February 4, 1911 



horticulture: 



137 



NEW AND INTERESTING PLANTS 

 AT RIVERTON. 



The writer had the pleasure ot a run 

 through the Dreer conservatories at 

 Riverton recently, in company with 

 William J. Stewart, editor of Horti- 

 culture, and under the able ciceronage 

 of J. D. Eisele and George A. Stroh- 

 lein, a privilege greatly appreciated. 



One of the most striking things in 

 good shape at present is — 



Acanthus montanus. 

 which has leaves like a thistle and 

 conspicuous spikes of white and pink 

 flowers. This is probably the hand- 

 somest of all the Acanthus family — 

 famous in painting and sculpture — and 

 is distinguished not only for its hand- 

 some dark green, gold marbled spring 

 foliage, but for its unique and beauti- 

 ful infloresence. 



Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. 

 We got a glimpse of some of the 

 new ones in the remarkable collection 

 which the Dreer people have brought 

 together. These are certainly most 

 charming, and surprising in their 

 wonderful variegation and delicacy or 

 coloring. Crumarim, Faciero, Mc- 

 Adow, Tocatius, Pavuna and Rio de 

 Janeiro were particularly conspicuous 

 in this assembly of South American 

 aristocrats. 



Polypodium glaucum cristatum. 

 Among the many fine new ferns this 

 one strikes the visitor at once as one 

 of the loveliest. The fronds are a 

 unique blue, the edges ot the pinnje 

 being gracefully waved. 



Sansevleria Zeylanica Laurent!!. 



An improvement on the well-known 

 zeylanica having, in addition to the 

 ordinary markings, a band of bright 

 yellow along the margins of the leaves. 

 A- distinct acquisition and a splendid 

 companion for the favorite house plant 

 Zeylanica. We follow the Bailey spell- 

 ing on this plant, which is a little dif- 

 ferent from Dreer's, but without pre- 

 tending to assert which is the most 

 correct. 



Phoenix Roebellnii and Cocos Weddel- 

 lana. 



There is a doubt in the mind of the 

 writer which is the mest graceful of 

 these two extremely graceful palms. 

 Both Mr. Eisele and Mr. Strohlein re- 

 fuse to commit themselves. They are 

 like the old woman — first she thought 

 yes, and then again, I dunno! 



The 1911 Dreer Book. 



We were presented with a copy of 

 the 1911 catalogtie. It is as big as a 

 bible, and about as authoritative in 

 its chosen field as human brains can 

 make it. 2.SS big illustrated pages, col- 

 ored plates galore, and a handsome 

 cover. The book has few rivals in 

 completeness and comprehensiveness 

 in the world today, in seeds, plants 

 and horticultural requisites, covering 

 all departments except trees. A great 

 feature is the cultural directions by 

 experts such as William Falconer, 

 Eben E. Rexford, Professor Bailey, T. 

 Greiner, Mrs. Ely and many others— 

 in addition to the unexcelled Dreer 

 staff. This is a unique feature in a 

 horticultural catalogue and is signifi- 

 cant of the up-to-date enterprise and 

 liberality of this leading American es- 

 tablishment. G. C. WATSON. 



CARNATION BRIGHT SPOT. 



The accompanying picture shows 

 the new carnation that Nic Zweifel of 

 North Milwaukee is introducing this 

 season with signal success and we are 

 glad to be informed that his adver- 

 tisement in HORTICULTURE has al- 



ready brought him a good many or- 

 ders. Bright Spot is regarded in Mil- 

 waukee, where it is well-known, as 

 the best dark pink on the cut-flower 

 market. It had a big crop and a big 

 run at top figures for Christmas. 



Georgk A. Strohlein 



Assistniit ll.-innsei'. Henry A. Dreer Corp., 

 Riverton, N. J. 



A TRIP TO JOLIET, ILL. 



The invitation given by Manager 

 Pyfer to visit the greenhouses of the 

 Chicago Carnation Co. at Jollet on 

 Jan. iOth, met with a hearty response 

 and notwithstanding the rainy weath- 

 er, about fifty representative mem- 

 bers of the trade made up the party. A 

 bountiful repast was served upon ar- 

 rival. Special interest was shown by 

 all in the Washington carnation being 

 introduced this year. Its delightful 

 color, similar to a Lawson at its best, 

 together with Its size and freedom has 

 made it a welcome addition. Two 

 hundred seedlings were also of special 

 interest and among them were several 

 that give promise of value. 



The Chicago Carnation Co. was or- 

 ganized in 1897 and to its efforts are 

 due in a large degree the great strides 

 made in the last decade in the de- 

 velopment of the carnation. Visitors 

 are always assured of a hearty wel- 

 come and an opportunity is here af- 

 forded at all times to see carnations 

 ot the best varieties properly grown. 



