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especially to western Xew York, where violet growing is not suc- 

 cessful. They are also shipped to other states. 



ROSES 



Rose growing has come to be a specialized industry. The 

 cultural demands of the crop are somewhat peculiar. Roses 

 require soil and sunlight conditions that are found only in certain 

 sections of the state. The American Beauty roses are especially 

 difhcult to grow unless there is maximum sunlight, which is 

 essential to produce a clear, rich tint. If the variety is grown 

 under inferior soil conditions, the growth will be weak and the 

 stems short and spindling. If there is a lack of sunlight, the 

 petals will be purple in color, thus diminishing the value of the 

 variety for cut flowers. 



The largest grower of American Beauty roses is Paul Pierson 

 of Scarborough and Briarclilf. The Briarclift' establishment is a 

 large one, and the houses are of modern construction. The output 

 of American Beauty roses from this range supplies a large number' 

 of !N"ew York flower stores, and is of an excellent quality. F. R. 

 Pierson, of Scarborough, also grows this variety, but not so exten- 

 sively. The majority of American Beauty rose growers, however, 

 are located in Xorthern Xew Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, 

 where excellent light conditions, combined with good soil and 

 marketing facilities, make the crop a remunerative one. 



Among the largest growers of tea and hybrid tea roses may be 

 mentioned F. R. Pierson, at Scarborough, Mr. Pierson has a 

 modern range of approximately three hundred thousand square 

 feet of glass devoted exclusively to roses. There are few other 

 establishments in the state where the crop so nearly approaches 

 perfection. While a large number of varieties are grown, the 

 principal ones are Ophelia, Mrs. Francis Scott Key, White Kil- 

 larney, Killarney Brilliant, Lady Hillingdon, and Richmond. 

 Many of the smaller cluster roses, like Cecile Brunner, are also 

 grown, in large quantities. Other large-producing establishments 

 in the state are the Lake View Rose Garden, Inc., at Jamestown, 

 and the United States Cut Flower Company, of Elmira. 



