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The Weekly Florists* Review. 



APRIL 21. 1S9S. 



ELMIRA, N. Y. 



While writing these notes I am in- 

 haling the delightful fragrance from 

 a hunch of Grove P. Rawson's famous 

 violets gathered during my visit to 

 his extensive plant, bearing evidence 

 of the recent scrimmage consequent at 

 Easter, which proved a most success- 

 ful and satisfactory period all around. 



Long ere dawn those exquisite Day- 

 breaks and Scotts were distributed to 

 help out those who had fallen by the 

 way, and this happened to many car- 

 natiunists. Roses helped to some ex- 

 tent, but even this fine stock took sec- 

 ond place in demand. 



Violets sold by the thousand, and 

 while an exact count of the crop was 

 not obtained the number was enor- 

 mous. Notwithstanding the recent 

 trying weather the yield is most 

 pleasing, decreasing somewhat in size, 

 but in color and fragrance fully equal 

 to midwinter production: the plants 

 are very healthy. I looked closely for 

 a spotted leaf as I had a wager staked 

 upon the result, but failed to find one 

 and lost thereby. 



The Fisher carnation is largely 

 grown for summer use. It really is at 

 its best now, but will continue to yield 

 particularly when sash is taken off. 

 I noted a grand house of Kaiserins in 

 first crop for summer use. Of a batch 

 of 2(>.tKM.» geraniums doulile-pink Fran- 

 ces Perkins and Apple Blossom are 

 pre-eminent. Peach Blossom is a 

 single and should be in every collec- 

 tion. Sam Sloan is the favorite scar- 

 let. 



In looking over the cut in the sub- 

 terranean refrigerator, my eye lit upon 

 a mum, but it was not either Chad- 

 wick or Yellow Fellow. These will he 

 manifest in due season and strongly, 

 judging by the orders placed and in- 

 flucements offered to compete for the 

 premiums. Whoever wins the wheel 

 should be envied; it's worth trving 

 for. 



Hoffman Bros, report a larger deco- 

 rative demand at Easter than usual. 

 They are equal to all emer,gencies. 

 with capital stocks of both plants and 

 cut flowers. The seed department is 

 in full swing and the rush of planting 

 fruits is a sure sign of spring. They 

 possess a healthy stock of all that 

 adorns the outside, and sweet to the 

 palate. 



Ed Hoffman is so rushed that hs 

 trusty rifle has become rusty, so that 

 in case of war some little preparation 

 would be necessary; but with us he 

 does not believe his assistance will be 

 required just now anyhow. Wait until 

 the dull season before acting. W. M. 



WILLIAMSPORT, PA.— Good stocks 

 and abundant to fill the big stock of 

 orders, is Evenden Bros,' report of 

 Easter business. There is a "ring" of 

 satisfaction in such a tone. 



SUNBURY, PA.— C. E. Rossiter re- 

 ports a good Easter. His stocks, par- 

 ticularly roses and carnations, were in 

 excellent shape. 



NOW READY, 1898 TRADE LIST. 



If you have not received it send your name and address. 



NEW CARMATIONS [ New York, Mrs. James Dean, 



FOR 1898: \ white Cloud, Bon Ton, 



John Young, 

 Gold Nugget, 



A compU'te set, wliite, dark and ii;^'ht pinU-, sc;niet and yellow. A iot ol goo 1 commercial 

 varii'tiis !|(i2,00 per dozen; .•jilO.OO per lOO; $75.01) |Ptr lOOO. 



NEW CA\NAS, Prest. Mckinley and Defender, - • - 60c. each; $5.00 doz.; S40.00 per 100. 



NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, E. H. Spauldinq, ..... 35c. each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



GERANIUMS, A Eine Assortment Rooted Cuttings, $12.50 to $20.00 per 1000. 



Two-:nch pots $20.00 to $40.00 per 1000. 



THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I. 



New Commercial 

 White Carnation 



GENESEE 



A Carnation for everybody, <t 1 /^ O^ r»*^- inn 



because anybody can grow it. ^p t \J mKJKJ P^" 'vW. 



Dftailed Priced Circular Free. 



DAN'L B. LONG, Sales Agent, - BUFFALO. 



EXCEEDINGLY FINE LOT Of 



PALMS. 



Areca Lutescens — 4-in(;li, "J'»c; r)-inch, r>Oc; 

 t5-itKli :^l.ixi eacli. Latania BorbonJca— 4-]ii':li. 



2itc.$lH pt-r mO; 5-inch. 4(lc; ti-mch. 75c and $1.(K); 

 7-iucli, $1.75 each. Phoenix— 5-inch, 4l)c; t)-inch. 

 75c each. Kentia Belmoreana -4-inch. 40c; 

 5-inch. 75c; t>-inch, $2.0(1 t-ach. Kentia For- 

 steriana- 4-in< li, '^-w: 5-iiiili, 50c; i)-nich, $1.00 

 eacii. Cocos Weddeliana -:'.-inch. $20 per lOCI; 

 4-)nch, $.50 per I'l ' Araucarias— tiOc. $1.(X). $2.W 

 and up. 



Hydrangeas, well bet with blooms. 75c, $1.00. 

 $1 50 each. 

 Fine specimen plants of the above in larger sizes 

 at low prices. Cash or satistactory reference. 

 Special prices on Bedding Stuff. 



JOHN BADER, . Allegheny City, Pa. 



Long Distance 'Phone 872. 



Clucas & 

 Boddington Co. 



SEEDS, BUI.BS 



AND FI.AN'TS 



501-503 W. 13th Street 

 ^ New York City. 



Tel. Call 403 ISth St. 



ie Louise Runners 



25,OO0 at $4 per 1000; 60c. per 100. 



U/AMTCn "''"' M-"'l^. '■>»" I'.riik-s, 2IKI I'erles, 200 

 -nnl1II.U Beaiitifs, 200 Meteor. 2U0 Belle Sie 

 hreelit, 2^2'iiicli pots. 



HILLSDALE FLORAL PARK, 



Menlinii FInnsts' Review. HILLSDALE, MICH. 



FLORISTS' STOCK 



OF BEDDING 

 PLANTS. 



Alternant heras, Coleus. Geraniums, Pansies, 

 Daisies. \'erbenas. Fuchsias. Salvias, etc. 

 Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over 

 uur stock when in Milwauki-r 



ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 

 1019 Forest Home Ave., MILWAUKEE, Wis. 



Always mention the Florists' Reviewr when 

 writing advertisers. 



I Seed Stores and | 

 I Flower Stores | 



^ Can profitably handle our ? 



1 Packages of Plant Food. ^ 



^ Attractive, take little ^ ^ S; 



S shelf room. Valuable <M ^ 



S booklet free. Good profits. ^ 



I The WALKER FERTILIZER Ct). | 



5 Cli.ton Springs, \. Y. g 



N. DAMES, 

 VANDERHORsf & DAMES, 



BULB GROWERS, 

 LISSE-HEEMSTEDE, • HOLUND, 



is on his rinind-trip in America. To save time 

 please address all letters up to May 15th. 



Care of KNAUTH. NACHOD & KUHNE. 13 William 

 Street. New York. 



Give us list of your wants and we will send you 

 our best quotations. Our specialties are: 



Double Von Slon, Hyacinths and Tulips. 



NEW GIANT ESCHSCHOLTZIAS. 



"The Golden West," 



50c pkt, $8 oz. 



New Giant Fancy Cosmos, six splendid varieties, 

 separate, $loz.: Giant Cosmos, splendid mixed, 

 ti.'jc oz.: Calliopsis "California Sunbeams," $1 oz. 

 Special rates given on Cosmos in quantity. -Apple 

 Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large 

 Flowering Zonale Geranium, $2M) oz.; Ipomaea. 

 "Heavenly Blue," fl oz., $12 lb.; Laurustinus 

 grandiflora, $1 oz.; Zinnias, "New Curled and 

 Crested," .50c oz.,$5lb.; Nasturtium Good\'enture 

 Mixture, 60c lb., 1.5 lbs. $.S; Seaforthia elegans 

 (Palm), 40c per 100 seeds. $:! per IIKX) seeds. Send 

 lor trade list of Seeds. Plants. Bulbs and Cacti. 

 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD. 



Ventura-by-the-Sea., Cat. 



