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Sbptbmber 25, 1919. 



The Florists^ Review 



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the grub works through the soil to the 

 plant, it will make a slight crack in the 

 surface so that it can easily be traced 

 and destroyed. 



Cut-worms work on the plants at night, 

 going down in the day time to hide un- 

 der the surface of the soil at the base of 

 the plants. When a plant shows signs 

 of being eaten by cut-worms, the worm 

 can generally be found by scratching 

 away a little of the surface soil around 

 the plants. 



We usually have considerable trouble 

 with the cut-worms working on our 

 freshly planted carnation plants, but by 

 keeping a close watch and following out 

 the above plan it does net take us long 

 to get rid of the pest. 



I presume the red worms referred to 

 are the ordinary earth worms. The best 

 means to clean them out of the soil of a 

 greenhouse bench is to scatter a fine 

 dressing of fresh air-slaked lime over 

 the surface of the bed and thoroughly 

 water it in. This will make the worms 

 come to the surface and die. Do not 

 use the lime to excess; it will be better 

 to repeat again in a sbort while. All 

 that is necessary is a slight dressing of 

 finely prepared lime. 



Scotch-soot used .as a fine dressing 

 over the surface of the soil is also good 

 for ridding the beds of earth-worms. 

 M. P. 



TOLEDO, O. 



The Market. 



While a slight improvement in the 

 demand for cut flowers was noticeable 

 last week, the supply continued to be 

 far beyond requirements and clearances 

 were difficult. 



Weather last week was experienced in 

 variety, with temperature ranging from 

 65 degrees to 80 degrees and more, with 

 a severe wind storm, which caused some 

 damage around town, and several heavy 

 rain storms. 



Asters are exceptionally plentiful, but 

 the quality is not what one would like to 

 see. The weather is showing its ef- 

 fects on the blooms and the long stems 

 seem to be disappearing fast. 



Boses have been exceptionally fine. 

 There have been some fino cuts of Rus- 

 sell, Premier, Columbia, Milady and 

 Ophelia on the market and there is a 

 good demand for the longer-stemmed 

 varieties. 



Gladioli are on the decline and good 

 stock is hard to get. Eubrum lilies 

 are in fine cut at present and in ex- 

 cellent color. Among the more com- 

 mon flowers in season at present are 

 zinnias, gaillardifts, dahlias and del- 

 phinium. 



Various Notes. 



J. L, Schiller has built a house, 

 44x132, especially for the production 

 of Primula obconica seed. Orders for 

 primroses are heavier and earlier than 

 usual, at prices slightly higher than a 

 year ago. Mr. Schiller has sown 150,000 

 cyclamen seed. Of primroses there will 

 be no increase; 300,000 will be grown. 

 Hydrangeas will be increased to 75,000 

 if labor conditions are favorable. 



Harry Heinl has planted almost his 

 whole place in carnations, which are 

 looking fine. 



Geo. Bayer & Sons have housed their 

 chrysanthemums. They are growing 

 mostly Major Bonnaffon. They have 

 some fine Prospect. 



Otto Krueger has opened his new 

 wholesale and retail store and conserv- 



WHO'S WHO KLAND WHY 



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GILBEBT P. WEAELEN. 



ALTHOUGH the son of a farmer, Gilbert P. Weaklen, born in Cambria, Pa., 

 did not inherit a liking for the soil, but found greater attraction in retail 

 selling, beginning in a country store at the early age of 14. After eight years of 

 that, the lure of the city proved too great and he packed his grip for -Pittsburgh. 

 Still following retail selling, he found employment in one of the department stores, 

 where he remained a year. Making use of this experience, Mr. Weaklen entered 

 the employ of one of the largest flower shops in Pittsburgh, of which he eventually 

 became manager. After a number of years with Randolph & McClements he re- 

 signed in 1910 and opened his own store, at 130 South Highland avenue. The style 

 of the firm was G. P. Weaklen & Co. In 1917 he purchased from the Landscape 

 Floral Co. the property of six and one-half acres at Springdale for $21,000. The 

 sale included ten greenhouses, a dwelling and other buildings and all the stock on 

 the place. Mr. Weaklen is secretary of the Retail Florists' Association of Pitts- 

 burgh and active in all affairs pertaining to the trade in that city. 



atory on East Broadway. He is cut- 

 ting fine asters at his Sylvania farm. 



Roses and sweet peas at the Wm. 

 Krueger range are coming along in fine 

 shape. 



Hirzel Bros, are busy with construc- 

 tion work. They are adding two houses. 



Coal is stored in larger quantities 

 than usual at most of the ranges. 



Mrs. J. B. Freeman reports business 

 good and says she looks forward to an 

 excellent winter. 



St. Catharines, Ont. — Robert L. Dunn 

 is up to-date. The top line on his busi- 

 ness card is "Say It with Flowers" 

 and the lower one is "Member Florists' 

 Telegraph Delivery." 



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