January, 1913 



THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST 



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The Biggs Apple Box, Side View Showiug Bulge 



at right angles, thus securely preventinir 

 the ends from splitting, are placed inside 

 and below the projecting ends, which ef- 

 fectually protects them from displacement, 

 and thus ensures the safety of the package 

 during transportation. Safety in Handling 

 — The projection of the ends afford excel- 

 lent handles for the purpose of removing, 

 piling, etc., during transportation, and is 

 commendable in itself as a protection 

 against breakages by handling. Ease of 

 Access — One small cleat removed and the 

 package is open for inspection, and the 

 cover is as easily replaced without break- 

 age. Ventilation — The projection of the 

 ends prevents close piling in either car or 

 steamship, thus affording ample ventilation 

 during transportation. Adaptability of the 

 Package to the Fruit — By the adjustment of 

 the cleats in their respective positions the 

 operator, when placing on the cover, is en- 

 abled to pack to the fruit, as the cover fits 

 in between tlie four walls of the package, 

 and when pressed and held in place by 



cleats secures the fruit very firm, and con- 

 sequently does not depend upon exact pack- 

 ing for a snug box. The package is not 

 patented and therefore can be used by any- 

 one, and we herewith give dimensions of 

 stock : 



Width Length Thickness 

 inches inches inches 



Ends 11 12 fi 



Sides UK nU % 



Tops and bottoms. lOJi lO'/g K 

 Cleats H lOK y^ 



San Jose Scale in Nova Scotia 



S. C. Parker, Preiident N. S. Fmit Growers' Association 



The editorial in the November issue of 

 The Canadian Horticulturist gives a fair 

 statement of the situation in this province... 

 Your conclusions, however, do not agree 

 with the ideas of the fruit interests here. 

 The Nova Scotia Government, backed un- 

 animously by the fruit men, are prepared 

 to go to any extremes to eradicate the scale 

 if possible and provide against its further 

 spread. 



There is no panic but a straight business 

 proposition on the part of all interested to 

 cut out this scourge in the beginning, if ef- 

 fort and money will do it. Our Ontario 

 friends, who have supplied us with one hun- 

 dred and fifty thousand trees annually for 

 the past few years, assure us that the scale 

 is easily kept in check by dormant spray- 

 ing, that it is a "blessing in disguise," etc. 

 However, this is one of the blessings that 

 we would like to be spared, and are per- 

 fectly willing for Ontario to enjoy alone, 

 rather than share with us. The fruit men 

 are practically unanimous in agreeing to 

 cease planting for a few years, if necessary, 

 till we see where we are at. We have been 

 living in a fools paradise, buying largely 



Douglas Gardens 



Oakville, Ontario 



A Happy 



New Year 



and Many Happy 

 Returns of the Season 



To all the readers of 

 The Canadian Horticulturist 



JOHN CAVERS 



We take great pleasure in informing our many 

 patrons that we have engaged 



Mr. Roderick Cameron 



AS LANDSCAPE EXPERT 



For twenty-three years as Superintendent of Queen Victoria 

 Park, and for the past five years as Superintendent of Parks for 

 the City of Toronto, Mr. Cameron has gained much valuable 

 information, which shall be of great assistance to our customers. 



At present Mr. Cameron is on the Atlantic hound for Great 

 Britain and the Continent, where he will buy an extensive line of 

 the latest creations in ornamentals, landscape material, and es- 

 pecially high class perennial plants. We shall have a nice stock 

 of large plants for immediate sale. 



On his return, Mr. Cameron will take charge of the Oakville 

 plant, which will be devoted almost entirely to ornamentals. As 

 Landscape Expert he is at your service, and we suggest that en- 

 gagements be made with us now, which will have his attention 

 upon his return. 



Our FRUIT TREES are very fine, and we shall be glad to 

 quote prices on your requirements. 



AUBURN NUBSERIES, LIMITED 



QUEENSTONHMkC; 



SINCOE 



OAKVILLE 



For the Land's Sake 



Use the best Manure 

 and get 



Good Crops 



For Nurseries, Fruit Growers 

 and Gardeners. 



Sure Growth Compost 



Makes poor land fertile and keeps fertile 

 land most productive. 



Supplied by 



S. W. Marchment 



133 Victoria St. TORONTO 



Telephones: Main 2841 ; Residence, Park 951 



Sa7 70U Mw tha ad. in Tli* Canadian Hortieiikarid 



