of which had disap- peared in 18 months. Copper with an income tax of between 200 and 300 mil- lion dollars now paid no revenue. The price of farm products had been cut in two. No such conditions exist in the florists' trade, as fortunately for us our stock is perishable and has to be dis- posed of as produced, leaving no sur- pWs'of high, 'priced merchandise on the shelves to be sold "At a loss. Prices today are in a healthier condition than previous to the war and are high enough to legitimately take care of the increased costs of production. In nearly all lines of business today, Mr. Niessen continued, there are men being- laid off, shops working part time while we are adding to our working forces and increasing- rather than decreasing production, and not decreasing the pay of our employees, a fact that will go a long way to take us out of the "non- essential class" where we were rele- gated to during the war. The increase in glass area for the past year has been low, only about 5 per cent, but idle greenhouses were again put into use and production in- creased, but in spite of this, every month of the past year, excepting Feb- ruary, showed an increase in business over the year preceding it with the Leo Niessen Co. Without an increase in the glass area which is not needed, in- creased production should be followed up by every grower and the waste places which are found in almost any establishment be made to produce good stock. Good stock always sells; it is the poorer grades that keep the market price down in a wholesale way. Bulbs the past Easter were badly overdone, continued Mr. Niessen. owing to the fact that the bulb men loaded up every one to full capacity. Many grow- ers who never grew them before going in heavily, and others with a market for 500 planted 50.000 bulbs, the result naturally being a loss; where if the grower had consulted with his commis- sion man this could have been averted. Side lines for the specialist are not usually a good thing as the3' are often neglected and the result is a lot of poor stock that helps break the market. After producing stock, the next thing is to sell it through publicity. Advertis- ing without unity is of little valuer the grower who is at present supplying about SO per cent of the money used for this purpose should have more of a voice in the spending of the money. When flowers are plentiful the public should be made aware of this fact, so that the customer who got a very small lot of stock at Easter for $10 would know that they could now get just as much or more for half to one-third of that amount. When flowers are scarce and higher priced, use facts in your advertising, telling- the public the amount of coal, labor and care it takes to produce them and they will respond with their trade. Co-operating in sell- ing is not possible as supply and de- mand will govern the market every day of the year. The store man and street fakir are going to buy as cheaply as pos- sibly and the grower who is wise will help with his money and his counsel in creating a market for his products, the same as the California orange produc- ers have done with their Sunkist oranges. Some years back gardenias' were coming into Philadelphia in quan- tity and the stores did not push their sales so that in self defense the com- mission men had to dispose of them to the street merchants, with the result that Market and Chestnut streets were lined with this flower. In a few days the store men were clamoring for them to supply the call from their better class of customers. The conclusion of Mr. Niessen's talk was a plea for one to do his duty to his plants, his green- house, his family, his business and his fellow man and affiliate with the So- ciety of American Florists: Albert M. Herr. Secy. Indianapolis. Ind. — Haitje & Elder have rrioved to a new location ' oh N. Pelaware street, and will install, some improvements.' 1921. The American Florist. 735 YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL BE PERFECTLY SATISFIED IF YOU €C lcufer&> MOTHERS' DAY THROUGH SAMUEL MURRAY FOR Kansas City and Vicinity We Give the Florist the Same High Class Service That We Do the Customer SAMUEL MURRAY, 1017 Grand a™., Kansas City, Mo. 736 The American Florist. April so, QUALITY plus SERVICE! I want your F. T. D. business in CINCINNATI To mention Flowers is to think of xx^w^^U^^ Member of F. T. D. 138-140 E. Fourth Street, CINCINNATI, O. Ten minute service to Covington, Newport, Bellevue and Dayton, Ky. Removal Notice We will be located in our magnificent new store at 75 East Adams St., for Mothers* Day, May 8, when all orders entrusted to our care will be given the best possible attention. Wittbold service means the best. HENRY 75 East Adams Street, - - CHICAGO Formerly 30 East Randolph Street, Chicago 1921. The American Florist 737 gpiimiHifliiiiHwiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii imiiiiiiiiiiiiinii iiniiiiiiii mi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii iiiiiiii ill iiiiiiiinni| I :VE>\2\r YORK I ORDERS FOR | I MOTHERS DAY) Are Requested Early to Insure Prompt Delivery Our Flowers Are Particularly Appropriate for All Occasions, Being the Best That the Market Affords The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of Flowers is guarantee of quality Orders from Other Cities Receive Our Prompt Attention I MALANDRE BROTHERS I 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St., NEW YORK 1 Phone: Columbus 6883 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery p fiiiiiniiimnwi mini iiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiiiiniii limn mini i illinium mi miiiiiiniiii i im'iiniiniunniiniiiiiH= GhiGago Orders All telegraph, mail or telephone orders submitted to our care for delivery in Chicago and vicinity will be given the personal attention of the manager in charge. Mothers' T>ety We have made special arrangements to meet the demand for this occasion, and will fill all orders to your entire satisfaction. WE EXCHANGE ORDERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE CHICAGO The Homes of Flowers CHICAGO Our Motto: Satisfaction, Quality and Service. Northwest Comer Wabash Ave, and Adams SI. Members of the F. T. D. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. 738 The American Florist, April 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 Mall Orders. MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The 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 Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, JV. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when • Newark, N. J. Begerow's ^j^ 946 BROAD ST. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliv- eries throughout the state and to all steam- ship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY LEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members 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 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND flowers and Service 'BffifiB'SiBSfiB? *»* » V/ Ull MJ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when wriUng BOHANNON FLORAL CO. 75 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO Member of F. T. Ol Mention the American Florist when writing But f alo, N. Y. = ™ — S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Anderson service means frcdh, sturdy stock and promptdeliverles in Buffalo, Lock port, Nia&ara Falls and Western ! Established 1867 Mention the American Florist when writing Send your oraers for unicago^ All orders carefully filled a St.' under the supervision of WXP? 2 ^- 6E0RGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Telesrapa Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO r PaImerffouse florist 17 E.MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago w Congress Flower Shop CONGRESS HOTEL 520 South Michigan Ave. Mention the American Florist xohen writing J. W. RODGERS Elks' Building, ftnvtftn ft 4 South Jefferson Street. MJaj IUII, \J. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK 0F HEINL/S Mention the American Florist when writing LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER. MASS. .Mention the American Florist xohen writing WASHINGTON D. C. Glides' wAaMiNOTOKoa Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, CHARLES L. SCHMIDT 23 No. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa. Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. May 1. FROM NEW ORLEANS. Zlydk. Holland- America Line (Rotterdam). FROM MONTREAL. Casandra, Cunard- Anchor Line (Glasgow). FROM MONTREAL, Cabotia, Cunard- Anchor Line (Glasgow). La Touraine, French Line (Havre). Rochambeau, French Line (Havre). May 2. La Savoie. French Line (Havre). Estonia. Baltic-American Line (Danzig- Libau). Drottnintrholm. Swedish-American Line (Gothenburg). May 3. FROM BOSTON. Novian. I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). ■FROM MONTREAL. Canada, T. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). FROM MONTREAL, Venusia, Cunard- Anchor Line (London). Aquitania, Cunard-Anchor Line (South- ampton). May 4. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Missouri. I. M. Lines (Antwerp). Adriatic, I. M. M. Lines (Southampton). May 5. FROM BALTIMORE, Salen. American Line (Stockholm). Re d'ltalia. Lloyd-Sabaudo Lin Naplos). May 6. FROM MONTREAL, Cassandra Anchor Lino (Glasgow). May 7. Swedlsh- (Genoa- Cunard- FROM MONTREAL. Cornishman, I. M. M. Lines (Avonmouth). Bovlc. I. M. M. Lines (Manchester). Castalia, Cunard-Anchor Line (Liverpool). F. Palasciano. Italian Lines (Naples). Lapland, I, M. M. Lines (Antwerp,). Manhattan, I. M. M. Lines (Liverpool). Moncaheri, Lloyd-Sabaudo Line (Naples- Genoa). Montauk, I. M. M. Lines (London), New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sonth 121 BARONNE STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. G/H& 30 East Randolph Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. The Apollo Flower Shop 4 East 11th Street We Carry the Largest Stock of Cut Flowers In the City. We Fleaae the People. Home Phone: Mala S652 Bell Phone: Mala 1014 Mention the American Florist xohen writing FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with MATTHEWSON'S, K^ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARK, I. 1 Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.Jif^^ Samuel Murray 1017 Grand Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing ==Washington, D. C.== GE0.H.C00KE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street - -■& ' Mention the American Florist when writing 740 The American florist. April 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. Largest Retail Florists in Westchester County. Members F.T.D. Established 1908. New York floral Co. Yonkers, N. Y. jSZfiE™ New Rochelle, N.Y. M fi 4 n 2 s KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±loWers Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Milwaukee, Wis.-. FOX'S Incorporated 437-39-41 Milwaukee Street Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Omaha Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Si. mVSSR™ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Hapids, 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 For St. Louis WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when xoritinp 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. 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 LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albahy. N. T. — Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker'e. Boston, Mass. — Penn. the Florist. Boston, Mass. — Houghton Gorney PI. Shop. Brooklyn, N. Y. — American Beauty 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 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. G'asser 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 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. 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. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — Max Schling. New York — Olympia Florist. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — The Boulevard Florist. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co. Pit'sburgh. 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. G?eorge. San FrancMsco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Savannah. Ga.— John Wolf. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle, Wash. — Rosaia Bros. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthe St. Paul, Minn. Holm $ Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Mention the American Florist when writinp SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writinp Savannah, Ga. JOHN WOLF The Largest Grower of Cut Flowers in the South Mention the American Florist when writinp Knoxville, Tenn. Baum's Home of Flowers Personal attention given to order* For Knoxville and East Tennessee. Members F. T. D. Mention the A merican 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 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. — Blackistone. 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. — Littlefleld. Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Shop. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 741 BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. Summer Season. 341 Madison Ave. Opp Hotel Biltmore New York The Leading Florist for nearly Half a Century Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76 St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers BEST IN THE MARKET AT REASONABLE PRICES Plant Specialists 10 ^« 75 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. mention the American Florist when ivritinn Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Established 1906 Olympia Florist (PETER LAMBOS & CO.) 8799 Broadway, S. W. Cor. 158th St. FRESH CUT FLOWERS DAILY. Orders from Other Cities filled with promptness BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders by Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1558-1553 Columbus. Mention the American 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 New York J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) 2953 Broadway. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlstcount. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. P. H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on Short Notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Member, of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City, Utah Evans Floral Co. 261 South State Street Cat Flowers and Fnneral Designs a Specialty. Orders by Mail or Telegraph Promptly Attended to. Mention the American Florist when writing Oak Park, III. AVENUE STATE BANK BLDG. WILLIAM PALMER FLORIST Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1814 Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing MEMPHIS, TEriN. Memphis Floral Company MAIN AND UNION WIRE US Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Flora/ Experts 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 742 The American Florist. April 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. DETROIT'S Leading Florists JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS 1314 Broadway PHILIP BREITMEYER, - President 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 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing ^arolim Washington, D.C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FLORIST 384 Fulton St., cor. Plerrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good eare and prompt attention. Phones 270-271 Main. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writings The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West, Montreal, Que., Canada Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,i"c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones : Lenox 2352 Lenox 7019 1062 Madison Ave., Near 80th St. NEW YORK Orders from other cities promptly filled. DAYTON, OHIO W. G. Matthews Co., '«■ 18 West Third Street. Conservatories in R.-/erdale. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Staten Island, N. Y. '" ZILEX. S. GEORGE ^^>s_>V (Not Incorporated) kham»l FLORAL ARTIST Ufflorist) 423-425 Richmond Terrace ^-«-^ (V. M. C.) THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER Florists' Dehvery Mention the American Florist when writing New York 44 Carmine Street Phone 1274 Spring Out of Town and Steamer Orders Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing /? Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street \ ^= Mention the American Florist When writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes,int. F. T. d. 7 9 g p ar i£ Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. 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 1921. The American Florist. 743 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities bj the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Hartford, Conn. Flower WELCH'S SS Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Wholesale and Retail Pikes Peak Floral Co. t»4na»x[j fjrajoraQ sjopjQ Hembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing •w^^/^^w-^wj Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E, QLUS, PreiidenL I I0l ClJL vO. E. P. NEIMAN, SwreUrj. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, H. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' TtelegTaph Delivery. HENRY SMITH CHICAGO SJSSS™ DETROIT Central Floral Co, \lli Broadway. Detroit Best service 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 Scattlc-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 Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co.. LEADING FLORIST 93 Tffir- CLEVELAND 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 New York A. ECKRBCH (Successor to Charles E. Grnnevrald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sts. Phone: 9864 Rhine lander. Orders from Older dies Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250.000 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas s ^otiimr" W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Membi Personal Service F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing h ^t h of Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St., at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS 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 Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn. 80 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower In Season Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing 744 The American Florist. April 30, American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., First Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N. J., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel, 73 Treuiont Street, Boston. Mass. The thirty-ninth annual meeting will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 22-24, 1921. 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. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21. 1921. New York — Mrs. H. H. Berger is on the sick list. Raleigh, N. C. — W. B. Hayt was a recent visitor. CANKERS are reported planting a large acreage of peas. Seeds of hardy perennials are in un- usual demand this season. Traveling seed contract growers are rather pessimistic on the future pros- pects. Dr. W. "VV. Tracy of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, re- tired April 23. Long hauls across the country have been necessary to even up the short supply of blue grass seed. Detroit, Mich. — Kirby B. White, of D. M. Ferry & Co., returned last week from a visit to New York city. Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. is re- ported as now in improved health. Boston, Mass. — Harry Spearo opened a store recently at 29 Dock square, with seeds and bulbs as his specialties. Mrs. Chas. P. Braslan, of San Jose, Calif., who has been in the east sev- eral months, is returning home this week. Wilhelm Pfitzer, the well known seed grower of Stuttgart. Germany, died April 4, after a serious operation, age 67 years. Liberal stocks of hijrh priced timo- thy seed and onion sets are reported to have caused some worries in the Twin City district. Importers' of grass seed report a good season at this time about over. Prices have been high, but the demand exceeded the available supply. Writing of A. H. Goodwin's passing last week J. C. Bodger, Los Angeles, Calif., says : "We have spared all the leaders in the seed trade this season that we possibly can." Grass Lake, Mich. — Albert Kener- son, who has been assistant to George Starr at the Jerome B. Rice Co.'s seed farms here, is now with the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. President Fred Mangelsdorf has called the regular spring meeting of the Western Seedsmen's Association, to meet at Omaha. Neb., April 30, Fon- tanels hotel. The business of this session will be entirely confined to the garden seed interests. Field seeds will occupy the largest share of the time at the fall meeting. Early indications promise a good attendance at the St. Louis, Mo., con- vention of seedsmen in June. Schell's Seed House, Harrisburg. Pa., recently ran a double-page adver- tisement in the Telegraph of that city, attractively setting- forth the nu- merous departments of its up-to-date store. Santa Cruz. Calif. — Bulbs in transit damaged to the extent of $3,018.91 by- freezing, are the basis of a suit filed recently against the Southern Pacific R. R. Co . by R. R. Brown of the Brown Bulb Co., Capitola, Calif. Northrjp, Br From i lan and Goodwi i Old Pr.nt. Waterville, N. Y. — Many friends of the old days attended the last services for A. H. Goodwin in the cemetery chapel here April 22. Many beautiful floral tributes were sent from out of town and boyhood friends were pall- bearers. Philadelphia, Pa. — The seed stores have so far had a wonderful demand. The buying opened up very early, both mail and counter trade started in away ahead of the season and sales have been phenomenally large. The sale of vegetable plants has also ex- ceeded the normal. Robert D. Ed- wards has resigned his position with the W. Atlee Burpee Co. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of i - High Grade /4?l SEED Pittsburgh, Pa. — The seed stores all report one of the largest seasons in their history. The war gardens taught the public what it meant to have fresh vegetables from their own garden, and now that the war is over they intend to keep it up. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. H. Drew, formerly in the mail order seed busi- ness at Hibernia, N. Y., is now lo- cated at Baldwin Lake, Calif. Just now he is making a 250 mile trip into the central part of California, using mule power transportation. Marinette. Wis. — The Marinette Seed Co., 2313-19 Hall avenue, held its formal opening April 9. In its whole- sale department, machinery for prepar- ing field and garden seeds for distribu- tion has been installed, and in the re- tail section the usual accessories, in- cluding poultry supplies, will be carried. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, celebrated another birthday anniversary at his home farm, Homewood, 111., April 24. Many friends called to congratulate him and nature joined the rejoicing with a full day's bright sunshine and daffodils, tulips and apple trees abloom. Letters and telegrams were received from distant friends. To market cowpea seed at a pre- mium, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, plant straight or unmixed varieties, harvest them in time, thrash or hull without breaking or splitting the seed, clean thoroughly, and pack in new even- weight bags, well sewed, of 120 to 150 pounds each. Visited Chicago : Lester L. Morse and Frank G. Cuthbertson, of C. C Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif., returning from the east; Thos. W. Chisholm, of the Braslan Seed Grow- ers' Co., San Jose, Calif., left for the coast, April 2o; Chas. P. Guelf, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.. going north this week; Harry McCullough and wife, Cincinnati, O., returning from California, where they spent the winter; C. B. Coe, with D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; Wm. A. Davis, of the Wm. A. Davis Seed Co., Bozeman, Mont.; W. C. Pressing, of the W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk, O.; W. B. Lucas, of the John H. Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis.; Ailing Woodruff, of the Woodruff-Boyce Seed Co., Seattle, Wash. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. B M «_ ^ ■ __ Growers for the Wholesale Trade only, r ffl § I m, Wm Onion, Lettuce. Carrot, Parsnip, Parslet, celery, Endive, ^^ ^^ ^"^ Salsify and Mlxed Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Q p m p Q n y f | W C. 1921. The American Florist. 745 MR. FLORIST! Plant RODGER'S Seeds and They Will "Say It With Flowers" We have been working for several years perfecting stocks and are now able to assist you in giving the flower buying public what they are calling for; the beau- tiful pastel shades of delicate pinks, tyrian rose, fiery cerise and an endless list of pleasing shades in a New Type of immense size and unusual petalage the DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA. This type is pop- ularizing the Zinnia. We have also introduced the Picotee, the Victory Quilled and a rich Golden Yellow called "Buttercup." These are distinctive and attractive as cut flowers. We have also on the market the long stemmed Beauty Type of Aster and next year will have an Early Flowering Aster in this tvpe for you. We also recommend our Selected Strains of Cregos and American Branching, our Fancy strains of Half Dwarf Cineraria, Calendula. Candytuft, the New Double Cosm >S, White, Pink and Crimson; Giant Zinnia in fifteen distinct shades and many other reselected strains for florists. We are growers and sell only in bulk but all reliable seedsmen carry— RODGER'S FLORIST STOCKS liiijr Today F*rom Your Nearest Seedsman Mention the American Florist when writing American Seed & Seedtape Co. The American Seed & Seedtape Co. located at Newark, N. J., for a number of years will take possession of its new home at Madison. N. J., May 1. The office, seedtaping. mail order and retail departments will be housed in a modern three story brick building at 91-93 Main street, and the wholesale and ware- housing departments at 170 Main street. A modern equiped store has been pro- vided for the company's new retail de- partment, also additional space for its rapidly growing mail order business. In addition to garden seedtape and seeds in packets the company will handle various kinds of garden sup- plies, as well as a full line if plants grown by the Charles H. Totty Co., al- so of Madison. N. J. Douglas Garl, for- merly with Henry A. Dreer. and W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa., is now manager of the American Seed & Seedtape Co's. seed department. JEROME B. RICE SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Throughout America. office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Florist when writing Pea Seed Risks. Ed. American Flokist : We art- much interested in an article we have just finished reading in your issue of April 23, (page 690) entitled "Pea Seed Risks," in which the United States Department of Agriculture ad- vises buyers of seed peas to go directly to the seed growers whenever possible and purchase their seed of dealers of known responsibility. We heartily endorse this advice as will every honest seed grower in the business. However, we think the gov- Western Seed & Irrigation Go. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, Pumpkin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. 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 Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrri Pnnn Montana. Idfho, Washington. milium, UUIIII Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. I have for immediate delivery seed stock of these varieties, hand- picked and ready for planting: Fordhook Bush Lima Wood's Prolific Bush Lima Large White Pole Lima Lazy Wife Pole Write for Quantities and Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing 746 The American Florist. April 30, * * * * * * Valley for Mothers' Day NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE % Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand f $36.00 per 1000 20.00 per 600 $10.00 per 260 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 600 $8.00 per 250 4.00 per 100 I carry over 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. H. N. BRUNS, 3032=42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. ilnti iTi iTmTmTi iTmT uTi iTmTi AiTntnlnti -lufciti iti ituTiil •* ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists, Wholesale Growers of lull list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing J. G. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO Contract Growers of Cucumbers. Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing ernment should have gone one step further in justice to the seed grower of the states of Idaho and Washington who is conducting his business on legit- imate lines, and make public the names of the concerns they refer to as having been guilty of dishonorable practices. The more reason for this because of the fact that practically all the large pea seed growers produce a considerable portion of their acreage in the above mentioned states. We welcome anything and everything that will help the seed trade to realize the importance to them of improving the growth of strictly first-class seed. Rogebs Bros. Seed Co. Grass and Clover Seed Prices. The following were the wholesale prices in dollars per 100 pounds on timothy. Kentucky blue grass, red top and red clover at principal points of distribution, April 16 1921. as given by the Government Market Reporter of April 23. 1921: Ky. Timo- Blue Red Red thy. Grass Top Clover New York . $7.25 $32.00 $14.50 $20.00 Baltimore . 7.25 30.00 14.00 20.00 Richmond . 7.75 32.0.0 15.50 21.00 Buffalo ... 7.25 32.00 14.75 21.00 Toledo .... 6.90 34.00 15.00 21.65 Louisville . 7.00 30.00 15.00 21.00 Chicago ... 6.50 33.00 13.90 20.00 Minneapolis. 6.60 34.50 16.00 21.60 St. t.ouis . . 7.15 30.00 14.00 19.00 Kansas City 6.50 30.00 15.00 19.00 7.00 30.00 15.00 21.50 Salt Lake . 6.00 36.00 17.00 18.00 Seattle .... 7.50 28.00 18.00 18.00 Average for the U lited States san e date. 5 13.30 $29.35- $19.30 $61.76 We Do Not DISSIPATE our energies on all classes of Seeds. We CONCENTRATE on Garden Seeds on d Farm Root Seeds Thus we personally KNOW what we grow and we select and improve our stock Place your order with Specialists. 1921-22 prices now ready. Write direct to KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers, Cables: "Kelway, Langport." Langport, England 3urpees Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia 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 axe very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing 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 GROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish, Correspondence Solicited. R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 281-235 W. Madison St., Chicago l!>i! ! • • '.' -■■ ': miillll I.'ID MliMK MMMIII'. J DUTCH BULBS | (Standard Bulb Company! I BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. = Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist, 747 ORIENTAL POPPY. ORIENTAL POPPIES There is a general scarcity of this showy and pop- ular perennial, which has prompted us to make early fall propagations and we are now in position to supply a thrifty lot of good plants from 3 inch pots, of the following choice varieties: MRS. PERRY Beautiful salmon-rose. ORIFLAMME A large, gorgeous orange-scarlet. PERRY'S WHITE Pure satiny white, with a crimson-maroon blotch at the base of each petal. Price, thrifty 3-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. PHLOX MISS LINGARD We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this grand, free, early flowering, white variety, which comes into bloom late in May or early in June and continues to bloom during the entire season. Strong plants, $1.60 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. ■"■■'!. (Lily of the! | Valley Pips I | EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION I | Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS j Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 1250 each, on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. I 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY | THE C, HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed «..»** BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEEDS at your disposal. Contract growers (or the lobbinir trade of a full line. Mall us your S. D. WOODRUFF fi SONS Orange. Conn., and New York City. Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when writing L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA 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 fcTWMMMummninmmiiiiimiiiiMittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiintiiiiiiiiiiiinifniinrtfnirnT^ Return Envelopes | Catalogue Envelopes 1 Seed Packets i Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. I FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. ^niiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiliiiiHiitiinii LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY MICHELLS Primula Obconica Gigantea Seed Trade Pkt. ALBA, white $0.50 KERMESINA, crimson.. .50 LILACINA, pale lilac... .50 ROSEA, pink 50 BYBRIDA, mixed (1-32 oz., $1.25) .50 Primula Obconica Grandiflora Seed FIMBRIATA, mixed $0.50 VESUVIUS, deep crimson 50 Wholesale Price List Free Henry F. Michel! Co. 618-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Special Hy. 748 The American Florist. April 30, American Association of Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, uwatonna, Minn., Vice-President, John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June 23-2J, 1921. Fobest fires caused damage amount- ing to $85,715,747 in the last five years. Evansvuxe, Ind. — The nursery trade in southern Indiana has shown marked improvement this spring.-W.B.C. San Diego, Calif. — Superintendent of Parks, John G. Morley and wife are planning' an eastern trip this summer. The annual convention of theAmer- ican Association of Nurserymen will be held at the Congress hotel, Chicago, June 22-24. Bridgeport, Ind. — C. TM. Hobbs & Son say that shrubs, except the most common varieties, are sold out. Light grade cherry and peach have been slow. The business will run more than that of last spring. The I. E. Ilgenfritz & Sons Co., Mon- roe, Mich., report trade good with many inquires for catalogues. Grapes have been in strong demand. The business shows a considerable in- crease over that of last year. Columbus, O. — Horticulturists at the state university here are urging fruit growers of central Ohio to spray trees injured by the recent frosts. This will prevent the fruit which is alive from becoming wormy at harvesting. We are in receipt- of the April issue of Parks and Recreation, the quar- terly journal of the American Associa- tion of Park Superintendents, with the usual array of excellent illustrated ar- ticles for park men. Emmett P. Griffin, East St. Louis, 111., is secretary of the association. The Chicago Tribune is making a vigorous campaign in favor of plant- ing world's war soldier and sailor memorial trees along the national highways, at the suggestion of James Keeley, former editor of that paper. The trade should co-operate in such movements where possible. Portland, Ore. — Plans for develop- ing the national rose test gardens in Washington Park to rival if not eclipse the famous Bagatelle gardens in Paris, Prance, have been outlined by C. P. Keyser, superintendent of city parks, and J. A. Currey, a rose enthusiast here. It is expected that a large amphi- theater will be included in the arrange- ments, to be used in connection with the various functions held in honor of roses in this city. The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn., is well pleased with the volume of trade and expects to double last year's business before the season closes. The general public in its ter- ritory is buying more freely than ever. Civic improvements and the use of gar- dens in the production of fruit, flowers, etc., seem to have become a uniform point of view in this section and the company thinks the market develop- ment committee of the American As- sociation of Nurserymen is doing good work along this line. Nurserymen's Examination. The United States civil service com- mission, Washington, D. C, announces an open competitive examination for both men and women, for the position of nurseryman, in the bureau of plant industry, to fill a vacancy at Chilocco Indian School, Oklahoma, at a salary of $1,000 a year. Appointees whose services are satisfactory may be al- lowed the . increase granted by con- gress of $20 per month. The duties of the position consist of propagation and care of v nursery, landscape gardening, and instructing Indian boys in nursery work. Competitors must have reached their twentieth but not their fiftieth birthday. This does not apply to per- sons entitled to preference because of military or naval service. The appli- cant must have had at least two years' experience in the propagation and care of fruit trees. Additional credit will be given for experience in the propaga- tion of forest trees and in landscape gardening. Competitors will not be re- quired to report for examination at any place but will be rated on the follow- ing subjects on the basis of the weights indicated: Physical ability, 40; train- ing and experience, 60. Applicants should apply before May 31 to the civil service commission at Washington or to the secretary of local civil service boards for Form 1S00, stating the title of the examination. Cornelian Cherry. The cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) is a native of southern Europe, and western Asia and Siberia, and is a large, shapely shrub 10 or 12 feet high and broad, or if pruned when young to a single stem a tree with a short trunk and wide spreading branches. The flowers are pale yellow, and are borne in compact clusters in the axils of the unfolding leaves, and although indi- vidually small are produced in such profusion that they cover the branches. The leaves, which are large and dark green, are handsome but fall in the autumn, like those of many other European trees and shrubs, without change of color. The fruit is of the shape and size of a small olive, and is bright scarlet and lustrous. Plants said to be of a yellow-fruited form have been planted several times in the ar- boretum, but the fruit has always been scarlet. The flesh of the fruit is sweet, of a rather agreeable flavor, and in Europe is sometimes made into a pre- serve. For regions too cold for the suc- cessful cultivation of the forsythias the cornelian cherry is the handsomest of early flowering shrubs with yellow flowers. In its native countries it often grows in calcareous soil and should, therefore, prove valuable in the middle western states. A hundred years ago, when the number of handsome plants available for American gardens was not as large as it is today, the cornelian cherry was more often planted here than it is now, and it is doubtful if it can now be found in many American nurseries. Few exotic shrubs, never- theless, are better worth the attention of northern nurserymen. — Arnold Ar- boretum Bulletin. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Tbt "JONES CO Robert Pjlc, Pro. PENN'A. Ait. Winter, Vkc-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing We have on hand the largest stock of BOXWOOD in New England; all shapes. Rhododendrons Parson's Hardy American Seedlings. 400 BAY TREES All sizes, pyramidal and standard shapes. MONTROSE NURSERIES Wakefield Center, Mass. Office and Salesroom l 31 Otis St., Boston, MaSS. N. F. McCarthy fi Co., Props. Send for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE 2-yr ibolium Resembles California. Privet HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 15.00 per 1 OO All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid (or 50c. Hard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Buy Box-Barberry and Ibolium Privet of the Introducers. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's* Clioice Stock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings, Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in targe assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. LargeBt and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B °£ Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS — LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA 1921. The American Florist. 749 «S4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove. Illinois. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 62, Ohio. Begonias, Metallica, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras. Yellow and Brilliantissi- ma, fine bushy, 2-inch stock, $4.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar CARNATIONS Begonia Chatelaine, 4-inch, $25.00; ZV>- inch, $20.00 per 100. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. Choice Rooted Cuttings MATCHLESS $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1.000. BELLE WASHBURN $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Falls, la. BULBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. AMPEIA)PIS veitohi. from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wasbash Ave.. Chicago. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 100 1000 CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom. Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs and plants. Prices on application. ANTHERICUM. Anthericum, white and green striped foliage. 2% -in. pots, $6.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield. Box 62, Ohio. ABDISIA. J. A. BUDLONG CO. CANNAS. CANNA BARGAINS. Guaranteed true to name, 2 to 3 eyes, strong plants. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $4.60 $40.00 Yellow King Humbert 4.50 40.00 City of Portland 7 00 65.00 J. F. Howell 3.60 30.00 184 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. Carnations. Write for price list of latest varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. ARDISIAS. Ardisia Crenulata Rubra, 2% -in. pots, $10 00 per 100, S90.00 per 1000; 4-in. pots, $76.00 per 100, $600.00 per 1000. Azalea In- dica for fall delivery. Prices on request FRUITLAND NURSERIES, P. O. Drawer 910, Augusta. Ga. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering. Single varieties. Anemones, $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per 1.000. Choice Commercial Varieties. Sun Glow White Mistletoe Glen View Golden Mistletoe Wells' Lake Pink December Gem ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000; 214- in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 "West 18th St. New York. NORTH STAR NURSERY H. B. Schroeder, Mgr. Onarga, 111. CANNAS. 3000 King Humbert at $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 4000 Richard Wal- lace at $2.60 per 100; $22.60 per 1000 Good strong stock, two to three eyes and better. Cash. The lot to one address, $150.00. BUSHY FLOWER GARDEN, Bushy, Va. Asparagus Sprengerli. 4-inch, 20c; 3%- Inch, 16c each. Asparagus plumosus, 4- inch, 20c; 3%-inch, 16c each. DAVI& FLORAL CO., Davenport, la- Yellow Chadwlck (ready May 25) Price on all above, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. White Seidewitz, $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White. $6.00 per 100: $26.00 per 1000. Pink Turner. $2.26 »per dozen. $15.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN CARNATIONS. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $6.00 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle. O. CARNATION PLANTS. 200,000 from black soil. 1000 ASPLENIUM. 43 West 18th St.. New York CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Birdnest Ferns), good strong, healthy stock, ready for deliv- ery June 1. 1921, 1%-in., 20c; 2Vi-in., 25c: 3-in.. 36c each. WM. K HARRIS, 66th and Springfield Ave., w. Philadelphia, Pa. Rooted Cuttings. mences to bloom October 1. and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants. $6.00 per 100 50.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. 200.000 from sand. 1000 BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1.000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc.. New Haven, Conn. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago Chrysanthemum novelties for 1921. Pre- liminary list free. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrain. Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 752 The American Florist. April 30, CINNAMON VINES. Most beautiful and fragrant of all climb- ers. Easily handled, quickly sold. Good money-makers" every day for florists. Now is your time. Particulars and colored plate free. Address largest grower in the world. A. T. COOK, Seedsman. Hyde Park, N. T. CLEMATIS. Clematis Paniculata, 2-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per ■ 1,000. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 62, Springfield, O. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000. by ex- press. If postpaid, special delivery and in- sured, at customer's risk, add 15c per 100- 75c per 1,000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria, Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trailing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000 Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Coleus. Best bedding varieties, $3.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON Cedar Falls. la. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following- From 2%-in. pots $12 00 ' From 3- in. pots 20 00 ' From 4 -in. pots 40 00 From 6 -in. pots 76 00 Write for discounts on large orders We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. Cyclamen Seedlings. We offer for imme- diate delivery, strong transplanted seed- lings, grown cool. 5 to 8 leaves, ready for '" pots- Glory of Wandsbek Daybreak Brilliant Red Christmas Cheer Pure White $80.00 per superior strs Westv J. A. White — Carmine Ey Rose of Marienthal Magnifica Lavender Rococo Improved 1000, net. Strong, hardy, n and grown cool. PETERSON & SONS Cincinnati. .,?^S lamen (or one week only. 2M-in. $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1.00. 3-in. $20.00 and $26.00: 4-in.. $40.00 per 100 Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. Ill Cyclamen. 2% -in., good assortment, lead- l5?™J letles - * 12 -00 per 100. May delivery MATTHEWSON'S, Sheboygan Wis ue " very - CUPHEA. „JpJ?E. ne ^ 2 %" in - Pots, $4.00 per 100. THE fii?? D & REESB C °- B °* 52, Spring- DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS -T .„i °T, in ,f, good cut Bower varieties are still available: Jack Rose. Sylvia, Lvn- hurst. Minnie McCullough. Princess Juliana. White Swan and G'olden Gate. Stock of other varieties exhausted. LYNDHURST FARM. INC. R. F. D. No. 2, Hammonton. N. J. DAISIES. *^£ ISIES ' sin Sle White, rooted cuttings per 1000. Mrs. Sanders. Jio.st,„i Yellow* 2% - inch, $8.00 per 100. enow, z A Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedings, Etc. ,„ „ ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. " New York DELPHINIUMS. 25,000 Delphinium Belladonna. 2 Vt -in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square. Pa. 3000 Delphinium Formosum and Bella- donna, strong plants from cold frames: $10.00 per 100; $90 per 1000. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle. N. Y. Delphinium Belladonna, strong field-grown plants, $7.00 per 100. Also excellent seed at $2.00 per ounce. THOMAS J. MURPHY 1409 Erie St., Painesville, O. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fine well- rooted, 3% -inch pots, $17.00 per 100: 2%- mch pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $40.00 per 100: 5-inch pots, $60.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St.. New York. Draceana Indivisa. 2-in.. ready for 3 or 4-in., $4 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Alle- gany, N. Y. Dracaena Indivisia, for growing on 2- in. pots, $4.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 52, Springfield. O. Home Grown Stock 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. PERNS. BOSTON FERNS G'ood, Strong, Bushy Stock 6-inch j .so each 7-inch 1,25 each 8-mch 2.00 each 10-inch 2.50 each Add 5% packing charge. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport Iowa FERN RUNNERS, ready April 6. $16.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Bos- ton and Macawii, 2% -inch of above, also Scottii, $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. New Macawii, 214-inch, $10.00 per 100, $95.00 .per 1000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Bostons, 3-inch pots, $16.00 per 100; 3Vz- inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $26.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Ferns. Boston, Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2M-in., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1.000. Macawii, 2%-in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-670 Wash- ington St., Buffalo, N. Y. FERNS. STRONG HEALTHY FERNS Boston, 3-inch $12.00 per 100 " 4-inch 22.00 " " " 5-inch 40.00 " " Give us a trial order. PETERSON FLORAL CO. Gibson City Illinois Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville. O. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. 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. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard. Poite vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plant- 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. GLADIOLUS. Gladioli. Mrs. Francis King. No. 1, $20.00 per 1000; No. 2, $16.00 per 1000; No. 3, $12.00 per 1000; America. No. 1, $20.00 per 1000; No. 2, $16.00 per 1000: No. 3, $12.00 per 1000. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 52, Ohio. Gladioli, strictly first size. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Gladiolus America and Princepine, first size $20; second size, $15 per 1,000. H. HILLS. Bristol, Ind. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. For Memorial Day Forcing. My 20 best named varieties, white, pink, blue, rose. etc. Doz. 100 4% -in. pots, 4 to 6 branches. $ 5.60 $40.00 5 and 6% -in.. 6 to 9 branches 7.26 66.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 10 tranches 7.75 60.00 6% -in. pots, 8 to 12 branches 10.76 86.00 7-inch pots, 9 to 12 branches $1.26 each Packing, 6 per cent on amount of order. Ask for list of varieties on application. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St.. New York. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from 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. MYRTLE. MYRTLE HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St New York. NURSERY STOCK. Cuttings, shrubs and fruit plant bargains. See classified ad., last week's issue, under nursery stock. CHARLES NASH NUR- SERY, Three Rivers, Mich. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate, London. England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. OTAHEITE ORANGES. Orange, Otaheite, fine plants, not too tall, 4-in. pots, 35c each, $36.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Springfield, Box 62, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 753 PANSIES. 300.000 PANSY PLANTS. Steele's Mastodon in bud and bloom. Large, strong:, stocky plants. September transplanted. Quality plants. Satisfaction guaranteed. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. JOHN JENSEN & SONS. ■9801 S. "Western Ave., Chicago. 200.000 large, stocky. September trans- planted, field grown, blooming pansy plants, superb strain; all salable stock, $2.00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Ready now. Cash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. PELARGONIUMS. Pelargonium Easter Greetings. In bud and bloom, extra fine plants. 6-inch, 40c; 4-inch. 25c each. DAVIS FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. Hardy Scotch Pinks, 4 sorts, 2% -in. pots, $5.00 per 100. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Box 62, Springfield, O. POINSETTIAS. California field-grown Poinsettia stock plants. Early variety, famous for holding its foliage, and True Red Variety plants, $18.00, $26.00 and $30.00 per 100. These stock plants will produce on an average of 25 cuttings in one season. I am now sup- plying some of the largest growers of pot- ted poinsettias in nearly every state of the United States. Free sample plant sent upon request. PAUL ECKE, 1126 Hayworth Ave., Los, Angeles, Calif. PRIMULAS. 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 76c; Malacoides. 2%-in., $6.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- enthus, strong divisions. $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid: cross between California and Ibota privet. 2 years, 2-3 ft.. $2.60 each: 1 year. 1-2 ft.. $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings. 60c each. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. ROSES. SURPLUS STOCK. Baby roses for pots, bedding or growing on. 2V4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Orleans Ellen Poulson Mad. N. Levavasseur. (Red Baby Rambler). Erna Terschendorff Baby Echo Etoile Luisante (Baby Herriott) Le Marne Tip Top (Baby Doll) Mdlle. Franciska Favre Maman Levavasseur Catherine Zelmet (Baby Dorothy) Mdlle. Ceciie Brunner Geo. Elgar (Sweetheart or Mignon) Baby Tausendschon Le Ponceau Jessie Clothilde Soupert Hardy Climbing Roses. The following prices per 26, 60, 100 lots only. Rosarie (Pink Tausendschon) 6c. Paul's Scarlet Climber. 7%c. American Pillar, 6c. Crimson Rambler, 6c. Tausendschon, 6c. Lady Gay, 6c. Silver Moon, 6c. Dorothy Perkins, 6c. Excelsa (Red Dorothy). 6c. Hiawatha, 6c. THE GOOD & REESE CO. The largest rose growers in the world. Springfield. Box 62, Ohio. BENCH PLANTS. Roses — Choice Stock. Russell, 3-year old $16.00 per 100 Columbia, 2-year old 12.00 per 100 White Klllarney, 2-year old. . 10.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROSE PANTS. 100 1000 3600 Pink Klllarney. 3-in $ 9.00 $80.00 11000 Ophelia, 3-in...' 9.00 80.00 9000 Richmond. 2% -in 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS..' Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. 2^4-in. own root stock. 7 1000 Premier S1J0.0O Columbia J».00 Sunburst ig-22 Dunlop 90.00 3-in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $1 £H°, Columbia 32 - 22 Ophelia ™-&° PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! Order Bench Rose Plants Now! Big Demand! Fine Stock! 100 1000 Russell Bench Plants $16.00 $160.00 Milady Bench Plants 15.00 1J0.00 Klllarney Bench Plants 12.00 "5.00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 115-00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago. 111. 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. Roses. Own Root. Dunlop. 2-ln.. $20.00 per 100, $176.00 per 1000; Columbia. 2-in.. $16.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000: Ceciie Brunner, $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000; Ophelia. 2-in., $9.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY. 1643 Broadway. Denver. Colo. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $15.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds. Seed stock of the following va- rieties, hand-picked and ready for plant- ing: Fordhook Bush Lima. Wood's Prolific Bush Lima, Large White Pole Lima, and Lazy Wife Pole. Write for Quantities and prices. Henry Berrien Fish, Carplnteria. Calif. SEEDS. GARDEN SEED BARGAIN. Good money for florists. Big dollar box of earliest and best vegetable and flower seeds; 40 vari- eties; big packets; Just what every planter must have. 26c. 6 boxes. $1.00; 100. $12.60 prepaid. A. T. COOK, Seedsman. Hyde Park. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri seed. 1921 crop, field grown, $2.50 per 1000; 6000 for $10,00. Plumosus nanus, $3.00 per 1000. Cash with order. SAN DIEGO NURSERY, 521 Sixth St., San Diego. Calif. 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 & Son, Langport. Eng. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedesboro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, muskmelon. squash and pumpkin; sweet, flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Neb, Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. Asparagus plumosus seed of new crop. Northern grown. True flat sprayed type. Per 1000, $3.50: 5.000 lots at $3.25. For larger lots, write us. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicag o. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Seeds. Cyclamen and Giganteum. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and highest qual- ity. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison 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. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car- rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. GTodineau. Angers, France. 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., Carplnteria. Calif. if You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 754 The American Florist. April 30, SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS 2 Vi -inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $ 6p0 o $55.00 Keystone 6.00 66.00 Silver Pmk 6.00 66.00 Giant White 6.00 65.00 Giant Yellow 6.00 66.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted cuttings, J15 per 100; $125 per 1000: 2%-in $17 per 100. T. D. Hef ko. Marshfleld. Wis! STOCK WANTED. Wanted. Eremurus Robustus. VAUGHAN P. O. Drawer V, Chicago. STATICE. New crop statice. Rush us your orders for Decoration Day. San Diego Everlasting Flower Co.. La Jolla, Calif. VINOAS. VINCAS. Varieg. R. C, $2.00 per 100; 2Vi-in., $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, bushy. $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1000; 3«.-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St., New York. Vincas. Variegated, 2-in.. $4.00: 3-inch, $8.00; 4-inch, extra heavy. $15.00 per 100 Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la. Strong vincas, green or variegated, 4- inch, $12.00 per 100. PETERSON FLORAL CO., Gibson City. 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg, Mass. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices. John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works. Lowell, Mass. ... celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons.. Ltd.. Clovenfords. Scot- land. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.76- 12-in., $2.26; 14-in.. $3.00; 16-in.. $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St.. Detroit. Mich. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger. 15 60 Avenue A, 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 Pnntery, Inc., 542 S. D earborn St.. Chicago. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a century. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co.. Box 404. Du ndee. 111. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Ches tnut S t., Philadelphia. Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Ply mouth Place^Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for catalogue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Mil- waukee Ave., Chica go. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Seligman & Stein, 116 W. 28th St., New York. HARDWOOD ASHES. Nature's own ferti- lizer. Geo. Stevens. Peterboro. Ontario. Can. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. When "You Say It With Flowers Always Remember that to grow good flowers it requires good boilers in the greenhouses, so wLen in- stalling a boiler be sure and consider "Superior Standard" Boiler Most durable, rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the Market. Is unequalled for Greenhouse Heating. Made for packed hub joints or screwed fittings. Made in y sizes. Superior Machine & Boiier Works 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. MISCELLANEOUS Baur Window Glass CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1.000: 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. FERTILIZERS. 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. 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. Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pitts- burgh. Pa. 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 construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2462 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates.' The Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 W a b ri n si a Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1660 Kingsbury St., Chicago. 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 INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2. B0 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. POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres and specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery, Idaville. Ind. 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 auality guaranteed. The Progressive Clay Co., Wh Floor. Marbridge Eldg., New York. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Zane Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville. O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 755 The recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUNGINE. For mildew, vii st and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. VERMIME. For eel worms, an pie worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, SI.OO Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. Aplrine Mfg. Company MADISON, N. J. Mention the A meriean Florist when writing The Oranges, N. J. Over two years ago W. A. Manda of South Orange, whose range ' and nursery is alongside the tracks of the Lackawanna railroad, sued that com- pany for damages in the sum of $5,000, alleging that trees and shrubbery had been destroyed by fire started by sparks from an engine of that com- pany, April 1, 1917. For the second time a verdict was recently given in the supreme court of New Jersey in favor of the railroad company. The defense was that every statutory pre- caution to prevent fires from engine sparks had been observed. A fine store and conservatory at 557 Main street, East Orange, is conducted by Geo. Smith & Sons. They also operate the Prospect Gardens on Ham- ilton street, and report an excellent business. Fred C. Read reports a good spring business. He is showing finely flow- ered geraniums in his store and has 10,000 plants in his greenhouses. Chapel street. Charles Hale, a one time Washing- ton, D. C. florist, is well established with his sons in East Orange and is doing a good business. John Fricke now has the florist and seed store formerly conducted by P. Popken at 186 Main street. A. F. F. Newark, n, j. James J. Plunkett, one of the founders of the firm of Connelly & Plunkett, who was in active service dining the war, now has a handsome store at 1 Branfurd place, just off of Broad street. Mr. Plunkett is a fine young man and has the good wishes of many friends in this enterprise. The Hoffman retail store, Bergen street and Clinton avenue, recently opened, is attractive and reports a good business. The proprietors are A. B. Hoffman, Sr., well and favorably known in the wholesale district of New Vork, and his two sons, A. B. Hoffman. Jr., and P. W. Hoffman. On April 2o the Star-Eagle pub- lished a long list of candidates for office at the approaching election. We looked it over hoping to find John i 'i nsslcy's name as he is something of a fighter and protestor against abuses. The Rosery is usually a busy estab lishment and considering its fine loca- tion. Market and Broad streets, it is hard to sec how ii can ever be idle. Philips Bros, have been < i ■ i i i <- active or laic- with wedding .- 1 1 1 < 1 funeral work. A. F. F. When^ou Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There Iord, & Btirrthamfo. jj J^J Jrvington New York Philadelphia Chicago ^ BlSB Boston Cleveland Toronto RgM Greenhouse Construction BY. PROF. 1/. R. TAFT It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $2.25. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $2.25. L Vases, I'rns. Etc. iiiB Baskets, J.avrn Azalea Pots. Hang- Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor THE ZANE POTTERY CO. SO. ZANESVTLIiE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks Hi. I $2.60! 50,000, $11.00. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free, for .Sale 1»- Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing c viinitinftic JIRW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of FLOWER POTS A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. George Keller Pottery Co. Successors to 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying writs for prlosi 2614-2622 Heradon St., CHICAGO. Mixtion the American Florist when writing 756 The American Florist. April 30, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co Ill Ai'enJ K 733 Alpha Floral Co 737 Alvin Cape Jessa- mine & floral Co 718 Americ'nBulb Co... I AmlingE .: Co 729 Andersons A. 738 Aosermueller G H Co 728 Aphine Mfg Co 755 Apollo Flower Shop.739 Atlantic GrassSdCo.747 Baer Julius 736 743 Barnard W W Co.. 746 Barnes W J 740 Bassett& Washburn. 720 Battista Matthew A. 74} BiumerAue 743 Baum's Home of Flowers 740 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co .728 Bees Ltd 738 Berger Bros 730 Berning H G 730 Blackistone Inc .742 Bodger J &Sons Co 745 Bohannon Flo Co... 738 Bramley&Son 738 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 744 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 742 BrennerEdward 733 Broadway Florist.... 738 Brown A J Seed Co .744 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 747 Bruns HN 746 Bryan Alonzo J ... 750 Budlong Co J A 724 Bunyard 741 Burpee WA Co 746 California Florists. . .743 Callahan TJ& Co.. .Ill Central Floral Co 743 Charles Harry 732 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 723 Clark E B Seed Co.. 745 Clarke'sSons D 741 Clay &Son \\\ CoanJJ 732 Conard & Jones Co.. 748 Congress Fl'w'rShp. 739 Cooke Geo H 739 Cowee W J 755 Coy H C Seed Co'.'.! 747 Craig Robt Co 750 Culp WH&Co 743 Danker Fred A 738 DardsChas 741 Diener Richard Co. 719 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion FlorallCo. 742 DornerF&SonsCo.750 Doyle & Booth... .732 DreerHA...III 747 7"!6 Dunlop JohnH 738 Dwelle-Kaiser Co... 756 Fble Charles 739 Eckrich A 743 Edwards FoldingBoxlll ElderingW J&Son 749 Elm CityNursCo.. 748 Erne& Co 727 Evans Floral Co..!! .741 Exotic Gardens 738 Eyres H G 738 Fallon Florist !743 Fish Henry Berrien 745 Florists' Hail Ass'n 756 Foerster Co Jos 726 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 733 Ford William P. ""733 E ox 's. 740 Frey & Frey 740 Froment H E 733 Gasser J M Co 738 George Alex S 742 Giblin&Co 756 GnattOveCoThe...718 Godineau R & M 746 Goldstein 1 733 GorhamPrinteryInc.nl Grakelow Chas H .743 Grand Rapids Floral Co 740 Grim m & Gorly 740 Gross berg-Tyler- Finnerman Co ....729 GudeBros 739 Habermehl'sSonsJJ 738 Hardesty & Co 742 Hart Geo B 733 Hart Henry 741 Haven Seed Co 747 Hayes Irene 742 Heinl John G&Son. 739 Henderson A&Co I Henderson Lewis 740 Hentz&Nash 732 Hess & Swoboda. 741 Hews& Co A H 755 HillDNursCo 748 Hogewoning & *ons.749 Hollywood Gardens. 740 Holm & Olson.. .740 Holton& HunkelCo.731 Hooker H M Glass & Paint Co Ill Houghton Gorney Flower Shop 738 Hurff Edgar F 747 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Tdlewild Greenhs 743 Jackson Duncan 725 Jahn Hugo 743 Jepsen Hans 749 Johnson & Chronis..737 Jones WR& Co.. ..IV Joy Floral Co 742 Kasting W F Co.... I KellerPott'yCoGeo..755 Keller SonsJB 738 Kelway & Son 746 Kennicott Bros Co.. 722 KervanCoThe 733 KesslerWm. 733 Kottmiller A 741 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill Kruchten John 729 Kuhl Geo A 750 Lagarde&Speelman 749 LandrethSeedCo...747 LangeA 734 Lang Flo & Nurs Co.740 Lichtenberger J 732 Littlefield Florist.. ..739 Lord SBurnhamCo. 755 Louise Flowr Shop.. 738 McCallum Co 731 McHutchisoD& Co. .749 Mackie William 733 Malandre Bros. .737 741 Mangel 739 Matthews CoW G ..742 Matthewson's 739 Meconi Paul 733 Memphis Floral Co. .741 Metaire Ridge Nurs. 742 Meyer A. 742 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWorks 720 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange .729 Michell HenryFCo. .747 MillangJosA 732 Miller A L.. 750 Miller Floral Co 743 MoningerJCCo ...756 Montrose Nurseries. 748 MurraySamuel..735 739 Neidinger JosG Co.. 731 Newell A 743 N YCutFlowerEx..733 NY Floral Co 740 Niessen Leo Co 730 Olympia Florist 741 Palmer Wm 741 Papadem J G Co. ...741 Park Floral Co 743 PedrickGR&Son .746 Pennthe Florist 742 Philips Bros 739 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co .... I Pierson A N (Inc) ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 744 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 743 Pillsbury IL Ill Pittsburgh Cut Flo .731 Co. Podesta& Baldocchi.742 PoehlmannBrosCo.. II PollworthCCCo ...7M PolykranasGeoJ....732 GREENHOUSE GLASS BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 Lumber St., CHICAGO, ILL. It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN GREENHOUSE BOILER Guaranteed to Sept. 1st against decline and advance. Send for catalog now. GIBLIN fi COMPANY, Utica, N. Y- Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, became both bevels aie on the tame side. Can't twist and break the class in driving. Galvan* ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Ij patented. Nootheis like^ It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from as. 1000,90c. postpaid. 1 Samples free. HEKBY A. DREES, I 114 Chestnut 8 trootjs rhlUdelphU. Mention the American Florist when writing The Florists* Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over half a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing Potter Floral Co 743 Progressive Clay Co. 756 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 729 Raedlein Basket Co. 729 Randall A LCo 726 727 729 Randall's Flo Shop. . 742 Randolph & Mc- Clements 741 Rawlings Elmer 750 Ready Reference. . . .751 Reed&Keller 756 Kegan Ptg House ...III ReidEdw 730 ReinbergGeo 729 Reinberg Peter. 719 725 Rice Bros 731 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 745 RobinsonJCSeedCo.746 RockWmLFloCo..740 RodgersJ W 739 Rohnert Waldo 746 Rosaia Bros 743 Rosery Floral Co.. ..743 RoutzahnSeed Co... 746 RuschG &Co 731 RussinSH 732 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 742 San Diego Everlast- ing Flower Co 728 SavoMfgCo 728 Sceery Edw 743 Schiller the Florist .739 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son. .Ill Schling Max 741 Schmidt Chas L 739 Selieman & Stein ...728 Shaffer Geo C 742 Sharp Partridge&Co.756 SheppardHW 742 SieDrechtGeo C..., 733 Simon & Son IN. ...746 Situations & Wants. 717 SkidelskySS&Co.. I Smith AW &Co... .741 Smith & Co ED. ...750 Smith & Fetters Co. 743 Smith Henry 743 Speelman CJ&Sons.749 Standard BulbCo... .746 Storrs& Harrison Co. 719 StumppGE M 741 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 733 Superior Machine & Boiler Works 754 ThorburnJM & Co.. 747 TonnerO A&L A..729 Totty Chas H 747 Townslev Pottery ...IV Traendly&Schenck.733 Traveling Wholesale Florist 733 Trepel Joseph 738 United Cut Flo Co.. 733 VanderschootR A.. 749 Vaughan A L Co ...723 Vaughan'sSeed Store I 718 727 Vick's Sons J as... 746 VincentRJr&Sons Co I 719 750 Walker F Co 743 WallerLDSeedCo.747 WeberFH 741 Weiland& Risch...729 Weir Jas 742 Weiss Herman 733 Welch's Flower Slip. 743 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 745 Wietor Bros .722 Williams Mrs E A.. 742 Winterson Co E F..728 WittboldGCo 739 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 ns on your nexl order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all communications to The Progressive Giay Company Ninth Floor, MarbridUe Building. New York City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bobbles— Uniform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY 6rienlioi.se White paTn'/paniouiar Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. ™ DWELLE-KAISER «■ 251 Elm St., - BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention the American Florist lohen writing REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, ami are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete house or any part 908 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing W'ittbold 736 739 Wol'John 740 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 741 Woodruff SD&Sons747 Yokohama NursCo .747 Young A L&Co....732 Zane Pottery Co. ...755 Zech & Mann... 721 729 erican Florist America is "the Prow of the Vessel: there may be more comfort Hmidships, but we are the frst to touch Unknown Sea:' Vol. LVI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 7, 1921. No. 1718 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered ac Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at line Post Otlice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 18/9. Pubsheed Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. SI .50 a year; Canada. $2.50: Kurope and Countries in Postal Union, $3.(10. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs-Th mas 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. 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922, FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. Next annual meeting at Toronto, Ont., 1921. Officers: Philip Breitmeter, Detroit, Mich., President; H. G. Dillemuth, Toronto, Ont., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. Ju AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting at Washington, D. Grove Officbbs — Robert Pyle, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, in. J,, Vice-President; John C. Wisteh, 606 Finance Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary; Chas. H. Totiy, Madison, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibiiion. New York, June 25-26, 1921. officers— G. W. Kerr, Uoyleatown, Pa., President; Wm, Gray. Bellevue Rd.. Newport, R. I., Secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1921. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President: A. P. Saunders, Clinton. N. Y , ecretary WINDOW AND PORCB BOXES. Make Preparations Now. The beauty of all suburban property and much of that in the city is greatly enhanced by the use of window and porch boxes, which when filled with plants and vines adds much to the ap- pearance of the dwelling. While this form of decoration is quite general it should become much more universal through proper methods along educa- tional lines, showing the ease of cul- ture, the comparative light expense, and the great aid in decorative effect it is to any property. The women's page in all newspapers has room for cul- tural articles of this kind which are helpful in creating sentiment for such forms of plant decoration. These ar- ticles are in the main paid for, to space writers, who are likely to have no prac- tical knowledge of plants and flowers and frequently recommend stock that is not at all suitable for the purpose. In every community there are some or at least one florist who is capable of this work, whose knowledge thus ex- pressed would be much appreciated by all flower lovers and a great service to all the trade accomplished. There are organizations in every town or city formed for the purpose of "The City Beautiful." Such associations would readily combine with the trade in any effort to further the use of window or porch boxes and vases, even going so far as to offer prizes for the best ex- amples of the work at various seasons of the year. With the establishment of the spring and summer boxes and their decorative advantages shown, it is then I but a step after the first frost to re- | place the faded plants with bright fresh evergreens, which continues the display the year round. There is great variety of materials from which window boxes are made. Strong one-inch boards well put to- gether with inside corner irons, bark covered or painted should, if kept painted inside and out. last at least three years, and should be freely of- fered to those who are just starting in and who might be discouraged by the prices of the more expensive materials. All boxes can be painted the house col- ors or dark olive green, which harmon- izes with most out-door color schemes. Cement, terra cotta, and iron framed boxes, can be made to conform archi- tecturally to any elaborate structure, and while the first cost is relatively high yet in their lasting qualities they are cheapest in the end. All boxes of wood six feet or over in length should be made in sections of from three to four feet, they are then so much easier to handle and will fit together as one box when in place. Terra cotta, cement or iron boxes are best handled in three foot lengths on account of their great weight. Substantial Foundation Necessary. All foundations or supports to hold these boxes in place should be most substantial as accidents are ruinous to the box and at times dangerous to human life. Should the box rest on the stone sill of the window ledge, knee irons screwed into the wooden sill and rear o* the box after this has been made perfectly level, will secure it firm- ly in place. Where the box projects be- yond the building line to make a brack- et support necessary, this is best made of wrought iron, which when galvan- ized is as permanent as any of the boxes. Additional support for those on the ledge can be given with a brass jack chain which is much stronger than wire. In all the large communities there are growers who make a specialty of filling such boxes for the trade. With the boxes furnished they are filled at the greenhouse and after a start of a week or two are ready for delivery. This is a much better plan than having tbem filled at the store where there is never just the right stock and they lack the finish of a week's stay in the green- house, which care is" not added to the bill. 758 The American Florist. May 7, Caution must be used in the selection of the stock for sunny and shady situa- tions and changes are often necessary as the seasons progress. By the first of August on the sunny side of the city streets, geraniums are flowered out and most other plants look very forlorn. A very good substitute at this time is a filling of ferns of the Boston type with Asparagus Sprengeri to fall over the front. If this is kept well watered it will grow luxuriously and last throughout the season. Porch boxes which are mostly of wood painted the Next Week in the Flower Shop. It will soon be the season of outdoor shrubbery and early summer bulbs and blossoms. The early irises are in and will .soon be followed by the choice later sorts, which list is added to by the forced Spanish irises and the same outside southern grown, these latter at times flooding the market. They add to the regular offerings, and their shades of blue and yellow, and white mixed with yellow, make them very de- sirable. Many in their beautiful forms LOW WINDOW BOXES WHICH DO NOT OBSCURE SIGNS. color of the porch can be an inch ox two wider and in depth than those of the window, which allows space for a more varied assortment of plants, al- though all pink or red geraniums give a glowing color contrast to the porch vines and the green of the lawn in front. Palms, ferns, rubbers, crotons, begonia rex, together with Asparagus Sprengeri and variegated vincas, will give good foliage effect for the shady situation. The Hanging: Basket. The hanging basket is most decora- tive and should be more generally used in porch arches and similar situa- tions as nothing is more ornamental than a well filled basket with its grace- ful hanging vines. There are many patterns in rustic wood, terra cotta. sheet iron and standard wire forms all of which fit in the various places open to them. Where several are to be hung in series they should be suspended in pairs through two overhead pulleys screwed into the ceilng. A rope drawn through these pulleys will suspend each basket the right height, then when necessary to water by pushing one up the other basket comes down to be immersed in a bucket. This basket can then be raised a little to drain and when pushed higher, the other one is lowered for like attention. This simple method does away with all the drudg- ery of step ladders, heavy lifting, drip- ping, etc. Batavia, III. — Thos. Conlon of the Illinois Plant Co., has a fine lot of cy- clamens, seedlings and older stock, also Boston ferns in various sizes well grown. and colorings resemble orchids and are adapted for the finest kind of work. It is now time to get after all the winter accounts that are past due. The flowers have been delivered, the work done, and to let a bill run over two months is dangerous. Department stores cut off all communications after this period, and goods must then be paid for in cash before delivery. A polite but earnest request by letter is best, as Uncle Sam has entrance when all others fail. Use a plain envelope, as one with your business address would be likely to be thrust aside to be opened later, and your urgent message would probably not be read. MEMORIAL DAY PREPARATIONS. Memorial Day, the last of the floral holidays, should now be kept to the front and featured in every possible way. There are but a few of the old soldiers left and they cannot take much part in arousing the interest that is necessary. The American Legion will no doubt interest themselves but all the pressure that can be brought to bear by all other patriotic bodies should be enlisted, with stories of deeds of valor by local heroes, that would easily find space in the reading columns of the daily and Sunday- papers well in advance of the day. The florist can do his part also By making up patriotic designs in na- tional colors combined with flags and feature with them photographs of Generals Grant, Meade and others, as well as President Lincoln, all of which would advertise and create interest in the day. The making of prepared magnolia and oak leaved wreaths should be pushed with vigor so as to have a good assortment of sizes on hand for the emergency. While June is considered the wed- ding month there are many such events celebrated in May and the fact that you are high up in this art must be kept well to the front. An occa- sional window dressing featuring wed- ding specialties should appear fre- quently. An occasional commence- ment basket or two and so labeled should find place in the window. They should be decorated with ribbons of the local colleges and the date of the commencement on each. To keep things moving there should always be something unique and of good size to attract attention and about, or near it. small vase baskets nicely arranged and marked as a special at a price that is likely to speedily carry them off. Make it a point to have the store in readiness as early in the morning as possible. This work can be well ad- vanced by having the flowers on hand WINDOW BOX FOR SUMMER. Foliage Plants, Vines and Geraniums 1921. The American Florist. 759 WINDOW BOXES OF VINCAS AND GERANIUMS IN PHILADELPHIA. trimmed and in fresh water before closing the night before, also the empty jars should, be cleaned and fll'.ed with fresh water. In its arrangement, the window as a whole or in some striking feature, must be compelling in its attractive- ness. In other words it must "pull." or much of the work has gone for nothing. Frequently when there .is certain stock likely to be left over in the afternoon, fill up a number of small boxes and give them a place in the window with a price card, and "watch them go. Sweet peas or bunches of daisies placed in a cornucopia of wax paper and a quantity featured in the winaow with the price card, will also draw attention. The New Flower Shop. You are thinking of opening up a shop for the sale of plants and cut flowers. Very good, but first let me ask have you had any experience in working at the business? You will probably answer, no; but having a fondness for flowers and a little capital to invest you believe you could make a success of it. Now, my friend, if you are in earnest in this matter and desire to make this business your life's occupation, my advice is to first engage yourself to a good retail florist, prefer- ably a shop in which there are not many employees, where the employer does most of the making up. If you are active and willing you will find greater opportunities to learn than in the large shop, the system of which would hold you back. You will soon begin to find out that there is a great deal more to learn In the handling and sale of plants and cut flowers than you had any idea of. You will get an experience in meeting flower buyers of various types, learn how to overcome the many perplexing situations that are constantly cropping up. Plant and cut flower values will become known quantities and you will see the importance of many details of which the outsider knows nothing whatever. After an active experience of two to three years in such a shop you will have become grounded in the rudiments and will know the im- portance of such essentials as trimming plants, arranging boxes of cut flowers, making the window attractive, keeping the store clean and inviting and the stock placed to look its best. Your little capital lying in bank has, like your knowledge, been gaining all this time and in addition there has been something added to your earnings. Now I am sure that if after your further experience you still desire to open a flower store you do not regret the time it has taken to acquire this practical knowledge, and that you now feel your chances for success are much enhanced from this essential course in a busy shop. TWO TYPES OF FLOWEB SHOPS. There are two types of cut flower stores, one with the daily turnover in which, as far as possible, nothing is carried over for the following dav. All sales are cash and nearly all stock sold is taken away by the purchaser. To make such a store a success it must be in a busy shopping district, where the street front is constantly filled with a passing throng, all of whom are pos- sible buyers. The rent of such a loca- tion can be five times that of the shop on a side street and yet cost less to serve each customer, because of the greater number of sales. In this type of store it is the number of sales that count. Special sales are constantly being made with flowers plentiful in the market, and which are put up or offered in such quantity lot* as are conveniently carried and at prices that seem reasonable. There is' psychology about the prio* mark, that no matter what it is, an 25.00 A. F. Peterson, Wheaton. Ill 2.50 Harry Heinl, Toledo, 25.00 Bettendorf Greenhouse, Bettendorf, Iowa.. 5.00 Otto Lang. Pres. Lang Floral and Nursery Co., Dallas, Te J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J 25.00 A. M. Albrecht, Cleveland, 25.00 L. Turner Sons, Kenosha, Wis 25.00 Martin Ke.it, Bay City, Mich 15.00 Wm. Voorneveld. Nantucket. Mass 1.00 Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J 250.00 Wm. Murphy Co., Cincinnati, 20.00 The Montgomery Co.. Inc., Hadley, Mass... 50.00 John Kuhn. Philadelphia 20.00 E. N. Platter, Carbondale, 111 1.00 Total . .$22,580.00 John Young, Sec'y. Harbingers of Spring. -tops til,: issoms are about to spr ■r brings the old plow ot e trees yield sap galore; r looks his tackle o'er: yard rooster louder cro ■ o'er the lowland flows; ning rubber boots are o v-hat Boston folk call " is of a deeper blue — r grows that fine home Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Texas. Recognized as one of the three larg- est establishments of its kind south of Chicago, the Lang Floral & Nursery- Co., of Dallas, Tex., stands as a con- crete example of phenomenal growth. Organized in 189S with a capital stock of less than $1,000 by Otto Dang, the company has, under his able direction, maintained its steady advancement in size and prestige during the interven- ing 22 years, until it can at the pres- ent time call attention, with justifiable pride, to a capitalization of $500,000 and a monthly payroll of $8JXK). The company was incorporated in 1910 with $46,000, the capital being increased, to $70,000 two years later, and in January, 1920. to $200,000. reaching its present amount not long after. The company is composed of less than 10 stockhold- ers whose personal capital is estimated to be in excess of $5,000,000 in the ag- gregate. The company now operates two large ranges, in addition to several smaller establishments in the city, the latest acquisition being that of the Green Floral Co.. recently built at a cost of approximately $500,000, and it is planned to spend $50.,000 in restocking, rebuilding and enlarging the houses and improving the grounds^ for which pur- pose there has already been purchased 75,000 large gladiolus bulbs, 25,000 tuberoses and a quantity of dahlias which will be grown under lattice shades. In addition, there is a com- modious two-story brick warehouse, a modern sales office and an attractive retail store at 1214 Main street. The officers of the company are : Otto Dang, president and general man- ager; H. D. Edwards, vice-president; J. C. Walvoord, secretary-treasurer; H. J. Fuhlbrugge, assistant general man- ager. Directors : R. D. Ducas. W. H. Flippen, C. D. Pratt and H. W. Schafer. Des Moines Floral Arts Club. The Floral Arts Club was recently formed in Des Moines, la., to advance all matters of mutual and educational benefit for those interested in floral culture and the allied trades, and for social purposes. Its members consist of florists, seedsmen, nurserymen, land- scape architects and gardeners. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month for dinner and a pro- gramme following. A cordial invitation is extended those of the trade, who may be in that city at the time of the monthly meetings, to attend. L. E. Foglesong, Des Moines, is secretary of the organization. Akron, O Grossbery & Cahill filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy April 29, assets $3,000, liabilities $21,210.18. LANG FLORAL AND NURSERY CO., DALLAS, TEX. Recently Acquired Range of the Green Floral Co. 1921. The American Florist. 763 National Flower Growers' Association AND PUBLICITY FOB FLOWERS. Address of J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. 111., before the Minnesota State Florists' Association at St. Paul. Members of the Minnesota State Flor- ists' Association and Gentlemen : — Ever since I received an invitation from your society through our genial friend, Mr. Olson, several months ago. I have been looking forward with great pleasure to this meeting. My topic to you will be principally on the mat- not been the nucleus of the advance- ment of our business, such a person, I fear, would stand good chances of be- ing branded a pessimist. Everyone of these organizations has found a place among' the vast interests that we represent to do a special work in its own way. Hence, the expression that is now occasionally, though we are glad to say not 'generally, being used that we are being over-organized or that we are having' too many or- ganizations, is ridiculous and narrow. LANG FLORAL. AND Interior of on NURSERY CO., DALLAS, TEX. of the Carnation Houses. ter of publicity for flowers, and the new branch organization just recently perfected, namely, the National Flow- er Growers' Association. It would, ■however, be impossible to give an in- telligent discourse on any work per- taining to the advancement of our in- dustry without first dwelling some- what briefly at least, upon the history and accomplishments of our great par- ent body, the Society of American Flor- ists. This organization was launched by a few enthusiastic, visionary and un- selfish pioneers away back in the year 18S5. Just recently, while in conver- sation with E. G. Hill, the first secre- tary of the organization, he dwelt on a few reminiscences of the work, trials and tribulations of those loyal mei>, which was very interesting indeed to me. Then, as now, when a new move- ment was launched quite a number of the leading men in the profession stood out against the organization and would not only refuse to co-operate but would also place obstacles in the way of those who were seeking to make prog- ress. I need not at this time dwell upon the names of those pioneers, for they can easily be obtained by looking into the proceedings of any of the re- cent Society of American Florists' meetings. Suffice it to say that they pioneered the way for floricultural interests in the United States, and to that parent body belongs the credit, directly or in- directly, for every organization of flor- iculture that has ever been perfected in the United States up to this date. That includes the Florists' Hail As- sociation of America: the Florists' Clubs; State Associations; special so- cieties such as The Carnation, The Rose, The Chrysanthemum, The Sweet Pea, The Gladiolus. The Dahlia and The Orchid Societies; as well as the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association and the National Flower Growers' As- sociation. For anyone in this day to stand out and say that neither, yes or that all, of these organizations have For if history proves anything, it proves the fact that through speciali- zation of individuals or organizations we continue to reach nearer the goal of perfection than in any other way. Would anyone dare say that there is no place in American floriculture for either of the above organizations named? No, he possibly would not say that fearing no one would believe him, but he might come back with the ex- cuse that it costs so much to join so many organizations. Then, I would like to ask if some of these kind crit- ics know what the cost of belonging to several of these organizations really is? We probably have never stopped to think that a man with one-half mil- lion square feet of glass representing an investment of capital of approxi- mately one-half million dollars, grow- ing therein all the varieties of flowers that are represented in the above named organizations, that he could be- come a member of everyone of these societies, excepting the first and last named, and continue to remain a mem- ber by paying as annual dues into each organization and that the sum would total less than a bricklayer pays as annual dues into his one organization, and yet some of our good friends be- lieve they are paying too much in dues when they belong to one or two branches of our trade organizations. This feeling, I am glad however, does not exist generally for if it did these organizations, of course, could not de- velop and progress. We have in our ranks today many men who belong to a half dozen or more of these vari- ous trade organizations and I am sure they all feel they are getting more than value received from each. This brief review should give us evidence sufficient that we owe much to that great parent body, the Society of American Florists, and let me plead with you above all things, to be loyal to that organization. It is only too bad that we have so many men and women in the florist business through- out the United States who do not hold membership in that organization. We believe they do, in most instances, not realize or understand the necessity for every florist becoming a member of that body. Hence, there is a move- ment on foot to put on a comprehen- sive campaign for membership in the Society of American Florists, some- time between, now and the annual meeting next August. No man nor woman, do we believe, if properly ap- proached will flatly refuse to pay five dollars a year as dues into an organi- zation that has given' to them a slo- gan or trade mark with so much value as that launched by the publicity com- mittee, namely "Say It With Flowers." The parent body needs the support of every individual in the trade, not only the ones in business for themselves, but the employees as well, and each and every one owes to that parent or- ganization at least an annual member- ship, so I leave that thought with you as a plea for the national or parent body of us all. Now, a word as to publicity. The publicity movement, as you all know, was launched in New York during a meeting of the Society of American Florists, during the year of 1917. The man who laid the cornerstone for that great movement by a subscription of $500 a year, has since passed to the LANG FLORAL AND NURSERY CO. Store and Office. DALLAS, TEX. 764 The American Florist. May 7, great beyond. I speak of the Hon. Jos. Heacock, of Wyncote, Pa. It was one of those eases where the man builded better than he knew, and it is a credit to his memory that we continue this good work. You will read in the last report from the publicity committee of the Society of American Florists' board of directors, in session at Washington, D. C, that for the three years just closed, the sum of .$131,156.68 has been collected and expended for the national adver- tising of flowers and the spreading of that great slogan, "Say It With Flowers," in the United States. On the results of this campaign, I shall not dwell. That speaks for itself. We, I am sure, are more interested at this time in the future of this campaign. It has been said, and no doubt truth- fully, so, that the day of easy sales- manship in the United States is fast dwindling and what is advertising other than salesmanship? True, ad- vertising does not sell directly, but advertising does bring the customer or patron to your door and gives there- fore the opportunitj' for salesmanship, and experience I think, tells us that when a prospective buyer is brought into the flower store he seldom leaves without a purchase. We have the product. We have the stores and establishments for distribution, so all we need is the customers or buyers. We must remember that we are in competition with the products of the world, many of them by Tar less neces- sary than flowers, and most of them being much more liberally advertised throughout the United States, both locally and nationally. Therefore, it behooves us to not only continue to do what we have done in the past, but to increase and enlarge our appro- priations for that necessary project. Now, the question arises, how can we best do it? The national publicity committee, after much thought and careful consideration has submitted a comprehensive and equitable plan for raising future funds for co-operative advertising, to the board of directors of the Society of American Florists and also to the National Flower Grow- ers' Associtaion in session at Wash- ington, D. C, just recently. Both of these bodies have unanimously en- dorsed this plan. It is, in substance, a penny tax on all wholesale sales and purchases of flowers, both through the commission houses and individual establishments as well. You will find copies of this plan printed in the trade papers. Read it over carefully. Study it. Think about it. Familarize yourselves with it. Satisfy yourselves that it is just and equitable. We must all do this because the mental antici- pation always precedes the physical action. Unless you are in harmony with the plan, of course, you cannot co-operate in it. This will not be put into effect by force. It must be done in 'the spirit of co-operation only. The success of this plan depends en- tirely upon the fairness and justness of the programme. If it is not so it will not stand. We who have given it much study and thought and those who have had it in operation for two years and over are satisfied with the plan. This plan will be submitted to the Society of American Florists in meeting next August for their ap- proval and adoption; then again to the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation meeting next October, where in both cases we feel satisfied it will receive the approval of all members and if it does, it will become the universal plan for the co-operative ad- vertising of flowers both locally and nationally. It is all a matter of education. We need to educate ourselves first and then to help others. Even with the most comprehensive work, we, of course, do not expect to make this a 100 per cent movement. There will be here and there, as • in all cases, standing b.y the wayside, obstruction- ists, so' to speak, throwing a few stones here and there to make the road a little rougher. That, however, should not deter us in our advance- ment towards the goal any more than it did the pioneers in paving the way for the first organization of floricul- turists. As President Roland at a re- cent meeting so well said, "The sun shines on the just and the unjust alike." In fact a little opposition is healthy and it many times puts more vim into the workers. Our first move shall be to get as many allied trade organizations for co-operative adver- tising perfected in the various com- munities, as possible. These will be very much along the lines of that wonderful organization that is doing such great work in co-operative adver- tising, namely, 'the Allied Trade Asso- citaion of Chicago, where funds are being raised on the percentage plan and 75 per cent of such funds is being used for local advertising and 25 per cent contributed to the national adver- tising fund. Now, then, we have linked up with this great movement the newly organ- ized National Flower Growers' Asso- ciation. Those who have given any time and study to the matter of the producing end of our business have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to organize on a business basis that branch that represents the foundation of the trade, which ap- proximates 90 per cent of all the money invested in the flower business in this country. Careful investigation has proven to us beyond a doubt that the producers of any article by virtue of that branch of a business, are and primarily should be. the national ad- vertisers. In our case, it being the growers, we felt it right and proper that the National Flower Growers' Association should take a leading part and be a prime factor in carrying on and financing' the national advertising campaign. We no doubt shall con- tinue tn receive the co-operation of the retailers 'who up to now have been the leaders in this great movement. Tn so doinp- we are not nioneers in any sense of the word. We are mere- ly following the precedent laid down for us by various producers of other products who have in the last decade marketed a vast increased production through judicious national advertising. ST LOUIS DISTRICT MEETING The meeting of the St. Lois, Mo., district of the National Flower Grow- ers' Association was held at the St. Nicholas hotel, Springfield, 111., April 19. A large number of growers from St. Louis and vicinity, southern and central Illinois were in attendance. At the main session. President Walter A. Amling, Pana, 111., in the chair, the report of J. J. Beneke, St. Louis, secre- tary, made a very favorable impression. He showed that the membership of the district consisted of 58 growers all of whom had paid their first quarterly dues in advance, with 14 paying for a year. The amount of $856.67 had been collected to date, and with disburse- ments of $397.34 the treasury showed a balance of $458.83. The report of Treasurer W, A. Rowe, St. Louis, also showed a balance of $458.83. Both re- ports were accepted, to be approved later by the auditing committee. In- troduced as the principal speaker of the afternoon, J. Fred. Ammann, Ed- wardsville, 111., outlined the growth of the national organization and told the members the benefits they will derive from it. Mr. Ammann's address was well received. John Steidle, Olivette, Mo., exhibited 100 blooms of the seed- ling pink carnation, Edna, making a fine display. The flowers were given a score of 86 points and Mr. Steidle was awarded a certificate of merit by the association. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee presided over by Mr. Amling, the minutes of the previous session of the association held at Pana, 111., were approved. After other routine matters were discussed, the question of co-oper- ative buying was considered. The chair then appointed a committee con- sisting of Secretary J. J. Beneke, W. A. Rowe and C. E. De Wever, all of St. Louis, to have charge of the buy- ing for members who make out the questionnaires recently sent out by the organization. Other committees were appointed to look after the interests of the pot plant and retail growers. At the conclusion of the executive com- mittee meeting, the members accepted the invitation of J. W. Ross. Centralia, 111., to hold the next session of the organization in that city, July 19. The entertainment programme con- sisted of an automobile trip through the city and a visit to the greenhouses of A. C. Brown, G. H. Hennessey, Belle Miller and Hembreiker & Cole. Din- ner at the hotel followed by a theatre party concluded a busy day. OHIO DISTRICT Great strides have been made dur- ing the past month in the work of orga- nizing the Ohio district of the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association. The organization now has a membership of very nearly 100, representing 2.000,000 square feet of glass. A new plan has been developed which is working very successfully. In each of the larger communities a local unit is formed and a vice-president and secretary elected and left in charge of the organization. When permanent officers of the state association are elected, these local vice- presidents will act as directors of the parent body. By this plan it will be possible to secure the immediate action of the entire state upon any question when speed might be needed. Local bodies will hold monthly meetings to discuss problems that affect their com- munities, or that they wish to have brought up for action by the entire state. Strong, local organizations have been created in Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Youngstown, Akron, Canton, Dayton and Cincinnati. Monthly meetings are being held in these centers and com- mittees are being appointed to con- sider questions that are vital to the trade. That this state has made such quick progress in the forming of its division of the National Flower Grow- ers' Association is due entirely to the energy and activity of President Carl Hagenberger, W. Mentor, ho has taken personal charge of the work and has spent a great deal of time, energy and money in visiting the various cities and towns of the state, preaching the gos- pel and benefits of co-operation. That this work is bearing fruit is evidenced by the rapid growth of the association. On his tours, Mr. Hagenberger has been accompanied by Director Lars Ander- son and Secretary L. C. Vinson. 1921. The American Florist. 765 MEMBERS OP OHIO DISTRICT The following are the members who have affiliated with the Ohio district up to May 1 : G. A. Ackerman Co., Columbus. Adgate & Son, Warren. C. L. Adgate & Son, Niles. W. F. Ahern, Akron. Lars Anderson, Rocky River. Geo. W. Bartholomew, Dayton. E. C. Basinger, Columbiana. James Baum, E. Liverpool. Homer Beard, Canton. Otto Bindel, Akron. John Bruckner. Cincinnati. Cleveland Cut Fl. Co., Newton Falls. Asher M. Coe, Cleveland. V. A. Cowgill, Salem. John Dunstan, Niles. Albert J. Eden, Sebring. Endres Floral Co., New Philadelphia. William Fisher, Akron. Fox, The Florist, Cleveland. Franklin Park Fl. Co., Columbus. Frisch, The Florist, Dayton. John R. Goldman, Dayton. Carl Hagenberger, W. Mentor. Hall's Greenhouses, Clyde. Mrs. B. Haschke, Dayton. L. C. Hecock Floral Co.. Elyria. Harry Heinl, Toledo. Heepe Whl. Plant Co., Macedonia. A. M. Hills, Columbus. D. L. Hollinger, Akron. H. G. Hulbut, Hubbard. Humm & Jones, Oberlin. Huzel Bros., Toledo. Joseph Imholte, Cincinnati. Martin Janoch, Cleveland. Joseph Katona, Columbus. Kester Bros., Massillon. J. M. Knapp, Girard. Chas. Koelker, Toledo. Wm. J. Kramer, Rocky River. Otto P. Krueger, Toledo. Wm. F. Krueger, Toledo. Sam Kuhn, Cincinnati. W. E. Kunkel, Warren. T. J. Ludwig, Columbus. McFarlands, Florists, Akron. H. T. Miller, Alliance. Mansfield Milton, Youngstown. C. Alfred Murphy, Cincinnati. O. B. Murphy, Cincinnati. Edwin W. Murphy, Cincinnati. L. F. Murphy, Cincinnati. R. H. Murphy's Sons, "Urbana. ' W. Ray Murphy, Cincinnati. Murphy Bros., Cincinnati. Raebel & Son, Canton. Thomas Rhymes, Tallmadge. Riverside Florists Co., West Park. E. E. Schaefer, Dayton. J. L. Schiller, Toledo. Schmidt & Botley Co., Springfield. Schmidt & Meine, Youngstown. Schramm Bros., Toledo. Wm. Schumann, Cincinnati. J. W. Scott, Lisbon. John E. Smith, Uniontown. Chas. B. Strom, Youngstown. A. A. Suder, Toledo. Wm. H. Temblett, Cleveland. Twin City Floral Co., Urrichsville. The Brookline Floral Co., Cleveland. The Friedley Co., Cleveland. The Gasser Co., Cleveland. The Heiss Co., Dayton. The Walker Floral Co., Yongstown. R. Witterstaetter. Cincinnati. L. C. Vinson, Sec'y. Marion, O. — J. J. Francis suffered a loss of between $300 and $400 when vandals sprinkled poison on 25,000 of his plants recently. Freeport, III. — A loss of nearly $3,000 to its range and plants was sus- tained recently by the Freeport Flo- ral Co., during a heavy snow and wind storm. New Bedford, Mass.— The New Bed- ford Horticultural Society will hold an exhibition of peonies June 15-16, roses June 22-23, gladioli August 17-18, dah- lias September 21-22. For premium lists address Secretary Jeremiah M. Tabor, 888 Rockdale avenue. OBITUARY. David Ives ushnell. David Ives Bushnell, senior member of D. I. Bushnell, & Co., seed merch- ants, St. Louis, Mo., one of the oldest grain men and active member of the Merchants Exchange of that city, died of bronchial pneumonia in the Missouri Baptist sanitarium April 29. He had been in ill health a number of years but was at the office part of the day April 26, the seventy-fifth anniversary of his birthday. Mr. Bushnell was born at Sheffield, Mass., and spent his boyhood days there, his father being a schol teacher and very well known. He established the firm which bears his name in St. Louis in 1872 and was elected president of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion at the Toronto convention in 1894, having for associates S. E. Briggs, of that city as vice-president and the late A. L. Don of New York, secretary- treasurer. He was president of the St. Louis Archaeological Society and trav- elled extensively in pursuit of this sci- ence, proving beyond doubt the exist- ence of an early Indian line of com- munication between Niagara Falls, N. Y., and Missouri. He was a member of the St. Louis and other clubs, and a beDef actor of the Missouri Tuberculosis Society, Union Mission Association and the Mothers' and Babies' Home. A number of orphans in care of the mis- sion association marched in a body to pay tribute to his remains April 30. Funeral services were held May 1, in a house which Mr. Bushnell had just recently purchased but never occupied, the large attendance including George S. Green, of the Illinois Seed Co., Chi- cago, and wife. Charles D. Boyles and Harry S. Faust, of the Albert Dickin- son Seed Co., Chicago, J. G. and J. L. Peppard, of the J, G. Peppard Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo. The Rev. George R. Dodsoii. pastor of the Church of the Unity officiated. The remains will be placed in a mausoleum in Bellefontaine cemetery. Beautiful floral tributes were received from all parts of the country. One son, Prof. D. I. Bushnell. Jr., of the Smithsonian Institution, Washing- ton, D. C, survives, also a brother, S7 years of age, and nephew at Sheffield, Mass. Robert W. Pommer, the surviving partner, will continue the business. APPRECIATION George S. Green of the Illinois Seed Co.. Chicago : "In the death of D. I. Bushnell, the seed trade has lost one of its strongest and most lovable per- sonalities. He has been prominent among seedsmen for about 50 years, and during all this time, has never made an enemy. He has stood for hon- or and fairness in business, and his per- sonal relations with all with whom he came in contact, have been upright and liberal. He will be sincerely mourned by many whom he has befriended. Fred W. Barteldes, of the Barteldes Seed Co., Lawrence, Kans. : "Many, many old friends will mourn the death of D. I. Bushnell, all the more as this sad news comes at a time when so many prominent seedsmen have been called from the ranks. "The late Mr. Bushnell was a close friend of mine during a period of al- most 50 years, having started in business at St. Louis about the same time I started in Lawrence. In all our business dealings of these many years, not once have I had occasion to ques- tion the integrity of his firm. "Mr. Bushnell will be greatly missed at the coming St. Louis convention of the seed trade. His personality always made him the center of an admiring host, and I am confident that if he could have been spared a few months longer, he would have greeted the many visiting friends with his ever cheerful smile. I know it would have taken more, a great deal more, than the trials and disappointments of the past sea- son to dim that smile." S. F. Willard, of Comstock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfield, Conn.: "He was a fine representative of upright New England character, firm in all his con- victions of honor and fair dealing, a type of man we all love to remember. He was a native of western Massachu- sets, leaving his home in 1872 to new fields in the west. His success, his friends, his business associations all bear tribute to a life broad in its out- look, sincere in integrity, thoughtful for others and cheerful under trials." Alfred Demeusey. Alfred Demeusey, well known carna- tion grower of Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., died May 1, age 53. He had been in poor health for a year, but had at- tended to business up to two days be- fore his death. Mr. Demeusey came to this country in 1SS3 from France, and secured employment with the late Charles Zeller. Three years later he went into business for himself, which he pursued successfully until his death. He was a member of the Society of American Florists and the New York Florists' Club, and was highly re- spected by all who knew him. Mr. Demeusey is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. Columbus, 0. INCREASED DEMAND FOE STOCK Trade during the past week has been better than during any week since Easter. All of the down-town florists report a larger volume of business in every way and people have got over their hesitancy in buying flowers and plants. Funeral work has been espe- cially active. Parties and weddings are also a feature. In fact every line of the trade is good including loose flow- ers, corsages and floral pieces. The supply is adequate, and the quality is generally high-class. Roses and car- nations are in good supply and the de- mand has been steady. Snapdragons and tulips are also selling well and prices are firm. Sweet peas are one of the best features. The weather has not been the best for greenhouses as it has been rather cool but neverthe- less there is a plentiful supply locally. Plants are in better demand as the sum- mer approaches. Offerings are small. NOTES. Active preparations are being made for Mothers' Day and there is expected to be a larger demand for flowers than ever before. The principal flowers in the market will be roses, carnations, sweet peas, lilies, snapdragons and tu- lips. Prices will not be advanced ma- terially because of the occasion. The public was invited to see a novel display at the greenhouses of the state hospital for the insane. The public was shown through the greenhouses April 25-26 from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. One of the features was more than 1,000 blooming calceolarias, a comparative- ly new flower in this section. These flowers come in various shades, the striking feature being their resemb- lance to a ladie's purse. Stephen the Florist, at the Green- lawn cemetery, has been featuring pan- sies which are being sold at 75 cents per dozen. This concern is doing a good business in spireas, honeysuckles, deutzias, barberries, hydrangeas, cle- matis and other shrubbery. J. W. L. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Peter Vos and son Gerrett Vos have purchased 40 acres of land near this city for growing gladioli and will plant 2,000,000 bulbs early in May. 766 The American Florist. May?, 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 change or address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, v'rom the first issue The American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier U possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUES 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Window and porch boxes (illus.) 757 — Make preparations now 757 — Substantial foundation necessary 757 — The hanging basket 758 Next week in the flower shop 758 The new flower shop 759 —Plant notes 700 —Asters 760 — Rambler roses 760 — Pansies 761 Society of American Florists 761 Harbingers of spring 762 Lang Floral & Nursery Co. (illus.) 762 National Flower Growers' Association 763 — Ohio district 763 — St. Louis district meeting 763 Obituary 765 — David Ives Busbnell 765 —The late Alfred Demeusey 765 Columbus. 765 Memorial day 766 Coal and wood ashes 766 Society of American Florists 766 Chicago 770 Oklahoma City 773 Providence, R. I , 773 San Francisco 774 Pittsburgh 775 St. Louis 776 Philadelphia 778 Cincinnati, 779 New York 780 Boston 780 American Sweet Pea Society .'.'.'.'.' .766 Club meetings next week 766 Mothers' day 766 The seed trade 788 —The late David Ives Bushnell (portrait) .'.'788 ■ — David I. Bushnell resolution 788 The nursery trade 792 — Door County fruit safe .'.'.'.'792 Market gardeners 794 — Vegetable census summary 794 — Peppers 704 The delay of this week's issue is due to the printers' strike. The next annual meeting of the Am- erican Rose Society will be held at Washing-ton, D. C, June 2. It is reported the spaces assigned by the National Flower Show manage- ment, for the Cleveland, O.. exhibition in 1922 for ornamental garden displays, have been engaged. Cape Jasmines. D. Z. Holloway, Pasadena, Texas, says the outlook for a supply of cape jasmine buds was never better. The cut will begin to move about l^ay 12 and continue into June. European Notes. R. A. Rolfe, the well known botanical authority on orchids at the Kew Her- barium, London, Eng., died April 13. He was an accomplished successor to Reichenbach of Germany, the previous authority on these plants. "We now learn that Wilhelm Runde, the well known horticulturist and spe- cialist in lily of the valey, of Wands- bek, Hamburg, Germany, died Febru- ary 4. COAL — The Illinois Central railroad has issued warning of impending coal shortage, stating that railroads are un- able to care for the transportation late in the year and urging consumers to buy and store early. Memorial Day. President Harding in his Memorial Day proclamation says: "I invite my fellow citizens fittingly to pay homage on this day to a noble dead, who sleep in homeland, beneath the sea, or on foreign fields, so that we who survive might enjoy the blessings of peace and happiness and to the end that liberty and justice, without which no nation can exist, shall live forever." Coal and Wood Ashes. Coal ashes have little value as fer- tilizer, their use being mainly to loosen the soil and make it more workable. They are most valuable on heavy clay soil, but should be screened to take out coarse material before they are applied, and should be spread evenly over the surface and thoroughly mixed with the soil. Wood ashes have fertilizing value, but should be applied before they be- come leached. Society of American Florists. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE. The Society of American Florists, through a special committee of which J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville. 111., is chairman, is planning a drive for new members, to begin May 15, and con- tinue until the annual convention of the society in August. The aim is to double the membership in 90 days, with the hope that every member will ob- tain a new member. To stimulate the campaign, Mr. Am- mann is sending out two letters, one to the secretaries of affiliated organiza- tions and the other to secretaries of lo- cal florists' clubs. The object of the first letter to the affiliated societies is to secure membership lists, to check against Society of American Florists' list. It is expected through this co-op- eration to increase the membership of these organizations as well as the pa- rent society. The other letter, written to secretaries of florists' clubs, re- quests the appointment of three mem- bers to act as a local committee on membership, co-operating with the na- tional society committee. American Sweet Pea Society. The American Sweet Pea bulletin and schedule for 1921, the official or- gan of the American Sweet Pea Society has been issued and contains much of interest. Included in the contents is the final and complete schedule for the exhibition to be held in connection with the thirteenth annual convention at the American Museum of Natural His- tory, New York, June 25-26. Among the awards offered is the Hutchins memorial cup, value $250, to be held one year only, for the finest 12 distinct varieties, 20 sprays to a vase, correctly named; in addition to which the prizes of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadel- phia, Pa„ will be awarded. Entrants may secure entry blanks from Secre- tary Edw. C. Vick, 205 Elwood avenue, Newark, N. J. These should be proper- ly filled out and mailed to reach him on or before June 23. Additional features of the bulletin are a number of excellent papers among them the following: "The Best Sweet Peas." by Geo. W. Kerr, Doyles- town, Pa.; "Growing Sweet Peas in Clumps," by Chas. Elliott, and "Seed Sowing", by Wm. Gray, Newport, R. I. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.] Boston, Mass., May 10, 8 p. m. — Florists' Association of Boston at the Parker house. W. J. Thurston, secretary, Boston. Chicago, May 11, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10.615 at 180 W. Wash- ington street. Bernard Wahlsted. secretary, 851 N. Trumbull avenue. Chicago. Cincinnati. O., May 9, 8 p. m. — Cin- cinnati Florists' Society at 532 Race street. Alex. Ostendarp. secretary, 14 E. Third street, Cincinnati. Columbus, O., May 9, 8 p. rn. — Columbus Florists' Association at the Neil house. E. A. Munk, secretary, 19 S. High street, Columbus. Davenport, la.,- May 12, 8 p. m. — Tri-City Florists' Club at home of members. Win. Knees, Jr., secretary. Moline, 111. Hartford. Conn.. May 13. 8 p. in. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society at County building, S. H. Deming, secretary, Hart- ford. Hartford, Conn., May 10, 8 p. m. — Hart- ford Florists' Club. Geo. Marchant. secre- tary, 13 Huntington street, Hartford. Knoxville. Tenii., May 10, 7:30 p. m. — Knoxville Florists' Club at member's place of business. Robt. E. Mapes, secretary. B. 116, Knoxville. Lenox, Mass.. May 11, 7:30 p. m. — Lenox Horticultural Society at Town Hall. Hy Heeremans, secretary, Lenox. Louisville. Ky., May 11. 8 p. in. — The Kentucky Society of Florists at Y. M. H. A. hall. Jos. Ahele. secretary, Louisville. Madison, N. J., May 11, 8 p. m. — Morris County G'ardeners' & Florists' Society at Masonic hall. Edw. Reagan, secretary. Morristown. N. J. Newark, N. J., May 12, 8:30 p. 111. — Essex County Florists' Club at Rover's hall. David Murphy, secretary. 181 Clinton ave- nue, Irvington. N. J. New liOndon, Conn., May 12, 8 p. m. — New London Horticultural Society at Mu- nicipal building. Stanley Jordan, secretary. Harkner's estate, Waterford. Conn. New Orleans, La., May 8, 4 p. m. — Gar- deners' Mutual Protective Association at 5001 Rampart street. John Parr, sceretary. 4539 Rampart street, New Orleans. Newport. R. I,, May 12, 8 p. m. — Newport Horticultural Society at Music hall, Thames street. Fred P. Webber, secretary. Nelville. R. I. New York, May 9, 7:30 p. m. — New York Florists' Club at Engineering building, 33 W. 39th street. John Young, secretary. 43 W. 18th street. New York. New York, May 11, 8:30 p. m. — Greek- American Florists' Association at 119 E. 23rd street. Spiros Sakas, secretary, 260 Third avenue. New York. New York, May 14, 4.30 p. m. — Horticul- tural Society of New York at Botanical garden. George V. Nash, secretary. New York Botanical garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., May 11, 2 p. m. — Dutchess County Horticultural Society at Falkill building. Theo. H. DeGroff, secre- tary, Hyde Park, N. Y. Rochester. N. Y., May 13. 8 p. m. — Rochester Florists' Association at 95 E. Main street. Irving W. Briggs, secretary. Seattle, Wash.. May 10, 8 p. m. — Seattle Florists' Club at Henry building. Thos. Wylie. secretary, Holly street. Seattle. Seattle, Wash., May 8. 2 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Union No. 10.667 at I. O. C. T. hall. E. Popp, secretary. Fort Steila- coom. Wash. Springfield, O.. May 9, 7:30 p. m— Spring- field Florists' Club. Arthur Leedle. secre- tary, Springfield. St. Louis, Mo., May 12. 2 p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club. J. J. Beneke. secretary. 3648 Humphrey street, St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo.. May 9. 8 p. m.— Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis. Oscar Ruff, secretary, 3119 S. Grand avenue, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont., May 9, 8 p. rn. — Toronto Retail Florists' Club at Dunlop's hall. H. W. James, secretary, 10 Adelaide street, W., Toronto. Mothers' Day. The beautiful bands of my mother dear. At rest 'neath the daisies for many a year. Strange, is it not, as the shadows grow And the eventide gatbers. they thrill me so! Beautiful hands of the long ago. Hands that so tenderly toiled. I know, Toiled for me as my baby feet Toddled along in the busy street. Toiled, as sped on the years of my youth; Patiently pointing the path of truth. Beautiful, soothing, soft, white hands. Pain would vanish at their commands. Fears would scatter, and sorrow nee. When those dear old hands were laid on me. And those beautiful hands are as real to me After fifty years, as they used to be. And I feel the thrill of her presence now. And I see her smile as my head I bow. Am] my heart o'erflows as I "Say it with Flowe J. Austin Sha ISM. The American Florist. 767 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 fivyn this office enclose 10 cents ex tra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By good grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Address A. F. F., care American 1 Florist, 134 West lOtli St., New York. . Situation Wanted — By gardener and florist; single; having long experience on private estates and institutions. Good Scotch and American references. Capable of taking full charge. Address Box 3. Hardwick, Ga. Situation Wanted — Capable of taking charge; first class grower of roses, carnations and all kinds of forcing stock. State wages and full particu- lars. Address, Ivey 557, Care American Florist. HELP WANTED Experienced young man to take charge of window box department. Good wages. Must have good references. MALANDRE BROS. 2077 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY HELP WANTED FLORAL DECORATOR Man with broad experience who has the ability and personality to enable him to soli- cit floral decorations from high class people. Must be able to develop the decoraiing department of one of the largest establish- ments in Chicago. This company has a large, beautiful retail store, a landscape gardening departmentand its own nurseries, but lacks a competent manager for its deco- ration department. Do not answer unless you are bie enough to handle this work and are a business getter. State all particulars in writing. This is no piker proposition. Address Key* 559, care American Florist. I Help Wanted 1 | The Elm City Nursery Co. has | | an opening in its Landscape De- | | partment for two A-l expert- | § enced Landscape-Planters, men I | who know stock and can handle | 1 a landscape plan, who can organ- | | ize and handle men. If you do | 1 not classify do not waste your | | time and ours by writing. | Also a thoroughly experienced I | Nurseryman familiar with grow- | | ing and handling a full line of \ | ornamental nursery stock. | Positions open June 1st. I The Elm City Nursery Co. I NEW HAVEN, CONN. 7 nun mi i mi inn inn minniniimimin iniinnt i7 Help Wanted First-class salesman and designer. Good wages. Must have good refer- ences. MALANDRE BROS. 2077 Broadway, New York City GARDENER WANTED at Homewood, 111., suburb of Chicago. Man and wife to live in caretaker's house. Good wages to the right party. Tele- phone Midway 4709, South Chicago 9270, or address R. E. DALY, 6723 Ogelsby Ave., Chicago, 111. INFORMATION WANTED as to whereabouts of JOHN H. BUXTON. Have money for him. Address GEORGE W. BRIGHT 609 Lyons Building, Seattle, Wash. GOOD OPPORTUNITY For Practical Florists To secure interest in long established western business, with extensive greenhouses and suc- cessful flower store. Growers and store men should address Key 560, care American Florist. FOR SALE Glass: 16x3», 16x20, 16x22, per box.. »5 50 16x16, 14x16, per box 4.50 12x16, 10x16, per box 4 00 1V4 in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. % 6 tt. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot .02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot .08 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each 10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 Per 1000 6 ft. wire stakes J13.50 5% ft. wire stakes 10.00 5 ft. wire stakes 10.00 4 ft. wire stakes 7.50 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO FOR SALE Good second-hand pipe for water and steam purposes and for culverts in all sizes, from %-inch to 14-inch; also for support posts for irrigation systems. Write us for prices. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Ind. forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet ana are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double whatjou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO 1 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels .■ FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on trimmed paper; vour card, etc., in b.aek and li-af ado'pt.-d bv 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. 1 I" 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | *********************************************** ******* Home -Grown Stock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have any soon, advertise in these columns now. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. CHICAGO % 440 South Dearborn Street, * rTT 'V ' J 1 *m' 'V *V V 'I* *i' *i' "1" "I* 'I* V V 'A* *r •>• 768 The American Florist. May 7, Jasmines Grandiflora The Most Beautiful and Fragrant The Queen of Flowers Do not delay placing your order foi MEMORIAL DAY Order Now Extra long stems 20 to 24 inches, per 1000, $30.00; per 100, $4.00 Long stems 12 to 18 inches, " 25.00 '' 3.00 Medium 8 to 12 inches, " 18.00 " 2.00 Short 4to 8 inches, " 12.00 " 1.50 500 at 100 rate. These snow white fragrant buds with their evergreen leaves are packed _ in wet paper and are guaranteed to reach you in perfect condition. They are packed and timed to arrive the day wanted ready to open. THOS. C. EDWARDS, Alvin, Texas (The Old Reliable). (Established 1894). Mention the American Florist when writing The Queen of Flowers ft w • rk I f> lit • i I~V lne uueen 0I * lowers Cape Jessamine Bods for Memorial Day « o ° o , o ] OTh l sse r»? JT •/ Jhe Largest Jessamine harm in the U.S. To Our Customers and the Trade:— The Cape Jessamine Bud Crop will be ten days earlier this season than it has for the. past several years, starting abont May 8. This will enable us to fill your Decoration Day order complete and have it in vour store several days in advance, so there will be no need lor you to worry. We will also be able to take care of any rush order after May 10. An early order or two will no doubt stimulate your Decoration Day trade. , Our buds are fine ; we believe in cultivation and fertilization, which costs money, but the extra quality more than repays it. " Squirrel ear " leaves and nobby buds do not go with us. If you have never bought off us, all we ask is a trial shipment. We will ship anywhere in the U.S ; time arrivals and guarantee Al stock. No order too large for us. Place your order where the supply is large, but to avoid the rush, order early. We are booking orders daily Special attention given regular orders. Jessamines travel at second-class express rate. Class X, 12 to 18 inch stems $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Class A, 8 to 12 inch stems 2.00 per 100; 18.00 per lt'00 Class B, 4 to 8 inch stems 1.50 per 100; 12.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 rate. Terms: Cash or C. O. D. % F. O. B. Alvin, Texas. Write, Phone or Wire. If you wire, all that is necessary is to state number wanted and class(X, A or B). Positively no chnge in price. Awake day and night, ready to serve you. We are also large shippers of Mexican Tuberoses ; season starts Jul; 1st and ends Dec. 1st. ALVIN CAPE JESSAMINE fi FLORAL CO.., Reference: Alvin State Bank Alvin, Texas Mention the American Florist when writing The Ove> Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages |_^ PORTE* IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. 1921. The American Florist. 769 MEMORIAL DAY Now commemorates not only the heroes of our Civil Struggle but also those of the Great World War. To show that we appreciate their sacrifices, the least we can do is properly adorn their resting places with flowers, silent tokens of affection. All dealers should advise the trade what specialties they have to offer for this occasion in the MEMORIAL DAY NUMBER of THE AMERICAN FLORIST which will be issued MAY 19th The early ad gets the most attention from pub- lisher, printer, and reader Send us yours now. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. 770 The American Florist. May 7, Choice Quality of Roses IN ALL LENGTHS OF STEM Buy Direct from the Grower 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 Chanses RUSSELL Per 100 Fancy Lone $25.00 Good Lenerth 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long- $25.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 PREMIER Fancy Long- $25.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10. 00 HOOSIER BEAUTY Per 100 Long- $20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 OPHELIA Long $16.00 Medium $10. 00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST Long- $16.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 WHITE KILLARNEY L.ong $ I 2.00 to $ I 6.00 Medium 10.00 Short $6.00 to 8.00 ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION — Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell, Columbia aud Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $8.00 to $10.00 per 100, depending on length of stem. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000.. $5. 00 to $6.00 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 hunch.. .35 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL. 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, HI., and GreRg Station, Hi. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clock week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. HEAVY DEMAND FOE MOTHERS' DAY The demand for stock for Mothers' Day is exceptionally heavy especially from out-of-town points and from present indications it appears as if the market will clean-up completely in all lines. The cold weather early in the week shortened up the supply consid- erably and the market opened up strong this week with carnations bringing $8 per 100 and up. A few warm days might change the situation somewhat especially as far as the city demand is concerned, but it looks as if all stock placed on shipping orders will command the advertised quota- tions and in some instances more. Carnations are in strong demand and orders are plentiful but some of the dealers are only accepting from their regular customers. American Beauty roses are in fair supply and should clean-up completely. Columbia and Premier are having a good call and what few Mrs. Chas. Russell are ar- riving are finding ready buyers. Mi- lady. Hoosier Beauty, Dunlop, Butter- fly, Ophelia, Sunburst, Montrose, White Killarney, Aaron Wards, Cecile Brun- tier and all the other varieties of roses grown for this market are in strong- demand and none too plentiful at this writing. Peonies are in good supply at several of the wholesale houses but should be all disposed of at the adver- tised quotations. Sweet peas, orchids, gardenias and lily of the valley are in good supply and in strong demand. Snapdragons are quite a factor in the market and there is some choice ones obtainable. Stocks, mignonette, dai- sies, larkspur, candytuft, pansies, tu- lips, jonquils, calendulas, white and yellow daisies, lilies, callas, gladioli, narcissus and other miscellaneous sea- sonable stock is included in the cut flower offerings. Statice is to be had in quantity of splendid quality and is coming in handy. Greens are none too plentiful and .cut ferns advanced in price the past week. Everything points to a brisk demand for Mothers' Day with the greatest clean-up in years un- less the weather takes a decided change for the better before the week is over. NOTES. The Chicago Church Federation will send flowers and dainties to former soldiers who cannot leave the hospitals on Mothers' Day. The arrangements are in charge of Howard A. Johnston, VAt\tRGRiiNS\«VLv*i i|i|B^sT]'i netherworld' imiiiiiiMi Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer silkaline, or a mil ax threads. Be sure the name Meyer is on the end of each spool, as we find there are a lot of fake brands being 1 pat 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. president of the federation and Walter R. Mee, executive secretary. Lewis & Rocca's wedding window is attracting" much attention and is clev- erly arranged with miniature wax fig- ures consisting of the ring bearer, bridal couple, maid-of-honor and six bridesmaids. 1921. The American Florist. hi PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Late Orders Given Prompt Attention Buy Direct From the Grower MnTTTF.PQ' TIAY PRTPT? TIGHT Subject to chanse without notice 1TXVJ JL XIXjIVO %j£\ X X LvkKjIli Llul inn iiiiniu in imimiHiiiiiiii MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL, and PREMIER Per 100 Specials $35.00 to $40.00 Fancy 30.00 Select 25.00 Medium 15.00 to 20.00 Short 8.00 to 12.00 OPHELLV and SUNBURST Per 100 Specials $20.00 to $25.00 Select 18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 to 10.00 COLUMBIA Specials $35 Fancy Select Medium 15 Short S 1 Special 20. Killarney [.Select 18 White Killarney fAteclium 12 J Short ROSES, OUR SELECTION Per 100 00 to $40.00 30.00 25.00 00 to 20.00 00 to 12.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 12.00 00 to 00 to 00 to .00 to CARNATIONS HII Colors $12.00 to $15.00 PCI* lOO Sweet Peas, all colors $3.00 to $ 5.00 per 100 Valley, order of us for the best. .■ 8.00 to 10.00 per 100 Ferns, per 1000 $5.00 Adiantum, per 100 2.00 GALAX Per 1000 § Bronze $2.00 | Green 2.00 1 Asparagus, per bunch 50 I Order from lis and set the freshest stock and of best keeping? quality and have the assurance of supplies such as can only come from 2.000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS HIGH GRADE GUT FLOWERS 311 the Leading Commercial Roses and Carnations Grown for this Market Sweet Peas, Daisies, Callas, Valley, Gardenias, Peonies, Mignonette, Snapdragons, Narcissus, Orchids, Lilies, Calendulas, Tulips, Jonquils, Etc. COMPLETE LINE OF ALL GREENS Wh JM&Wn *>T° =^=^«@"- ^ NOT PMC ^9 > ' ^ ^frfe^ PHONES '• CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 4i-734- CENTRAL 2572: 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago 772 The American Florist. May 7, EXTRA HEAVY SUPPLY ROSES-CARNATIONS Place your orders with us and you will get the best stock obtainable for the least money WIETOR BROS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone: Randolph 2081 CHICAGO -^^^^-^A^^iJ^^-J^J^^Aji^^is^yKjK^y^s^^^^ Mention the American Florist when writing The A. L. Randall Co. was fortunate in having- a la^ge quantity of peonies and gladioli in addition to its usual line of stock for Mothers' Day, which came in handy owing to the general shortage on account of the cold wea- ther. This firm's sales for this occa- sion should break all records. Mayor Thompson received a bouquet of roses from Mayor Hylan of New York this week, via the first of the regular line of commercial aeroplanes to fly between New York and this city. The New York mayor in his message of greeting added "I say it with flow- ers." Chas. Erne, of Erne & Co., is show- ing his friends a beautiful sketch of ^the life of the late John G. Heinl, "Terre Haute. Ind.. which was issued in memory of him. The late Mr. Heinl was the first man that Mr. Erne ever worked for in the trade. Henry M. Hirsch has resigned as president of the Antoinette Floral Shop. Inc., 934 East Forty-seventh street, and is no longer connected with it. Mr. Hirsch expects to open a new retail store in the near future, full par- ticulars to be announced later. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club will be held May 5 when the flori- culture students at the state univer- sity will present their play "The Flow- er Shop." which will be followed by dancing. Tickets $1.00 each. Zech & Mann report a heavy demand for stock for Mothers' Day especially roses and carnations. Exceptionally fine sweet peas and snapdragons are included in the receipts of miscellane- ous stock. The Fleischman Floral Co. had a large basket of Mrs. Frank Pentleton gladioli on display,' April 30. The gladioli were exceptinoally well-grown and commanded immediate attention. Ronsley is making preparations to move from his present location on East Jackson boulevard to his much larger quarters at 322 South Wabash avenue immediately after Mothers' Day. The Joseph Foerster Co. is handling a T>arti"u!ar 1 v fine *rrade of gladioli especially Mrs Frank Pendleton. Fancv sweet neas are to be had in quantity at this establishment. The Chicago Flowers Growers' As- sociation reports a heavy demand for stock for Mothers' Day with more orders than flowers. The shipping de- mand is exceptionally strong. A. L. Vaughan's latest hard times story is from the south, and relates the enterprise of two darkeys who borrowed a dog to hunt rabhits on shares. KENNICOTT' BROS. CO. First and essentially a rose and carnation house, always equipped to furnish every seasonable specialty, has been deservedly recognized as the PEONY HOUSE of AMERICA, and will again lead this season with a wonderful crop of Peonies for MEMORIAL DAY. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. CHICAGO Tom Rodgers, of the Weiland-Risch Co., left this week for Spring Lake, Mich., for the benefit of his health. He will enjoy a well-earned rest. The J. A. Budlong Co. is having its share of the Mothers' Day demand and report business as exceptionally brisk. Wietor Bros, are well pleased with their demand for Mothers' Day and could dispose of much more stock if it was available. Bassett & Washburn report a heavy call for roses for Mothers' Day with a quick clean-up in stock each day. The Allied Florists' Association is doing some attractive advertising in the local dailies for Mothers' Day. The John J. Crooke Co., tin foil makers, have bought improved land at 1246-70 North Campbell avenue. Leo "Red" Gannon, of the American Railway Express Co.. was injured May 1 in an automobile accident. Peter Reinberg is cutting a good supply of roses, especially Columbia, of splendid quality. The Henry Wittbold Co. has moved into its new store at 75 East Adams Max Awizzus, of the Zech & Mann force, is back from a trip to Toledo. O. D. E. Freres & Co. are showing a fine line of miscellaneous stock. 1921. The American Florist 773 Place Your Memorial Day Order Early RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST OPHELIA Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red CARNATIONS Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none Valley, Snapdragons, Lupines, Calendulas, Larkspur, White and Blue Daisies, Sweet Peas, Forget-Me-Nots, Lilies, Stocks 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. Bud long Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., St2°k, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WB ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. The local wholesalers received the following- notice from the Cleveland, O., Retail Florists' Association, Inc., this week, which was adopted at a re- cent meeting' according to the secre- tary, W. F. Felton : "Resolved : That the members of the Cleveland Retail Florists' Association will absolutely re- fuse to accept picked carnations for Mothers' Day, and will return to con- signee and deduct same from invoice. And that the secretary is hereby in- structed to send copy of this resolu- tion to all wholesalers doing business with members of this association." The word "picked" which appeared in this notice was evidently intended for "pickled." Peter Moleson. formerly with Peter Reinberg, is now supplying the whole- salers and retailers with delivery serv- ice to all parts of the city via the old reliable Ford. Mr. Moleson is making his headquarters at Fred Nicklas at 30 East Randolph street. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are having a heavy call for stock for Mothers' Day and are taking good care of all their regular customers notwithstanding the extreme scarcity of stock in this mar- ket. Notices have been posted in local wholesale houses as follows this week : "On all sales of flowers one per cent will be included in the purchase price." H. B. Kennicott. of Kennicott Bros. Co.. has returned from a business trip to Florida. Miss S. Leslie is opening a retail store at Wabash avenue and Lake street. Visitors : William Fenniger, Toledo, O.; George Pandell and F. D. Hepler, Indianapolis, Ind.; Hugo Rudolph and wife, Manitowoc, Wis.; James Aldous, Iowa City, la.; John E. Lapes. Sioux City, la.; Henry Kusik, Kansas City, Mo.; Art Leidiger, Milwaukee, Wis.; J. S. Wilson. Jr., Des Moines, la., and F. E. Bonham, Macomb, 111. very well. Geraniums are good, and indications are that there will be enough to go around. Mothers' Day trade is causing a heavy demand for carnations of all colors. Salesmen representing the New Eng- land Florist Supply Co., Boston, Mass., were in this city recently, booking orders. Providence, R. I. Trade the past week has been good and stock is still plentiful. Cut flower business is unusually good. Sweet peas, roses, carnatiosn and snapdragons, sell Oklahoma City, Okla. A nicely arranged window with May baskets as the feature is seen at the Stiles Co. establishment. This store has had a heavy call for wedding, party and bank decorations. Furrow & Co. will re-open a shop in the heart of the retail centre in the near future. Some choice Laddie car- nations are being cut by this company at Guthrie. R. L. Howard, formerly with the Foster Floral Co., is now with Furrow & Co. The Foster Floral Co. has had a busy week in bank, theatre and store opeiv ings. Paul Richmond. 774 The American Florist. May 7, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M 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. San Francisco. LARGE SUPPLY MOVES SLOWLY. The heavy spring- cut still continues in this market and coming as it does on a rather quite demand some diffi- culty, is being experienced in moving stock. At present there is a decided over supply of roses and only the very best flowers are bringing reasonable prices. Columbia, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Premier are now at their best and are being featured by the stores. Prices of these varieties have taken a down- ward trend, along with other stock. Ophelia is in over supply and the street merchants are offering it in large quan- tities. All red varieties are in prac- tically the same condition. Cecil Brunner is now very fine and is selling well, for corsage work; roses always find a ready market here for this pur- pose. The best stock is all out-door grown. We still have good American Beauty roses to offer. Ulrich Brunner, grown out-of-doors is coming in more freely, but as far as price is concerned, it is faring badly in competition with the leading greenhouse stock. We are also receiving some Frau Karl Druski, that is exceptionally fine. Iris, white, blue and purple are receiving much attention. Finer stock is seldom seen, the stems averaging three to four feet long. There has been a large in- crease in the snapdragon cut, but on the average the offerings are poor in quality. Tulips still are in much favor due to the excellence of the stock be- ing received. Sweet peas continue to arrive in large quantities and. are one of the few flowers which find constant favor with the public. Carnations are now at the peak of the spring cut and unless the stock is strictly first class, they move with difficulty. Laddie is rather scarce of late. Gardenias show no change in price or supply. Violets are rapidly disappearing from the market since the warm weather set in. Lily of the valley is in fine demand with prices firm. There has been quite an increase in the cut of cattleyas, but notwithstanding this effort they clean up rapidly. Lilac still continues to be a popular spring flower and finds a ready market. Lupines add to the offerings of spring stock. Lilium Gig- anteum is arriving in quantity with prices firm. Ranunculus are in ample supply. In flowering plants, rhodo- dendrons are most in evidence. The stock is very satisfactory and sells well. Glory of Mordrecht fern is being larg- ely featured by all the stores and is very fine in quality. French hy- drangeas in variety, are in constant demand as not plants. Genista race- mosis is being more largely handled this season as a flowering plant than ever before. Greens of every descrip- tion are plentiful and reasonable in price. NOTES. The officers of the Retail Florists' As- sociation have been advised that the national publicity committee of the So- ciety of American Florists has dele- gated J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., and Hilmer V. Swenson, Chicago, to visit this city, and assist and advise the local organization in its advertis- ing campaign. Mr. Ammann has ad- dressed over 100 meetings on this sub- ject. Mr. Swenson is one of the fore- most advertising men in the country, having organized the Allied Florists' Association of Chicago. These men will arrive here about May 30, and will come prepared with facts and figures to show the results of advertising campaigns in the eastern cities. Mr. Ammann's fame as a convincing speaker has preceded him to the coast. F. C. Jager & Son, 150 Powell street, have purchased the retail store of the MacRorie-McLaren Co., 141 Powell street. During April and May both shops will be operated, but upon the expiration of the lease at 150 Powell street, June 1, they will become consoli- dated at 141 Powell street. The Mac- Rorie-McLaren Co., is retiring from the retail florist business, to devote their entire attention to their nurseries at San Mateo, and their landscape depart- ment. Donald McLaren will remain in charge of the city office of the firm, while Daniel MacRorie will operate the nursery. A strong effort is being put forth by the florists this year to divert the attention of the public from carnations as an exclusive Mothers' Day flower. Last year exorbitant prices were de- manded in the wholesale market for white carnations, with the result that the public would not pay the prices de- manded by the stores. The result was that a large supply of this flower was carried over by many retailers entailing considerable loss. They hope to escape the condition this year through advertising. John McLaren, superintendent of Golden Gate park, exhibited a collec- tion of native trees and shrubs at the annual wild flower show, April 28-30. The exhibition was given to stimulate an interest in the native flowers of the state and assist in the movement for their preservation. The Dahlia Society of California held its quarterly meeting at the Pajace hotel April 21. There was a large at- tendance to hear a discussion of plant- ing. Secretarjr F. C. Burns reported great interest being manifested in the fall dahlia exhibition. Daniel McRorie of the MacRorie- McLaren Co., says that notwithstand- ing the fact that the planting season is getting well advanced, the demand for stock is still good. The landscape department of the firm, has been un- usually busy of late. Frank R. Mills Palo Alto, says soring business both in plants and cut flowers is most satisfactory. His car- nation houses are producing heavily. The planting of young chrysanthe- 30 E. Randolph St CHICAGO I. one Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply of Cut Lilies in this market ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier /.JSCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CARNATIONS Callas Mignonette SWEET PEAS Candytuft YeUow Daisies White Snapdragons Calendulas GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 115 Quality Cut Flowers Complete line of stock including a splendid supply of Roses, Carnations and Sweet Peas. You can always obtain what you need from us. There's a reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO WIRE US YOUR ORDERS FOR ALL CIT FLOWERS mums is now engaging the attention of his force. Angelo J. Rossi, who has been attend- ing the convention of the Native Stars of the Golden "West at Stockton, left that city to spend a short vaca- tion in the Bret Hartc country in Calaneras county. B. M. Joseph has been enjoying a short vacation in the country, but will return shortly to arrange for the Mother's Day publicity of the Retail Florists' Association. The Retail Florists Association will hold its regular monthly meeting, May 4. Plans were made for the welcome of J. F. Ammann and Hilmer Swenson. Frank D. Pellicano has about com- pleted the planting of dahlias at his nursery, with more ground devoted to this flower than ever before. James T. Lynch. Pittsburgh. STOCK SELLING NICELY Stock has been plentiful with a de- mand that has used up every thing in the line of first class offerings, leaving the poor stock to be cleaned up the best way possible. Prices have remained steady and while no fancy figures were realized, still they were ample to sat- isfy the grower. American Beauty roses are in limited supply and have cleaned up daily. The supply of roses has been heavy and the quality of the best. There has been no trouble in dis- posing of the short and medium lengths, but the longer lengths have been hard to move at times. Premier, Columbia and Butterfly are the favo- rites. Carnations have been good property, with the offerings not nearly large enough to supply the demand. Easter and calla lilies have a good call, which holds good of snapdragons. It seems as if this flower is gaining in popularity every year. Sweet peas have been poor in quality. Lily of the valley and orchids have cleaned up daily. A few Darwin tulips are arriving and sell on sight. Other offerings include calendulas and yellow and white daisies. Cut ferns have been scarce and southern plu- mosa has been arriving in very poor condition. The outlook for Mothers' Day is bright with a demand far great- er than the supply, and as usual car- nations will have to be divided up among the trade. The wholesale houses are not promising any large amounts to any one. It looks as though there would be a good supply of roses. snapdragons and other seasonable stock to take the place of the carna- tions. NOTES. It was with regret that the trade heard of the death of Mrs. J. J. Fuchs, wife of one of the city's best known florists. Mrs. Fuchs has been ailing for some time and her family knew that there was little chance for her re- covery. Several road men of the local supply houses were in town last week. Those at headquarters include Ross Adgate and Mr. Blend of The McCallum Co., and Messrs. Wampler and Frishkorn of The Pitsburgh Cut Flower Co. George C. McCallum, of The McCal- lum Co., is on a business trip to his Detroit, Mich., branch, where he will remain until after Mothers' Day. B. C. T. Port Hubon, Mich. — Matthew TJ1- lenbruch was recently elected chair- man of the Horticultural Society, re- cently organized in this city. The other officers elected include : Mrs. L. T. Bennett, vice-chairman; P. N. Hoff- master, Marysville, corresponding sec- retary, and Mrs. H. W. Betwhy, treas- urer. The society will give a peony show on June 2. 776 The American Florist. May 7, CAPE JASMINE--GRANDIFLORA &£££, Having had a mild winter and early spring, my Jasmine grove is putting on a wonderful growth, insuring long, straight stems, with an abundance of dark green foliage, and will begin to move about May 12 to 15, giving ample time to reach those requiring a long haul. Being located near Houston, my shipping facilities are unsurpassed. Your orders will be packed in the best possible manner and promptly filled, and will be acknowledged by return mail or wire. Please place your orders early. TERMS: CASH, F. O. B. PASADENA OR C. O. D. Class X, 12 to 18-inch stems $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Class A, 8 to 12-inch stems.. 2.00 per 100; 18.00 per 1000 Class B, 4 to 8-inch stems 1.50 per 100; 12.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 rates. 25% Off on June Deliveries. Address D. Z. HOLLOWAY, Florist, Pasadena, Texas Wire Houston. References: Guarantee State Bank, Pasadena, Texas; Alvin State Bank, Alvin, Texas ww HUCKLEBERRY ~m $7.50 Per Case, F. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., £?,?&%£ 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. , FRNE & COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. St. Louis. A GOOD MOTHER'S DAY TRADE Business was quiet during the fore part of the week, but stiffened up per- ceptibly during the last few days. The weather experienced in this vicinity has had a considerable effect upon many flowers and a shortage of carnations and sweet peas for Mothers' Day is pre- dicted. Many flowers have been forced for this season of the year. Roses are shortening up considerably and are leading the floral offerings. Butterfly, Premier, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia, Ward, Milady, Ophelia and Killarney are the most popular. The stock is un- usually good and is selling •well. The carnations offered are limited and the quality of the blooms is n ot fi rst class. Prices are firm, however. White varie- ties are unusually plentiful and do not bring as fancy a price as other kinds. Calendulas of exceptional value are among the offerings this week, but there is no call for them and they are selling at a loss. Lilium Harrisii is more than plentiufl and has a fair call. The stock on hand is of excellent qual- ity. Prices are moderately low. Callas are plentiful. Some very fine Callas are shown in six to eight-inch pots by a few establishments. Out-door lily of the valley is coming in, -with a small demand. Snap-dragons are plentiful and form the principal item in many window displays. The stock offered is of fine quality, both large flowered and long spiked. Daisies are plentiful, both yellow and white varieties; but surpris- ing enuogh, the demand remains brisk. The supply of sweet peas is more than plentiful, but the stock is short- stemmed and water-soaked. Long stemmed blooms are in fair demand and bring a good price. Some very fine iris is offered. The flowers are very small but long-stemmed and the prices are high. Gladioli of good quality is selling rapidly. Loveliness is the lead- ing variety and it is being used principally in weddings. Narcissi are No. 2 Gauze Plain Chiffon (About 35 to 40 yards to bolt). Can be had in any color. Per yd. Satin edge, 4 inches wide $0.06 Satin edse, 6 inches wide .09 Satin edge, 12 inches wide 12 This is principally used for Bridal Shower Bouquets, etc. Fancy edge, per bolt (50 yards) $2.75 Satin edge, per bolt (50 yards) 2.0U Get Our Complete List of Other Items. It's free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Seligman & Stein FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTERS — MANUFACTURERS Mention the American Florist when writing very scarce. Small quantities of poeti- cus are coming in and bring a fair price. Some fine pansies handled by a few concerns, are bringing good prices. The flowers are very large and long-stemmed. There is a little mig- nonette on the market but not enough to fill the great demand for it. Delphi- niums are found in very limited quan- tities and their price is almost prohibi- tive. The season's first peonies are now coming in and are valuable prop- erty. They are selling out fast, with a limited offering. Long-stemmed vari- eties of white, red and yellow blooms are seen. Corn flowers are making their appearance. NOTES. Extensive preparations are being made for the spring flower show to be held in May by the Garden Club, in FERNS Fancy Dagger If quality counts with yon, it will pay to give us a trial order. Wire Duncan Jackson, Kinston, Ala. I Mention the American Florist when writing H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING 1HE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1921. The American Florist. in John Kruchten Co * 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally JJocated WHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1&77 and 1978 A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. A. L Randall Co,, '■f—ftr i Wabash Ave., ana" Lake St. MBUg] EfSESg) CHICAGO, ILL. eSfcggP Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Colombia, Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Kll- larney Brilliant Koses. All orders siren prompt attention. Try na. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO the display house of Missouri Botanical gardens. The "Say It With Flowers" bowling league held its annual contest and ban- quet April 30. A very interesting pro- gramme was arranged. A wedding for every day in the week was had by Grimm & Gorly. Quanti- ties of gladioli and roses were used in the decorations. The death of David Ives Bushnell, of the D. I. Bushnell Seed Co., is recorded in our obituary columns this week. The Bourdet Floral Co. is featurnig some exceptional gladioli and roses and report a heavy trade. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. reports a record business in roses and carnations. St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. is rushed to fill orders for orchids and gladioli. F. C. Weber is displaying some very fine terra cotta boxes and vases. F. H. Weber Floral Co. is displaying fine calceolarias and hydrangeas. C. A. Kuehn reports a good trade in his sfction of the city. Roses and delphiniums are features with H. G. Berning. R. D. M. Wire Hanging Baskets The well made kind. Painted, bound with galvanized wire 6 at dozen rate, 50 at huudred rate. . lOinch $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 14-inch $3 2=> per doz.; $25.00 per 100 12-inch 2.50 per doz.; 20.00 per 100 16-inch 4.25 per doz.; 35 00 per 10D f BPF W 61TF17T MTkC<5 Long Green Sheets for Hanging Baskets IrrilLUjIl an&fjl. IVlWaO p er bag $2.00 10 bags .$17.50 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, *iS£?B£: Mention the American Florist when writing VlloMeffio¥erMtfKete Chicago MOTHERS' DAT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty % 4.00 to $12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 12.00 to 40.00 Butterfly 12.00 to 35.00 " Columbia 12.00 to 36.00 " Dunlop 12.00 to 35.00 Premier 12.00 to 40.00 Hoosier Beauty... 10.00 to 35.00 Killarney Brilliant 10.00 to 30.00 White Killarney.. 10.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Geo. Sawyer 10.00 to 30.00 " Milady 12.00 to 40.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 10.00 to 26.00 Sunburst 10.00 to 30.00 " Ophelia 10.00 to 30.00 Dble. W. Killarney 10.00 to 30.00 " Cecile Brunner.... 4.00 to 6.00 Our Selection 12.00 Calendulas 3.00 to 6.00 Peonies 12.00 to 16.00 Snapdragon, per bunch . 1.50 to 2.00 Daisies 3.00 to 4.00 Jonquils 8.00 to 10.00 Violets 1.00 to 1.60 Mignonette 6.00 to 8.00 Sweet Peas 2.00 to 5.00 Cattteyas, per doz 7.50 to 9.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 12.00 to 20.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 1.50 to 2.00 Perns per 1,000 6.00 to 6.00 Galax per 1.000 2.00 Leucotnoe 1.00 Sprengert, Plumosus Sprays 36c to 60c 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 fonn Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS 'Write for price* Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturers and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WeiiandRischCo f LOWER GROWERS ILLI NOIS Mention the American Florist when writing ■ ■ iRaedlein Basket Co.) | 713 Milwankee Avenue = | CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS | | Write for Catalog 1 and Prices. | £iii i iiimiiMiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiimiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiimmuiuiiltiiiim? Mention the American Florist when writing Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Price, $48.00. Sold only In complete sets. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 778 The American Florist. May 7, ='i>''uiiiiiiiiitiii[[iiiiiin[iiNiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiuiuuiiuiui: IrussellI I ROSES I I This variety is one of our i | principal Roses. We handle a | | quantity of them. | | RUSSELL is particularly at I | this time of the year the most | | satisfactory rose to handle. In 1 1 fact there is no other rose that | | will give the same amount of I | satisfaction in the hands of our | 1 customers. | | You can increase your rose 1 | sales, if you carry some of these | | good roses in stock. 1 $8.00 to $20.00 per 100; I some extra long at I | $25.00 and $30.00 per 100. | | The Leo Niessen Co. I | 1201 Race Street I PHILADELPHIA, - PA. | | Branches: Baltimore, Washington. § ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinii^ Philadelphia. INCEEASED SUPPLY MOVES SLOWLY The past week has been unsatisfac- tory. The demand started out well but later fell into a rut. Trade picked up on Friday and Saturday, but in general business was not what it should have been. The market is full r.f flowers of all kinds including- peonies from the south, which move very slowly. Roses were in full supply, all grades being of excellent quality. Mrs. Chas. Russell will be the favorite from now on because it is such a good ship- per and maintains its substance and color as the hot weather sets in. Spe- cial Premier, Columbia, Hadley, and Dunlop are in fine form and consider- ing conditions, bring fair prices. Car- nations have been surprisingly plenti- ful for this week and the fact that Mothers' Day is so close at hand sell readily. The cool weather prevailing will, if it turns warm, increase the supply for this day. Calla lilies have become quite a factor in the market, being particularly in demand for fun- eral work. They have been one of the best stocks of the growers the past season. Easter lilies are in good de- mand. Snapdragons, lupines and lark- spur are offered in fine form, some of the specials being exceptionally well flowered. Cattleyas are about equal to the demand and clean up at top prices. Cornflowers are now popular as boutoniers and are to be had in quantity. EFFICIENT METHODS An authority on the subject says that growers generally do not place the confidence in the judgment of their commission house, or take them into their heart to heart talks as they should. Their success depends on what they can get for their stock, and the quantity they can turn out of their greenhouses. Frequently a grower EDWARD ROID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. Thl» la the exclusive shop, only one block from Bxpreaa Depot*. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VlioMe Rover M^ltete Boston, May 4. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty. .. $4.00 @$75. 00 Russell .-. 6.00® 26.00 Dunlop 4.00® 16.00 Pilgrim 6.00® 20.00 " Crusader 6.00® 20.00 White Killarney ... 8.00® 26.00 Ward 6.00® 16.00 " Maryland 4.00@ 10.00 Hoosier Beauty 6.00® 12.00 Columbia 5.00 iS) 16.00 Hadley 6.00® 26.00 Ophelia 4.00® 16.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch.. .60® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz.... 12.00 B. Buttons 2.00® 3.00 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Carnation, Laddie 10.00® 12.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 15.00 Lily of the Valley 10.00® 12.00 Longiflorum Lilies 16.00© 20 00 Pansie 1.50® 2.00 Smilax, per doz 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons, doz 1.60® 2.50 Mignonette 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 3.00 Callas 1.50® 2. B0 English Daisies .76 Jonquils, Spur 6 00 Cypripediums 400 Marguerites 1.50® 2.60 Tulips 8 00 Bicolor Jonquils .'.'.'.'.' 6.00® 8.00 Myosotis, per bunch 35® .50 Buffalo, May 4. Per 100 Rose, White Killarney 5.00® 10.00 Dbl. Wht. Killarney 6.00® 10.00 Richmond 6.00® 12.00 Maryland 6.00® 12.00 Sunburst 6.00® 12.00 ;; Columbia 6.00® 25.00 Ophelia 6.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 6.00 Calla Lilies 8.00® 20.00 Carnations 2 .00@ 6.00 Easter Lilies 12.00® 20.00 Preesias 4.00® 6.00 Mignonette 6.00® 10.00 Rubrum Lilies 6.00® 8.00 %"** "Wagons 4 . 00(g) 16 00 oolden Spur Narcissi 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Valets 75 m 1-00 i, ull Ps 4.00® 6.00 Forget-me-nots, per bch 26 Delphinium s.oo® 15. 00 who has not been forcing bulbs will because they sold well the previous season lay in a quantity to be brought in as a side line. To first ask his deal- ers advice never occurs to him. The result is that others do the same and when the plants come in along with those grown by specialists, the mar- ket is flooded and nobody makes any money. Such conditions would not have occurred had the dealer's opinion been asked, who would have counseled against the danger of oversupplying the demand. The dealer wants a well balanced stock and depends on his growers to give it to him, and there should be close unity of purpose by all interests to keep the market evenly supplied with seasonable stock at all times. NOTES. From the orders received ahead by all the houses and the inquiries about stock and prices, Mothers' Day is looming up good. The local demand is receiving no assistance in any con- certed advertising. Some of trie pro- gressive retailers who are subscribers to florists' publicity booklets, send these out to their own store lists and there 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, Mat 4. Roses, Premier 4.00(j Russell 4.004 Columbia 4.00(£ Butterfly 4.00 6 White Killarney ... 4.00(? Pink Killarney 4.00« Sunburst 4.00 @ ■ Mrs. Aaron Ward.. 4.004 Ophelia 4.00 S Baby Doll 3.00U Carnations 2 .00« Easter Lilies and Callas 10.004 Perns, per 1,000 Forget-Me-Not, bunch . " " Freesia 3 . 00? Galax, per 1,000 Jonquils 3 . 00( j Leucothoe, per 1,000 5.00S Plumosus (south) per bch.. Smilax, per string 15^ Snapdragons 6O0I Primulas, bunch \ 2 it Stocks, per bunch 604 Calendulas 300 | Sweet Peas c nrr 16.00 16 00 15.00 15.00 15.0,0 16.00 15 00 15.00 16.00 4.00 4.00 12.50 4.00 .25 4.00 1.60 4.00 6.00 are a few window cards, but this is about all. What can be done by a get- together movement of the trade here will come by some slow evolutionary process not yet in sight. Arthur A. Niessen's address before the Lancaster County Florists Associa- tion on April 21, was intensely practi- cal. He gave some timely advice on the methods and advantages to be derived from advertising, particularly at times of overproduction. It was gospel public- ity truth, every word of it, and is the kind of propaganda that should be continually pushed in this city and vicinity. From advance orders The Leo Nies- sen Co. expect a large Mothers' Day business. Mr. Niessen says that if the retailers would only jump in and fea- ture the accasion as they should, many more flowers could be sold. Choice roses, carnations and snapdragons are quantity stocks. Cornflower is also a feature at this store. Pennock Bros, filled their window with a showy wedding decoration last week in which well flowered dogwood formed a prominent part. It attracted great attention. Preparations for a record Mothers' Day business have been made at Chas. H. Grakelow's. 1921. The American Florist. 779 HOLfON & HIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St,, Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens LCPDLLWORTH CO. 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 X. 2nd St., Phils., Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go, 'wholesale: florists Growers of Quality Flowers. 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Robert Craig, together with his son Robert A. and Cornelius Van Derbreg- gen, have returned from Porto Rico. Mr. Craig who has spent the winter laying out and planting his tropical nursery, looks very well and is glad to be back at home amongst his many friends. A good sale of Mothers' Day spe- cialties, carnations, baskets, etc, has been experienced at H. Bayersdorfer & Co.'s establishment. Orders are now coming in for Memorial Day. "Our carnation crop is the largest we have ever gathered for Mothers' Day," declared Jos. G. Niedenger. Memorial Day business is looming up large at his store. J. J. Habermehls Sons are busy with spring weddings and other decorations. Their "Walnut Street window is always very attractive with artistically made up baskets. Berger Bros, are well supplied for the Mothers' Day demand. Roses, car- nations, snapdragons and sweet peas are leaders here. J. J. Karins, representing Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. is making a western trip. Cincinnati, 0. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. There has been little change in the market over the previous week. Roses are arriving in large enough quantities to supply the demand as are carnations of excellent quality. Exceptional snap- dragons are to be had but only in limit- ed quantities due to rust which is kill- ing a number of plants. Sweet peas are arriving in goodly numbers and sell readily. Some of the first gladioli were to be had this week from the south, but only a few went, owing to the ex- tremely high price on out-door stock. Greenhouse plants sold better. Corn- flowers made their initial appearance and went well, as did pansies, forget- me-nots and primulas. Greens sell well. NOTES. It seems that Ball & Betz have gone out of the wire design trade and into the door badge business by the way the packages and boxes of these very popular articles are leaving that estab- lishment dally. ^\UIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIII[IIIIIIW 1 GUST. RUSCH & CO. j iil^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS gai!iiiiiiiii!iii!iiiiiniD»| Jobbers in Florists' Supplies Headquarters of the Cudahy Roses MILWAUKEE, WIS. 1 %llll! Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 506 444-446 Milwaukee Street VtoMe Hover M&rKets Philadelphia, Mat 4. Per 100 Rosea, Beauty, special 30.00® 60.00 fancy 10.00® 20.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell.. 6.00® 36.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 10.00® 40.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 ■Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 2.00® 10.00 Columbia 3.00® 20.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Adiantum 1.60® 2.00 Asparagus, bunches .60 Asparagus, strings 75® 1.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Carnations 2.08® 6.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 1.60 Easter I--.lies 20.00® 25.00 Lily of the Valley 6.00® 8.00 Smllax .35 Snapdragons, per doz 75® 1.60 Mignonette 3.00® 4.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Sweet Peas 26® 1.60 Freesla 2.00® 4.00 Tulips 2.00® 4.00 Larkspur, per doz 3.00® 6.00 Pittsburgh, Mat 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, spl., per doz. 7.50 " fey., per doz.. 6.00 ex., per doz.. 6.00 No. 1, per doz 3.00 Killarney 6.00® 16.00 Maryland 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 6.00® 16.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... 6.00® 16.00 " Russell 8.00® 30.00 Columbia 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 " Hilda 6.00® 16.00 " Premier 8.00® 26.00 " Madam Butterfly .. 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Cattleyas. each 1.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 26.00 Ferns, per 1,000 6.00 Galax, per 1,000 2.00 Plumosus, per bunch ...... .60 Sprengeri, per bunch .60 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peao 1.00® 3.00 Smllax, per doz. strings... 4.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Tulips, Darwin 8.00® 10.00 Valley 6.00® 8/00 Lilies. Calla 16.00® 20.00 Snapdragons, per doz 1.50® 3.00 The Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange is receiving some excellent Harrissii lilies from Mrs. Edw. Fries, of Ft. Thomas, Ky. C. E. Critchell reports the first of the southern gladoli and has had a good week in the sale of green goods and chiffons. C. J. Jones of the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar whom we reported last week as being sick is very much himself again. jtiiiiiiuimiiiuiiimi iiimiinuiiimimiiiiimimiiiiiiMiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiE iTHEMcCALLUMCO. I Manufacturers — Importers IFLORISTS'SUPPLIESI 1 Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA. ^numuinnifDiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiiiniH 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, Mat 4. Per 100 Roses, Premier 5.00® 20.00 Columbia 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 6.00® 12.60 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 White Killarney ... 3.00® 10.00 Russell 5.00® 20.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.60 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Carnations. Laddies 10.00® 12.60 Ferns, per 1.000 6.00 Valley j 6.00 Mignonette 8.00. . Sweet Peas 40® .76 Smilax. per string .20 Leucothoe .75 Galax, green, per 1,000 1.60 bronze, per 1.000 1.60 Carnations, fancy 2.00® 6.00 Violets .60 Callas 8.00® 12.50 Milwaukee, Mat 4. Per 100 Roses, Kill'n'y, W. Klll'n'y 6.00® 15.00 Premier 8.00® 30.00 " Ophelia 6.00® 20.00 " Columbia 8.00® 26.00 " Hoosier Beauty 6.00® 15.00 Callas, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Calendulas 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 4.00® 6.00 Daffodils 4.00® 6.00 Lilies, per doz 1.60® 2.00 Orchids, per doz 15.00® 18.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 3.00 Tulips 6.00® 8.00 Fancy Ferns, per 1.000.... 6.00 Asparagus, per bunch 60® .76 Daisies, yellow 8.00® 6.00 '• white 1.00® 2.00 Gypsophlla, per bch .76 Snapdagons. per doz 1.00® 2.00 Forget-me-not, per bch.... .35 780 The American Florist. May 7, T. W. Hardesty & Co., did well in plants the past week, and have found business exceptionally good of late. A record week in basket arrange- ments and funeral work has been had by H. W. Sheppard. "Visitors: Ferd. Keller of the John A. Keller Co., Lexington, Ky.; Geo. S. Taffel. of Schloss Bros., Ribbons, Inc., New York, and Paul Shaw of the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. G. K. New York. STOCK MOVING SLOWLY Business conditions have been poor the past week. There was an abun- dant supply of good stock, all of which went slowly and in some cases the movement was scarcely perceptible. It is not worth while to attempt to par- ticularize as to the slowest stock for all seemed to be in one boat. Small quantities of the choicest offerings brought fair prices, but the surplus and inferior grades were problems hard to solve. As Mothers' Day has been lib- erally advertised, it is hoped that there will be an encouraging revival. Sev- eral retail stores report wedding deco- rations, but all the stock that is nowa- days bought for such functions is scarcely missed from the markets. Heavy stocks of well flowered geran- iums are already arriving and it ap- pears that there will be good plant supplies for Memorial day. NOTES. President Kenshaw of the Allied Florists' Association is not at all pleased with the Mothers* Day posters he has received from the florists' pub- licity bureau of Chicago, and we do not blame him. Prof. Einstein, now touring this country, said to be an au- thority on "relativity," might explain the relation or suggestion that these posters have to a mother or Mothers Day. but no one else seems to be able to do so. But we will acknowledge that as works of art they might be credit- able to our artist in whitewash. The news of the death of S. S. Butter- field reported in The American Florist of April 30, was a shock to his many friends in the trade of this city. From years of personal acquaintance and from sentiments expressed by men prominent in the trade, the writer can state that no man on the staff of any florists' trade paper was ever more highly esteemed than S. S. Butterfield. A good man and a worthy citizen has joined the inumerable company. Mayor Hylan of this city sent a message of greeting and a bunch of Rowayton roses to Mayor Thompson, Chicago, on the first regular commer- cial aeroplane that ever left this city, May 4. Mr. Hylan wrote in part: "These are Rowavton roses, the finest of their tvpe. Are they not suggestive of New York prominence in more than mere commercial enterprises?" John A. Brooks, president and gen- eral manager of the Brooks Lawn Sprinkling System, Detroit, Mich was a visitor in the trade centers of this city the past week. He is a genial gen- tleman and is well fortified with infor- mation on the business of that city, including his own particular line, and carries testimonials aod photographs to corroborate his assertions. Irving Aronson and Harry E. "White, formerly with Schloss Brothers. Rib- bons. Inc.. are now doing business for themselves under the name of the Whitehouse Ribbon Co., at 37 E. 28th street, and are making good progress. These enterprising young men keep in close touch with the ribbon and chiffon imnorting market. The next meeting of the Florists Club will be held in the Engineering Building, W. 39th street, near Sixth avenue, on May 9. There should be a good attendance. Mrs. May Rigby, wife of Percy B. Rigby, local representative of the S. S. Gold Letters BEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES Gold, Silver and Purple Letters. Gold and Purple Scripts. Write today for samples and greatly reduced prices; it will be worth your while. J. LICHTENBERQER, iiwYoKaft HARRY CHARLES Wholesale Florist VIOLETS 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone Chelsea 8071. Consignments Solicited. Joseph A. Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone: 2046 Watkins Pennock Co., died at her home in this city May 2, after a long illness. Wm, Scharp, for a number of years with A. M. "Westwood, the Pennsylvania terminal florist, is seriously ill at his father's home,, Bayshare, L. I. A. F. F. Boston. CARNATIONS THE BEST SELLERS There has been no material change in the market this past week. Roses are coming in far in excess of the de- mand and clean up at prices so low that it is hard to understand where the growers are going to show a profit for the season. Carnations are selling at good prices, about $6 per hundred. This is a very good price considering what other stock is bringing. This market was greatly benefitted owing to the annual carnation day in Salem. Mass., which took 35,000 flowers. The wea- ther for two weeks has been very bad for this stock and it is expected there will be a scarcity for the Mothers' Day trade. The present outlook is for a 12 to 15 cent market on good pinks. Bulbs are about gone. A few jonquils are left. Lilies have become scarce again, good flowers bringing $20 to $25 a hundred. Iris is arriving but the flowers are of a very inferior quality but sell well. Other spring flowers are coming in large quantities and sell mostly to jobbers. EXHIBIT OF NATIVE OECHIDS At Horticultural hall April 23-26 A. C. Burrage exhibited 29 varieties of orchids in flower, which was a very creditable showing, as there are only 48 known kinds. The staging and sur- roundings were the best ever seen here in this plant, and is the first time the forcing of native orchids in r> T ew England has been tried out. NOTES The meeting of the Gardeners and Florists* Club was held April 26, B. Letson being the principal speaker. His topic was "The Arrangement of Flowers to Get the Best Results." Sev- eral exhibits from private gardeners were displayed. "W. A. McAlpine, proprietor of the New England Rose Co., was unfortu- nate this week in having his barn de- stroyed by fire and losing two automo- biles, at Scituate, Mass. The property is covered by insurance. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing W. I,. DOYLE A. E. BOOTH Doyle & Booth WHOLESALE FLORISTS Consignments Solicited Telephone: Watkins 9408 121 West 28th St , NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 6413 & 5891 Watkins U.-, Vftr t 81 and 48 W 18th St., WOW 1 01 Ik Mention the American Florist when writing S. H. RUSSIN importer and .Manufacturer of Baskets, Novelties and Florists' Supplies Opposite the New Flower Market 55 West 19th St.. NEW YORK Telephone Watkins 4443. Mention the American Florist when writing Archie Murray, foreman for Pierce Bros., "Waltham, sailed April 28 for his home in Scotland to visit his aged mother. Edmund "Welch of Welch Bros, has gone into the automobile business as a salesman. E. F. S. 1921. The American Florist. 781 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET M~*3SSr3m*m NEW YORK CITY CARNATIONS LILIES VIOLETS For prompt and satisfactory results consign your cut to SULLIVAN BROS. & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 12 W. 28th St., Phone Chelsea 5713 NEW YORK NOVELTIES ROSES ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS William Mackie WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Carnations and Sweet Peas of Fine Quality. Telephone: 75* Wat kins Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION 81 and 48 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: Watklns 300 and SOI Mention the American Florist when writing M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephones: 3870-3871 Watklns 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 Street, NEW YORK Telephone S335 Watklns Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 600 Watklns CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6125 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 31 and 43 W. 18th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignment a Solicited. Mention the American Florint when writing J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Cut Flower Commission Dealer 43 West 18th Street, NEW YORK Near the main entrance on 18th Street Wholesale Flower Market. We are in short supply of Roses, Carnations, Valley and Orchids. Would be glad to cor- respond with small or larse growers, same particular attention is given to all. Give me a trial and be convinced. Established Telephones j 167 1887. Watkins 1 3058 Mention the American Florist when writing ¥hsksBk Rower MarMs New York, Mat 4. Per 100 Roses. Beauty $5.00® 50.00 Mdra. Butterfly 4.00 @ 15.00 Pilgrim 4.00® 12.00 Hadley 5.00 @ 25.00 Dunlop 3.00 @ 15.00 Dbl. Whit. Killaraey 3.00 @ 12.00 Columbia 3.00 @ 12.00 White Killarney 2.00 @ S.00 Aaron Ward 4.00 @ 12.00 Ophelia 3.00@ 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3.00 @ 15.00 Premier 4.00® 20.00 Scott Key 8.00® 30.00 " Sunburst 3.00 @ 10.00 Ulrich Brunner 3.00® 15.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrid 1.50® 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, per bunch.. .25® *\00 Carnation Laddie 8.00® 10.00 Carnations 4.00® 8.00 Cattleyas 35.00@100.00 Forget-Me-Nots, pr. dz. bchs. .75 Gardenias, per doz 2.00® 4.00 Lilies, white 10.00® 16.00 Lily of the Valley 2.00® 6.00 Narcissus, per doz 26® .60 Callas, per doz 1.00® 2.00 Smilax. doz. strings 2.00® 2.50 Snapdragons, per dozen... 1.00® 2.00 Stocks, per bunch 50® 1.25 Daisies, yellow 1.60® 4.00 Tulips. Darwin, per doz... .75® 1.00 Mignonette, per doz 25® .60 Larkspurs, per doz 2.00® 4.00 Peonies, per doz 2.00® 3.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 486 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 •Mums, Snapdragons, Roses, Carnations, Bouvardlas, 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 tfijiiiiiiiiimiiiiiitiimiiiiiiiii I United Cut I I Flower Co.,i" j WHOLESALERS ! 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK I PHONE {^Ha } WATKINS WM. KESSLER WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET 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 Everything in Cnt Flowers Consignments Solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th, N. Y. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, .Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog ot Gretas and Florid, ' Sippliw. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORR Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 31 and 43 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone 9760 Chelsea SPECIALTIES — Cnt Orchids. Asparagus PlnmosDR Sprays and Mistletoe and Ber- ries. Our Orehids are grown by Carillo & Co.. of Alamnroneck. N. V. 782 The American Florist. May 7, 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. Minnniiiiinii miinnr < iiniiiijmjlminimii r i. minimi ' i m 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. Southwest Corner 47th St. and Lake Park Ave. | - ,..,,,, , l , lll ,. 1 , l , IM , ll iHiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiluiKiiiniiilliiuitilliiiiillliiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiilllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiilllilMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiilli iiiiiiniiiiimiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiim lllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllillllllllljirillllllllllli^ MIAMI, FLA. Miami's Largest Florist The Exotic Gardens 801 12th Street Prompt Deliveries to All Points in Southern Florida Member F. T. D. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester ph. 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. EYRES FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. Cor., 72d St. Phone Columbus 5468 Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. =Washington, D. C.== GE0.H.C00KE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service 'IMS' >^>>^_y\ (Not Incorporated) Jtomilf FLORAL ARTIST OftorisU 423.425 Richmond Terrace ^-^"^ (V. M.C.) THREE STORES Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta MEMBER Florists' 2)ehvery Mention the 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 (T Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO. 150 East Fourth Street ^ \= J> Mention the American Florist when writing New York's SHOP OF QUALITY Irene Hayes, inc. F. T. d. 799 Park Avenue Telephone Rhinelander 3087 CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Pemi Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 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 1921. The American Florist. 787 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. Hartford, Conn. WELCH'S SET Also Store at New Britain, Conn. Established 1885. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Wholesale and Retail Pikes Peak Floral Co, Orders Carefully Executed 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 Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. ■pie Park B. E. GULIS. PraidML 1 lOFcll vO* E. P. NEMAN, Swretoj. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Established over 30 years. Southwest corner of 11th and McGee Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Michigan r^c-r'edX^'hv- HENRY SMITH CHICAGO SE5S&™ DETROIT C!«wnti*»l Floral Co 132 N - State - Chicago VCIllral r lUrdl V^*J» 1331 Broadway, DETROIT Best service 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 Scattlc-Rosaia Bros. 2SS Mention the American Florist when writing EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., IiEADING FLORIST 93 °«§Lr" CLEVELAND 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 New York A. ECKRICH (Successor to Charles E. Grunewald) FLORIST 924 Madison Ave., bet. 73rd & 74th Sis. Phone: 9864 Rhinelander. Orderi from Other Cities Promptly Filled Mention the American Florist when writing Salt Lake City Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250.000 Square Feet of Modem 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' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing WICHITA, Kansas st t d t k , f lmr' W. H. CULP & COMPANY Quality Flowers Members Personal Service F. T. D. Mention the American Florist when writing HEART OF JS©W£trj£ , N. J« The Rosery Floral Co. 167 Market St, at Broad St. EVERYTHING IN FLOWERS 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 Alleolion. Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" Suses Memphis, Tenn, 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraph orders. Mention the American Florist when writing 788 The American Florist. May 7, The Seed Irade American Seed Trade Association. H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., President; L L Olds, Madison, Wis. First .Vice- President; Alexander Forbes, Newark, N.J. , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel^ 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio, Secretary-Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Counsel 7S 1 Tremont Street, Boston. Mass The thirty-ninth annual mating will be held at St. Louis, M o., June 22- 2J, iu.il. - Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Ass'n. Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., Presi- dent; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O. , Vice-President; Clarence R. Jones, 110 SSth Street. Baltimore, Md Secretary- Treasurer; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass, Counsel. Next annual meeting, will be held at St. Louis, June 20-21, 1921. The counter trade in the Chicago seed stores slumped considerably dur- ing the cold rainy days of last week. Leonabd H. Vatjghan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, has just closed a month's service on the federal grand jury. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc., Floral Park N Y reports business this sea- son 10 per cent ahead of last year to date. ROCKFOBD, HX.-John T BU f'?^. ^ confined to St. Anthony's hospital this city, but is expected to return home soon. EDWABD S. LEONARD of the S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago, opened the fishing season by a trip to Antigo, Wis., this week. Db. Fbanklin, of the L. D. Waller Seed Co., Guadaloupe, Calif., who is in the east, will return by way of fat. Louis, Mo. Mrs Chas. P. BbaSIAN. her sister, Miss Pieper, and daughter Olga passed through Chicago this week, returning home to San Jose, Calif., from the east. Robt. D. Edwabds, for the past three years production manager of the W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa., has severed his connection with that firm. French reports of April 12 show liberal rains that week, giving promise of better development of the narcissus crop, which had been somewhat re- tarded by the recent drought. Visited Chicago: A. J. Brown, of the Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.; A. T. Ferrell, of the A. T. Ferrell Co., Saginaw, Mich.; James Fisher, representing the Walter B. Cook Co., Cleveland, O. IN the Chicago onion set district, about 60 per cent of an average acre- age has been sown. The delay in sow- ing 40 per cent has been caused by con- tinued wet weather. Those fields show- ing the rows are hardly ready to culti- vate. The acreage in the north part of Cook county is reduced, while in the southern section, it is about the same as last year. The Late David Ives Bushnell. It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the death of David I. Bushnel of D. I. Bushnell & Co., whole- sale seed merchants of St. Louis, Mo., which occurred Friday, April 29. Mr. Bushnell was one of the pioneers in the seed trade having been in busi- ness for nearly fifty years. He was personally known to nearly every seeds- man in the United States and foreign countries, and was greatly beloved by all. He always stood for honor and integrity in business and was a promi- nent figure in seedsmen's organizations. Iowa Seed Dealers' Association. The annual meeting of the Iowa Seed Dealers' Association will be held June 1, at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Des Moines. Matters of great importance to the seed dealers of this state will be taken up at this session and a full attendance is desired. Vis- iting seedsmen are invited. The Late David Ives Bushnell. (See Obituary, Page 765.) He was one of the early presidents of the American Seed Trade Association, and was recently made an honorary member of the Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Association. His seventy-fifth birthday was Tues- day, April 26, of this year and he was at his office on the morning of that day receiving the congratulations of his friends. While he had been in failing health for several years, his condition was such that it was hoped that he would live for some years more to en- joy his new home just recently pur- chased and into which he was to have ■moved the day of his death. His was a lovable character. A big hearted man, never happier than when doing some kind act for a friend in need. He was more like a father than an employer to those working for him. They all loved him in a way that words cannot express. Pieters-Wheeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade Qfi\ SEED Gilroy, California He was laid to rest Sunday, May 1, and_his funeral was attended by a host of friends and fellow seedsmen from other cities. His loss is a sad blow to all. The firm of D. I. Bushnell & Com- pany, which was established in 1872 will be continued under the efficient management of his surviving partner, Robert W. Pommer, who has been closely associated with him in business for over forty years, assisted by em- ployees, nearly all of whom have been with the company for a great many years. Mr. Pommer wishes to thank all his friends for their kind messages and letters expressing their sympathy in the great loss he has sustained in the death of his dearest friend and business as- sociate. fDavi TBusUrjell ResnJuikr. f" The following resolution was adopted at the annual meeting of the Western Seedsmen's Association held in Omaha, Neb., April 30: DAVID I. BUSHNELL IN MEMOBIAM. The seed trade suffered a distinct loss in the passing away of our friend David I. Bushnell of St. Louis, Mo., on April 28. He was a very active member of many associations and always had a keen interest in the advancement of the trade. Few men have had so wide an acquaintance among the seedsmen. Those of us who had opportunity to enjoy close personal contact with him appreciate most what a rare type of splendid manhood he was and his memory will be cherished forever in our hearts. His life was a real benediction to all who knew him. French Bulb Prices. As is well known to American whole- salers, and most American users, the preliminary values of Paper White and other French grown narcissus, lily bulbs and Roman hyacinths are tenta- tively established by a long time organ- ization known as a growers' syndicate at Ollioules, France. This meeting occurred Sunday, April 24, and the first staple advices indicate that these grow- ers are attempting to fix a price on the crop of Narcissus Paper White Grandi- flora on all bulbs measuring 13 centi- meters and upwards, of 150 francs per Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. ft i Growers for the Wholesale Trade only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot. Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Eni Salsify and Mixed Sweet Peas. Braslan Seed Growers N JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI P a II y , IllC. 1921. The American Florist. 789 MR. FLORIST! Plant BODGER'S Seeds and They Will "Say It With Ffowers" We have been working for several years perfecting stocks and are now able to assist you in giving the flower buying public what they are calling for; the beau- tiful pastel shades of delicate pinks, tyrian rose, fiery cerise and an endless list of pleasing shades in a New Type of immense size and unusual petalage the DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA. This type is pop- ularizing the Zinnia. We have also introduced the Picotee, the Victory Quilled and a rich Golden Yellow called "Buttercup." These are distinctive and attractive as cut flowers. We have also on the market the long stemmed Beauty Type Of Aster and next year will have an Early Flowering Aster in this type for you. We also recommend our Selected Strains of Cregos and American Branching, our Fancy Strains of Half Dwarf Cineraria, Calendula, Candytuft, the New Double Cosm S, White, Pink and Crimson; Giant Zinnia in fifteen distinct shades and many other reselected strains for florists. We are growers and sell only in bulk but all reliable seedsmen carry— BODGER'S FLORIST STOCKS Buy Today IProm. Your Nearest Seedsman Mention, the American Florist when writing thousand, and lor Narcissus Grand Soleil d' Or, 400 francs per thousand. Since these growers do not market their stocks in America, but sell them principally to local jobbers and import- ers, either French concerns or Dutch houses operating in and exporting- from that district, such jobbers must add their margin to the preliminary prices which they pay the grower and make their profit in re-assorting the crop, selling both the 13 centimeter grade and the 14 centimeter grade separately. Hence, to make a typical illustration, a jobber buying an average lot of 2,000 bulbs and re-assorting them, sell- ing the two grades mentioned sepa- rately, the original cost of 2,000 bulbs would be 300 francs. From these could ordinarily be assorted 1,400 bulbs which might sell at a 10 per cent advance, say for 165 francs per thou- sand. The other 600 bulbs in an ordi- nary season might measure 14 centi- meters, and bring a proportionate price of 180 francs per thousand, thus in the handling of this lot of 2,000 bulbs cost- ing 150 francs per thousand the profit for the jobber would be 42 francs, a trifle over 15. per cent, providing he pays the grower the . present asking price of tbe syndicate and can secure buyers in America and Europe who are willing to pay the above prices of 165 francs and 180 francs per thousand for the two sizes mentioned. However, the question of the willing- ness of American or continental buy- res to purchase the crop at these ad- vanced prices, which are 50 per cent above those of a year ago. Is an open one, and so far the indications are that no American importers will agree to such advance. JEROME B. RICE SEf D CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS America's Largest Producers of Seed Peas Also a Complete Line of VEGETABLE SEEDS Growing Stations Tnroughout America. office: Cambridge, New York Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed &, Irrigation Co. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muskmelon and Watermelon, ."umplrin, Summer and Winter Squash, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. ^Vrite 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 Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. mWUI^UUIII^ Henry Berrien Fish Carpinteria, Calif. I have for immediate delivery seed stock of these varieties, hand- picked and ready for planting: Fordhook Bush Lima Wood's Prolific Bush Lima Large White Pole Lima Lazy Wife Pole Write lor Quantities and Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing 790 The American- Florist. May?, ROCTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing J. C. ROBINSON SEED CO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA KOCKY 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 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 GROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing That there is an average good crop of these bulbs in France is generally admitted. Why producers should at- tempt to advance their prices 50 per cent is not yet understood in America. A commercial scout, representing one of the leading French export job- bers, made a four weeks trip through leading American cities, presumably to report in the south of France as to prospective demands in America and the disposition and ability of the flor- ists here to purchase these stocks. Whether this individual can have con- cluded from his visit that the Ameri- can trade is prepared for a 50 per cent advance, is not as yet known, nor has he consented to advise American deal- ers as to his findings. It is more than probable that the French grower, in giving this extrava- gant advance to his price demand has set his mind more on the continental traditions of the willingness of the American buyer to pay any old price, rather than the actual financial con- dition and ability of the American seedsmen and florists buyers. He has also perhaps been influenced by the high bids for his product at the close of the past season. Since these bulb opening figures set by the growers' syndicate, no French or Dutch jobbers have as yet cut prices materially. The minimum to date for the size 13 centimeters has been 155 francs per thousand, and for the size 14 centimeters the minimum has been 175 francs. Some American houses have cabled offers of 100 francs for 13 centimeters, and for the 14 centimeter size, 135 francs. To these offers at this date, May 3, no acceptances have been received. The Southern France Horticultural Journal of early April contains several vigorous letters from contributors ar- guing for and against the increased prices. If the suggested prices of April 24 are maintained, the increased cost to the American consumer will be $3.75 to $5.25 per thousand. Tf TDCDACUC Wel1 cured > 1 UDLIyUoLiJ Free from rot. Dwarf Excelsior Pearl, ioo 1000 1st Size, 4-6 in $4.00 $35.00 Variegated Leaved, single.. 3.75 32.50 Albino, single 3.75 32.50 Armstrong's Ever-Bl'm'g... 3.75 32.50 Mexican 3.00 25.00 CALADIUMS ntol*' ioo io'oo 5- 7 inch $ 4.50 $ 40.00 7- 9 inch 7.50 70.00 9-11 inch 12.00 100.00 GLADIOLUS TUBEROSES. WHITE BULBLETS (GLADIOLUS) iooo America, %-H in $ 5.50 America, y» in. and under 4.50 Mrs. F. Pendleton, H in. and under 10.00 Mrs. F. King, V» in. and under.. 4.50 Panama, a in. and under 6.50 From Our Own Farms. 1000 America, First $27.00 America, Medium 22.00 Halley, Medium 35.00 Mrs. F. King, First 25.00 Mrs. F. King, Medium 20.00 Schwaben, Medium 55.00 Florist Mixed 25.00 Standard Mixed, First 22.00 Standard Mixed, Medium 19.00 Our Spring Book "For Florists" Now Ready. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store new york Mention the American Florist when writing We Do Not DISSIPATE our energies on all classes of Seeds. We CONCENTRATE on Garden Seeds on d Farm Root Seeds Thus we personally KNOW what we grow and we select and improve our stock. Place your order with Specialists. 1921-22 prices now ready. Write direct to KELWAY & SON, J?S5£. Langport, England 3urpee's Seeds Grow Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. W. Atlee Burpee Co. Seed Growers Philadelphia 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 R. & M. GODINEAU Seed Growers Angers, France Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. 1921. The American Florist, 791 M'********************* *♦****•! VALLEY for JUNE WEDDINGS NEW STOCK READY FROM COLD STORAGE. Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand | Florists' Money Maker Brand $ $35.00 per 1000 $10.00 per 250 5.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 16.00 per 500 $8.00 per 250 t 4.00 per 100 * 20.00 per 600 I carry oper 2,500,000 of the finest Valley Pips in storage and my facilities enable me to make shipments the same day or not later than the day following receipt of order. If it's VALLEY, I can supply it. Tell me what you want. ! H. N. BRUMS, 3032=42 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. 1 ^*i | < |l i ll l ll I"I '4 l ^ , 4 l ^ l 4 l 4"i l ^'^'^'4 , 4 , 4'4 , ^*^ i ^*^ , ^*^ , ^*^'^"I*^' uuiuifiuiimimiimii' ' nu RUiuramiDuiniiunuiii^ Lily of the) Valley Pips) EXTRA FINE STRAIN EXHIBITION 1 Size GERMAN "LUBECK" PIPS | Just Arrived. Price in cases, 1000, 500 or 250 each, on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 1 53 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY | [llllllillilllllJIlllUilliUitiiitlllltliillllllllllllllinillNIHIIIlllltllllllllllllltllliiiilh^ Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALJLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pump- kin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH Seeds Which Succeed Bloon-d.le BRISTOL, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 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 fi SONS Orange, Conn., and New York City. SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your Inquiries to The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Yokohama Nursery Co. LTD. Woolworth Building NEW YORK CITY Importers Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when, writing L. D. Waller Seed Co. GROWERS OF CHOICE Sweet Pea, Nasturtium and Flower Seeds GUADALUPE, CALTTORNIA 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 Mention the American Florist when writing Return Envelopes Catalogue Envelopes Seed Packets Brown Bag Pilling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., U. S. A. LAWN SEED MIXTURES FIELD SEEDS Atlantic Grass Seed Co. WHOLESALE 46 W. Broadway, NEW YORK CITY Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. MICHELLS Primula Obconica Gigantea Seed Trade Pkt. ALBA, white $0.50 KERMESINA, crimson.. .50 LILACINA, pale lilac... .50 ROSEA, pink 50 HYBRIDA, mixed (1-32 oz., $1.25) .50 Primula Obconica Grandiflora Seed FIMBRIATA, mixed $0.50 VESUVIUS, deep crimson 50 Also all other SEASONABLE SEEDS, BULBS and SUPPLIES Wholesale Price List Free Henry F. Michell Co. 518-516 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA _< i ■ 1 1 1 1 1 * 1 ■ 1 J I r 1 1 1 i r« l L ■ 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 < 1 1 11 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ I ■ II I« 1 1 1 1 1 1 II 1 1 ' T; I DUTCH BULBS ] (Standard Bulb Company | | BENTON HARBOR, MICH. | Ask prices. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties My Speciality. 792 The American Florist, May 7, The Nursery Irade American Association ol Nurserymen. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Presi- dent; M. R. Cashman, ^watonna, Minn., Vice-President, John Watson, 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-sixth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June 22-24, 1921. Landscape gardeners report business, in general, not equal to that of last year. Grand rapids, Mich. — Levi S. Teo- mans, well known nurseryman, died recently at his home near this city, age 81 years. Beaver Falls, N.T. — The Northern New York Utilities, Inc., planted 100,- 000 spruce trees this spring, which is part of a comprehensive plan to re- forest its cutover timber tracts. Grand Rapids, Mich. — The United States Department of Agriculture is making a survey of the nut tree planta- tions in this section, with the hope of greatly increasing production in the future. East Lansing, Mich. — A Norway pine has been shipped from the nur- series of the Michigan Agricultural College to Exhibition park, Los Ange- les, Calif., to represent this state in the forest of states being establish- ed near that city. Dayton, O. The Drexel Park Green- house Co., has been incorporated with a capital of $20,000 to grow and sell plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, etc. The incorporators are W. H. Hoffman, Cora Hoffman, Lee E. Hoffman, Anna M. Hoffman and E. E. Kumler. In a bulletin issued for the federal and state forest services by the Na- tional Board of Fire Underwriters re- cently, it is brought out that forest fires sweeping over 56,488,307 acres in 45 states caused a damage of $85,715,- 747, from 1916 to 1920 inclusive. We are in receipt of the proceed- ings of the thirty-fourth annual con- vention of the Association of Ameri- can Cemetery Superintendents, held at Hamilton, Ont., September 7-10, 1920. W. B. Jones, Highwood ceme- tery, Pittsburgh, Pa., is secretary of the association. Door County Fruit Safe. Sturgeon Bay, "Wis Fruit orchards of Door county, including thousands of acres of cherries, apples, strawberries, plums and small fruits, passed through the last few weeks undamaged by storms and frosts and growers are pre- dicting a bumper crop. The snow- storms did not reach Door county and the frosts that damaged crops in other fruit areas were not bad enough to hurt the fruit trees here. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever, we solicit your inquiries and or- ders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on LAGER & HTJRREIili, Summit, N. J. We have on hand the largest stock of New Enplan all shapes. RHODODENDRONS Parson's Hardy American Seedlings. FANCY EVERGREENS, for tubs. 300 B4Y TREES A sizes, standard shapes. MONTROSE NURSERIES Wakefield Center, Mass. (Office and Salesroom) 31 Otis St., Boston, Mass. N. F. McCarthy 6 Co., Props. Send tor catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. -t,. pONARD fi I . I UIEST GROVE lne « JONES CO. l-jt'l ™ PENNA. Robert Pyle. Pres. L— J AnL Winter, Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing 2-yr. Ibohum Ibolium Privet The New HARDY HEDGE Resembles California. Privet. HARDY AS IBOTA. Dormant Summer Cuttings, $ 15.00 per 100 All larger grades sold. Box -Barberry Summer Frame Cuttings. $25.00 per 1000 For Lining Out. 10 samples postpaid (or 50c. Bard Wood Cuttings for Greenhouse Bench Propagation, $7.50 per 1000. READY NOW. SURPLUS Am. Hemlock, Pin Oak, Gingko, Red Maple Japan Iris. ELM CITY NURSERY CO., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Buy Box-Barberry and Ibolium Privet of the Introducers. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's* Clioice 8tock STOCK FOR LINING OUT Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Tree and shrub seedlings. Rooted Cuttings, Grafts, etc., in large assortment of rare, choice and standard varieties for lining out. Annual output, 2,000,000 plants LANDSCAPE EVERGREENS . New. rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., 4 B °| Dundee, 111. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS — LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA Biennials and Hardy Perennials Many of the biennials and perennials are now as important to florists as Asters, Sweet Peas, Verbenas, etc., are among the annuals. Some can be forced, such as Delphinium, Canterbury Bells, etc., while many others sell as readily as Geraniums if grown in pots, not to speak of the cut-flower sorts, such as Coreopsis, Gypsophila, Chrysanthemum, Shasta Daisy, Physostegia, etc. They are really needed in every florist's establishment that caters to the better-class of trade. The demand for them is increasing. Now is the Time to Sow the Seed Our "Book for Florists" offers a complete list of both the standard varieties and Mnnpv MjtlcPfC newer ones. Send for a copy if you mislaid yours. These require little care and are CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK 1921. The American Florist. 793 Chrysanthemums Clean, healthy stock, no disease, as we spray our stock throughout the winter 100 1000 100 1000 Zenobia, early yellow 3.00 25.00 Lillian Doty, midseason pink . . . 3.00 25.00 Iva, midseason orange 3.00 25.00 Source d'Or, or Golden Feather 5.00 45.00 Quinola, improved deep yellow 5.00 45.00 Eugene Langaulet, yellow anem- one 6.00 50,00 Mrs. Frank Beu, needs no ex- planation 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Godfrey, single pink, late, very good 3.00 25.00 Late Garza, good until January, white 4.00 35.00 Hilda Canning, late bronze. . . . 3.00 25.00 Ju Jitsu, half white, half pink, a novelty 15.00 100.00 Mrs. N. W. Harrison, early dainty blush $15.00 .... Vivian Cook, canary yellow, single 15.00 $100.00 Mrs. G. A. Stewart, Jr., single bronze, early, very good .... 4.00 .... Baby Doll, sulphur yellow, the smallest of all 12.00 100.00 Krut, a good early yellow 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Mozey, late bronze, single, very good 10.00 .... Mike Gabel, midseason yellow . 3.00 Beckey McLean, late bronze, one of the best 3.00 Mrs. Henry Vincent, late fawn color, one of our very best. . . 15.00 25.00 25.00 Cash with orders from unknown persons JEPSBN, May wood, III. STECHER LITHOGRAPHIC COMPANY Mention the American Florist when writing Dutch and French Bnlbs CJ.Speelman & Sons Sassenheim, Holland Lagarde & Speelman Ollioules, Var. France NEW YORK OFFICE 470 GREENWICH ST. Pacific Coast Representative, Mr. w. B. Clarke, Box S43, San Jose, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing Hogewoning & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Bulb Growers and Importers 299 Broadway, New York Mention the American Florist when writing McHotchinson & Co. | OFFERS FROM STORAGE | I VALLEY PIPS, Dutch or German type, in I | case lots of i.MU pips. LILY BULBS. Glgan- | = tenm,6-8. 8-10 9 10: MagnificumandRubrum, 1 = 9-11. BAMBOO CANES, Japanese and do- = = mestic, natural and dyed green, all sizes. | I RAFFIA, natural and colored, 25 lbs. up. | SUMMER SHIPMENT. f 1 FERNS IN FLATS, July-August shipment, i E DRACAENA CANES, May shipment. PALM = = SEEDS KentiaBelmoreanaand Forsteriana, | | Cocos Weddellana, Etc- FALL SHIPMENT. = DUTCH BULBS. MANETTI STOCKS, CHI- E i NESE SACRID LILIES, VALLEY PIPS, JAP. E 1 LILY BULBS, DRACAENA CANES, FRENCH = E BULBS, FREESIAS and C ALLAS, BEGONIAS E | and GLOXINIAS, Etc., Etc. 1 Write for prices, stating your requirements.! McHUTCHISON & CO., | BS Chambers St., NEW YORK | ailMimiiiiiiliiimimimimliiililiilllliiMiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirllitiiiiillllliiiliiliiillG Mention the American Florist when writing Richard Diener Company, Inc. Originators and Growers of the Largest and Finest Gladiolus and Petunias Catalog an Request Kentfield, Marin Co., Calif. FERNS Cyrtomlum Rockfnrdlanum. Holly Ferns. 3-Inch. 81. 50 uerdoz.,88 00 per 100; 4-inch, $3.00 perdoz., J25.00 per 100. Be sure to get Our Monthly Bulletin. R. Vincent, Jr. fi Sons Co. WHITE MARSH. MD. 794 The American Florist. May 7, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Louis P. Miller. Toledo. 0., President; A. J. Doolev, Cook County, 111 , Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. The annual value of the strawberry crop in the United States is said to be about $18,000,000. South Bend, Ind. — At a recent com- mittee meeting- of the Horticultural So- ciety, plans were made to hold a fruit and vegetable show in the autumn, when farmers will be invited to display their products. Vegetable Census Summary. The United States department of commerce through the director of the census has announced, subject to cor- rection, preliminary figures from the census of agriculture of vegetables pro- duced in 1919, in 33 states. The total acreage of Irish or white 5°J; a i oes is 2 48f>,878 which yielded 202,265,181 bushels. The value of this crop was $513,615,071. In sweet po- tatoes 311,007 acres were planted, mak- ing a yield of 31,959,463 bushels and a total value of $51,213,813. There were 8.197 acres planted to as- paragus, the value of the crop amount- ing to $1,727,511. Beans had an acreage of 50,803 and were worth $5,625,708. There were 484,5S7 acres planted in cabbage with a value of $14,422,306. Cantaloupes valued at $5,244,166 had planted 38,597 acres. The total acreage of celery was 10- 424 worth $6,552,427. Cucumbers had 35.635 acres planted with a total value of $5,093,005. The value of the lettuce crop amount- T9 1«MJ ''f' 5 ' 62 *' 2 ' 11 with an acreage of There were 37.788 acres planted to onions valued at $13,273,952. Green peas had a value of $5,067 423 with 80,984 acres. The total value of spinach was $660,- 467 with 4,073 acres planted. The acreage of sweet corn was 178- 622 with a value of $13,002,072. Tomatoes were worth $26,315,925 with 225,226 acres planted. There were 56,762 acres of water- melons valued at $5,173,361. Miscellaneous vegetables not listed separately had a value of $222,738,- 607 with 1,059,392 acres planted. Peppers. Sweet peppers, sometimes called Chinese peppers and Mammoth pep- pers, are becoming more and more popular as a crop for planting in the home garden. Only a few plants are necessary to supply the family of average size with all the peppers they will want, but it takes good land and extra care to produce peppers of hig-n quality, say garden specialists of the United States Department of Agricul- ture. Pepper plants are easily injured by cold and the plants should be started in the house, in a hotbed, or in a greenhouse. Perhaps the best way is to purchase a dozen or so good plants from some seedsman or plant grower. In preparing the soil for peppers, first spade or fork the land over to a depth of 8 or 9 inches. At the same time work in some well-rotted manure and a large handful of commercial fertilizer to each square yard of space. This should be done at least a week before the pepper plants are set out. Then loosen the surface thoroughly at the time the plants are set. Frequent cultivation is necessary, and an occa- sional application of weak liquid ma- nure to the soil around the plants will keep them growing vigorously. Large, tender peppers can only be produced on thrifty plants, and in order to keep the plants producing all the peppers should be kept picked off and none allowed to ripen. Ruby King, Chinese Giant and Large Bell or Bull Nose are among the leading varieties of the large sweet peppers. Pimento peppers are mild in flavor and are largely grown in the southern states for making the pimento pickled peppers. The pimento peppers can be used in the same way as the regular sweet pep- pers or they may be left on the plants until red ripe, then used for canning. Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVLLLE NURSERIES Catalogues and Price Lists Free on Application. PAINESVILLE, - OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing Bench Rose Plants Per 100 Per 1000 Russell $12.00 $110.00 Sunburst 10.00 90.00 YOUNG STOCK Ophelia, 3-inch 9.00 76.00 Columbia, 2%-inch 10.00 90.00 Sunburst, 2%-inch 9.00 75.00 Good stock, ready for planting. GEO. REIN BERG, 30 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Ageratum Fraseri We feel confident in offering Ageratuitl "Fraseri" to our customers that we are offering what will be one of the most valuable acquisi- tions to the bedding plant line in recent years, that it is a blue, a decided blue, that would be continually in bloom. In our trial grounds last summer "Fraseri" attracted more attention than any other bedding plant. It only grew about 8 to 10 inches high and was covered the entire season with what can easily be classed as immense trusses of flowers, as many of them were over 2% iuehes across, while the individual flower would be % of an inch in diameter. The plant spreads about 12 to 15 inches across. It can easily be used with Alternantheras as n border plant. Being an earlv bloomer and dwarf, compact grower, it makes an excellent pot plant. 2-inch, 81.00 per doz ; 8 6.00 per 100. 3-inch, 1.50 per do-/.; 10 00 per 100. Be sure to get Our Monthly Bulletin. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Abundance of Stock Size 100 1000 2Vi-in. Agreratums, light or dark $2.75 $25.00 2 -In. Coleus, red or yellow. 2.75 26.00 3 -in. Cyclamens, 8 varieties 15.00 .... 2%-in. Fuchias, 12 varieties.. 3.00 27.50 2% -in. Heliotropes, light or dark 3.00 27.60 2^-in. Marguerites, fine plants 3.50 30.00 2V4-in. Stocks, Alice or Nice. 2.75 25.00 2% -in. Vincas, variegata .... 5.00 45.00 3V 2 -in. Vincas, variegata 13.00 125.00 Liberal Extras. Correspondence Solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey 50,000 Dracaena Indivisa Prom 2-inch pots, ready for 3 or 4-lnch pots, at $4.00 per 100. From 2-inch pots, grood strong average sized plants at $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS (Oor Specialty) Nutt. Buchner, Ricard. Poitevine, Viand G?ood short jointed plants from 2-inch pots, at $3.60 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. We ship safe anywhere. Elmer Rawlings, alSTaWTn:*. rCARNATIONS= F. Dorner &Sons Co. Lafayette, Ind. SPECIALTY Potted Plants To Trade Only. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. (Robert Craig Co.) I HIGH CLASS PALMS I | and Novelties in Decorative Plants | | NORWOOD, Delaware County, PA. § •TllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllfl Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Chrysanthemum Specialists Catalogue Free. CYOI^AMEX "We must have room and offer for one week. 2.500 2Vi-in. Cyclamen, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 3.000 3-in. Cyclamen, at $20 and $26 per 100. 1.000 4-in. Cyclamen, at $40.00 per 100. Ask for our prices of Easter Greeting Pelargoniums and Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, m S SET" "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pages. 5x7. with 36 Illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw, man- ager of the OaBls Farm & Orchard Co.. Roe- well. N. M. Cloth Bound. 91.00 American Florist Co. MO S. Dearborn St. Chlcag* 1921. The American Florist. 795 Ready Reference Section 15 CENTS, NET, PER LINE ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras. Yellow and Brilliantissi- ma, fine bushy, 2-lnch stock. $4.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT St. SON. Cedar Falls, la. AMPELOPIS VEITCHI. Ampelopsis Veitchii. A large stock of one and two year in all grades. Two year transplanted are heavy for grades. Some three year with heavy tops and roots. Light stocks for lining out very cheap. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown. N. J. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri seed- lings. $1.25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000: 2%- in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 3-in. pots. $10.00 per Asparagus Sprengerii. 4-lnch, 20c; i\i- inch, 15c each. Asparagus plumosus. 4- lnch. 20c; 3% -inch, 15c each. DAVIc FLORAL CO., Davenport, la. ASPLENIUM. Asplenium Nidus Avis (Birdnest Ferns), good strong, healthy stock, ready for deliv- ery June 1, 1921, 1%-in., 20c; 2%-in.. 25c; 3-in.. 35c each. WM. K HARRIS, 55th and Springfield Ave., \V. Philadelphia. Pa. BARBERRY. Box-Barberry, well-rooted summer cut- tings $25.00 per 1.000. The Elm City Nur- sery Co., Woodmont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. BEGONIAS. 20,000 BEGONIA MELIOR 2% -IN. POTS. From leaf cuttings, ready now. $36.00 per 100, $300.00 per 1000. Peterson, Cincinnati, Lorraine, ask for prices. Begonias 2% -in.. Chatelaine $7.00 per 100; Patten $8.00 per 100; the new Pride of Newcastle, $12.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN, 43 West 18th St.. New York. Begonias, Metalllca, Otto Hacker and Pres. Carnot. $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle. O. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-inch, $25.00; Sc- inch, $20.00 per 100. DAVIS FLORAL CO Davenport, la. BULBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus. All bulbs are first-class, good size, very smooth, clean and free from scab. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. BULBS. R. A. VAN DER SCHOOT Hillegom, Holland Extensive own culture of bulbs .nd plants. Prices on . application CANNAS. CANNA BARG'AINS. Guaranteed true to name, 2 to 3 eyes, strong plants. Per 100 Per 1000 King Humbert $4.50 $40.00 Yellow King Humbert 4.50 40.00 City of Portland 7 00 65.00 J. F. Howell 3.50 30.00 Allemania 3.50 30.00 Shenandoah 3.50 30.00 David Harum 3 50 30.00 Charles Henderson 3.50 30.00 Indiana 3.50 30.00 NORTH STAR NURSERY H. B. Schroeder. Mgr. Onarga, 111. CANNAS. 3000 King Humbert at $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 4000 Richard Wal- lace at $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000 Good strong stock, two to three eyes and better. Cash. The lot to one address. $160.00. BUSHY FLOWER GARDEN, Bushy, Va. CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS. 200,000 from black soil. „ 1000 Ward $25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 26.00 Enchantress 26.00 White Enchantress 26 00 Thenanthos 26.00 Matchless 36.00 200,000 from sand. „ 1000 Ward $18.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 18.00 Enchantress 18.00 White Enchantress 18*00 Thenanthos 18.00 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago CARNATIONS Choice Rooted Cuttings MATCHLESS $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1.000. BELLE WASHBURN $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1.000. Our cuttings are all made from flowering side shoots. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178 N. Wasbash Ave.. Chicago. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS _ , 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $4.00 $36.00 White Enchantress 3.50 30.00 White Wonder 3.60 80 00 Matchless 3.00 26.00 :Jlss Theo 3.00 26.00 CHAS. N. MILLER & BRO. Morton Grove. Illinois. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. „ 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $4.00 $36.00 White Wonder 3.50 30.00 White Enchantress 3.60 30.00 Pink Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Miss Theo 3.00 26.00 Matchless 3.00 26.00 J. A. BUDLONG CO. 184 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. CARNATIONS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTIN.GS. Clean, healthy stock free from midge. Standard Varieties. Golden Glow. Early Frost. Charles Razer. Seidewitz and all other standard varieties. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1.000. Pompons — Hardy Early Flowering, Single varieties. Anemones. $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per 1.000. Choice Commercial Varieties. Sun Glow White Mistletoe Glen View Golden Mistletoe Wells' Lake Pink December Gem Yellow Turner Odessa Yellow Chadwick (ready May 25) Price on all above, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. White Seidewitz. $6.00 per 100. Hamburg Late White, $6.00 per 100- $25.00 per 1000. Pink Turner. $2.25 per dozen, $15.00 per 100. Ask for Price List of Carnation Cuttings. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Rooted Cuttings. Our celebrated early white pompons are ready to ship anywhere. This variety com- mences to bloom October 1. and will con- tinue three months, producing quantities of double white pompons, which are fine for either cut flowers or potted plants $6.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. COLEUS. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per 100: $14.00 per 1.000. by ex- press. If postpaid, special delivery and in- sured, at customer's risk, add 16c per 100: 75c per 1.000. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii. Queen Victoria, Firebrand. Beckwith Gem. Trailing Queen and others. American Beauty and Brilliancy. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. Ask for Price List on All Bedding Plants. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St.. New York CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. The kind you have been look- ing for. Strong, well grown named varie- ties in separate colors in the following: From 2%-in. pots $12.00 From 3- in. pots 20.00 From 4 -in. pots 40.00 From 6 -in. pots 76.00 Write for discounts on large orders. We pay special attention to boxing and packing and the using of paper pots should Insure safe arrival at destination. The stopping of express cars at our plant en- ables us to make direct shipments without unnecessary rough handling, which will be appreciated by our customers. Plants are moving fast and we advise ordering at J. W. DAVIS COMPANY Terre Haute. Indiana. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 796 The American Florist. May 7, CYCLAMEN. From Anier. grown seed, and superior in Quality. Cyclamen Giganteum, 3-inch pot plants, now ready for delivery. Glory of Wandshek. White— Carmine Eye. Daybreak. Rose of Marienthal. Brilliant Red. Magniflca. Christmas Cheer. Lavender. Pure White. Rokoko Improved. $20.00 per 100; $175.00 per 1,000, net. Strong hardy plants: a superior strain and Westwood. J. A. PETERSON & SONS Cyclamen for one week only. 2 V* -in., $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.00. 3-in.. $20.00 and $26.00; 4-in.. $40.00 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. Ill Cvclamen, 2% -in., good assortment, lead- ing' varieties, $12.00 per 100, May delivery. MATTHEWSON'S. Sheboygan, Wis. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS The following good cut flower varieties are still available: Jack Rose. Sylvia, Lyn- hurst, Minnie McCullough. Princess Juliana. White Swan and Golden Gate. Stock of other varieties exhausted. LYNDHURST FARM. INC. R. F. D. No. 2. Hammonton. N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES, Single White, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100, 2%-inch. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders, Boston Yellow, 2&- inch, $8.00 per 100. Ask for Price List on Ferns. Cyclamen Seedings, Etc. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 'West 18th St.. New York DELPHINIUMS. 26 000 Delphinium Belladonna. 2%-in.. $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square. Pa. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fine well- rooted. 3% -inch pots. $17.00 per 100; 2Vi- inch pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $40.00 per 100; 6-inch pots, $60.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St.. New York. Draceana Indivisa. 2-in.. ready for 3 or 4-in., $4 per 100, Elmer Rawlings. Alle- gany, N. Y. FERNS. BOSTON FERNS G?ood, Strong, Bushy Stock 6-inch $.60 each 7-inch 1.25 each 8-inch 2.00 each 10-lnch 2.50 each Add 5% packing charge. DAVIS FLORAL CO. Davenport Iowa FERN RUNNERS, ready April 6. $15.00 per 1000. FOLLOWING VARIETIES: Bos- ton and Macawii. 2 ^4 -inch of above, also Scottii, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. New Macawii, 2%-inch. $10.00 per 100. $95.00 .per 1000. Larger sizes, ask for prices. Bostons, 3-inch pots, $16.00 per 100: 3te- inch pots, $24.00 per 100; 4-inch pots. $26.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 W. 18th St.. New York. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Harrisii. 2%-in.. $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1,000. Macawii. 2%-in., $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 668-570 Wash- ington St., Buffalo. N. Y. STRONG HEALTHY FERNS Boston, 3-inch $12.00 per 100 " 4-inch 22.00 " " 6-lnch 40.00 " " Give us a trial order. PETERSON FLORAL CO. Gibson City Illinois Ferns. Table and fern dish. For varie- ties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns. Pot grown and in good shape. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. R. Vin- cent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. 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. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard. Poite vine and Viaud. Good short jointed plant-. 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. Home Grown Stock 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. GLADIOLUS. Gladioli, strictly first size. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 668 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. GRAPE VINES. 20 assorted Ki-ape plants, my selection, labeled and prepaid, $1.00: beyond third zone, $1.25. CHARLES NASH NURSERY, Three Bibers, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. For Memorial Day Forcing. My 20 best named varieties, white, pink, blue. rose. etc. n.iz 1Q0 4»/ 2 -in. pots. 4 to 6 branches. $ 5.50 $40.00 5 and 5V 2 -in.. 5 to 9 branches 7.26 66.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 10 branches 7.76 60.00 6>/ 3 -in. pots, 8 to 12 branches 10.76 86.00 7-inch pots, 9 to 12 branches. ... $1.25 each Packing, 5 per cent on amount of order. Ask for list of varieties on application. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St., New York. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley. New stock ready from 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, MYRTLE. MYRTLE HARDY CREPE VARIETY for covering graves, etc., $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St. New York. NURSERY STOCK. Cuttings, shrubs and fruit plant bargains. See classified ad. in week before last issue, under nur- sery stock. CHARLES NASH NURSERY, Three Rivers, Mich. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Southgate. London, England. Cat- tleyas, Laelio-Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solicited. PANSD3S. 300.000 PANSY PLANTS. Steele's Mastodon in bud and bloom. Large, strong, stocky plants. September transplanted. Quality plants. Satisfaction guaranteed. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000, JOHN JENSEN & SONS. 9801 S. Western Ave.. Chicago. 200,000 large, stocky, September trans- planted, field grown, blooming pansy plants, superb strain; all salable stock, $2.00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Ready now. Cash with order. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. PELARGONIUMS. Pelargonium Easter Greetings. In bud and bloom, extra fine plants, 6-lnch, 40c: 4 -inch. 2 6c each. DAVIS FLORAL CO.. Davenport, la. POINSETTIAS. California field-grown Polnsettla stock plants. Early variety, famous for holding its foliage, and True Red Variety plants, $18.00, $26.00 and $30.00 per 100. These stock plants will produce on an average of 25 cuttings in one season. I am now sup- plying some of the largest growers of pot- ted poinsettlas In nearly every state of the United States. Free sample plant sent upon request. PAUL ECKE. 1126 Hayworth Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 2% -in., good, strong plants at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1.000; 4-in. at 26c; 6-in. at 60c; 6-in. at 75c: Malacoides, 2% -in., $5.00 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Sim's Hybrid Yellow Poly- enthus, strong divisions, $7.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN 4 3 W. 18 th St., New York PRIVET. Privet. Ibolium privet, hardy hybrid: cross between California and Ibota privet, 2 years, 2-3 ft.. $2.60 each; 1 year. 1-2 ft., $1.00 each; summer frame cuttings. 50c each. The Elm City Nursery Co.. Wood- mont Nurseries. Inc.. New Haven. Conn. ROSES. BENCH PLANTS. Roses — Choice Stock. Russell. 3-year old $15.00 per 100 Columbia. 2-year old 12.00 per 100 White Killarney. 2-year old.. 10.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN. 178- North Wabash Ave., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1921. The American Florist. 797 ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. 2% -in. own root stock. 1000 Premier $110.00 Columbia 76.00 Sunburst 76.00 Dunlop 90-00 3-in. own root stock. 1000 Premier- $126.00 Columbia 90.00 Ophelia 76JM) PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago. INCREASE TOUR 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 12.00 116-00 Ophelia Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 Sunburst Bench Plants 12.00 116.00 American Beauty 20.00 190.00 M. C. GUNTERBERG. Wholesale Florist 8 East Randolph St. Chicago. 111. 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. Roses. Own Root. Dunlop. 2-in.. $20.00 per lOu. $176.00 per 1000: Columbia. 2-in.. $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1.000; Ophelia, 2-in., $9.00 per 100. $80.00 per 1.000. THE PARK FLOR- AL COMPANY, 1643 Broadway, DeriTer, Colo. RUSSELL BENCH PLANTS. Good stock $15.00 per 100. No order for less than 100 shipped. BASSETT & WASHBURN. Wholesale Florists 178 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds. Seed stock of the following va- rieties, hand-picked and ready for plant- ing: Fordhook Bush Lima, Wood's Prolific Bush Lima, Large White Pole Lima, and Lazy Wife Pole. Write for quantities and prices. Henry Berrien Fish, Carninteria. Calif. Asparagus Sprengeri seed. 1921 crop, field grown. $2.60 per 1000; 6000 for $10.00. Plumosus nanus, $3.00 per 1000. Cash with order. SAN DIEGO NURSERY, 621 Sixth St., San Diego, Calif. 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 & Son, Langport, SEEDS. 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; sv flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Cov Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cu- cumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Seeds. Specialties: Pepper, eggplant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrlck & Son. contract seed growers Pedricktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon applica- tion. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seed growers for the trade. Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. 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 peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every de- scription. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. lETTEr?S AtfSWS?irVO o c Jl £ Aoy K6FEfl£WCe M& Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pump- kin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, car rots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnLpa turnips. R. & M. Godineau. Angers, France Seeds. The largest French cultures of Primulas, ask for prices 1921 crop. Malacoides, $22.69 per lb. JH. PACjUET. bd., Maguan, Nice, (France). 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 florist and market gardeners. The W. Atle 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. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon : Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. SNAPDRAGONS. „„ , SNAPDRAGONS ' 2%-inch Pots 100 1000 Nelrose $6.00 $66.00 Keystone 6.oo 66.00 Sliver Pink 6.oo 66.00 Giant White 6.00 66.00 Giant Yellow 6 .00 66.00 Ask for Prices of Roses. Grafted and Own Root. ROMAN J. IRWIN 43 West 18th St., New York Snapdragons. Double June Hefko. rooted cuttings, $15 per 100; $125 per 1000; 2%-in. $17 per 100. T. D. Hefko. Marshfleld. Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS. VINOAS. VINCAS. Varies R. c., $2.00 per 100: 2)4 -in., $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, bushy. $16.00 per 100. $140.00 per 1000; 3«,-in. pots $12.00 per 100. ROMAN J. IRWIN. 43 West 18th St., New York. Strong vincas. green or variegated. 4- inch, $12.00 per 100. PETERSON FLORAL CO., Gibson City, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1921. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also catalogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fitch- burg. Mass. Meyers' Green Florists' Thread is the best for all florists' purposes. Write for prices John C. Meyer, Florist Thread Works! Lowell, Mass. Thomson's celebrated manure. Sold by all dealers or from sole makers. Wm. Thomson & Sons.. Ltd.. Clovenfords. Scot- land. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in.. $1.76; 12-in., $2.26; 14-in.. $3.00: 16-ln.. $4.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Ran- dolph St., Detroit. Mich. Greenhouse glass. "Plat Crystal Glass." Even thickness; why not have the best? Get pur prices. Cadillac Glass Company, 2556-2586 Hart Ave.. De- Green cemetery vase. Made of durable earthen- ware and stained permanent green. Per doz., $4.00; 3 doz.. $11.25. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gold letters of best quality. Prices great- ly reduced. Write today for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger. 1660 Avenue A, New York. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Cata- logues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 798 The American Florist. May 7, MISCELLANEOUS 1 000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes. $8 60. Good stock. Cash please. Gorham Prlntery, 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. 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. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Florists' specialties and supplies of every description. Selilman & Stein. 116 W. 28th St.. New York. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. Y. HARDWOOD ASHES. Nature's own ferti- lizer. Geo. Stevens. Peterboro. O ntario. Can. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway. New York. Baskets, novelties and florists' supplies. S. H. Russin. 66 W. 19th St.. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co. Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10.000, $2.60; 60.000. $11.00. W. J. Cowee, Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 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.. Sprin gfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1.000 for 36c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. GalesbUrg. 111. FERTILIZERS. 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. 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.. Philadelphia. Everything in florists supplies and staples. The MeCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St.. Pitts- burgh, Fa. 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 construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2462 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouses, superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for esti- mates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse, glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle-Kaiser Co.. 261 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. When "You Say It With Flowers" Always Remember that to grow good flowers it requires good boilers in the greenhouses, so when in- stalling a boiler be sure and consider "Superior Standard" Boiler Most durable, rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on tbe Market. Is unequalled far Greenhouse Heating. Made for packed hub joints or screwed fittings. Made in y sizes. Superior Machine & Boiier Works 840-850 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed greenhouse. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.60 per gal. Fun- Bine. $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Madison. N. J. LABELS. POTS AND PANS. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardinieres an 1 specialties. Write for cata- logue and prices. The Townsley Pottery. Idaville. Ind. 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. 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. Dolansky-McDonald Co.. 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. Kasfing 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. Lecakes C. & Bros.. New York. Mackle. William. New York. MeCallum Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi. Paul. New York. Millang. Joseph A., New York. Neidinger Co., Jos. G.. Philadelphia. Pa, Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Six Splendid Volumes Price, $48.00 Sold only in complete set9. Carriage paid to any part of the United States American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York. Niessen Co.. The Leo.. Philadelphia. Pa. Pierson. A. N.. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. Pollworth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. 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 Bros. & Co.. New York. Tonner. O. A. & L. A.. Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H. Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. 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. Wittbold. Geo. Co.. 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. 799 The recognized standard Insecticide. A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. FUMGIME. 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 writing THOMSON'S CELEBRATED MANURES PERFECT PLANT FOODS UNRIVALLED FOR ALL GARDEN CROPS. SOLD BY ALL SEEDSMEN OR FROM SOLE MAKERS. WM THOMSON & SONSLd. CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND CEMETERY VASES Green Enameled. 6 3 4 inches high ; diameter, 4 inches. Per 100, $12.00. JOHN J. KELLER 631-3 South 3rd Street, COLUMBUS, OHIO SOMETHING NEW IN Greenhouse Glass "FLAT CRYSTAL GLASS." Even thickness. The cost to you is no more. Why not have the best ? Get our prices. CAD LLAC GLASS COMPANY, 2556-2586 Hart Ave., DETROIT, MICHIGAN Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbory's Carnation Staples. "They are indispensable to the careful florist. In- crease the value at least 50%." Fifth Ave. Floral Co 1000,35c; 3000 for $1.00. poslpji I. L. Pillsbury, Galesbnrg. HI. 1,000 Letterheads 1.000 Envelopes $8.50 Send Cash GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 542 Sonth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. We Print Everything. Greenhouse Builders When Ym Are Beady To Talk Building Say When and Where and We'll Be There [ord & fitLrrtriam(o. reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true* because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will sot rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootheri like _ It. Order from your dealt or direct front as. 1000.90c. postpaid. f Samples free. HENBTA. DEEEB.I 114 Chestnut BtTMtN Philadelphia. The Florists 9 Hail Association of America for the past 34 years has paid all hail losses promptly, to the ex- tent of considerably over halt a million dollars. For further information write JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y Saddle River, New Jersey PoehlmannBrosCo . II PollworthCCCo... 779 Potter Floral Co 787 Progressive Clay Co. 800 Pulverized Manure Co The Ill Pyfer AT&Co 777 Raedlein Basket Co. 777 Randall A L Co 777 Randall's Flo Shop.. 786 Randolph & Mc- Clements 785 Rawlings Elmer 794 Ready Reference 795 Reed & Keller . .800 Kenan PtgHouse...8 ReidEdw 778 ReinbergGeo....777 794 Reinberg Peter 771 RiceBros 779 Rice Jerome B Seed Co .789 RobinsonJCSeedCo.790 RockWmLFloCo..7S4 RodgersJW 783 Rohnert Waldo. .791 Rosaia Bros 787 Roserv Floral Co.... 787 RoutzahnSeedCo .790 RuscbG & Co 779 RussinSH 7*0 SalzerSeed Co J A.. 786 SceeryEdw 787 Schiller the Florist .783 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son. .Ill SchlingMax 785 Schmidt ChasL 783 ^eligman & Stein ...776 Shaffer Geo C 786 Sharp Partridge& XSnn SheppardHW 786 SiebrechtGeo C... 781 Simon & Son IN.... 79" Situations & Wants. 767 SkidelskvSS&Co. I Smith A W & Co... 785 Smith &CoE D.. .794 Smith & Fetters Co. 787 Smith Henry 787 Speelman CJ&Sons.793 standard BulbCo... .791 Stecher Litho lo 793 Storrs&Harrison Co. 794 StumppGE M 785 Sullivan Bros & Co.. 781 Superior Machine & Boiler Works 798 Thomson Wm & Sons 799 ThorburnJM & Co.. 791 TonnerO A&L A..777 Totty Chas H 791 Townslev Pottery ... I V Traendly&Schenck.781 Traveling Wholesale Florist 781 Trepel Joseph 782 United Cut Flo Co.. 781 Vaughan A L Co ...771 Vaughan'sSeed Store IS790 792 799 Vrk's Sons Jas ....790 VincentRJr&Som. Co I 793 794 Walker F Co 787 WallerLDSeedCo.791 WeberFH 785 Weiland& Risch...777 Weir Jas 786 Weiss Herman 781 Welch's Flower Shp. 787 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 789 Wietor Bros 772 Williams Mrs E A.. 786 Winterson Co E F..776 WittboldGCo 783 WittboldHCo 783 WolfJobn 784 Wolfskill Bros & MorrisGoldenson 785 Woodruff SD & Sons791 Yokohama NursCo .791 Young AL&CO....780 Zane Pottery Co 799 Zech & Mann. ..774 777 Florists' Pots Our plant at York, Pa., has made florists' pots for nearly ninety years . We too k First Prize at Last Three Exposi- tions. We may not be the oldest manufacturers in our line, but assuredly have the best pots. Try us on your nest order. Prices Low. Quality Guaranteed. Address all communications to The Progressive Clay Company Ninth Floor, mi—.. •w»_i. /«._ Marbridrte Building. New YOTK City Branch Office, Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free from Bobbles— Uniform in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY 6nenhouse White KttfVSiiJSZ Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. ™ DWELLE-KaiSER «> 251 Elm St., - BUFFALO, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing John C. Moninger Co. GREENHOUSES Designers - Manufacturers - Builders We sell the complete bouse or any part 908 Blackhawk St.. CHICAGO, 1XL. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing Mouse Large Runs of CATALOGUES OCR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Court CHICAGO wmcm ft Smerica is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Sea. 1 ! Vol. LVL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 14, 1921. No. 1719 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1921 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Otlice at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Pdbhbhed Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: HarrisOH 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI .50a year; Canada. $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 13.00. Volumes Hall Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., imerican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opficebs— TH"MA8 Roland, Nahant, Mass., President; Adolphus Gude, Washington, D. C, Vice-President; Jobn Young, 41-43 West 18th 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, O., March 25 to April 1, 1922. Memorial Day Number Next Week Send all Special Ads. For This Issue EARLY. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. Dr. Tracy's Retirement. By R. A. Oakley, in Charge of the Office of Seed Distribution, Depaitment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. His Life and Work. The occasion of Dr. Will W. Tracy's retirement from active service in the United States Department of Agri- culture affords an opportunity to his host of friends to congratulate him on his many years of devotion to the study of plants. Some of us who have had the good fortune to know him intimately have a compelling de- sire to give those who are less fortun- ate a better view of his useful and interesting life. William Warner Tracy was born in Hudson, O., May 2, 1845. He is the son of Stephen Tracy, who was fifth 'in descent from the Stephen Tracy who came to America in 1621, and of Alice Dana, a great grand-daughter of Gen- eral Israel Putnam. His parents moved to Hartford, Vt., while he was yet a small boy and shortly afterward he took up work in the nurseries of T. C. Maxwell & Son, Geneva, N. Y. But this was by no means Dr. Tracy's first training in plant culture, nor was it the beginning of his insatiable love for plants. His first lessons in horticul- ture were taken in his infancy at home and his love for plants was a parental legacy. His mother had a local reputation because of her fond- ness for and exceptional success in the culture of flowers and when she re- turned from China, where she went as a missionary with his father shortly after their marriage, she brought back many new and interesting plants with her When scarcely five years old Dr. Tracy possessed a love for plants that was nothing less than intense. He could not bear to see them broken or injured. To him a plant destroyed was an irreparable loss and even yet his enthusiasm has not reached its climax. As a boy he spent his vacation and most of his spare time planting trees and other perennials along the road- ways and public places in the vicinity of Andover, Mass. When he moved to Detroit he carried his tree-planting ideas with him and he was directly responsible for the thousands of fine American elms that are now growing in the center of the city bordering on Woodward avenue. The trees con- stitute an enduring and useful monu- ment to him. The civil war found Dr. Tracy with equal devotion to his country. On September 12, 1S62, he volunteered in Co. "D" 45th Mass. Inf., and served with that organization until Sep- tember 2, 1863, when he was invalided home. He had served with his com- pany only three months when he was offered a commission as first lieutenant. This he refused because he thought he could render a greater service as a private in the ranks. After regaining his health, he enter- ed the Michigan Agricultural College, from which institution he was grad- uated in 1867 with the degree of bach- elor of science. His knowledge of plants soon became known to the college authorities, and shortly after he entered, he was given charge of the college grounds and made instructor in horticulture. While holding this position he laid out and planted the college campufe, which is indeed a creditable piece of landscape gardening. Immediately upon graduation he was appointed professor of horticulture. This attests eloquently to his record as a student and to his knowledge of the subject he had chosen for his life work. Ill health made it necessary for him to resign his professorship, and from .college he went to Old Mission, Grand Traverse county, Michigan, where he purchased a home and set out a large apple and peach orchard. These orchards were among the first in that part of the state, and the apple orchard is in existence to this day. 802 The American Florist. May 14, While at Old Mission, Dr. Tracy con- tracted with D. M. Ferry & Company to grow seed peas. This fact, while commonplace in itself, had an impor- tant bearing on the future of the com- pany. It was his unusual knowledge of peas and plants generally that attracted the attention of the company to him and convinced them of the desirability of securing his services. This they did in 1879. Dr. Tracy's first work with D. M. Ferry & Company was to organize the trial ground and green house department, and upon this task he entered with great enthusiasm. It is needless to say he accomplished most excellent results, which have re- mained a permanent asset of the com- pany. Dr. Tracy was untiring in his work. He knew no other recreation and never grew weary except when it partook of the nature of routine or commonplace. When this condition obtained, the, only stimulant he needed was a new line of investigation. It has often been said of him that he paid too little attention to his physical comfort, and even now in his retirement, this characteristic is still much in evidence. At Ferry's. During his work with D. M. Ferry & Company, Dr. Tracy became the fore- most authority in America on varieties of vegetables. In speaking of him re- cently a well known member of the present firm of D. M. Ferry & Com- pany said : "For many years Dr. Tracy wrote the catalogue for D. M. Ferry & Company, and was responsible for all its descriptions. It was his pride to make the catalogue accurate and less a sales argument than a reliable book of reference. To him a fact of nature was a fact and as such worthy of all reverence. Moreover, he could see be- yond the -law to the controlling of the beneficent power with which it was his highest aim to be in accord. A yellow primrose was to him never a pink or a green primrose, but it was a million times more than a yellow flower. He called all growing things by their first name, and they answered joyfully to his call. He might forget where he lived, but he could recall instantly all the characteristics of the most unim- portant vegetable. "Perhaps Dr. Tracy's greatest con- tribution to science, and one which has never been properly recognized, was his insistence early and late on single plant selection as the only way to fix a type. As early as 1S82, and long before Nilsson published his book, Dr. Tracy was putting this the- ory into profitable practice. He was the pioneer in America, and perhaps in the world, in the adoption of the scientific inbreeding of plants. He left a lasting impression, not only upon the methods and framework of the or- ganization, but upon the lives of those with whom he worked. I am only one of the many who revere his character and are profoundly grateful for his help." It was with mutual regret that Dr. Tracy's connection with D. M. Ferry & Company was severed, but an un- usual opportunity for studying plants presented itself in another field, and in 1003 he accepted an appointment in the United States Department of Agriculture to take charge of veg- etable variety investigations. How well he succeeded with this work is a matter of very general knowledge, and if there were need for adducing proof of his success, there are two facts that offer proof sufficient : The decree of doctor of science conferred upon him by the Michigan Agricultural College, his alma mater, attests to the regard with which scientific workers have ap- praised his accomplishments, and his election to honorary membership in the American Seed Trade Association is ample evidence of seedsmen's valua- tion of them. Nor are his associates in the Depart- ment of Agriculture lacking in their appreciation of Dr. Tracy and what he has done in his chosen field. Prof. L. C. Corbett, in charge of the office of horticultural and pomological investi- gations in the Bureau of Plant Indus- try, says : "I wish to enter my small contribu- tion of satisfaction for having been associated so intimately with Dr. Tracy for a number of years. A great part of the value of such a man to society is in his own personality which cannot be conveyed through the writ- ten page. To appreciate such people one must be intimately associated with them. Truly Dr. Tracy is one of na- kvU^<~ £** h^*Y* t lire's noblemen and no one who came intimately in contact 'with him could escape being the better for the contact. We have the satisfaction, however, that his spirit and example will live long after his service to this genera- tion may be completed, for he has set an example to the seed trade of America which will ever stand as its guiding principle." Having known him intimately for years, Dr. Wm. A. Taylor, chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, wrote Dr. Tracy : "In view of your retirement from active service I wish to express my high personal appreciation of the serv- ice you have rendered to American horticulture, both during the period of your connection with this department and prior to your entrance to the Bureau of Plant Industry. "As a student at Michigan Agricul- tural College, and later as a new and youthful member of the Michigan Horticultural Society, I very distinctly recall the pleasure which your hearers experienced when they had oppor- tunity to hear you discuss various fea- tures of vegetable growing, and espe- cially those questions of varietal iden- tity, characteristics and behavior of vegetables regarding which so little exact and useful information was avail- able in the books or obtainable in the college courses. "I trust that in your perhaps less strenuous experience after retirement you will still find opportunity to carry on your studies and to report for the benefit of others that wealth of infor- mation derived from keen and accurate observation which your associates, and others in the field of horticulture, have come to value so highly when available to them for consideration. "Personally, also, permit me co ex- press my high appreciation of the ethi- cal and scientific standards which you have steadily maintained in your work. They have been and are a most potent influence for the guidance of workers in this interesting but difficult field of research. "I trust that the new status upon which you are entering will prove con- genial and intellectually and spiritual- ly profitable for many years to come." And Secretary of Agriculture, Henry C. Wallace, adds in his letter to Dr. Tracy on the occasion of his retire- ment : "May I also personally express the hope, in which I am sure your former associates join, that you may enjoy to the full the rest you have earned by your long service and devotion to duty. I trust that the coming years will deal kindly with you and yours." There are literally scores of others in the department who heartily con- cur in these sentiments and expres- sions of commendation. For more than the decade and a half that he has been with the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dr. Tracy's advice and assistance in all matters pertaining to vegetable varieties have been sought for from nearly everyone who was in- terested in the subject. Whether it was a question involving culture, re- lative merits or nomenclature, he was asked to answer it, and he always answered so well that more than one has been led to remark on the uncanny prolific writer, Dr. Tracy is the author prolific writer. Dr. Tracy is the author of several valuable treatises on vege- tables. These include books and de- partment bulletins and they are ac- cepted as being thoroughly authorita- tive. It is only to be regretted that the wonderful store of knowledge he carries forward with him from day to day cannot fully be set down for the benefit of present day and future workers. In looking back over his long- and useful career, it is an easy matter to un- derstand upon what his success has been builded : Honesty in his dealings with his fellowmen; implicit faith in humanity; untiring enthusiasm and devotion to his chosen subject; and supreme regard for truth in all things. These have made up for him a way of life. Dr. Tracy has retired from active service and he well deserves the vaca- tion he now proposes to take, but he is sure to be called upon from time to time for a measure of that help which he has so freely given in the past. Washington, D. C, May 5, 1921. Calgary, Alberta. — The Kerrison Floral Co., Ltd., is in liquidation in the courts. Beacon, N. Y Benjamin Hammond, well known manufacturer of insecti- cides and greenhouse paint and putty, is president of the local board of edu- cation. 1921. The American Florist. 803 WINDOW BOX IN CHICAGO. See Issue of May 7. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Phila., Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. How does the front of the store look? It is most important that dec- oratively. with 'growing plants and flowers, and at times other decorative material, it should at all times present such an attractive appearance as to at once catch the eye of the passers- by. and even those in the street cars, who frequently turn their heads to take a second look at a window that has attracted their attention. It is awning time for the sunny side of the streets, and if last year's shade cloth is faded out and forlorn, get a new one. Dress makes the store, just the same as fine clothes make the gentleman, at least in outward ap- pearance, and it is this well-dressed look that makes the store inviting, particularly to strangers. A shabby store front is a great handicap to any business and inexcusable when it is so easily overcome. Out-door shrubbery is now at its best and can be used to advantage in win- dow and store decoration. A hand- some large wreath made of spirea will make a showy window piece, while snowballs can be worked into set pieces, over which can be traced other choice flowers in color schemes that will make very artistic effects. Such pieces are frequently sold for imme- diate delivery or orders are taken for something similar. Memorial Day should be featured and given prominence and all the ad- vertising possible, so as to keep it in the minds of the people. A handsome magnolia or oak leaved wreath or two. show pieces, decorated with tri- color ribbons and a flag or two, and the date. May 30, on a small shield worked in. can be found place for on the walls or on easels, and add quite a decorative effect to the store. Cut- flower boxes, particularly those being sent as gifts, should have a decorative touch on the outside with a spray or two which can be slipped under the tying cord or tape. It costs but a trifle, makes a nice finish and is sure to be appreciated and commented on. A nicely filled plant basket, hamper and wicker fern stand are good stock features, and when neatly trimmed with ribbons they are very attractive and especially suitable as gifts. Callas have had a great run the "past season and appear to be more popular than ever. They are used mostly for decorative and for funeral work. Their thick, fleshy stems make a heavy, clumsy handle when over a dozen are tied together. In a large double spray where four dozen or more are required, a number can be stemmed on long sticks and worked in as the bunching goes on, or placed in afterward, particularly where the stems are fastened at the center. Be- fore this center is finished it is well to put on the ribbon, which can be made to, take the place of several flowers. It is the custom in many stores to fill the flowers of callas with violets, lavender, sweet peas, heliotrope, etc. The pure white flower with its beau- tiful, graceful curves, is one of the most beautiful of the lily family and stuffing it with any other flower is a sacrilege, entirely spoiling its beauty. When such other flowers are desired it is much better to arrange them in a cluster at the stems where the rib- bon is tied, where an even better color contrast is obtained with the white and graceful form of the lilies. Calla leaves are the best foliage to use with them; they do not last long however and should be thoroughly soaked in water before made up. This is the season of popular prices; flowers are plentiful and it is neces- sary to keep them, moving. Run sales of those that are most plentiful in the market. The little vase baskets, and the small flower box filled with all of a kind, should have a table or two in the store and a good display in the window. Do not forget the price card, for this silent salesman is what makes them go. For those who like to have something different for their customers a stock of such plants as Pandanus veitchii. cocus, kentias, crotons and marantas, together with some of the variegated ferns, all in three inch, or, better, two and a half inch pots, will be found valuable in the making up of choice wreaths. These plants taken out of the pots and roots washed and mossed or the plants cut off and stemmed in beauti- fully with flowers, gives the pieces quite a distinctive appearance. A display of made up corsages with their ribbons and pins on a show table in the window are sure to attract attention. Frequent groups of this kind will work up a trade in these ar- rangements that will more than pay for those not sold, with the prestige for the artistic work as publicity. Peonies are now in the market and while not very satisfactory as a cut flower they are in such demand for Memorial Day that it is well to feature them from, now on. They can be arranged very prettily in vases or vase baskets but must be well soaked in deep jars of water before using. All surplus foliage should be removed and flowers kept from direct draft. Run a window of snapdragon, it is at its height and can be displayed with good decorative effect, in large vase baskets with the handles tied with ribbons. The stock can be sold from these baskets the same as from jars, while short stemmed spikes in small vase baskets will be popular with all flower lovers. 804 The American Florist. May 14, Store Philosophy. There is nothing more important in store management than to have the orders out on time. Ten A. M. does not mean 10:30 or 11 or possibly later. The angry call over the telephone for the flowers that should have been de- livered an hour before, has little of the good will ring that is so necessary to the life of the business. Orders re- ceived in such a mood are seldom sat- isfactory. The time of delivery should stand out boldly on every order sheet and be carried out to the minute. All boxes of cut flowers, whether for home consumption or sent as gifts, should have some pretense of arrange- ment. A dozen carnations will look much better if divided, with flowers at each end and stems toward the center, covered with a spray of greens, primroses or other flower; just a touch to dress it up a little. "Where the price will warrant there can be more elaboration and an artistic finish with pansies, violets, pussy willow sprays or tasselled ferns will add to the ap- pearance. It is a good plan when long stemmed buds come near the ends of the box, to tie the stems in the cen- ter, which holds them in place. A folded piece of wax paper should be used across the stems as a cushion for the tape. This support is not seen un- til the top fringe of flowers have been removed. It is the first sight of the interior that pleases, and. this should be made as artistic as possible. A sheet of white or other colored paper may be tied as a flaring cornucopia around any long stemmed flowers us- ing shades that will contrast as pink with blue, white with yellow or all white. At the stems tied outside with a small tasseled cord or tape the color of the flower, a small bunch of pansies, a few Sweetheart roses, or a little knot of any flowers or greens tied in the cord gives a nice finish. Such a pack- age is artistic and saves a more ex- pensive box. A card stating that these flowers should be immediately placed in water should be pinned to the cover. Metal clips which cost but a trifle are better package fasteners than pins, not being so apt to slip out; a box of these behind every counter will be found useful every hour in the day. Pot coverings are most essential in every up-to-date shop, of these there should be a stock made up in various sizes, on hand at all times. Fitted into one another they will take but lit- tle room and will be of great assist- ance on a busy day. Keep up all standard stocks, it is very annoying to find just when it is needed to fill out an inscription, that this or tlfat letter is missing, the last pair of palms of a size were used up yesterday, or the wheat sheaves are all gone. Possibly there is no box large enough to hold the hurriedly made design that must make a certain train, etc. If there is yet time to get all these from the supply house, there is the extra expense of telephone car- fare, time of messenger or extra trip for the car, all of which could have been avoided by a little checking up with store supplies. PLANNING THE DAY'S WORK. It is astonishing how much more can be accomplished by planning the day's work ahead. Great progress is possible by laying in the necessary stocks and having them at their best when the time comes. The only avail- able buds the next morning, may be close and tight requiring twice as many for the same effect. Half hours and hours may be saved by economies in well planned deliver- ies. With the early morning rush over, the other items in store arrange- ments, or window decoration, can pro- ceed immediately, and the display is soon ready for early shoppers inspec- tion. % A few choice pots or jardinieres filled with plants add a decorative appear- ance to the store that is worth far more than they cost. They are also salable the oft repeated phrase, "we have no demand for anything like that in our store" notwithstanding. Well displayed articles showing their decorative value and the uses to which they may be put sell themselves, and make room for others. Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. If during the day anything goes wrong from the customer's standpoint, see that it is righted at once; the longer you hold an error to be cor- rected, the harder it will be to explain. When vehement complaints are made do not interrupt, wait until you get the whole story, then handle the matter as diplomatically as possible, excuses will not count, but anything you can uo to make it right, should send cus- tomers away in a good humor. A full line of delivery boxes and baskets made for the purpose, 'while expensive, will in the end be found most economical. To grab up new cut flower boxes for the delivery of sprays and designs, renders them unsuitable for their proper use. Large, well made boxes or baskets that will hold several pieces can be packed together in a car without damage and are useful for a long time. System in deliveries avoids expense. A boy and car fare may take the place of a long trip for the car. If there are definite delivery hours, clerks can state that orders will be sent at these periods, which in the majority of cases will be satisfactory. In the accumula- tion, the orders can then be routed for much more economical delivery. There is a great saving in the proper handling of ribbons and chiffons. Standard lengths should be established for sprays and wreaths, handles of baskets and also for corsages. To grab a bolt out of the case on a busy day and guess at the amount required, is very wasteful. A bolt cut at a time, the lengths hung over spindles in the case, where they are ready for instant use is a much better plan and insures that only the proper amount is used. Gude Honored. William P. Gude, of Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C, was appointed third member of the District of Co- lumbia rent commission by President Harding April 27. It is expected that ^ he will take office immediately follow- ing confirmation by the senate. Mr. Gude was born at Lynchburg, Va., in 186S. When but 21 years of age he engaged in the florist business in Washington, which he has confin- ed so successfully. He is a director in the National Metropolitan bank, and member of the Board of Trade, that city. He holds the honor of being a member of every inaugural commit- tee since President Cleveland's admin- istration. Mr. Gude had charge of the selected service men's parade in 1918, and is at present vice chairman of the citizens' committee entertaining con- federate veterans. He recently acted as a delegate for the Society of Amer- ican Florists a session of the United States Chamber of Commerce in At- lantic City, N. J. His appointment to this important position is highly approved by the members of the rent commission, ten- ants and business men, because of his integrity and long business career. PLANT NOTES. Gladioli. The gladioli that are being forced for spring blooming will soon begin to open their flowers, and to have good clean stock they will require attention. The spikes should first of all be kept erect, for if they get bent and crooked half their value is gone, and this will occur very quickly on the bright, sunny days when the plants lean over> so they should be kept tied either to stakes or wires to prevent this. The spike should be cut when the first flower opens and placed in water and the other flowers opened in the office or store-room. These flowers spot very quickly if water is sprinkled upon them in the greenhouse, and at this season of the year syringing on bright days is a necessity or the red spider is sure to obtain a foothold, and if these pests become once well estab- lished it is almost impossible to eradi- cate them. Considerable discussion is often heard as to whether the corms of gladiolus forced are of any value another year. If the plant is not cut too far down on the stem and the corms are given an opportunity to thoroughly ripen, there is no doubt but that the bulbs may be grown another year and good results obtained, but if the plant is cut off clear down to the ground the corm has no chance to make its full growth or to ripen, and the corms will be practically worth- less. Corms that are forced this year and the spike cut so as to leave three or more leaves, if properly ripened, can be planted outside another year and the following year first-class corms will be the result. The Gladi- olus Colvillei can be forced year after year if grown properly. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri. Small stock of Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri are now a necessity with all plantsmen, for they are freely used in fern dishes and in plant bas- kets, being very satisfactory plants? 1921. The American Florist. 805 WINDOW BOX IN CHICAGO. See Issue of May 7 for house culture. Fresh seed can now be obtained and the stock grown on through the summer, which will make fine stock for the next winter. The seed will germinate more readily and evenly if soaked in lukewarm water placed in a warm location for 24 hours before planting 1 . Instead of sowing the seed broadcast, it is better to sow them about three-quarters of an inch apart, and they can then be allowed to re- main in the flats until they are strong enough to transplant. Do not cover the seed too deeply; an eighth of an inch of soil sifted over the seed is am- ple. The first potting must be care- fully done, for they make a long tap root, with very few small roots, and the soil does not adhere to it, and in the young stage this root is easily broken. A warm house with plenty of moisture and careful watering with a slight shade is all they require after being potted. Over-watering will al- ways cause the fronds to take on a yellowish hue. Lorraine Begonias. The plants of the Lorraine Be- gonia and its varieties, both the young rooted stock and the older plants, will now begin to make active growth. There is still time to propagate much stock; many growers prefer the May- rooted plants to those propagated ear- lier, for the plants start right off into growth at this time, while those rooted earlier grow very slowly during the late winter and early spring months. The young shoots that break from the old plants make fine cuttings at this time, and if the plants are in good health are just as good as the leaf cuttings made earlier. As soon as rooted they should be potted in a light, fibrous loam in 2y 4 -inch pots and placed in a light, well ventilated house, but should be protected from all chilling drafts. They cannot be successfully grown in a stuffy, moist temperature, and to have strong, healthy plants, should not be forced in too warm a temperature. They will require a house in which the night temperature does not fall below 60° and should be given all the air possible without chill- ing during pleasant, bright days, care- fully avoiding drafts. They will need to be watered carefully, for the roots are very fine and are growing slowly yet, and over-watering quickly shows in the growth of the plant. It is now a good time to procure young stock if the grower is not supplied, for those making a specialty of this plant will have the best of stock at this time. Society of American Florists. CONVENTION! TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. That a one and one-half rate of fare for visitors to the convention in Wash- ington, D. C, August 16-18, will be made by the Trunk Line Association is now practically assured. The association covering New York State (east of and including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Sus- sension Bridge and Salamanca), New Jersey, Pennsylvania (east of and in- cluding Erie, Oil City, and Pitts- burgh), Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, "Virginia, and West Vir- ginia (east of and including Wheeling, Parkersburg, Kenova, Orange and Nor- folk, has already provided for the sel- ling of tickets on the certificate plan, and the other associations, without doubt, wjll fall into line. Identification certificates will be is- sued to members by our society, through the secretary's office, applica- ble to members of our organization and dependent members of their fami- lies only, and tickets will be good via the same route in both directions only. The tickets will be sold from August 16-19, and will be validated at Wash- ington by agents at the regular ticket offices of the lines over which the tickets read into Washington, August 16-19, and when validated, the tickets will be good for return, leaving Wash- ington only on the date of validation, and passengers must reach original starting point within the transit limit shown on tickets, but in no case later than midnight of August 21. One cer- tificate will suffice for each member, and will include privileges for depend- ent members of his or her family; in other words, separate certificates will not be necessary. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. The list of exhibitors in the trade exhibition was augmented last week by reservations as follows : United Bulb Growers, New York. A. D. Randall Co. Chicago. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. The official programme covering the convention proceedings is having the careful attention of those in charge of it, and as present drafted, bids fair to eclipse in interest all previous pro- grammes. If any member has a sug- gestion to make as to features for it, he is invited to send them in to the secretary, and consideration of them is assured. LADIES' SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Mrs. George Asmus, Chicago, presi- dent of the Ladies' Society of Amer- ican Florists, is sparing no effort to make the assistance to be rendered by her organization at the convention highly valuable to the society. Wash- ington is a city which ladies take de- light in visiting, and there is so much to see, that there is opportunity for a great deal of service by the ladies of this organization, and with the help of the Washington local organization of ladies, every lady visitor will be well entertained and taken care of while the masculine element is en- gaged in convention duties. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE. The drive for doubling the society's membership is now on, and the com- mittee in charge of it is very hopeful of success. Letters and printed mat- ter are going out arguing support in this most worthy proceeding, and every member should make a zealous at- tempt to live up to the slogan of the drive : "Every member get a member." Members of the society who have mislaid their bills for dues or neglect- ed to make remittances covering them are reminded that the society has need of the funds, especially now that its 806 The American Florist. May 14, expenses are provided for under the budget system, which depends upon this source for the operating- expenses in connection with our work. CLEVELAND NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. With a subscription guarantee to this fund of $300 from Max Schling, New York, the fund is closed with a total of $20,232. Other subscription guarantees to be reported are the fol- lowing : C. D. Mills, Jacksonville, Fla % 5.00 Aug-. C. Reicher, Michigan City. Ind. 10.00 Fred A. Lewis, Lockport, N. Y 6.00 Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kans 100. 00 Madsen & Christensen, Wood-Ridge, N - J .-.. 100.00 A meeting of the local executive committee will be held in Cleveland, O., May 19. The floor plan of the show, including the plan of the areas available for the trade exhibition to be held in connection with it, is now practically settled, and copies of it will be sent out as soon as possible after the committee meeting in Cleveland. NATIONAL PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. The following: subscriptions to the campaign fund have been paid into the secretary's oflice, and are in ad- dition to the list previously published : E. W. Judge, Tyler, Tex $20.00 Koethes Fls., Roxborough, Phila.. Pa. 10.00 Gerlach The Florists, Piqua, Ohio.... 5.00 Ruby Greenhouse, Rugby, N. D 10.00 Friedley Co.. Cleveland. 90.00 Richard Salm, Union Grove, Wis 10.00 W. H. Culp & Co., Wichita. Kans . 10.00 Miles City, Mont., Greenhouses 1.00 Charles Thienel, Bayside, L. 1 2.00 Koerbel Bros., Jeanette. Pa 25.00 G. Messeberg, Brooklyn. N. Y 10.00 A. L. Bautleman. New York 10.00 Phillip T. Popp, Covington. Ky 5.00 Winter Floral Co.. Charleston, W. Va. 25.00 Otto P. Krueger, Toledo, 10.00 James Psenicka, Gross Point. Ill 35.00 Arnold-Fisher Co.. Woburn, Mass 25.00 Jacob Schulz Co.. Louisville. Ky 25.00 Wilson's Flower Shop. Painesville. O.. 5.00 Bdw. Van Reuth. Jr., Baltimore, Md.. 1.00 Emma B. Maxwell. Wilkensburg. Pa.. 25 00 N. Dugan. Winfteld, Kans 5 00 Wm. A. Walton. Oxford. Pa 20.00 W. H. Mann, Oklahoma City. Okla. . . 10.00 Abner Miller, Bravo, Mich 2 00 McRaie-Jeninson Co.. New Kensington. Pa 10. no T. S. Metcalf, Hopkinsville. Ky 2.00 Andrew J. Dean, Gladstone, Minn 10.00 Max Fuerning. E. Paterson, N. J 5.00 The Pennock Plantation. Jupiter. Fla. 5.00 Rust Craft Publishers. Boston, .Mass.. 50.00 Frank L. Bates, Boston, Mass 10 00 Greene's Flo. Shop. Indianapolis. Ind. 5.00 H. V. Sowle. New Bedford, Mass 5 00 Jos. S. Merritt, Colgate. Md 20 00 Chas. W. Reep. North Olmstead, O... 5 Bo Baker's Seed House. Rutland, Vt 5.00 Macaw Bros.. Norwood, Pa 25 00 Hall's Greenhouse. Clyde, 10 00 W. W. Horlacher. Dayton, 25 00 Previously reported 22,580.60 T °tal S23.16S.G0 The publicity committee is very anxious to resume the national adver- tising at the earliest possible time. Every week lost now diminishes the prestige obtained through the previous work of the campaign. The condition of the florist trade just now would seem to suggest that a strong publicity- effort should be put forth, and without delay. With the many problems now calling for consideration among our vast public, flowers are not likely to come to mind as a media for the car- riage of sentiment unless reminders of their use are constantly appearing. The committee therefore, urges the necessity of personal subscriptions from the trade to enable them to con- tinue their work. Any florist who has not already subscribed will benefit himself as well as the entire industry by sending in such amount as he feels he can afford to the secretary — the sooner the better. U. S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Society of American Florists has been advised of its election to membership in this important trade body, and we are called upon for the appointment of a national counsellor to represent the florist industry in the United States Chamber of Commerce. A national counsellor is chairman of the delegations from his organization at annual and spring meetings of the chamber, and serves in an advisory ca- pacity to the chamber's board of direc- tors. His duties are important, as he becomes an active agent, inquiring as to the questions vital to his organiza- tion that should be brought before the chamber, which operates as a federa- tion of American business and derives its vitality as an initiating body from its constituent members. In the cham- ber, the society will have a valuable aid whenever vigorous and strong backing is required in any movement of national importance to our industry. The appointment of a counsellor is now under consideration by President Ro- land. John Young, Sec'y. National Flower Growers' Association ST. LOUIS DISTRICT. " Special Notice — To all members of the St. Louis district branch of the Na- tional Flower Growers' Association : The meeting of the executive commit- tee of the district will be held at Ed- wardsville, 111., Tuesday, May 17, at 1 p. m. The session will be held at the establishment of the Woodland Gardens, on invitation of Henry Blixen. Any member of this district who has anything to offer that would benefit it or its members should appear before this meeting or advise the secretary to bring it up for discussion. The purchasing, the pot plant grow- ers, the retail growers and the auditing committees all will have interesting reports to make. All members of the executive committee and those of other committees are earnestly requested to attend this session and advise the sec- retary in time. J. J. Beneke, Sec'y. New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club held its monthly meeting in the Engineer- ing building, May 9, President Hen- drickson in the chair. There was a good attendancae and in addition to routine business two lectures made the evening enjoyable for the members. On the call for reports of committees, C. Lowther reported for the committee on transportation to the Society of Amer- ican Florists' Convention at Washing- ton, D. C. Secretary Young also read a letter relating to the matter. A one and one-half fare has been granted for the round trip, tickets good from Au- gust 14 to 21. There was a short discus- sion in which C. H. Totty, Frank Traendly and others participated. Mr. Totty stated that many members would make the trip by automobile. It was finally decided that those going by train would leave the Pennsylvania terminal August 15 at 10 a. m. C. H. Totty, chairman of the flower show committee, reported progress. He announced that in the near future new quarters must be secured for the an- nual flower shows. Newton N. Porter, president of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, addressed the meeting. He explained the functions of the or- ganization, which are to promote the commerce and industry of the state and to take an interest in public questions affecting the same. Among other good works, it has earnestly supported the movement for a state constabulary. He named various other activities of the chamber. F. F. Rockwell of the Seabrook farm, Bridgeton, N. J., pre- sented a lecture illustrated with stere- opticon views of many interesting fea- tures on this great vegetable farm of 4,000 acres. New members were admitted to the club as follows : Paul E. Atkinson, 7 West 45th street, New York; James Hageruk. 15 Putnam avenue, Brook- lyn; Frank S. Bosolvage. 15 Putnam avenue. Brooklyn; Henry J. Appel, PLANT BOXES ON THE PORCH OF A CHICAGO HOME. Issue of May 7. 1921. The American Florist. 807 Whitestone, N. Y., and Anthony Denis, 314 Lenox avenue, New York. The following' deaths were reported and a committee appointed to prepare suitable resolutions : Alfred Demen- sey, Flatbush, Brooklyn, a member of the club, Mrs. Percy B. Rigby and B. Hammond Tracy, Jr. EXHIBITS. George Schlagel, Brooklyn (S. G. Mil- osy, gardener), exhibited a collection of orchids and was awarded a silyer medal. F. E. Dixon, Elkins Park, Pa., (James Gooder, gardener J. displayed orchids and was awarded a silver medal. Joseph. A. Manda, West Orange, N. J., exhibited anthuriums, named Sergeant Manda receiving also a silver medal. Roman J. Irwin, New York, showed a vase of blue lace flow- ers (didiscus Caerulea), and a new pink snapdragon. Awarded a vote of thanks. In his call for the next meet- iing", Secretary Young included the fol- lowing : In keeping with the recommendation of President Hendrickson, there will be a series of "special nights" to induce, if possible, a larger membership from the nearby territory, especially from loca- tions where it would be an easy mat- ter to attend our meetings. The first of the series will be "New Jersey Night." Philip Cox, Joseph Manda, A. M. Henshaw, Arthur Herrington, Wil- liam C. Duckham, Julius Roehrs. C. H. Totty, Edw. Fiesser, Edward Sceery, Oscar Boehler, the committee having this matter in charge, will undoubtedly "see to it" that there is a large attend- ance of "Jerseyites." It will be noted that New Jersey does nobly. CITY NOTES. A Paris dispatch published in the New York Tribune of May 8, indicates that the companion of B. Hammond Tracy, Jr., whose drowning is recorded in our obituary column, was Harris Iselin, age 22, son of Henry Iselin, an American banker residing in Paris, who is a nephew of Adrian Iselin, banker, and C. Oliver Iselin, yachts- man, residents of this city. Henry Iselin has resided in Paris for 35 years. It is stated that the sad event occurred while the two were crossing from the Isle of St. Michael to the mainland of Brittany. They attempted to swim, but the tide was too strong for them. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Cut Flower Exchange was held on May 7 and the following officers were elected : John Schneider, president; G. C. C. Schroder, first vice- president; Philip Haas, second vice- president; Victor Darval, secretary, and , Chas. Beckman, treasurer. Di- rectors : Philip Haas, Jasper McMul- len, G. C. C. Schroder and Victor Dar- val. Inspectors of elections : A. Gols- nor, and Thomas Jackson. As Madison. N. J., became noted for its carnation growers, and Flatbush, N. Y., for the same reason, so has Hilton, N. J., become famous because of its pansy growers. The pansy gardens of Louis and Carl Becker, the Haus- man Bros.. John H. Van Ness and S. S. Voorhees & Sons, have this year been well worth a visit on account of the quantity and excellence of the blooms. At the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Wholesale Flo- rists, Inc., May 3, the following officers were elected; H. E. Froment, presi- dent; J. K. Allen, vice-president; W. G. Badgley," secretary, and J. J. Coan, treasurer. This corporation conducts the market a,t Sixth avenue and 18th street. Curt Thimm, of Roslyn, L. I., ship- ped a heavy stock of carnations, in- cluding- many Matchless, to the United i'ui Flower Co., for the Mothers' Day trade Alfred Demeusey, Jr., of Flatbush, will continue the carnation growing- business established by Alfred Demeu- sey. whose death was reported in our issue of May 7. A. F. F. Co-Operative Advertising. J. F. Ammiann, Edwardsville, 111., and H. V. Swenson, Chicago, are making a trip to the Pacific coast in the interest of co-operative advertising, the So- ciety of American Florists, the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery Association, the growers and other affiliated trade organizations. It is intended to make stops at intervening points and ar- range several more meetings on the way going out and returning, covering in all about 20 or 25 cities. One meet- ing was held in St. Paul and Minne- apolis. Minn., May 9. The cities in which meetings so far are scheduled are as follows : Spokane, Wash May IS Seattle, Wash May 23 Portland, Ore May 31 San Francisco, Calif June ti Los Angeles, Calif June 13 Salt Lake City, Utah June 20 Denver, Colo June 22 Kansas City, Mo June 27 Omaha, Neb June 29 Des Moines, Iowa June 30 TWIN CITIES MEETING. The meeting at the Twin Cities for the organization to do co-operative ad- vertising was held May 9 at the Midway Commercial club rooms and was a big success. The following were elected members of the executive board : Max Kaiser, chairman; O. J. Olson, F. W. Totel, and A. Lauritzen, St. Paul; Oscar Carlson, Hans Rosaker, R. A. Latham, and Hugh ' Will, Min- neapolis, members. The movement was instituted under the auspices of the Minnesota State Florists' Association, and will be managed by the above named board. Messrs. J. F. Ammann and H. V. Swenson have received enough encouragement from the suc- cess obtained in this, their first meet- ing on the way to the Pacific coast, to convince them that the trip will be a great success. Cleveland. The Ohio district of the National Flower Growers' Association had a £000 advertising campaign for Mothers' Day business, using a 10-inch triple column advertisement in each of the three local papers last week with the result that the commission houses were completely sold out. Geo. Bate, receiver of the Smith-Fet- ters Co., i-eports assets $10,000 and liabilities $13,000, approximately. Sioux City, Ia. — H. V. Schillinger has added one new house 32 by 200 feet. Orlando, Fla. — The Knull Floral Co. has increased its under lath orange plantings, 20 per cent. Montreal, Que. — The Blue Bird Flo- rist on Bleury street, has re-opened un- der new management. Portland, Ore. — Saml. Dunlop, for- merly of Philadelphia, Pa., has opened a flower shop in this city. Atlanta, Ga. — The Dahl Co. has in- creased the acreage on its river ranch to 300 and will grow more field stock. Los Angeles, Cal. — Roy Wilcox will have 10 acres of heather (mostly Erica melanthera), for cutting the coming- season. Louisville, Ky Adam Heitz recent- ly added one greenhouse to his estab- lishment, 150x23 feet, and will special- ize in sweet peas and calendulas. OBITUARY. B. Hammond Tracy, Jr. A cablegram from Paris, on May 7, brought the sad news that B. Ham- mond Tracy, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy of "Cedar Acres," Wenham. Mass., had been drowned. Except that it was stated that his com- panion, a yachtsman, also lost his life, details were lacking. Young Mr. Tracy was born in Ypsi- lanti, Mich., 25 years ago. His parents removed to New England when he was quite young' and the greater part of his life was spent there. He entered Harvard university in 1916 and in February of the following year he sailed for France with a Harvard con- tingent and for two years was in the Harvard ambulance unit. He saw service on the Verdun front, Italy and Salonica. He qualified for aviation and was ready to enter the ranks of professional flyers when the armistice was signed. He returned to France last August to study landscape en- gineering. The parents of the young man are so well known in the trade that a great wave of sympathy will swell up toward them. Mrs. Tracy has been president of the Ladies' Society of American Florists, and both she and her husband have been regular at- tendants at the conventions and shows that have been held by the trade. Be- sides his father and mother the young man is survived by two sisters. A. F. F. Mrs. Cora B. Thompson. Mrs. Cora B. Thompson, president of C. B. Thompson & Co., Louisville, Ky., died at her home on Broadway, that city, May 8. Her death was due to pneumonia which had developed from a severe cold taken while on a busi- ness trip to Chicago. Mrs. Thompson began business in Louisville over 40 years ago when she opened a small store on Jefferson street. By her large acquaintance, genial manners and close attention to business she developed a fine trade, ' and for many years had flower shops on Fourth avenue. When her hus- band, Samuel Thompson passed away in 1909, Mrs. Thompson became presi- dent of the company. She was at one time president of the Kentucky Society of Florists. During the war she was a familiar figure at Camp Taylor where she visited the hospitals with flowers for the sick. Previous to the war Mrs Thompson had been known for her gifts of flowers to charitable institutions and hospitals. She is survived by a son Edwin L. Thompson, and a brother L. P. Ram- mers. H. G. W. Alfred Hannah. Alfred Hannah, well known florist of Grand Rapids, Mich., died at his home, 1835 Eastern avenue, that city, April 22, age 70. Mr. Hannah was born in England, coming to this country when 20 years of age. He first resided at Schoolcraft, Mich., moving to Grand Rapids, five years later, where he pur- chased property and established green- houses. He was a member of the South Congregational church and of various fraternal orders. Mr. Hannah is survived by his wife and two sons, George and Wilfred. VicKSBURG, Miss. — Mrs. Eloise Bird- song, the well known florist, died May 3. Her sister will continue the busi- ness. 808 The American Florist. May 14, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $2.50; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.00. When sending us change of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application, ^rom 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 oniiiions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Dr. Will W. Tracy 801 — His life and work 801 — At Perry's 802 The retail trade (illus.) 803 — Next week in the flower shop 803 — Store philosophy 804 — Gude honored (portrait) 804 Plant notes 804 — Gladiolus 804 — Asparagus plumosus and sprengeri . . . .804 — Lorraine begonias .805 Society of American Florists 805 National Flower Growers' Ass'n 806 New York Florists' Club 806 Co-operative advertising 807 Cleveland 807 Obituary 807 — B. Hammond Tracy. Jr 807 — Mrs. Cora B. Thompson 807 ■ — Alfred Hannah 807 Tulips at New York 808 Mothers' day trade.... 808 Exchange of telegrams not contracts. .. .808 American Rose Society 808 American Iris Society 808 Ass'n of American Cemetery Supts 808 San Francisco 810 Pittsburgh 810 Boston 810 Louisville, Ky 812 Chicago 814 Columbus, 819 Indianapolis, Ind 820 Nashville. Tenn 820 Providence, R. 1 821 Philadelphia , 822 New York 824 The seed trade 832 — California seed crops 832 — The late D. I. Bushnell 832 — California celery seed suits 832 New York seed trade 833 Field seeds 833 The nursery trade 836 — Chicago International fruit show 836 — Orchard pruning and spraying 836 — Box leaf miner 836 Kokomo. Ind 837 Kansas City .' i 837 Market gardeners 838 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 838 — The use of nitrates 838 Milwaukee. Wis 838 Kansas City 838 Tinfoil may be advanced by reason of the increase in the price of lead. Gladiolus growers report stocks well in the ground and in many cases show- ing in the rows. National Hospital Day was observ- ed May 12, by the extensive distribu- tion of flowers at many hospitals. France will aid the United States in decorating the graves of American heroes in the former country, May 30. Several boats carrying the bodies of 960 American soldiers who fell at St. Mihiel passed Namur, Belgium. They were covered with flowers thrown by the people living along the Meuse. Tulips at New York. The tulip display at the New York Botanic Garden has been greatly marred by weather conditions. Hot days succeeding cold wet weather caused "fire" in 90 per cent of the flow- ers, eliminating to a large extent the anticipated opportunity to compare varieties as to color and desirability. Linseed oil is now 61 cents per gallon. Coal demand is still slow notwith- standing the many warnings in circu- lation against the dangers of delay in purchasing. Mothers' Day Trade. The reports received from many cen- ters indicate that the Mothers' Day business this year greatly exceeded that of any previous year. On account of unfavorable weather, . the supply of stock in many sections was far short of the demand, especially carnations. There was a greatly increased number of telegraph orders, the value of which appears to have been somewhat higher than usual. Plants sold well. The general newspapers made their customary claims of profiteering, dis- playing all the same old ignorance or disregard of conditions. The business of this and other occasions proves that the public now pays little or no atten- tion to the newspapers. Exchange of Telegrams not Contracts. An interesting case was recently brought up before a Canadian court, which might establish a precedent in certain business dealings carried on by telegraph or long distance telephone. The main issue of this suit, as brought out in the trial, was "what constitutes a contract." An American firm was plaintiff in a suit against a firm in Montreal for breach of contract. The contention of the plaintiff was that on December 27, 1918, the defendant made certain quotations on a shipment of tapioca; two days later the plaintiff wired the Canadian firm accepting the price and asking for shipment of "100" or more. The next day the defendant wired the American firm saying that it could not ship "100" but would ship 25 tons of seed and 25 tons of pearl, at a price which was slightly higher than the previous quotations. In the meantime the plaintiff had written a letter to the Canadian firm confirming the previous wire and, as it contended, making the contract binding. There was some discussion as to whether the figure "100" appearing in the telegram referred to bags or to tons. It seems from the evidence given that the custom has been to quote tapioca on a basis of bag lots. The American firm, however, claimed that it always bought on a basis of tons, since its distribution is on a large scale. A point, however, was brought out by the .counsel for the plaintiff that in the answer to the telegraph order the de- fendant said, "Can not ship 100 but will ship 25 tons of each," referring to seed and pearl tapioca. In the final is- sue, however, this did not feature, for in the court's finding this point of tons or bags was not mentioned. After some deliberation the court ruled that by the telegrams which were exchanged between the two companies the contract was not consummated and no definite or legal obligations were laid upon either party; as a re- sult, the action of the plaintiff was dismissed. Prom this finding it ap- pears that where telegrams such as featured in this case are exchanged between parties doing business no con- tract is entered into; that letters in writing and signed by the .contracting parties are necessary to make the con- tract binding. American Rose Society. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. The registration of the following variety has been approved by the reg- istration committee of the American Rose Society, and unless objections are received by the secretary within three weeks of publication of this notice, the registration will become permanent. Name — Silver Wedding. Class, hy- brid tea, Parentage, sport of Ophelia. Description. This variety is similar to the parent in all respects, except that the foliage is different, it being the only rose on the market having this very distinctive and pretty foli- age, and is therefore superior to its parent. Offered for registration by the A. F. Amling Co., Maywood, 111. John C. Wister, Sec'y. American Peony Society. The next annual meeting and ex- hibition of the American Peony Soci- ety will be held at Boston this year in, conjunction with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The dates fixed are June 18-19, but as the season is extraordinarily early, it may be neces- sary to set the dates earlier. If any change is made, due notice will be given in these columns. A. P. Saun- ders, Clinton, N. Y., is secretary of the society. American Iris Society. The American Iris Society will hold its annual convention and flower show at Columbus, O., May 20-21. Promi- nent among the members who are ex- pected to attend are John C. Wister, president, Philadelphia, Pa., and Dr. H. A. Gleason, secretary, New York. Ass'n of American Cemetery Sup'ts. The next annual convention of the American Association of Cemetery Su- perintendents will be held at the Hotel Statler, Detroit, Mich., September 13-15. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time and place of meeting.] Boston, Mass., May 17, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club at Horticultural hall. Wm. N. Craig, secretary, Faulkner farm, Brook- line. Chicago, May 19, 8 p. m. — Commercial Flower Growers' Association of Chicago at Hotel Randolph. Otto H. Amling. secretary, Maywood. 111. Grand Rapids, Mich., May IB, 8 p. m. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at office of members. Bdw. Freyling, sec- retary, 1057 Wealthy avenue, Grand Rapids. Helena, Mont., May 21, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Nurserymen's Association of Montana. E. A. Calmettes, secretary, Helena. Lake Geneva, Wis., May 21, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva G'ardeners' and Foremen's Associa- tion at Horticultural hall. Geo. Bainbridge, secretary. Lake G*eneva. Lancaster, Pa., May 19, 7:30 p. m. — Lan- caster County Florists' Association at Cham- ber of Commerce. A. M. Herr, secretary, Lancaster. Orange, N. J., May 16, 8 p. m. — New Jer- sey Floricultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. Geo. M. Strange, secretary, 84 Jackson street, Orange. Philadelphia, Pa., May 17, 3:30 p. m. — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at New Century drawing room. David Rust, secre- tary, 606 Finance building, Philadelphia. Portland, Ore., May 17, 8 p. m.— Oregon Floral Society at Masonic temple. F. A. Van Kirk, secretary, 64 E. 50th street, Portland. Tarrytown, N. Y., May 18, 8 p. m. — Tarry- town- Horticultural Society at Corporation building. H. W. Neubrand, secretary. Toronto, Ont., May 17, 8 p. in. — Gardeners' and Florists' Association at St. George's hall, Elm street. Alex Simpson, secretary, 87 Grosvenor, Toronto. 1921. The American Florist. 809 Wants,ForSale,Etc. Small Type, 15 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.75 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 fivm this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By good grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 134 West 10th St., New York. Situation Wanted — By gardener and florist; single; having long experience on private estates and institutions. Good Scotch and American references. Capable of taking full charge. Address Box 3, Hardwick. Ga. Situation Wanted — Capable of taking charge; first class grower of roses, carnations and all kinds of forcing stock. State wages and full particu- lars. Address, Key 557, Care American Florist. Wanted — Alfred E. Hachet, or anyone knowing or seeing him, write Rosa Hachet, Chattanooga, Tenn., Highland Park. Very important; estate to settle. GARDENER WANTED at Home wood, 111., suburb of Chicago. Man and wife to live in caretaker's house. Good wages to the right party. Tele- phone Midway 4709, South Chicago 9270, or address R. E. DALY, 6723 Ogelsby Ave., Chicago, 111. HELP WANTED FLORAL DECORATOR Man with broad experience who has the ability and personality to enable him to soli- cit floral decorations from high clas3 people. Must be able to develop the decorating department of one of the largest establish- ments in Chicago. This company has a large, beautiful retail store, a landscape gardening departmentand its own nurseries, but lacks a competent manager for its deco- ration department. Do not answer unless you are big enough to handle this work and are a business getter. State all particulars in writing. This i* no piker proposition. Address Key 559, care American Florist. •jiiiiiuiimiinitii iiiiiiiMitiiiiiiiitimiiifiiiiiimiimimiitiiitiiL | Help Wanted | | The Elm City Nursery Co. has | | an opening in its Landscape De- | | partment for two A-l expert- I | enced Landscape-Planters, men -- | who know stock and can handle § | a landscape plan, who can organ- | | ize and handle men. If you do | | not classify do not waste your | | time and ours by writing. | | Also a thoroughly experienced I § Nurseryman familiar with grow- | i ing and handling a full line of § | ornamental nursery stock. | Positions open June 1st. | The Elm City Nursery Co. | NEW HAVEN, CONN. i INFORMATION WANTED as to whereabouts of JOHN H. BUXTON. Have money for him. Address GEORGE W. BRIGHT 609 Lyons Building, Seattle, Wash. GOOD OPPORTUNITY For Practical Florists To secure interest in long established western business, with extensive greenhouses and suc- cessful flower store. Growers and store men should address Key 560, care American Florist. BARGAIN 100 canvas army covers, rubber army boots, oil skin suits, out door night automible covers, army coco door mats and matting, second hand wire rope, second hand fire department hose, old garden hose.it is used around trees; army horse blankets, tents, cots, blankets, large brass cannon suitable for country residence, church bells, large sugarcane knives for cutting down trees, corn, etc. E. J. KANE, 59 Ann Street, NEW YORK CITY For Sale Four 72 in. x 18 ft. used Ames return tubular boilers. Price very reasonable. Immediate delivery. Advance-Rumely Company Battle Creek, Mich. FOR SALE Glass: 16x21, [6x20, 16x22, per box.. J5 50 16x16, 14x16, per box 4.50 12x16, 10x16, per box 4 00 Wi in. wrought iron pipe, per foot.. .10 3 ft. x 6 ft. Cedar Panel Doors, with frame, each 2.50 Rafters or sash bars, per foot -02 Shafting (heavy), per foot .10 Shafting (light), per foot .06 Ventilating arms, each .25 Ventilating hangers, each ... .10 Garland iron gutters, per foot 40 Per 1000 6 ft. wire stakes SI 3 f>0 5% ft. wire stakes 10.00 5 ft. wire stakes 10.00 4 ft. wire stakes 7.50 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph street, CHICAGO FOR SALE Good second-hand pipe for water and steam purposes and for culverts in all sizes, from %-inch to 14-inch; also for support posts for irrigation systems. Write us for prices. MAX ZEIGLER & BROS., Muncie, Ind. forced Sale Exceptionally fine greenhouse property in Evanston, Illinois, must be sold by order of court to close litigation. Located on corner, 172x251 feet; greenhouses cover over 30,000 square feet and are equipped with concrete benches. There is also a 7-room heated dwelling on the premises and necessary sheds, etc. Property worth double what}Ou can buy it for now. Frederick H. Brammer 138 North La Salle Street CHICAGO wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmma OFFICIAL S. A. F. (Shipping Labels Actuol size of leaf 23£x5& inches 5 FOR CUT FLOWERS: i n two colors on m gummed paper; your card, etc., in M black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. fin red. Prices : Per 500, .{4.50 ; per 1000, S6.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. $3. 00. Cash with order. | AMERICAN FLORIST CO. "- 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Home Grown Slock Greatly Increased Demand If you have any to offer, or are likely to have advertise in these columns now. any soon, AMERICAN FLORIST 440 South Dearborn Street, CO. CHICAGO i|* ■ J« »!• »ji ijt »i» »j» *i» »j' • J* •!• ■!■ i j* •!< ■!• *£+%* *l* •I"!* "i* *i 810 The American Florist. 14, San Francisco. STOCK SELLING READILY. The past week showed a considera- ble increase in business over the pre- ceding one. There was a constant demand for funeral work, and social affairs also helped materially. We are still in the midst of a heavy rose supply with prices low on all varie- ties. The best grades of Premier and Columbia are to be had at $1.50 per dozen. Mrs. Chas. Russell is selling for $2.50 per bunch of two dozen. Hadley is the best red in the market and the best stock sells for $2.50 per bunch. Elegant Ophelia is also go- ing at low figures. The wholesalers find it a difficult matter to move short and medium grades at any price ex- cept to the street merchants. Trist Elegance is scarce, but there is an ample cut of Cecil Brunner, chiefly outdoor grown stock. Ulrich Brun- ner is plentiful and cheap. The car- nation is one flower that is bringing the grower good figures in these days of low prices. So many growers dis- continued producing this flower last year that those who did replant are being well repaid for their foresight. The prices of sweet peas are being well maintained. Most of the stock, however, lacks the quality of last year, being off color. Tulips are get- ting scarce. A splendid lot of iris is now coming' in. It is of uncom- monly good quality, with four-foot stems and splendid foliage. There is still a good cut of Lilium Giganteum. which is sold at $4.00 per dozen stems, with a good call. Lily of the valley is also in strong demand at $8.00 per hundred. Cattleya Mossiae is in good supply these days and finds a ready market. Gardenias are also showing improvement. The supply of good snapdragons continues small. The spring cut of flowering fruit and shrub blossoms is exhausted. Ranun- culus are to be had at reasonable prices and continue very popular. The limited supply of peonies sells read- ily. Outdoor annuals are arriving on a crowded market. Good flowering plants are a short item. A few aza- leas and rhododendrons are about all that is available. A brisk de- mand for foliage plants is reported from all quarters. Nephrolepis, as- pidistras and boxwood seem, to be the most popular. There are plenty of ferns and asparagus; also green goods of every description. NOTES. Richard Lohrmann, San Raphael, has completed his dahlia plantings, for the coming season. He has many new seedlings under observation this year from which he expects some good commercial varieties. Mr. Lohrmann is a very successful dahlia hybridizer, having originated several varieties that have been given prom- inence in eastern catalogues this spring. He is an active member of the Dahlia Society of California. At the meeting 'of the Retail Flo- rists' Association, May 4, arrange- ments were made for the reception of J. Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., and Hilmer V. Swenson, Chica- go, of the national publicity com- mittee, who will arrive here May 30. Great interest is already being man- ifested in their visit, and the trade here plans to make their stay a pleas- ant one. MacRorie-McLaren Co. have made extensive plantings of young ericas at their San Mateo nurseries this spring. They have miany new varie- ties under cultivation which, Dan- iel MacRorie says are to be promi- nently featured as pot plants, and good commercial varieties. He re- ports the plant trade as keeping up exceptionally well. Chairman H. Plath and his asso- ciates of the prize committee of the coming autumn show are busy ar- ranging the preliminary schedule. Many classes are being made for the retailers, who will be large ex- hibitors. Private gardeners will also find many classes in which to enter their stock. The out of town demand for car- nations was very strong, and, com- ing on a short market, made prices high, he stated. A concerted effort was being made by the wholesalers to divert attention from the carna- tion to other seasonable flowers, as being suitable for the occasion. A fine cut of Bride roses, outdoor grown, is being received by Alfred Serveau. It is seldom we see this once most popular white rose, and when well grown is still one of our most beautiful varieties. Mr. Ser- veau is also receiving a fine cut of Spencer sweet peas. Ferrari Bros, greenhouses never looked better than they do at the present time. The orchid houses are producing some fine stock, especially M'ossiae. They have a continuous cut of lily of the valley. The rose houses are in the midst of a heavy spring cut. Avansino Bros, have been featur- ing some finely flowered Mossiae in pots at their Geary street store. J. B. Pagano of this firm says trade this spring has been most satisfac- tory and is of the opinion that it will continue so for some time to come. F. C. Jaeger & Son, 152 'Powell street, who recently purchased the retail store of the MacRorie-McLaren Co., will shortly open another estab- lishment at the Manx hotel, on Pow- ell street. Fred C. Jaeger, Jr., will be in charge of the new shop. Domoto /Bros, are cutting a fine crop of Premier and Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell roses from their Fruitvale green- houses. Lilium Giganteum is another flower with which they have largely supplied this market all season. The street merchants seem to be going into the plant business in this city. At many of the stands bas- kets of flowering stock, such as pan- sies, daisies, etc., are now being car- ried. F. C. Jaeger & Son announce that they will give up their old store at 152 Powell street June 1. Their headquarters thereafter will be at their new shop, 141 Powell street. An interesting spring flower show was held in Gilroy last week. Her- man Broson was superintendent and James A. Brown, Capitola, acted as one of the judges. Weddings and funeral work have been keeping the force at the A. O. Stein establishment very busy of late. Foliage and flowering plants are fea- tures there. The Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety, held its monthly meeting on May 12. There was an exhibition of strawberries by various members. Superintendent Holmes of E. W. McLellan & Co.'s greenhouses, at Burlingame. has a fine cut of Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia. An attractive window display for Mothers' Day was seen at the B. M. Joseph store. Trade was very good. Martin Poss, proprietor of the Flo- ral greenhouses, San Mateo, reports a splendid spring trade. Shibuya & Ichida say the spring has been most favorable for chrys- anthemum planting. J. A. Axell had more orders than last year, booked for Mothers' Day. James T. Lynch. Milpord. Mass. — W. D. Howard re- cently added a greenhouse to his estab- lishment. 219x36 feet. Pittsburgh. A FINE MOTHERS' DAY TRADE. The demand for flowers of all kinds for Mothers' Day far exceeded the sup- ply, with the exception of American Beauty roses. Of course, the princi- pal demand was for carnations, but when these could not be had, anything reasonable in price cleaned up quickly, and when the wholesale houses closed Saturday evening there was nothing in sight but a few American Beauties. With the small carnation supply, it was simply a case of divide them up among the trade, and most of the re- tail stores were sold out on advance orders and had none left for sale on Saturday. Roses were in heavy sup- ply and were of good quality, but as usual there were too many of the bet- ter grades and not enough of the me- dium and short lengths. However, all were sold. Snapdragons proved a fa- vorite. Easter and calla lilies cleaned up early at good prices. Gladioli was also in demand, and some of the finest ever seen in this section was on sale at all the wholesale houses. The sweet pea supply was small, but the quality good. The ,call for lily of the valley was greater than the supply. Orchids sold well. Mothers' Day trade was more than satisfactory, showing a volume as good or better than last year, and while with the exception of carnations, prices were not as hig-h as a year ago, still they were high enough to allow the grower to show a profit. There were a few complaints on the high price of carnations, but as a rule those who wanted carnations and nothing else paid the price asked without ques- tion. NOTES. The monthly meeting of the Retail Florists' Association was held May 3, at the Seventh Avenue hotel. An elec- tion of officers for the following year was to have been held, but was post- poned till the next meting due to the small attendance. May 6-7 found more out of town florists in this city than for some time. They were afraid to trust their Mothers' Day flowers to the express company and came in person to obtain them so there would be no possible delay. The Jos. Home Co., one of our lar- gest department stores, put in a spe- cial Mothers' Day window, and there is no doubt but that it was a good ad- vertisement for the trade. White car- nations were used. Peter Hopman, New Galilee, Pa., has been cutting some fine snapdrag- ons which he is shipping to The Mc- Callum Co. He supplied the trade here with the largest cut of the season. J. R. Shields, formerly of Boston, Mass., has joined the force of The A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co., and will be connected with the landscape de- partment. From now on the trade will be get- ting ready for the last special day of this season, Memorial Day. and from all indications it will be the largest on record. E. C. T. Boston. EXCELLENT DEMAND FOR ALL STOCK The market opened this week with a good show of strength and kept gaining. Carnations as was expected were leaders and they carried every- thing else along with them. At the opening of the week they were selling at eight cents and by mid-week they had gone to 15 cents and a few growers came to town Mothers' Day, and received 20 cents for flowers which should not have been cut for at least three days more. Laddie was excep- tionally strong and sold well at 20 to 25 cents. Roses cleaned up daily at fair prices and toward the week end 1921. The American Florist 811 MEMORIAL DAY Now commemorates not only the heroes of our Civil Struggle but also those of the Great World War. To show that we appreciate their sacrifices, the least we can do is properly adorn their resting places with flowers, silent tokens of affection. All dealers should advise the trade what specialties they have to offer for this occasion in the MEMORIAL DAY NUMBER of THE AMERICAN FLORIST which will be issued NEXT WEEK The early ad gets the most attention from pub- lisher, printer, and reader Send us yours now. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. 812 The American Florist. May 14, Jasmines Grandiflora The Most Beautiful and Fragrant The Queen of Flowers Do not delay placing your order for MEMORIAL DAY Order Now Extra long stems 20 to 24 inches, per 1000, $30.00; per 100, $4.00 Longstems 12 to 18 inches, " 25.00 " 3.00 Medium 8 to 12 inches, " 18.00 " 2.00 Short 4 to 8 inches, " 12.00 " 1.50 500 at 1000 rate. These snow white fragrant buds with their evergreen leaves are packed in wet paper and are guaranteed to reach you in perfect condition. They are packed and timed to arrive the day wanted ready to open. THOS. C. EDWARDS, Alvin, Texas (The Old Reliable). (Established 1894). Xlxe Ove> Gnatt Co., Inc. Preservers of Natural Foliages %_\ PORTE, IND. Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Decorative Novelties. they were going as well as carnations. Double the quantity of the latter flower would have sold at the same prices had they been obtainable. Snap- dragon was in fine demand, good flowers selling at $2.50 to $4 a dozen. Marguerites were selling at $2 to $4 a hundred. Sweet peas and lilies went at good prices. Short roses sold at 10 and 12 cents and upwards, to as high as 50 cents for excellent roses. May 9. — Prices are abnormally high, owing to the fact that everything that looked like a flower sold Mothers' Day. Very little stock was available today (Monday.) It is very probable that prices will slump by midweek at least 50 per cent. NOTES. Mothers' Day in this .city could readily be made as big a flower day as Easter, but there would have to be much more stock produced than at present. The retail stores report a general dissatisfaction on the part of the public for the prices asked. Some of the daily papers ran editorials on Mothers' Day, urging the public to wear something other than carnations. This will eventually hurt the business unless there is more stock grown for this event, which will stabilize prices. Max Lakin, salesman at the New England Florist Supply Co., is the happy father of an eight-pound boy. . W. D. Howard of Milford is building a new Hit chins house 219x36 feet. He Floral Art A.lt>tjLirx GIVEN FREE Illustrating 50 desirable designs, etc., one to a page on best quality white glazed paper. Full particulars, also big list of florists' supplies. Everything at cut prices, sent tree, no obligations. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO. Wholesale Florists. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. grows some of the finest carnations coming to this market. Charles E. Boyle, manager of Thos. P. Galvin, Inc., was married on April 30 to Miss M. Collins of Arlington. E. P. S. Louisville, Ky. Mothers' Day business was about the best ever experienced. There was a shortage of carnations and some florists charged $4 per dozen. There was a fine demand for plants, as well as ferns, hanging baskets, etc. NOTES. Derby day was one of the best this city has experienced. One of the wealthy horsemen ordered a large quantity of flowers, part of the order consisting of six corsage bouquets at $30 each, purchasing same from the F. Walker Co. Peonies were held back by the cold weather lately, so that only a few dozen could be cut from H. G. Walker's field of 30,000 plants, for Mothers' Day. However, he sold out on gladioli. The nursery trade has been excep- tionally good. Usually the season here is over by April 15, but although every- thing is out in full leaf, the planting is still going on. Adam Heitz. the first florist to build since the war, recently completed a greenhouse 150x23 feet, specializing in sweet peas and calendulas. The account of the death of Mrs. C. B. Thompson, which occurred May 8, appears in our obituary column. . H. G. W. 1921. The American Florist. 813 FORCING BULBS m IMPORT When you buy imported bulbs from us, you buy them by measure, in centimeters or inches and so accepted by us. This means much, as against those people who sell "firsts," "seconds" or "thirds" and give you no assurance as to what such grades measure. For 40 years VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE at New York and Chicago has supplied the most critical FLORISTS with forcing bulbs. If you have not placed your ORDER or you have not confirmed your order at stated prices why not send us your list for pricing. Where prices are not fixed we can give you valuable information. 1st. Long and satisfactory connections with the best foreign houses. o J Credit arrangements and closest CMU. buying at favorable exchange rates. 3rd. 4th. 5th. 6th. First early shipments, followed by one or more later ones covering entire shipping season. Earliest deliveries of early forcing items which cannot rightly be de- layed for main supply. Covering by us of all "Special Ex- penses" excess brokers' fees and port charges at New York, in which nearly every U. S. Florist grower has been persistently robbed for the past five years. We eliminate this. Because of the above, we ask that you submit to us a list as nearly as possible of what you expect to use between now and next Novem- ber in these imports, part of which we specify below, and let us sub- mit to you approximate prices and certain further details regarding delivery dates which we know will interest you. We take this opportune time to list here a few vital reasons why Vaughan's Seed Store at New York and Chicago is especially well prepared to take the responsibility of supplying in season at right prices your whole list of Forcing Bulbs both American grown and imported French, Dutch and Japanese. SPECIAL MAY IMPORT OFFERS HYACINTHS 1000 First size, 19 ctms. and up, named vars. .$68.00 Second size, 17-19 ctms., named vars. . . 50.00 Third size, 16-17 ctms , named vars. . . 38.00 Fourth size, 15-17 ctms., in colors 34.00 TULIPS DarwinS, 10 or IS named varieties. . . .$22.00 Single Early, 5 or 10 named varieties. 19.00 Double Early, 5 named varieties 23.00 All of our selection from best leading sorts catalogued by us. newvork VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago Bulb Importers and Quantity growers of Gladiolus, Carinas, Etc. 814 The American Florist. u, Heavy Crop of Roses IN ALL LENGTHS OF STEM Buy Direct from the Grower 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 Chanees Rl'SSELL Per 100 Fancy Long $25.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 COLUMBIA Fancy Long- 25.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 PREMIER Fancy Long $25.00 Good Length 20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 HOOSIER BEATTTY Per 100 Long $20.00 Medium $12.00 to 16.00 Short 6.00 to 10.00 OPHELIA Long $16.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 SUNBURST Long $16.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Short 6.00 to S.00 WHITE KI1XARNEY Long $12.00 to $16.00 Medium 10.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 ASSORTED ROSES — OUR SELECTION — Good short and medium, includ- ing some Russell, Columbia and Premier. In lots of 200 or more. $8.00 to $10.00 per 100, depending on length of stem. Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 $6.00 A'dlantum, per 100 $1.50 to 2.00 Sprengcri. per 100 3.00 Galax, green, per 1,000 2.00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 2.00 Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 35 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. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, HI., and Gregg Station, HI. NOTICE: — We close at 5 o'clocfc week days. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Closed all day Sundays Chicago. RECORD DEMAND FOR MOTHERS' DAY. The demand for stock for Mothers' Day was the heaviest on record and it was impossible to fill anywhere near the orders that kept pouring in. The shipping- trade was exceptionally large and many out-of-town retail florists made special trips to this market to make sure of obtaining their supply. The call was also strong from other trade markets and the city demand was so heavy that everything cleaned up ' completely. Carnations had a brisk call at prices ranging from $8 to $20 per 100, but $12 to $15 was the average price asked for fancy stock. American Beauty roses sold out early and there was a brisk demand for Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier. Dunlop, Butterfly, Montrose, Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant, White Kil- larney, Ward, Hoosier Beauty, Milady, Cecile Brunner and all the other va- rieties cleaned up completely. While roses were entirely disposed of at high prices, the heaviest demand was for short and medium stemmed stock. Sweet peas sold quickly at prices ranging from $2 to $4 per 100 and there was a good demand for orchids, gar- denias and lily of the valley. Peonies sold exceptionally fast at $10, $12 and $15 per 100 and came in handy during the scarcity of all other stock. South- ern grown gladioli were in fair supply and sold out completely at $10 and $12 per 100. Snapdragons, daisies, pansies, lupines, stocks, candytuft, feverfew, iris, larkspur, statice. lilac, tulips, narcissi, lilies, callas. calen- dulas and other miscellaneous stock, including several late shipments of Cape Jasmine, were also in the offer- ings and like everything else were dis- posed of at good prices. Business the opening of the week was very good and judging from the many out-of-town orders that were received the trade everywhere else mlust have cleaned up as completely as the local florists. The sales as a whole were .considerably ahead of those of 1920, especially for the dealers who had plenty of stock to fill all their orders. Everyone is pleased with the Mothers' Day busi- ness and the only complaints heard are in regard to the prices on carnations, which in some instances were a little too high in the estimation of some of the buyers. mmmiwmE mmum ■ Do not take any fake or imitation thread, claimed to be the Meyer 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. Be sure and get the Meyer thread. MOTHERS' DAY IN THE RETAIL STORES. The demand for stock for Mothers' Day was surprisingly heavy and every- thing- cleaned up completely before the stores closed May S. There was some complaint on the part of the public in regard to the high prices but the majority of the buyers were satisfied 1921. The American Florist. 815 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phones Central 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Roses and Carnations Bny Direct From the Grower CURRENT PRICE LIST Subject to change without notice MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL, and PREMIER Per 100 Specials $30.00 Fancy 25.00 Select 2Q.00 Medium $12.00 to 15.00 Short 8.00 to 1Q.00 OPHELIA and SUNBURST Per 100 Specials $2Q,00 Select $12.00 to 15.00 Medium S.00 to 10.00 Short 6.00 COLUMBIA Per 100 i Specials $30.00 = Fancy 25.00 = Select 20.00 = Medium .' $12.00 to 15.00 = Short S.00 to 10.00' | 1 Special 20.00 I Killarnev [Select 12.00 to 15.00 = White Killarney (Medium 8.00 to 10.00 = J Short 6.00 | ROSES, OUR SELECTION 12.00 1 CARNATIONS-ail ColOPS $4.00 to $6.00 PCP lOO Sweet Peas, all colors $ 1.50 to $ 3.00 GALAX Per 1000 | Valley, order of us for the best 8.00 Bronze $2.00 | Ferns, per 1000 6.00 Green 2.00 § Adiantum, per 100 2.Q0 Asparagus, per bunch 50 | Order from us and gret the freshest stock and of best keeping quality and have the assurance f of supplies such as can only come from 2,000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS IIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllltllllllllllllllinillllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllltllllllltlllllltllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllNllllllllllllllllllllll? ^jN^y^f^ji^ ^ ^^N^j^^y^^^A^-^-g^^:^^^ *^^^*V^*^»*^^/^^V>»V^»^^^»V>^V^^r*^■**V^^*^*^*^#*>/^^V^»*VV^/»f^f^f*^/*^^^^^V>K^^/V^^ HIGH GRADE GUT FLOWERS All the Leading Commercial Roses and Carnations Grown for this Market Sweet Peas, Daisies, Callas, Valley, Gardenias, Peonies, Mignonette, Snapdragons, Narcissus, Orchids, Lilies, Calendulas, Tulips, Stocks, Etc. ■$0T COMPLETE LINE OF ALL GREENS fl.L JM&hm § . not risic PHONES' CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 4i-734-CENTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago 816 The American Florist. May 14, EXTRA HEAVY SUPPLY ROSES-CARNATIONS Place your orders with us and you will get the best stock obtainable for the least money. WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph Street, Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing to obtain the stock owing to the scarcity. There was a strong call for carnations and roses and both these items sold out completely at high prices. Peonies were in heavy demand and gladioli found ready buyers. Sweet peas sold well and there was a gen- eral cleanup in miscellaneous stock such as lupines, daisies, snapdragons calendulas, pansies, tulips, stocks, lark spur, for-get-me-nots, candytuft, mig nonette, lilacs, iris, statice, narcissi lilies and callas. Lily of the valley orchids and gardenias had a good call and some Cape Jasmine arrived in time to help out at the eleventh hour. The weather was ideal for the occa- sion and the quality of the stock throughout was exceptionally fine and there were no signs of "pickling." The Allied Florists' Association did con- siderable advertising for this occasion, which helped wonderfully in calling the public's attention to the big day. Sev- eral of the leading florists also did some advertising for the occasion, which backed up by the general pub- licity brought heavy returns. Plants sold out as completely as cut flowers, with begonias, geraniums, hydrangeas, tulips and lily of the valley in pots the principal offerings. To make a long story short the demand for Mothers' Day was the heaviest in years with the best cleanup in the history of the business. The total sales according to all reports were away ahead of those of 1920. THE FLORISTS' CLUB. The Florists' Club May party and dance, held at the Hotel Randolph, May 5, was a very enjoyable affair, with some 150 in attendance, reflecting much credit on the members of the arrangements committee, consisting of T. E. Waters, Paul E. Weiss, W. Wien- hoeber, Chas. Erne, J. E. Pollworth, Paul R. Klingsporn, Ed. Goldenstein and E. A. Ollinger. The one-act sketch, entitled "The Florists' Shop," was well presented by students in floriculture at the state ■university and greatly enjoyed by the keenly critical audience, the cast in- cluding Miss Ruth Hopping, Miss Ger- trude Shumaker, R. Chatfield Hodgin, Clinton G. Johnson and Geo. N. Mor- gan. The visitors included Prof. J. C. Blair, Prof. H. B. Dorner and Miss Josephine K. Busey, of the university faculty. The A. L. Randall Co. sup- plied the handsome appointments. After the performance, dancing was continued to a late hour. F. R. Hills, of Los Angeles. Calif., attended the last Florists' Club meet- Holiday after Holiday, as they follow each other, bring with them in their various seasons other outdoor Cut Flowers to our market. Decoration Dav is Peony Day — just as Lilies are symbolic of the Easter Day. Peonies during their time of marketing line up in im- portance beside our enormous quantities of Roses and Carnations that we have for the demands of all Holidays. Cut Peonies are arriving daily, ready to respond to the requirements of the trade. Growers ship them here. Retail Dealers buy them here. KENNICOTT BROS. 174 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Principal location in the market. CO. ing in company with his son-in-law, George Walther. Mr. Hills is well and favorably known here and his many friends are pleased to renew old ac- quaintances. Peonies in this vicinity are ready to disbud. Iris Florentina alba and I. Kochii atropurpurea are in bloom. I. pumila is over. Phlox Canadensis and P. subuJata are at their best. Many early shrubs are flowering indiffer- ently. Henry Wittbold & Son opened their new store at 75 East Adams street to a big business for Mothers' Day. Their announcement in the daily papers and reasonable prices made them many customers. The A. L. Randall Co.'s cut flower sales established a new record for Mothers' Day. Peonies were in heavy supply and several large shipments of outdoor gladioli came in handy during the rush. J. C. Nielson, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., started out this week to call on his customers in the south, making the trip by auto. Mrs. Nielson accompanied him. J. Wall opened a new store at 2519 North Clark street in time to enjoy a brisk Mothers' Day business. N. J. Wietor and wife will .celebrate their twenty-fourth wedding anniver- sary June 15. The American Bulb Co. says the sea- son has been highly satisfactory in all its specialties. Geranium plants hereabouts are re- tailing at 30 to 40 cents each. The loop will have another retail florist in the near future. 1921. The American Florist. 817 Place Your Memorial Day Order Early RUSSELL COLUMBIA PREMIER MILADY HEARST Excellent Roses SUNBURST BUTTERFLY DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY CRUSADER CARNATIONS White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, Red CARNATIONS Including the finest Mrs. C. W. Ward on this market, bar none Valley, Snapdragons, Lupines, Calendulas, Larkspur, White and Blue Daisies, Sweet Peas, Forget-Me-Nots, Lilies, Stocks and all other seasonable Cut Flowers. Ferns, Adiantum, Mexican Ivy, Plumosus, Sprengeri. PEONIES, Cape Jasmines. 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., ffifc, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty g^TSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits WB ARE CLOSED ALL DAT SUNDAY. Prices As Low As Others. Leach's Flower Shop is the name of the new retail store that has opened for business at 404 North Austin ave- nue. Mr. Leach was with the Everette R. Peacock Co. for some time previous to holding his present position with the Allied Florists' Association and has the best wishes of his many friends in the trade for success in his new ven- ture. Schiller's had a very .appropriate advertisement in one of the local dallies May 4 for Mothers' Day. in which fine special offerings were fea- tured. Boston ferns, pans of wax be- gonias, pans of old-fashioned gar- den flowering plants, apartment win- dow boxes and hydrangeas were the items included in the assortments. Schofleld, the North State street florist, had a special window for Mothers' Day which attracted much favorable attention. Manager Young was responsible for the arrangement, which made the people stop and look, and in many instances come in and buy. The John Kruchten Co. received a shipment of Cape Jasmines in time for the late Mothers' Day demand. The stock is unusually fine this season and if the balance of the crop is equal to the sample this firm received no one will have any kick coming. The Wallace Floral Co., 5744 Kerch- vale avenue, has been incorporated with a capital of 1,000 shares, no par value, to do a nursery and greenhouse business. The incorporators are Wil- liam B. Wallace, Geo. Geanakakee and Thps. Jraras. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had a banner Mothers' Day business and the demand started off so strong this week that special trips were made to and from the greenhouses to secure enough stock to fill all the orders May 9. Wietor Bros, speak highly of the rose Butterfly and will grow it on a larger scale next season. This firm's Mothers' Day trade was exceptionally good and everything cleaned up early, including a fine crop of Columbia. The Bohannon Floral Co. is pleased with its Mothers' Day business, which was the heaviest on record and ex- ceeded all expectations. Norman Stuart was called to Buffalo, N. Y., during the rush by the serious illness of a sister. Matt Mann gave the regular force a lift at Zech & Mann's store during the Mothers' Day rush. Zech & Mann's demand for the occasion was exceedingly heavy and stock of all kinds cleaned up completely. The Central Floral Co. did a large business at its North State street store for Mothers' Day. Everything was in strong demand, especially the special offerings in combination boxes. Vaughan's Seed Store reports good inquiry for advance business in bulbs, both through the mail and travellers. The gladiolus trials on the Vaughan farm will be irrigated this summer. William T. Willis has leased 200 square feet on the store floor of the new Wrigley building, N. I Michigan avenue, for a flower shop. Ed. Schultz is again in the employ of the Weiland-Risch Co. 818 The American Florist. May 14, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M 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. had a heavy call for stock for Mothers' Day with the total sales showing a wonderful increase over those for the same occa- sion in 1920 and running considerably ahead of last Easter. This firm has enjoyed a splendid business all season with the total sales in the cut flower, supply and plant departments all show- ing a great increase over the previous year. The roses that this firm is cut- ting and known as "Flowers of Su- perior Quality," have been exception- ally fine all season and everything points to a tremendous cut for Memo- rial Day. August Poehlmann says that the demand for American Beauty roses has fallen off to such an extent that they will discontinue growing it and give more bench space to Mrs. Chas. Russell. Their new rose Phantom is doing exceptionally fine "and will some day be a big factor in the market. Milday, Premier, Columbia and But- terfly are arriving in quantity at the store. Everyone in the trade was well pleased with the Mothers' Day busi- ness, which was the greatest on record and in some instances better than Eas- ter. The American Florist was the first to suggest the day notwithstand- ing all reports to the contrary and be- gan to point out the great possibilities in special articles as early as May 16, 1908. Some always want to claim credit for everything, but in this particular instance all the shout- ing cannot wipe out the fact that The American Florist started the ball rolling. Tonner's received their first ship- ment of peonies from Dr. Knapp at Evansville, Ind., May 11, which arrived in splendid shape and consisted of Felix Crousse, Victoria and Festiva Maxima. Their supply for Memorial Day will be large according to the lat- est reports on crop condition. A. Li. Vaughan & Co. had a heavy Mothers' Day trade with the total sales showing a wonderful increase over the same period of 1920. All their cus- tomers were taken care of in splendid shape and many new customers were added to their list. Kennicott Bros. Co. had a splendid Mothers' Day trade and cleaned up completely in all lines of stock. This firm is devoting its attention to Memo- rial Day and will as usual have a large quantity of peonies to offer for this occasion. Bassett & Washburn were pleased with their Mothers' Day trade, which exceeded all expectations, and sold out completely. This firm ■will be in heavy crop with roses for Memorial Day and are now booking orders for this occa- sion. The Alpha Floral Co. never had such a good Mothers' Day trade as this year, when it was impossible to handle any- where near the customers that kept flocking in. Andrew Chronis gave the regular force a lift during the rush. The E. C. Amling Co. had its share of the Mothers' Day business and cleaned up as clean as a whistle in all lines. Their shipping trade was ex- ceptionally heavy and the city demand exceeded all expectations. H. N. Bruns supplied the trade with a large quantity of lily of the valley in pots for Mothers' Day, which were in such strong demand that he could have sold many times more the amount than he had to offer. A. O'Leary was more than pleased with his Mothers' Day trade and re- ports a cleanup in all lines. . Mr. O'Leary sincerely believes that the ex- tensive advertising is beginning to show results. The J. A. Budlong Co. sold out com- pletely for Mothers' Day and could have sold much more stock if it was available. The sales were exception- ally heavy at this house and entirely satisfactory. Ronsley has moved into his new store at 322 South Wabash avenue, which will be one of the largest and finest equipped retail establishments in the city when the new fixtures are all installed. Mangel had a brisk Mothers' Day trade and was more than pleased with the total sales. The demand started in early at this establishment and con- tinued until late in the afternoon on May 8. The Joseph Foerster Co. had a big Mothers' Day business and moved a large supply of stock for this occasion, including a splendid supply of sweet peas and gladioli. Herbert Hansen says that Peter Reinberg's demand for Mothers' Day was exceptionally strong and no trou- ble was experienced in disposing of all the stock cut. A. Lange had a heavy Mothers' Day trade and cleaned up everything he had to offer. Cut flowers sold fast and everything in the plant line was disposed of. Erne & Co. were pleased with their Mothers' Day business, which was the best ever. This house enjoys both a splendid city and out-of-town demand. R. H. Wells, of the McCallum Co., Detroit, Mich., was in the city last week buying stock for his Mothers' Day trade. A. T. Pyfer & Co. sold out early in all lines and are more than pleased with the total sales for Mothers' Day. Wolf's Flower Shop on East Monroe street reports a record Mothers' Day trade with a complete cleanup. W. F. Klus, of Anderson, Ind., spent several days here last week buying stock for Mothers' Day. A. Henderson & Co. report improved retail business with the warmer weather this week. Edgar Winterson says the E. F. Win- terson Co.'s sales for Mothers' Day were the best ever. George Reinberg had a good cut of roses for Mothers' Day which cleaned up quickly. M. Cohen, of Cohen & Hiller, New York, called on the trade here this week. 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Long Distance Phones Central 3283 Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: LILIES Absolutely the finest supply ■ of Cut Lilies in this market ROSES COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killarney Butterfly Milady Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Ward Ophelia Premier MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyat CARNATIONS Callas Mignonette SWEET PEAS Candytuft Yellow Daisies White Snapdragons Calendulas GREENS Plumosus Sprengeri Bronze and Green Galax Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood 1921. The American Florist. 819 Satisfied Customers Buyers at our establishment ap- preciate the treatment they receive at this house. There's a reason. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOTiKHAT/B FIX>RIST8 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 8SSS3SSSSq$iSgS3SS$SSS$aS3$SS8SgW33$«$3S^^ 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Central 282 CHICAGO Supreme Quality Roses Positively the finest stock in the Chicago market — bar none. The quality of our stock throughout is head and shoulders above the average in Chicago. The general committee meeting held in regard to the Pageant of Progress at the Randolph hotel, Thursday, May 5, was well attended and all branches of the trade were represented. J. E. Poll- worth was appointed to act as secre- etary.and it is expected that some defi- nite information will be ready for pub- lication in the near future. George Wienhoeber had all the busi- ness he could handle for Mothers' Day and disposed of everything he had to offer. He sold an exceptionally large number of lily of the valley in pots. Visitors : F. P. Durggins, Lincoln, Neb.; B. E. Blake, Springfield, O.; F. H. Hills, Los Angeles, Cal.: J. J. Kar- ins, representing Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.; J. F. Ammann and wife, Edwardsville. Columbus, 0. EXCELLENT MOTHERS' DAY TRADE. The worst feature of the Mothers' Day trade was lack of flowers of all kinds. The demand was strong and with short stocks of roses, carnations, sweet peas and other flowers, there was considerable difficulty in filling orders. The continued cold and dark weather was responsible for the curtailment of the supplies. Urgent messages sent to distant points for stock failed to produce any great amount of flowers. The event was better celebrated than ever before from the trade standpoint. Roses and carnations were especially in demand but when these stocks grew scarce, sweet peas, tulips, pansies and other flowers were offered. Pot plants took the place of loose flowers and sales of all kinds of plants ware espe- cially large. Carnations sold for from $3 to $4 per dozen while roses were priced at $6 to $12 per dozen. Sweet peas sold at $2 to $2.50 per bunch. Funeral work and social events have been rather active during the past week, causing a better demand for stock. The Flower Growers' and Dealers' Association placed its advertising co- operatively for Mothers' Day. Large space was taken in the newspapers just prior to the occasion calling atten- tion to the utility of flowers as gifts, and this publicity was responsible for a large amount of the trade enjoyed. FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Flower Growers' and Dealers' Association held May 3 steps were taken to call a conference of officials of the state association for the discussion of a number of impor- tant matters. As a result, a confer- ence of the Columbus district and Carl Hagenberger, W. Mentor, president; George Bates, Cleveland, secretary, and F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, vice- president, was held in this city May 10. Questions discussed were the standardization of flower grading, and the method of listing growing stock for tax purposes. Another mat- ter considered was that of credits. The city association will soon estab- lish a local bureau and it is pro- posed to make this a state-wide prop- osition. AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY. Members of the Columbus Iris So- ciety have arranged for their annual display which will be held in conjunc- tion with the display of the American Iris Society in this city May 20-21. The two displays will be held in the sales rooms of the Oldsmobile Automobile Co., East Broad street and Cleveland avenue. Flower growers of national prominence will attend the meeting of the national society. Prominent will be John C. Wister, Philadelphia, Pa., president, and Dr. H. A. Gleason, New York, who is connected with the Bronx Botanic gardens. A schedule of cash prizes has been arranged for the dis- play. Admission will be free and all flower lovers will be welcome. Officers 820 The American Florist. May 14, FRNE & COMPANY 30 E. Randolph Street -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. v*- HUCKLEBERRY $7.50 Per Case, P. O. B. Chicago THE E. F. WINTERSON CO., MM?. 166 No. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Dl. of the Columbus Iris Society are Mrs. J. C. Arbuckle, president: Prof. A. C. Hottes, vice president: Mrs. D. A. Mil- ler, secretary, and Mrs. E. W. Spencer, treasurer. J. W. L. Indianapolis, lud. Business for Mothers' Day was all that had been forecasted. During the last foiir days of the week, an almost continuous sun, aided much in bringing out the blooms for the cut flowers. Every grower and wholesale establish- ment sold out its stock, and especially in roses and carnations, the demand far exceeded the supply. Prices held firm. A quantity of pot plants were sold. Telegraph orders were good. NOTES. "I can think of nothing finer than an avenue of trees from here to Center- ville." was the comment of E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., when approached on the subject of planting trees as a liv- ing memorial in honor of Wayne county's soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the world war. It is the plan to place one tree for every service man, along the national high- way. "Elm, or hardwood maple would be desirable trees because !of their lasting qualities," said Mr. Hill. This city has begun trie distribution of more than 500,000 plants of nearly every known species and character used in city beautifying, to the various parks and playgrounds. If favorable weather continues and nothing inter- feres, the work will be completed with- in a month. Backward weather con- ditions have delayed the distribution from the Garfield park greenhouses. The "Western Union Telegraph Co., helped business considerably by en- closing a neat little folder with its monthly bills to patrons, telling them of the sentiment connected with Mother's Day, and suggesting that the mother in another city be remembered with a "flowergram." At Demon's Flower Shop, Richmond. Ind., a specialty is being made of hardy flowers for yard planting. Such varieties as acquilegia, hardy asters, delphiniums, Japanese iris. phlox, gypsophila, golden glow and helian- thus have been going good it was stated. The Bertermann Bros. Co. has alt- ered its Massachusetts avenue store and it now has an entrance on Dela- ware street, just as good as the one on Massachusetts avenue. Clarence R. Greene, head of Greene's Flower Shop, has been honored by the officials of the Chamber of Commerce by being elected a member of its mem- bership committee. Nick Zweisel, Milwaukee. Wis., vis- ited Baur & Steinkamp, this city, re- cently, to note the progress they are making on his new carnation seedling, Edna. E. B. CHR LOADS ARRIVING VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM TOR FLORISTS Burlapped Bales Wired Bales Cheaper 1 GREEN SHEET For Florists MOSS For Nurserymen For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write us. CHICAGO, 10-12 W. Randolph Si. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Si. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Nashville, Term. MOTHERS' DAY TRADE EXCELLENT. Never before has Mothers' Day created such an interest and met with such sales. Even the florists them- selves are surprised with the success of it. An unexpected and unforeseen cool spell has put a crimp in all outdoor activities and those people who put out their bedding plants and grew early vegetables, have had their stock nipped by the frost. Flowers are plen- tiful. Roses of excellent quality retail at .$4 to $8 per dozen. Carnations are sufficiently abundant to meet every de- mand. Pot plants are in large supply. There will be no advance in price. Several dealers stimulated the Mothers' Day trade by attractive display adver- tisements. NOTES. The Joy Floral Co. had an attract- ive advertisement in the display col- umns of a local paper, for Mothers' Day. This firm has an abundant stock of roses, ample enough to supply its Chattanooga, Tenn., and Atlanta, Ga., establishments. Business was excel- lent at these points. Carnations came in just in time to supply the call at its retail stores. Mclntyre Bros, were well prepared to meet all demands for Mothers' Day and had plenty of roses and carna- tions of high quality. Their baskets and birch boxes were beautiful and met with ready sale. A choice supply of cut flowers and plants supplied all demands at Louis Haury & Sons' store for Mothers' Day. This Arm carried a display advertis- ment in one of the city papers. A fine supply of all kinds of flowers, especially roses and carnations, are seen at the Geny Bros, establishment. Trade has been good there since Easter. M. C. D. FERNS Fancy Dagger 1 If quality counts with I you, it will pay to I give us a trial order. I Wire [Duncan Jackson, Kinston, Ala, FjiiiiiinniiMiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniininiinimiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiim Mention the American Florist when writing H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING IRE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing SAM SELIGMAN FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES 1 16 W. 28th St., New York IMPORTER-MANUFACTURER Mention the American Florist when writing 1921. The American Florist. 821 John Kruchten Co 30 East Randolph Street, ( Not Incorporated ) WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. E.C.AMLIN0C0. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 I,. D. Phones CENTRAL 1»7T and 1978 A. T. Pyfer & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance Telephone, Central 3373. A. L. Randall Co., ,-a»a**B«&. Wabash Ave., and Lake St. tSMMT^ (■SHE? CHICAGO, ILL. 9BS Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORISTS Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Colombia, Russell, Milady, White Klllaniey and Kil- larney Brilliant Roues. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Providence, R. I. Mothers' Day trade was unusual this year, it started early, and by 7 p. m. Saturday, all dealers had disposed of their offerings. Stock, although it brought good prices, was plentiful. Carnations sold out very early and about the only thing left was roses. There were a few short roses sold, but most of the stock disposed of was long stemmed. Pansies, marguerites, snap- dragons, and lily of the valley had a heavy call. NOTES. Joseph Koppleman has had a fine cut of roses at his place in Riverside. His Premier and Columbia varieties cannot he surpassed by any one in this section. John W. Miller, Narragansett Pier, R. I., died recently at the age of 68. Mr. Miller was a gardener and had charge of several large estates. Frederick C. Green, superintendent of parks for the past 12 years in this city, died April 21, age , r ><3. H. A. T. Wire Hanging Baskets The well made kind. Painted, bound with galvanized wire 6 at dozen rate, 50 at hundred rate. 10 inch $2.25 per doz. 12-inch 2.50 per doz. 14-inch S3 2i per doz.; $25.00 per 100 16-inch 4.25 per doz.; 35 00 per 10U GREEN SHEET MOSS {AT.^.™ 8 ^oW'SlSSS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, l SgJ8g?&& Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe Flower MarKets Chicago CURRENT PRICE LIST Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 4.00 to $12.00 Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8.00 to 40.00 Butterfly 8.00 to 35.00 Columbia 8.00 to 36.00 Dunlop :.'.. 8.00 to 35.00 Premier 8.00 to 35.00 Hoosier Beauty. . . 8.00 to 36.00 Killarney Brilliant 6.00 to 30.00 White Killarney. . 6.00 to 30.00 Mrs. Ceo. Shawyer 6.00 to 30.00 Milady 6.00 to 36.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00 to 26.00 Sunburst 6.00 to 26.00 Ophelia 6.00 to 30. 00 Dble. W. Killarney 6.00 to 30.00 Cecile Brunner... 4.00 to 6.00 Our Selection.... 8.00 Calendulas 3.00 to 6.00 Peonies 10.00 to 16.00 Snapdragon, per bunch . 1.50 to 2.00 Daisies 3.00 to 4.00 Violets 1.00 to 1.60 Mignonette 6.00 to 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.50 to 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 7.60 to 9.00 Valley 8.00 Carnations 6.00 to 8.00 Lilies, per 100 16.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 1.60 to 2.00 Ferns per 1,000 6.00 Galax per 1,000 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 36c to 60c per bunch Mexican Ivy l.oo Boxwood, 36c per lb., case 9.00 Huckleberry 7.60 Cape Jasmine $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 '^*VW*M> ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing !onn„ Mention the American Florist when writing ARTIFICIAL VALLEY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Write for prices Grossberg-Tyler-Finnerman Go. Manufacturer* and Importers 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Weiland-RischCo. f LOWER GROWERS T <££°£ 154 N.WABASHAVL f L M L1 c N A o c , s Mention the American Florist token writing jimmimiNimiiiiiuiiiNmisM < .HHiiiciiiiiiiuuiinr Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, • • ILLINOIS Write for Catalog: and Prices. ;iiiiiiiniiiimimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiituiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmiiiiiii Mention the American Florist when writing Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Price, $48.00. Sold only In complete sets. American Florist Co. MO 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 822 The American Florist. May 14, guiiiiiiniiiiiumiiiiiiiuuiiiiiuiiiiumiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuuiiiuiiiiiiuunumJiiiiiiiuuL RUSSELL I ROSES I This variety is one of our ; principal Roses. We handle a 1 quantity of them. RUSSELL is particularly at j this time of the year the most ! satisfactory rose to handle. In j fact there is no other rose that j will give the same amount of j satisfaction in the hands of our j customers. You can increase your rose j sales, if you carry some of these j good roses in stock. $8.00 to $20.00 per 100; some extra long at $25.00 and $30.00 per 100. The Leo Niessen Co. 1201 Race Street | PHILADELPHIA, - PA. s Branches: Baltimore, Washington. iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiuiiiiiiiniim Philadelphia. WEATHER CONDITIONS SHOKTEN SUPPLY. The past week was one of the most remarkable of the season. As far as possible, growers had timed their crops to have an extra supply for Mothers' Day and there was every in- dication that the market would be well supplied, as the week previous there were overstocks of carnations and roses and quantities of other items. Everything was set for a busy and properous week, and then the weather man spoiled matters and it was all off. Commencing with Saturday one rainy day. followed another and with the temperature down imto the forties, shipments became lighter and lighter as the important event drew nearer. In answer to .calls over the telephone for more stock the answer was that all had been sent, the weather having kept everything at a standstill. Finally climatic conditions changed. Saturday was a bright sunny day; cus- tomers filled the store but there were no flowers to offer themi. It was the greatest shortage of supply the trade has ever experienced. The wholesalers took care of their customers the best they could, only regular buyers being given attention. All markets must have been much the same as telegrams and long distance calls kept pouring in for all kinds of stock at any price. Prices were not muich higher than last year. All good carnations, white and pink, sold readily at 15 cents, culls 10 to 12 cents. As high as 20 to 25 cents was paid for select white by desperate buyers. "White roses were in great de- mand and very scarce, the shortest roses in all colors bringing from 10 to 15 cents, longer grades 20 to 35 cents. The best American Beauties brought 50 cents as did long stemmed Hadley. Cattleyas were not equal to the de- mand at $1.25 to $1.50 each. Gardenias EDWARD RBID CHOICE ROSES, All Grades. CARNATIONS, EASTER LILIES and All Seasonable Flowers. TMa la the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depot*. 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wes*fiowMtfKete Boston, Mat 11. Per 100 Roses, American Beauty 12.00@150.00 Russell 12.00® 40.00 Dunlop 12.00® 36.00 Pilgrim 12.00® 40.00 Crusader 12.00® 50.00 White Killarney 12.00® 36.00 Ward 12.00® 36.00 Maryland 10.00® 30.00 Hoosier Beauty 12.00® 40.00 Columbia 12.00® 40.00 Hadley 12.00® 60.00 Ophelia 12.00® 35.00 Premier 12.00® 40.00 Adiantum 2.00 Asparagus bchs, per bch. . .60® 1.00 Asparagus Strings, doz.... 12.00 B. Buttons 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 3.00® 4.00 Carnations 8.00® 15.00 Carnation, Laddie 20.00® 25.00 Cattleyas. per doz 12.00