150 AMERICAN CARNATION CULTURE. 



Mr. Hill, after his tour of inspecting carnations in Europe, 

 says: "The}^ know but little about blooming carnations in Kng- 

 land; as far as I could learn it was only practiced by a few ama- 

 teur florists and from the American standpoint was anything but 

 a success." 



It is of interest to those possessinor, or proposing the posses- 

 sion of an area of glass for growing carnations, to know of the 

 Florists' Hail Association. The details of this insurance organi- 

 zation has been under the secretaryship of Mr. Esler since it was 

 started in 1888, which is strong testimony of his efficiency. One 

 of his reports shows the growth and favor with which it is re- 

 ceived. 



Year. Glass Insured. Reserve Fund. 



1888 8ir,95T Square feet $ 491.23 



1889 1.327,240 " 743-07 



1890 2,132,118 " 1,322.46 



1891 3,104,583 " 1,855.84 



1892 4,078,725 " 2.542,13 



1893 4,830,780 " 3,107.12 



1894 6,653,695 " 3,639-55 



1895 7,489,312 " 4,09439 



1896 8,003,820 /' 4,62177 



1897 10,097,209 " 5,215.26 



1898 10,189,097 " 5,862.48 



1899 11,209,865 *' 6,649.25 



Secretary I. C. Esler, of the Association says: "On the ist 

 day of August, 1901, it had 1020 members, insured 14,541,382 

 square feet of glass; paid $5,328 55 for losses during the year; 

 total receipts for the year, $10,660 30; and had on hand at the end 

 of the fiscal year, $8,759 95 available as an emergency fund. 



Glass belonging to members of the Association to the extent 

 of 70,390 feet was broken during the year ending Aug. i, 1901; 

 and since its organization in June 1887, it has paid 510 losses, in- 

 volving all expenditures, of over $45,000. Of 82 losses by hail in 

 1900-1, all but 19 were in the months of June and July. 



