836 



HORTICULTURE 



December 19, 1908 



FORCING GLADIOLUS 



Gladiolus Gandavensis Hybrids 



Many florists plant these In boxes, or 

 anions their cnruatlons, in the Winter. 

 Xhej arc excellent tor decorative purposes 



and realize g I prices, either wholesale 



or rotail. Gladioli a are a good catch-crop 

 and take up loii little room. The following 

 are the best for tliis purpose: 



Amnrica. The flowers, which are of im- 

 mense size, are of the most beautiful 

 flesh pink .(dor, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 

 1000. 



Augusta. The florists' best white Gladio- 

 lus. First size bulbs, 1% inches and up. 

 $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. 

 Bulbs 1«. to 1% in. $1.75 per 100; $1(5.00 

 rer 1000. 



Shakespeare. White and rose. $4.75 per 

 100; $15.00 per 1000. 



Mav. Ture white, flaked rosy crimson; the 

 best forcer. Selected bulbs. $1.75 per 

 100; $13.00 per 1000. 



Brenchleyensls (true). Fiery scarlet. Se- 

 lected bulbs, $1.30 per 100; $13.00 per 

 pun. First-siz; bulbs. $1.25 per 100; 

 $10.00 per 1000. 



Boddingtnn'a Whit and Light. Extra se- 

 lei ted bulbs, 1=", in. and up. $1.50 per 

 L00; -SI 1.00 per 1000. 



Bulbs iu to 1% in. $1-25 per 100; $10.00 

 per 1000. 



American Hybrids. A mixture of the 

 choicest varieties of Gladiolus in culti- 

 vation. $1.00 per 100; $0.00 per 1000. 



ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON 



SEEDSMAN 



342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK CITY 



GERANIUMS 



Our stock is the largest and most complete in the country. We have an immense 

 lot ready for shipment from 2 in. pots. We do not send out rooted cuttings. We have 

 good standard sorts at $2.00 per IOO, $18.50 per IOOO and up to newer varieties at 50c each. 



We will send loco good plants, 50 each of 20 good varieties, our selection, single 

 and double, for $18.50 Cash. A splendid collection to stock up on. 



LOBELIA 



KATHLEEN MALLARD. The new double blue Lobelia, nice stock from 2 inch 

 pots, 50c per doz., $2.00 per 100. 



HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



We have been the acknowledged leaders in Hardy Chrysanthemums for the past 15 

 years, and are now preparing the best collection for next Spring that we have ever sent out. 

 Send for List. Let us book your order early, $2x0 per 100. Special Prices on Large Lots. 



R. VINCENT JR. & SONS CO., White Marsh, Md. 



ASTER SEEDS-CROP OF 1908 



A New Branching Aster, Smith's Peerless 



This new variety originated with us three years ago. In offering this new Astor to the 

 trade we have ful'y considered those now in commerce, having grown the branching var- 

 ieties known as Semple's, Vick's, Henderson's Invincible and Carlson's. 



Smith's Peerless surpasses th m all in high grade blooms. Color pure white and so 

 double thai it is a very shy seeder. We have only limited quantity which will I e sold in 

 sealed packets only as follows : Retail pkts. (about 40 seeds) 25c. Trade pkt=. (about 

 250 seeos) $1.00. In Ihe standard sons we have the best in Early, Midseason and Late 

 varieties. All our o*n gr iwn and guarantee them unsurpassed in quality, puiity and 

 vitality. If interested write us. 



Seed Jobbers requiring larger quantities will be quoted on application 



ELMER P. SMITH & CO.,Succcssors to NathanSmi h & Son,fldrian,M ; ch, 



Established 40 Years 



Rose Hill Nurseries 



New and Bare Plants 

 NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. 



New York Office, SiebrecM Building, 425 Fifth Avenue 



A. N. PIERSON, Inc. 



CROMWELL, CONN. 



Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, Palme 

 and Ferns 



OUR SPECIALTIES. Roses, Lily of the Valley and 

 Carnations. We also grow a general assortment ol 

 flowers in their season 



TO BUYERS 



Patronize our advertisers, they will treat you rie;ht 



Gladioli 



NARCISSUS 



(PAPER WHITE CRAND'FLORA) 



First Class Bulbs, $ I p« I 00; $8.Q0p»I 000 

 THE DINGEE & CQNARD CO. 



WEST CROVF, - PA. 



fine named sorts; colors, 

 seedlings and mixtuies. 



Iris Pallida Dalmalica, and 



Japan Iris, Madeira Vines, Cinnamon Vines, 

 Hyacinthus candicans, Spotted Callas. 

 Send for Price List. 



E. «. 1VIIJUL,KR, 



Wading River. Long Island, N.Y. 



AMERICA 



The finest pink Cladiolus. Strong, 



extra size bulbs for forcing 



^s.oo r»e«* 100 



THOMAS J. OBERLIN 



SINKINC SPRINC, - - PA. 



Now is the time to 

 place your order for 

 bulbs which will insure 

 you getting named va- 



DAHLIAS. 



rtetles in any quantity; prompt delivery. 



DAVID HERBERT & SON, 



Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc. 



A. TOO. 1V.J. 



The Northboro Dahlia and 

 Gladiolus Gardens 



Offer for Spring IOOO 



300 selected varieties of Dahlias and one and one half 

 million large-flowering Gladioli in mixtures, in lots to 

 suit. Send lisi oi your wants. Catalogue free. 



J. L. MOORE, Norihboro, Mass. 

 PEACOCK'S 



NEW DAHLIAS 



SEND FOR LIST 



PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS 



WlltMmstown Junction, N.J. 



PALMS AND FERNS 



DECORATIVE PLANTS 



JOHN SCOTT 



Rutland Road and E. 45th St. 



Tel. 3890 Bedford BROOKLYN, N.Y. 



NEP. WHITMAN I 



2' 4 In., S5.00 per 1 00 



NEP. WHITMAN! 



i'n In., $25.00 per 100 



BOSTON FERNS 



VA In., $3.00 per 100 



H.JJ. BARROWS &S0N, Whitman, M ass. 



In fine assortment, good bushy stock, 2% in. $3,00 

 per 100. Kentias for centers, 10c. each. Boston, 

 Scottli and Whltmanil ferns, 6 in 40c: a in. 

 15c. Kentia Belmoreans, 5 in. 50c., 75c. each. 



H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. 



