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The Florists^ Review 



Dbcimbu 9, 1920 



large enough to bud the same year. 

 Since the seed is rather small, we have 

 come to the conclusion that it is far 

 better to plant the seed in narrow beds 

 the first year and plant the seedlings 

 out in nursery rows in the usual man- 

 ner the following spring. The seed 

 which has, been bedded, as a general 

 rule, commences to pip in February and 

 is then planted. In order that seedlings 

 may not grow too large, the seed is 

 sown broadcast in rows about eight 

 inches wide, leaving four feet between 

 the rows to permit cultivation and 

 irrigation. One point which must be 

 carefully observed is, do not plant the 

 seed too deep — otherwise it will not 

 sprout. 



Use of Peach. 



"It is hardly necessary for me to 

 dwell to any extent on the seedlings 

 which are grown from the peach, apri- 

 cot and almond, for all of this seed is 

 available in this country and no par- 

 ticular difficulty is encountered in grow- 

 ing seedlings. 



"In the states east of the Eocky 

 mountains, Tennessee seedling peach 

 pits are used, because the seed runs 

 small and there is more to the bushel 

 than of the seed from budded trees. 

 Further than this, the seedling pits 

 grow a more vigorous and smoother 

 tree than the seedlings from budded 

 pits. One would infer that these seed- 

 ling pits would be freer from crown- 

 gaU than the budded seedlings. How- 

 ever, experience has demonstrated that 

 this is not always the case by any 

 means. 



"In my opinion, one of the impor- 

 tant points in growing seedlings is 

 to be constantly on the lookout for 

 new ground. From my observations in 

 Europe I am inclined to think that 

 many of the troubles which are being 

 experienced with European seedlings are 

 due to the use of the same ground over 

 and over again, for no matter how much 

 fertilizer may be used, this procedure 

 invites fungous diseases which are detri- 

 mental to the stocks. I am practically 

 convinced that the success of the under- 

 taking of growing seedlings in the 

 United States is dependent on securing 

 fresh seed which has been properly 

 cared for. Imported seed frequently ar- 

 rives so late in the season that it is im- 

 practicable to plant it and it must be 

 carried over to the following year." 



Blooming Plants for Christmas 



POINSETTIAS; PEPPERS, CLUSTER. 

 CELtiSTIAL AND BIRDS EYE; 

 CYCLAMEN, PRIMROSES.BEGONCAS. 



See Classi/icd ads for prices. 



Geo. A. Kuhl, Wholesale Grower, Peluo, Ul. 



CHAS. D. BALL 



GROWER OF 



PALMS, ETC. 



Holmesburg, Philadelphiei, Peu 



SPECIALTY 



XMAS and EASTER 



POTTED PLANTS 



TO THE TRADE ONLY 



A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. 



Blooming and Foliage Plants 



FOR CHRISTMAS 



Christmas is only a few weeks off, and it is now time to order your 

 plants. Our stock is very fine and in good, salable sizes. We are now book- 

 ing orders for immediate delivery or we will hold them until later, but do 

 not wait until the last minute, as you know how the express companies are 

 rushed at Christmas and your order may be delayed, so send it at once and 

 let us send it while the weather is yet open. 



POINSETTIAS, 4-in. pots, $4.80 

 per doz. 



POINSETTIAS, Sin. pots, 2 ft. 

 tall, $6.00 per doz. 



CYCLAMEN, 6-in. pots. $18.00 and 

 $24.00 per doz. 



BEGONIA MRS. PETERSON, 



6-in., $18.00 and $24.00 per doz. 



BEGONIA LORRAINE, 6-in., 

 $18.00 and $24.00 per doz. 



BEGONIA LUMINOSA, 4-in. 

 pots, $3.00 per doz. 



PRIMULA OBCONICA, Si^-in. 

 pots, $7.20 per doz. 



CLEVELAND CHERRIES and 

 SOLANUM, extra fine plants, 

 very bushy and full of berries, in 

 6-in. and 7-in. pots, $12.00, $18.00 

 and ^4.00 per doz. 



Cash with order. No plants shipped C. O. D. All shipments travel at purchaser's 

 risk, and we are not responsible for any delay in transit, as our responsibility ceases 

 when delivery is made to express companies or other carrier. Add 5% to bill for pack- 

 ing charges. We suggest taking some things out of pots, as it saves lots of expressage. 



ASCHMANN BROS. 



Second and Bristol SU. and Rising Sun Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



When visiting Philadelphia, stop and pay us a visit. Our greenhouses are located 

 only four miles from the center of the city — Market Street. Take Number 50 car on 

 Fifth Street marked Fox Chase or Olney, get off at Bristol Street and walk two 

 squares east. 



NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII and 



TEDDY JR., 4-in. pots, $3.60 per 



doz.; 6-in. pots, $9.00 per doz.; 



7-in. pots, $18.00 per doz.; 8-in. 



pots, $24.00 per doz. 

 NEPHROLEPIS MACAWII and 



DWARF BOSTON, 7-in. and 



8-in. pots only, $18.00 and $24.00 



per doz. 

 TABLE FERNS, 2j4-in. pots, 



strong plants, $7.00 per 100. 

 WILSONII FERNS, 4-in. pots, 



$3.00 per doz. 

 WILSONII PANS, 3 plants in a 



6-in. pan, very fine, $7.20 per doz. 

 HOLLY FERNS, 3-in., $1.50 per 



doz. 

 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and 



SPRENGERI, 3-in. pots, $1.50 



per doz. 

 FICUS ELASTICA, 6-in. pots, 



$9.00 per doz. 

 DRACAENA FRAGRANS, 3-in. 



pots, $9.00 per doz. 



Mention The Bevlew whan you write. 



FERNS 



We wish to call particular attention to our fine stock of Ferns which we are 

 offering at this time. We can give extra value in all of the sizes, and would 

 recommend that orders be placed at once, before the cold weather sets in. There 

 is no danger now of frosts, and later on, ahead of the holidays, therf is always 

 a risk in shipments being delayed and plants damaged, whereas if you have 

 your orders shipped this month, they will go through promptly and you wUl 

 have them on hand when you want them for your holiday trade. Besides, we 

 can give you exceptionally good value for shipments now. 



Nephrolepis Victoria (The Vi^lor.v Fern). A beautiful, new. creste 1 form of Teddy. Jr., 

 •2'4-inch pots, $3.00 per dozeu $20.00 per 100; 3'«-inch pots. 50c each; 6-inch, $1.00 each; 

 large specimens. S-inch. $3.Ct each. 



Nephrolepis Elegantissima Compacta. 3>s-inch pots, 50c each; 6-inch, $1 00 each; large 

 specimens. 8-inch. $2.00 to $6 00 each; 12-inch, $6.00 to $7.50 each. 



Nephrolepis Muscosa. 3H-in«l pots, 50c each; 5-inch. $1.00 each 



Nephrolepis Superbissima. 12-inch pots, $6.00 each. 



Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston. 6-inch pots, $1.00 each; 8-inch pots. $2.00 each. 



P.:.cking added extra at cost. 



F. R. PIERSON, Tarrytown, N. Y. 



Mention Tb« Review when you write. 



Bttddleia Asiatica Nm3lD!"i^t$27.oorrioo 



JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York 



