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HORTICULTURE 



April 5, 1919 



CAMBRIDGE 



NEW YORK 



?isf 



World's Oldest and Largest 

 Manufacturers of 



FLOWER POTS 



WHY? 



A. H. HEWS & CO., INC. 



Cambridge, Mass. 



arches of the main aisles for the past 

 year, have been replaced by dozens 

 of shallow hanging baskets three feet 

 in diameter, filled with artificial flow- 

 ers and foliage. Natural ferns and 

 other plants were used also, many 

 hundreds being necessary to beautify 

 the big store. 



ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



Rochester Floral Co. has received 

 its first Easter order from overseas. 



Miss B. Webber, formerly of Roch- 

 ester Floral Co., has taken a position 

 with James Vick Sons. 



Most of the florists of the city had 

 a very busy Wednesday and Thursday 

 of this week in arranging floral pieces 

 for the funeral of one of Rochester's 

 most prominent physicians, Dr. F. R 

 Smith. Wreaths, blankets and various 

 other pieces were arranged. 



WASHINGTON. 



William F. Gude is recovering from 

 a nervous breakdown and will leave 

 shortly with Mrs. Gude for a well- 

 earned rest. 



The Florists' Club will hold a Vic- 

 tory banquet on April 9th. The com- 

 mittee in charge consists of Geo. C. 

 Shaffer, Z. D. Blackistone, Fred H. 

 Kramer, Otto Bauer and Clarence L. 

 Linz. 



CINCINNATI. 



Nick Weron, who has been connect- 

 ed with the Rosebank Company, has 

 purchased their place. 



The daffodil blooms at the Krippen- 

 dorf Farm at Perintown, Ohio, attract- 

 ed many motorists last week. 



P. J. Olinger, who has been down 

 with the "Flu,'' is recovering and ex- 

 pects to be back at his desk the first 

 of the week. 



Buffalo, N. Y— Henry H. Elbers. 

 deputy superintendent of parks, has 

 filed his resignation with Commission- 

 er John F. Malone to take effect April 

 1. Mr. Elbers will engage in the seed 

 and bulb business. 



CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY 



Advertisements in this Department, Ten Cents a Line, Net 



BULBS 



C. KEUR & SONS, H1LLEOOM, Holland. 



Bulba of all deacrlptlona. Write for prices. 



NEW YORK BRANCH, 8-10 Bridge St. 



CANNA8 



For the best Dp-to-Date Cannas, get new 

 price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., 

 West Grove, Pa. 



CARNATION STAPLES 



Split carnations quickly, easily and 

 cheaply mended. Pillsbury's Carnation 

 Staple, 1000 for 36c. ; 3u00 for $1.00 post- 

 paid. I. L. PILLSBURY. Galesburg, 11L 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



Strong rooted cuttings of Oconto, Har- 

 vard, Glow, Razer, Polly Rose, Yondota, 

 Helen Lee, Chieftain, Chrysolora, and all 

 standard sorts. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 

 1000. Ready now. Order today. 



I. M. RAYNER, Greenport, N. Y. 



DAHLIAS 



Peony Dahlia Mrs. Frederick QrinnelL 



$10.00 per clump. Cash with order. 



JOHN P. ROONEY, New Bedford, Mast 



New Paeony Dahlia — John Wanamaker 

 Newest, Handsomest, Best. New color, new 

 form and new habit of growth. Big stock 

 of best cut- flower varieties. Send list of 

 wants to PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS 

 Berlin, N. J. 



Greenhouse glass, lowest prices. JOHN- 

 STON GLASS CO.. Hartford City, Ind. 



IBIS 



Iris Purple Lace; a deep pansy purple 

 self, the prominent white haft, laced with 

 purple and a carved shape that gives an 

 appearance of unusual width are distinc- 

 tive. It proves very attractive to the vis- 

 itor. 30 in. 30 plants, $15.00. In Iris time 

 select a Seedling for introduction. THE 

 GLEN ROAD IRIS GARDENS, Wellesley 

 Farms, Mass. 



OBCHIDS 



HASSALL & CO., Orchid Growers and 

 Raisers, Soutbgate, London, England. Catt- 

 leyas and Laello-Cattleyaa our specialty. 

 One trial order solicited. 



PEONIES 



Peonies. The world's greatest collection, 

 1200 sorts. Send for list. C. BETSCHER, 

 Canal Dover, O. 



SPHAGNUM MOM 



Live Sphagnum moss, orchid peat and 

 orchid baskets always on hand. LAGER 

 A HIIRRELL, Summit N. J. 



SWEET PEAS 



Just Arrived, crop 1918 winter flowering 

 SWEET PEAS, New Zealand grown, the 

 large flowering waved or Spencer type. We 

 have been very fortunate to secure the en- 

 tire crop of one of the best growers In New 

 Zealand. New Zealand grown seed has al- 

 ways produced the earliest and best bloom*, 

 and seed started in August will produce 

 flowers from Thanksgiving until March; 

 requiring a low temperature, these make an 

 Ideal crop for the Florist this year. Scar- 

 let, always a good seller. Finest Mixture, 

 all the best colors. Pink and White, 

 Blanche Ferry type. Yarrawa (true), bright 

 rose pink with light wings. Write for 

 further particulars. 

 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. 



VINES 



Flowering and Foliage Vines, choice 

 collection. Large Specimen, Pot and Tub 

 grown for immediate effect; also Climbing 

 Roses. J. H. TROY, Mount Fllsaarllk Nor 

 sery, New Rochelle, N. Y. 



WIRE WORK 



WILLIAM E. HEILSCHER'S WIR7 

 WORKS, 2M Randolph St., Detroit, Ml<* 



HELP WANTED 



WANTED: Outside Foreman, young or 

 middle a.ged man who is willing to locate 

 near New York City, one who knows trees, 

 shrubs and hardy plants to take charge 

 of place and wait on customers. Address 

 M. A. W., care HORTICULTURE. 



WANTED— A bright, intelligent and in- 

 dustrious young man of neat appearance, 

 for general greenhouse work in a retail 

 place. Wages $-5.00 per week to begin 

 with; willing to increase this, to one who 

 is a good worker and quick at potting, 

 also showing ability. Steady position. 

 References required. Address P. M. OLM, 

 Bath, Me. 



WANTED a man for general greenhouse 

 wink, one that understands watering and 

 potting; steady position. A. LEUTHY & 

 CO., Florists, Perkins St., Roslindale, 

 Boston, -Mass. 



FOR SALE 



FOR SALE — A large, increasing and 

 profitable retail flower business that has 

 been established 45 years in the growing 

 city of Peabody. The office or shop is 

 20x28 and contains more essential equip- 

 ment than most stores in the large cities. 

 A greenhouse, opening from the store, en- 

 ables the display and keeping of plants. 

 An investigation will prove that the stand 

 and patronage is a splendid opportunity. 

 J. M. WARD & CO., 47 Warren St., Pea- 

 body, Mass. 



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