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The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



SEPTEMBER 6, 1900. 



SAMUEL S. PENNOCK. Wholesale 



^riopist 



1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. 



( During the summer we will be 

 I Open from 7:30 a. m., to 6:00 p. m. 



American Beauties and Valley specialties 



Mention The Review w^en you write. 



CARBON IN THE AIR. 



In Knowledge, Mr. H. H. W. Pear- 

 son, M.A.. continues his fascinating 

 study of the domestic larder of plants. 

 "It was found during 1898 that in the 

 air of the Royal Gardens, Kew, at a 

 height of 4 feet 6 inches from the 

 ground there were 2.7 to 3 parts of 

 carbon dioxide in 10,000 parts of 'iir. 

 Thus, although the stock of carbon in 

 the atmosphere, taken in the aggre- 

 gate is immeasurably large, it is in an 

 extremely diluted condition, and we 

 pannot easily form any idea of the vast 

 amount of air which must be drained 

 of its carbon in order to supply the 

 needs of the world's green vegetation. 

 It has been calculated that in attain- 

 ing its full size a single tree having 

 a dry weight of 11,000 pounds has ab- 

 stracted all the carbon from over fif- 

 teen million cubic yards of air. The 

 carbon thus taken from the atmos- 

 phere is not, however, lost to it, but 

 sooner or later finds its way back 

 again in the form of carbon dioxide 

 from the lungs of animals and from 

 burning or decaying organic sub- 

 stances." 



This is certainly conclusive evi- 

 dence as to the necessity for frequent 

 changes of air in the greenhouse, and 

 shows why abundant ventilation in- 

 sures sturdy growth and stout stems. 



COLUMBUS, O. 



E. L. Charles has had quite a suc- 

 cess in blooming lilac twice in one 

 season. One year ago this week Mr. 

 Charles had a large bunch at the Ohio 

 State Fair. A bush with five double 

 bunches on can be seen in his yard 

 at the present time. 



Mr. J. B. Heiss of Dayton was a 

 caller last week. 



Mr. Ludwig has returned from the 

 florists' convention. 



Miss Charles has returned from a 

 visit at Newark, O. C. 



FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 



"We have received a copy of the 

 handsome new catalogue issued by M. 

 Rice & Co., the importers and manu- 

 facturers of fiorists' supplies, 918 Fil- 

 bert St., Philadelphia, Pa. The line 

 of goods offered is very complete, and 

 the illustrations are largely half-tone 

 engravings from photographs, which 

 being well printed on fine enamelled 

 book paper, makes the catalogue un- 

 usually attractive. Any trade buyer 

 of supplies can no doubt obtain a 

 copy by addressing Messrs. Rice & Co., 

 as above. 



PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd. 



WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 



Long Distance 



'Phone 2157. 



CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 



FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. Write for Price Ust. 



Mention The Review when you write. 



No. 504 Liberty St., 

 PITTSBURG, PA. 



HAIL. 



Hailstorms were recently reported 

 from the states of New York, Pennsyl- 

 vania, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and 

 Ohio. The Hail Association will pay 

 losses in five out of the six states in 

 which the storms occurred. 



"IF IN DOUBT," consult the Flor- 

 ists' Manual, by Wm. Scott. It cov- 

 ers the whole field of commercial 

 floriculture and you can quickly flnd 

 in it the experience of a practical man 

 bearing upon the doubtful point. 



WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. 



Advertisements under this bead 10 cents a line, 

 an average of seven words to the line. 



FOR RENT— On shares or cash, greenhouse plant 

 in Iowa in full operation. For particulars address 

 Iowa, care Florists' Review. 



FOR SALE— Cheap; small, modem, up-to-date green- 

 house plant and house close to New York City. 

 W. F. Lynch, Davis St., West New Brighton, Staten 

 Island. N. Y. 



CHEAP FOR CASH- Retail floral store, with con- 

 ser\atory; rent reasonable. Address Florist, Buf- 

 falo Enquirer. Buffalo, N. Y. 



lOR SALE^OOfeet second-hand J-inch pipe in good 

 condition. H. J. Teufel, Box 205, Evanston. III. 



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SITUATION WANTED- By a first-class florist and 

 ^ gardener; twenty years' experience; married, no 

 children; private place, park or cemetery preferred. 

 M. J., care Florists' Review. 



WANTED— Man for general greenhouse work: must 

 be steady and not afraid of work; wages |25 per 

 month with room and board to start, more if suited Al- 

 so night fireman wanted, steady. Address with particu- 

 lars, Jos. M. Smely, Aurora. 111. 



WANTED— Man at once who can grow roses, car- 

 nations and geneial greenhouse work; must have 

 five or more years' experience; sober, industrious; give 

 reference. S. J. Long, Petoskey. Mich. 



WANTED— Good quick propagator, one who can 

 act as assistant to foreman of a large place. Ad- 

 dress Q, care Florists' Review. 



Vy/'ANTED— An agent in every city or town where 

 » » there are five or more florists. Liberal com- 

 missions. For particulars address Florists' Publishing 

 Co.. CaxtOE Bldg., Chicago. 



FOR SALE OR RENT.— A greenhouse plant in a 

 Canadian city; quick and easy communication with 

 Toronto and Buffalo; a fine opportunity. For particu- 

 ulars address C. J. L., care Florists' Review. 



BOYS WANTED— Sons of fiorists can make money 

 by working for us. For terms, etc, address The 

 Florists' Review, Caxton Building, Chicago. 



FOR SALE— At a bargain on account of ill health, 

 good florist business, everything nearly new; 8-room 

 dwelling, bam, 5 greenhouses, oIKK) feet glass, 2 boilers. 

 Good plant, cut flower and nursery trade. Care of two 

 cemeteries. Best shipping facilities. In a good business 

 town. Address \V. D. Chase & Son, New London, O. 



FOR SALE— Some extra good second-hand :i-inch 

 pipe, at He. per foot ; also some 4-inch ; secure it 

 while it lasts. W. H. Salter, Rochester. N. Y. 



WANTED. 



I want to rent a place of from 4,000 to 

 6,000 square feet of glass, within 200 miles 

 of Chicago. Address with full description, 

 and terms for prompt cash rent, 



COLEUS, care Florists' Review. 



NEW GERANIUM 

 LITTLE PINK 



Or Donble Pink '*Mars," one of the best nov- 

 elties of the Mars familv. The first double of tbis 

 class ever offered to the trade. It is a very dwarf, 

 bushy, compact and extra free blooming variety, 

 not exceeding 4 to 6 inches in height. Its trusses 

 a pleasing shade of bright pink, upper petals white 

 at the base. Unlike Mars or America in color, it 

 has no trace of salmon shading. Its miniature 

 trusses stand erect, 3 to 6 inches above the foliage. 

 It is excellent for bedding, for the border, or as a 

 pot plant. Too much praise cannot be given this 

 grand little pink variety. Price $5.00 per doz.. 

 $ar>.00 per 100. Half-tone cuts will be furnished 

 free of charce for catalogue. Correspondence so- 

 licited. Orders booked now for fall and winter de- 

 livery. Received certificate of merit at the New 

 York Convention of the Society of American 

 Florists. 



W. E. HALL, - CLYDE, OHIO. 



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OR SALE— GREENHOISE PROPERTY AT NYACK, N. Y. A 

 plot 220x125 feet, on which are four Rosehouses, 

 100x18x6, each house heated by a No. 16 Hitchings Boiler, 

 and seven houses, each about 64x11 feet, heated by flues. 

 This property will be sold cheap to quick cash buyer. 



HITCHINGS & CO., 233 Mercer St., New York. 



