January 29, 1910 



HORTICULTURE 



153 



are blind. There will not be as much 

 trouble to hold things back this year 

 as there will be to have them come 

 In on the proper time. Roses forced 

 are all benefited by being held for 

 a week in a lower temperature, as it 

 gives stability to the plant and bloom. 

 Give them a temperature of 55 to 60 

 degrees from this date on, syringing 

 the plants on all bright days so as to 

 encourage healthy growth. Watch out 

 for mildew and green-fly, and if need- 

 ed apply the proper remedies. 

 Bulbs. 



Where a quantity of bulbs are re- 

 quired, keep up the supply by placing 

 in heat at least once a week a batch 

 of the various kinds. From now on 

 there will be no trouble about the lack 

 of stem as we are getting more sun- 

 shine now. Narcissi, hyacinths and 

 tulips grown in pans for store or re- 

 tail trade should not be drawn up so 

 much now, as they ought to be as 

 stocky as possible. 



The Renovation of Palms. 



The present time, before the spring 

 rush is on, is a good time to look over 

 your palms; some of them will need 

 sponging and much can be accom- 

 plished in a week. If the plants are 

 badly infested with scale, use some fir 

 tree oil in the water, avoid sponging 

 the young and soft leaves with it ana 

 always be careful to syringe all the 

 plants over with clear water. See that 

 the pots are clean; it makes them look 

 more valuable. Take time to carry out 

 the necessary renovation of the vari- 

 ous palms; it will pay for the time 

 spent. It is a good time now to shift 

 or pot any palms that require it. 

 Those that do not need potting should 

 have as much of the surface soil re- 

 moved as possible, although care must 

 be taken not to injure the roots. Avoid 

 big shifts. Just allow space for a little 

 fresh loam around the old ball. Pot 

 the soil in firmly and leave a liberal 

 space for water. A good compost for 

 palms is one of well-rotted cow ma- 

 nure to five of good fibrous loam. 

 With the lengthening days and strong- 

 er sun, growth will start into its full 

 energy. 



Foliage Plants. 



Crotons, dracaenas, dieffenbachias, 

 Flcus elastica, and other fine foliage 

 plants will all root readily now if a 

 good steady bottom heat is at com- 

 mand. There is never an over-supply 

 of aspidistras. See that some are di- 

 vided and potted up and place in a 

 warm house til! they get a start. No 

 other foliage plant will stand the same 

 amount of abuse without showing it. 

 JOHN J. M. PARRELOL,. 



PALMS, FERNS AND 



DECORATIVE PLANTS 



JOHN SCOTT 



Rutland Road and E. 45th St. 



Ttl. 28,0 Bedford BROOKLYN, N.Y. 



NEPHROLEPIS MAQNIFICA 



THB 8RNSATI0NAL NOTBL/TT 

 atnmg VA-iD. (toek, fK-W l>«r UO. 



WHITMANII 



•M-iB.. Me.oe pw lOCW; 8%-in., tnm BMch. 



ta.ee p«r leo. 



BOSTON FERNS $30.00 per 1000. 



H. H. BARROWS & SON. WHITMAN, mass. 



An Aphine Test on Roses 



Killarney 

 The Bride 

 Bridesmaid 



THE 



LINDENS" GREENHOUSES 

 A. H. & W. S. Schultz. 



26 1-273 ROSEDALE AVENUE Telephone 19-R. 



Matlison, N.J., Jan. 20, iQio, 

 APHINE MFG. CO., Madison, N J. 



Dear Sirs : — Having just made comparative tests between Aphine and fumigation 

 for our own informa/ton and benefit, we think you will be interested in the results. 



For green fly on our rose plants we used Aphine as directed, i to 40, applying with 

 an auto spray ; choosing sunny days, and using a fine spray. fVe carefully sprayed the 

 plants early in the morning. In a few minutes the fly began to drop and later when wc 

 syringed with the hose we found the plants well rid of fly. In addition we found no dis- 

 colored buds as in fumigating, but what attracted our attention, the foliage seemed to be 

 improved and invigorated. 



Frojn a financial standpoint it costs us Ss and $4 to fumigate 2000 lineal feet oj 

 rose houses each time, whereas we would use only a half gallon of Aphine for the same 

 purpose. 



The results has shoion us that Aphine is higher in efficiencv and loiver in cost than 

 fumigation. Yours very truly, 



A H. & W. S. SCHULTZ. 



The maaufacture.-s of Aphine guarantee a uaiForm product at all times, and. (if used 

 strictly accirdiig to directions), tbat it will do all that is claimed for it AND MORE. 



$2.50 Per Gallon. 



Aphine Manufacturing Co., IVIadison, N.J. 



If your supply house does not yet handle APHINE, write us for names 

 of our nearest selling agents.- 



SELECT FERNS ^°' ^^vr-e****'' 



We offer a grand lot of exceptionally well-grown plants of the different varieties of 



I^ e: F» tl I« O Lr E 1*1 S 



which will be found one of the best-selling and most profitable plants that florists can handle. Our stock 

 is in unusually fine shape, and we will guarantee it will please the most exacting, as it is exceptionally 

 good value at the prices quoted. 



Improved Elsgantisslma. The finest of all this type. It was introduced by us in 1905. This 

 form of Eieganiiss ma has been greatly improved, and shows no tendency to revert to the Boston, making 

 it the most valuable fern of this type. Strong plants, 4-in. pots, $^ 00 per dozen; 6-in., $6.00 to $9.00 

 per dozen — according to size; 8-in.. $i2,oi to $18 00 per dozen according to size, 



Superblssima. Introduced by us in 19 8 A very unique and distinct novelty. Its distinguish- 

 ing characteristics are its dark green foliage and dense growth. Fronds are very heavily imbricated, 

 making them very dense and compact. Strong plants, 4-in. pots, $3.00 per dozen; 6-in., $6.00 to $g.oo 

 per dozen- according to size; S io , $12,00 to $18,00 per dorcn — according to size. 



Bostoniensls, Plersoni, Wbltmanl, Scottll — Extra fine plants, 6-10. pots, $6.00 per dozen; 8-in. 

 pans, $12 00 per dczen. 



F. R.. PIER.SON CO. Tarrytown-on-Hudson 



««-»«.-».^^-r*^ ^^^^. j^j.^ YORK 



FERNS FOR DISHES, 



CASH WITH ORDEH 



4911 Quincy St., 



Chicago, lU. 



Assortad Varieties 



From 2 inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 



FRANK OECHSLIN 



ORCHIDS 



ROEHRS, Rutherford, N. J. 



o leo nx D s 



We have changed our domicile from Secaucus, N, J., 

 to Mamar neck, New York. We are the largest col- 

 lectors and importers of Orchids and we are now book- 

 ing orders for all commercial Cattleyas for deliTery 

 D«xt spring. 



CARRILLO & BALDWIN, 



Mamaroneck, New York, 



ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS! 



A large and attractive lot of established plants, also im- 

 portations coming which we offer at advantageous prices 



ORDONEZ BROS. 



41 West 28th St., New York City, 

 and Madison, N. J. 



Anivcd IB fine condition 

 Cattleya Warnerll, C. Harrlsonlae, C. G«»- 

 kelllana, C. gigas Hardyana type, Dendro- 

 blum Phalaenopats Schroederlana, Odonto- 

 glosaum luteo-purparenm gceptrnm. 



LAGER & HURRELL, ^^n" 



