1903. 



The Weekly Florists' Review* 



925 



Seed Trade News. 



Seed Imports. — The importation of 

 foreign seeds is growing at the rate of 

 more than $200,000 annually, according 

 to figures prepared by the Treasury Bu- 

 reau of Statistics. Dutiable seeds to the 

 value of $845,000 were imported in the 

 eight months ending with February last. 

 The assessment of duties on seeds for the 

 corresponding eight months of 1902 

 reached $005,700, while in the same 

 period of 1901, the seed importations on 

 which duty was levied possessed a valu- 

 ation of $431,852. These statistics do not 

 include seeds free of duty under the 

 provisions of the Dingley law. Nonduti- 

 able seeds from foreign countries were 

 imported during eight months ending 

 February last to the value of $995,866, 

 as compared with $1,324,687 for the 

 corresponding period of 1902. Alto- 

 gether, seeds valued at more than $2,- 

 000,000 were brought to the United 

 States last year. As an exporter of 

 seeds, this country is forging rapidly 

 ahead. The figures for the eight months 

 ending with February show that $8,435,- 

 429 worth of American seeds were ship- 

 ped to Europe and elsewhere, an in- 

 crease of nearly $3,000,000 over the cor- 

 responding eight months of 1901. 



New York. — D. M. Ferry & Co., of 

 Detroit, have protested against the ac- 

 tion of the collector of customs at De- 

 troit, who advanced values on seeds im- 

 ported by the firm on the claim that 

 certain portions of the seeds are sold in 

 the German market at an advance over 

 the price paid by them. Ferry & Co 

 argue that the customs authorities in 

 assessing duty should take into consid- 

 eration the wholesale contract price. In 

 reaching a decision, the reappraisement 

 division of the General Board will have 

 to decide what the usual wholesale 

 quantities are in Germany, and as well 

 as the wholesale price in that market. 



East Sumner. Me. — The Eastman 

 Seed Co. is arranging for an unusually 

 large acreage the coming season of their 

 leading specialties in early vegetables. 



Detroit, Mich. — The American Seed 

 Co. has been incorporated, with a capi- 

 tal stock of $25,000. Tlie incorporators 

 are Joseph L. Gillespie, Charles W. La- 

 tham, John Bingen and Jos. J. Gillespie. 



WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. 



AdvertUementB under this head one cent a 

 word, cash with order. Plant advertlsemenla 

 not admitted under this head. 



Every subscriber is entitled to a free adver- 

 tisement not exceeding- 35 words in any one issue 

 desired duringr the year. If the advertisement 

 exceeds 35 words, send at the rate ol one cent for 

 each additional word. 



WANTED — A man for general greenhouse 

 work. One experienced in handling bed- 

 ding stoefe preferred. A. H. Schneider, Oak 

 Park. III. 



SITUATION WANTED— Two greenhouse gla- 

 ziers want work in Chicago and near-by 

 towns. Address J. W. Williams. 37u7 N. Clark 

 Street, Chicago. 



FOR SALE — Bargain. Two No. 36 Florida 

 Boilers that are to be removed on account 

 of changes. Answer quickly. Lock Box 71, 

 Chatham, N. Y. 



WANTED-Steady man. good grower of roses, 

 carnations, mums, violets. References. 

 Have l.')UUO feet glass. Byron H. Ives. Albu- 

 UuerQue, New Mexico. 



ITTANTED— Assistant decorator and storeman 

 ' » for May and June. Only experienced help 

 need apply. The J. M. Gasser Co.. 2;i4 Kuf-iui 

 Avenue. Cleveland, Ohio. 



T^ ANTED— Single man for general irror-nlmuse 

 " work. Steady place to {rood man. Applv 

 after p m. any day to A. H. Wilkinson & Co' 

 7S63 Bond Avenue, Chicago. 



WANTED— Poremau able to grow A-1 roses 

 and carnations. |tJ3.iX). Also man with two 

 to three years" experience, $35.U0. Address G 

 care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



\1' ANT ED— Good man or woman with thorough 

 »' knowledge of retail store business. Must 

 be experienced. Send reference and address, 

 J. J.. Florist, care Florists" Review. Chicago. 



"IVANTED— At once, a competent man to take 

 » » charge as foreman of general stock; a 

 place of 20.000 square feet of glass; state wages 

 and experience. L. Henderson, 1519 Parnam 

 Street. Omaha, Neb. 



WANTED— A young (ban experienced in the 

 growing of Grand Rapids and Simpson 

 lettuce in greenhouse and hotbed. Address, 

 giving experience, age and reference. Warrick 

 Bros., 493 Locust Avenue. Washington, Pa. 



IVANTED— Lady florist at a retail eslabllsh- 

 T' ment in a city of 15.000: must have some 

 experience in making-up; reliable, trustworthy 

 references; please state age and experience. 

 Address S. C, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



WANTED— A reliable florist to take full charge 

 of 15.000 feet of glass and grow a general 

 stock of plants and cut flowers for retail store 

 trade. Send references and state wages in first 

 letter. Fred J. King, 220 Madison St., Ottawa. 111. 



"fTTANTED— At once, single young man who 

 »' has had experience in general greenhouse 

 work; must be strictly sober, reliable and not 

 afraid of work; state wages wanted without 

 board. Sunnyside Greenhouses. Owosso, Mich. 



WANTED— Reliable man to work small green- 

 house plant on shares; growing tomatoes 

 and mushrooms; must be a worker and furnish 

 reference; permanent place to right man. Or 

 will sell lease. J. L. Day. Norwood, Del. Co., Pa. 



TX;'' A NT ED— Gardener to grow roses and carna- 

 yy lions for a small plant of 200 feet of glass, 

 also to propagate spring stuff: married man 

 preferred: no children; $t0.00 per month with 

 house of four rooms. Address John J. Foley, 

 Madison, N J., or 22tj Bowery, New York. 



WANTED— Working partner to take charge of 

 our greenhouses; man with euough money 

 to invest to make him responsible for success of 

 the houses. An opportunity for a good grower 

 to secure an interest in a well established busi- 

 ness. Correspondence invited. Address Hunts- 

 man & Co.. Cincinnati, Ohio. 



FOR SALE— Well established, fully equipped 

 floral business, Washington. D. C, with 

 lease and fixtures. Moat desirable location on 

 most prominent business street in city. Bar- 

 gain is offered. Owner has good reasons for 

 selling. Capital Business Exchange, Atlantic 

 Building, Washington, D. C. 



WANTED— A capable man as working foreman 

 to take charge of 15,000 feet of glass. Retail 

 place, doing a general plant and cut flower busi- 

 ness. Good treatment, plenty of help. $35.00 per 

 month with board and room to begin with. 

 Incompetents, please don't answer. Green's 

 Greenhouses, Fremont. Neb. 



FOR SALE— ThePlorenceGreenhouaes. nearly 

 3000 feet of glass: completely stocked with 

 roses, carnations, palms and general slock of 

 bedding plants; good stock hardy, flowering 

 shrubs and herbaceous plants outside: hot 

 water heat; well established trade: best town 

 in Colorado; no competition; will sell for one- 

 third value; possession June 1st. Templin & 

 Co.. Florence. Colo. 



'ANTED— Good man for orchids, ferns and 

 palme. Address Box 985, Minneapolis. Minn. 



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WANTED"At once, an active young man will- 

 ing to work at anything in our business; 

 long experience not necessary; a steady position 

 to the right man; wages $y.00 per week. F J. 

 Fiilmore, 4232 Nebraska Avenue. St. Louis. Mo. 



"ITT'ANTED- A competent man to take charge of 

 yy 22.000sqnarefeet of glass: must know how 

 to grow caruallous, roses. nnmiB and general 

 greenhouse stock: state wages and experience. 

 A. L. Raub & Co., 828 Wolf Street. Easiou. Pa. 



SITUATION WANTED— By young man. age 23; 

 A-1 worker, steady and sober, anxious to 

 learn; best reference. Address E. C, care Plo- 

 riat s' Review. Chicago. 



FOR SALE— Three greenhouses in town of 7000. 

 Doing a large business. No other green- 

 house within 40 miles. Must sell on account of 

 health. Address R.H.Williams, Baraboo.Wis. 



SITUATION WANTED— By experienced mana- 

 ger anil propagator Of all kinds of k'reenhouBe 

 and nursery stoek. out-doors and under glass; 

 UHed to iiaudllng large force of help: A-1 refer- 

 '•nce. Address Permanent, care Florlats' Re- 

 view, Chicago. 



PARTNER WANTED — The writer wishes to 

 correspond with cnergoilc young man to 

 start a reUiU catalogue buslnesB: to grow and 

 sell seeds, plants, bulbs and nursery sloek; 

 some capital retiulred; A-1 reference and some 

 knowledge to attend to office work. AildresB 

 Confidential, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



FOR SALE— Greenhouses. 6000 feet of glass; 

 natural gas fuel: heated with steam. Sale 

 for everything at retail and could double capa- 

 city and not have enough space. Room to en- 

 large. Pour health reason for selling. Address 

 K.. care Florists' Review. Chicago. 



FOR SALE — GrcenhouHc CHiabllshment. one 

 house, 12x80. two houses. )5xti0 and one 

 house 18x60; heated with hot water; well 

 stocked with roses and carnations, beddlDg 

 plants: good dwelling house; write for infor- 

 mation. Address H. D., care Florists' Review, 

 Ctiicago. 



WANTED — I want to rent a place of about 

 20.000 square feet of glass. Send full de- 

 acrlpilon to B. C.care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



FOR SALE— A hot-water boiler, wlil heat 2500 

 square feet of glass. Reason for selling — 

 boiler is too small for my glass. Will sell very 

 cheap. W. P. Rauson. Junction City. Kan. 



SITUATION WANTED— As foreman. Plrst- 

 class propagator and grower of roses, carna- 

 tions, mums. etc. ; sober and reliable; state 

 wages; married. Address A. Z., care Florists* 



Review. Chicago. 



FOR SALE— Greenhouses. Central Valley, at a 

 bargain if sold by May Ist. Possession July 

 or August let. With or without slock. Plant 

 consists of three houses, two 100x20. one 100x10. 

 and 1^ acres of land adjoining greenhoust'S. 

 Plenty of room for more glass If needed, .ilso to 

 plant young stock or for building lots. Houses 

 in first-class order, only in use four years; two 

 hot- water boilers. :i5 miles west of Philadel- 

 phia, in tlie <-arnallon belt of Chest«M-Co.. directly 

 on line of steam and trolley roads. Poor health 

 the only reason for offering this plant. Call on 

 or address H. P. Owen, ToughKenamon, Pa. 



SITUATION WANTED— As private gardener 

 on first-class place. Thorouerhly competent. 

 Married. Address A. M.. care Florists' Review, 

 Chicago. 



FOR SALE. 



Or will take in a reliable partner with some 

 money and double the size of the plant. Four 

 greenhouses, stock and fixtures. 5 lots. 7-room 

 house, barn, etc.. in a natural gas city of 12.000. 

 No competition. 



A. L. HARMON, lola, Kans. 



A Progressive Concern 



in extreme ivest requires the ser- 

 vices of a good man ^ith some 

 financial backing. Must be experi- 

 enced and luliy competent to handle 

 either the commercial or growing end 

 of the business. Shipping trade almost 

 exclusively. Right party can secure sat- 

 isfactory financial interest, few thousand 

 dollars.and stepinto salaried position and 

 profitable business at once. If reply 

 expected, give full details in first letter. 



Address " OUT WEST," 

 Care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



Here's Your Chance 



For pumpluf? eDpluCH. all Id lirst-class condi- 

 tion, complete with pumps, ready to connect 

 pipe: 



Two Ericsson No. a. KiO.OO each: MO no down: 

 balance. |.%.00 mouthl.v. Four No r. Krlrsson 

 with pump, all complete, m.'i (Ml each: MU 0(1 

 down: balance. $.'i 00 monthly. One No. M name 

 make and condition as above, fso (lO: |4;o.o<* 

 down: balance. $.'i. 00 monthly. One Rider No. 1. 

 MO.OO: I'.'.'i.oo down: balanre. J.". 00 monthl.v. 

 One No. 10. all complete. llUOdO: »T.". 00 down: 

 balance. tr<.OU nioulhly. ."> per cent off (or full 

 amount with oi^er. Four Hltchlngs Boilers No. 

 ](i. »4ri 00 each. One Seven Section Smith ,t 

 Baker Boiler, for steam or hot water. loO.OO. For 

 pilces on pipe and other materials, see last 

 week's Isstic. 



QOfi MAN HATT.4N SUPPLY CO. 



OO'JEMt 23ril St. NEWVOBK 



