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The FloristsVRcvicw 



March 29, 1917. 



Are You Building This Year? 



If so, NOW is the time to get your plans and estimates and begin to figure 

 what will be required. The getting ready is no small task and right here is 

 where we come in. We shall be glad to figure on your needs and feel certain 

 that we can satisfy your every requirement. 



We have built greenhouses for 

 34 years and know how. 



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EVERYTHING IN GREENHOUSE MATERIAL 



A. DIETSCH COMPANY 



2640 Sheffield Avenue ^ Chicagro 



Mention The ReTlew when you write. 



CONTROL OF MUSHROOM PESTS. 



Methods of controlling mushroom 

 pests, such as maggots, mites, spring- 

 tails, sowhugs, slugs and crickets, are 

 described in Farmers' Bulletin 789, is- 

 sued by the U. S. Department of Agri- 

 culture. Prevention of damage to culti- 

 vated mushrooms by insects and other 

 creatures, according to the author of 

 the bulletin, C. H. Popenoe, entomolog- 

 ical assistant in the Bureau of En- 

 tomology, begins with the eoustructiou 

 of the mushroom house, which should be 

 as tight as possible, with outlets capable 

 of being tightly closed. The windows 

 and ventilators should be screened with 

 fine wire gauze, as this forms an excel- 

 lent prevention against the entrance of 

 the small fungous gnats or flies and the 

 mites which they carry. 



Mushroom spawn should be purchased 

 only from reliable dealers, as otherwise 

 insects may be introduced with the 

 spawn. As gnats may also be brought 

 into the house through the agency of 

 manure, special attention should be 

 given to fermenting the compost uni- 

 formly, to insure a heat which is suf- 

 ficient to destroy maggots and other 

 pests that may be present in the ma- 

 nure. 



Where the soil is infested, the autlior 

 advises sterilizing the soil of the benches 

 by heating it to a temperature of 150 de- 

 grees, while fumigation with carbon 

 bisulphide just previous to spawning is 

 productive of good results in destroy- 

 ing maggots in the compost. Carbon 

 bisulphide vapor, however, is inflam- 

 mable and even explosive when mixed 

 with air and brought into contact witli 

 fire or sparks, or when heated to a suf- 

 ficiently high temperature, and great 

 care should be used in handling it. De- 

 struction of adults or flies in mushroom 

 houses can be effected by fumigation 

 with nicotine preparations or pyrethrum. 



Sowbugs may be detected at niglit by 

 the aid of a lantern and killed, or hot 

 water may be poured along the cracks 

 in the boards and in other places where 

 the bugs may be concealed by day. 



The bulletin also contains suggestions 

 for poisoned baits which are effective 

 .ngainst sowbugs and crickets, and reme- 

 dies for slugs. 



PECKY CYPRESS 



WE ARE SPECIALISTS 



We were practically the first to sell to this trade, and guarantee perfect satis- 

 action and rock-bottom prices. Get the value of our long experience. 

 PECKY CYPRESS, because of its durability, is the only wood now being 

 used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any Quantity, carload or less. 



Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Everything in Lumber 



WRITE FOR PRICES 



Kingsbury and Weed Sts. 

 CHICAGO 

 L. D. Phones Linctrfn 410 and 41 1 



Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., 



We Nannfactore Hotbed Sash at 80c each 



Ours are all made from the very 

 best grade of Gulf Cypress. 



Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up 



Double Light Sash up to $4.00 



We carry a large stock of all 

 sizes. Write us for estimates. 



NETROrOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1299 1323 riuhing Ave . BROOKLYN, N. Y. 



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8FIJT CARNATIOH8 AR1EBK8T MKHDXD WITH 



SUPREME CARNWriON STAPLES 



Sample on Request No TooU RequvM Wholeaalers Write for Price* 

 85o per 1000 FoBtpttd »000 for $1.00 



f. W. WAITE, Manufacturer, 85 Bfeont Ave.. SPRINGHELD, MASS, 



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GREERHODSE TILE BENCHES 



(Barned clay, same as flower poti) 

 are rapidly taking the place of wood. Oar benches 

 are easily erected and will last a lifetime. Write as 

 today regarding yoar reqairements. 



Are now famishing oar new beveled roanding cor- 

 ner. 9-lnch width. Floor Tile. Write for partlcalars. 



CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, Ohio 



Mention The Reyiew when you write. 



IF YOU WANT THE BEST 



OKT A 



Pearcs- built Bresnhousa 



GEORGE PEARCE 



Tel. 9«S-M. SOS Trenoat Aya., OBANGE, 9. J. 



Mention The Review when you write. 



