

1456 



The Weekly Horists' Revkw. 



Max 4, 1005. 



foxmg men and have turned over all the respon- 

 •IMUtjr of my bualness to men under 30 years 

 of age. I hm now growing seeds In almost 

 •Tery state of tbe Union. At Santa Clara we 

 find the most favorable localities for the growth 

 of onions, lettuce and carrots, and I have estab- 

 lished several farms there. 



"I was in Riverside thirty years ago and saw 

 the first eucalyptus tree introduced into that 

 locality. It was brought In a small cigar box. 

 Magnolia avenue was then only on paper; but 

 think what vast agricultural changes have been 

 wrought In that locality, and here also. 



"Southern California is a favored spot agri- 

 culturally. I come here every winter and spend 

 two months in pleasure, and yet I can't help 

 noticing how vegetables will grow here at all 

 times of the year. The seeds that tbe eastern 

 farmer can only use during a few weeks in the 

 Bpring are good here at any time. We get a 

 great many seeds from California for distribu- 

 tion all over the world. Thirty years ago I 

 telegraphed to Mr. Fish, of Carplnteria, for a 

 sack of lima beans and from tbe seed raised 

 from that shipment beans have been planted all 

 over the country." 



SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. 



Prize Essays. 



At the recent meeting of the execu- 

 tive board in "Wlashington, D. C, it was 

 voted to offer three cash prizes of $25, 

 $15 and $10 to be awarded for the first, 

 second and third best essays, respective- 

 ly, on the subject of "The Ideal Em- 

 ployer." The essays are not to exceed 

 1,500 words each. The prizes are do- 

 nated by Treasurer H. B. Beatty. 



Those wishing to compete are re- 

 quested to send their completed manu- 

 script to the secretary not later than 

 July 15. The manuscripts should be 

 unsigned, but the full address of the 

 writer should in all cases accompany 

 same. The awards will be made by a 

 competent committee and the names 

 withheld until after a decision has been 

 made. Wm. J. Stewabt., Sec'y. 



PEORIA, ILL. 



Easter weather was fine. There were 

 large numbers of Easter plants, such as 

 lilies, hydrangeas. Crimson Bamblers, 

 spirseas, cinerarias. Azalea Mollis. Aza- 

 lea Indica, lilacs, peonies and rhodo- 

 dendrons. Everything sold well but 

 lilies. 



There was a large supply of carna- 

 tions, roses and bulbous stock which 

 was above the average. Cut flowers did 

 not sell very well Sunday, although it 

 was a lovely day. 



C. Loveridge had a large stock of 

 Azalea Mollis, Azalea Indica, spiraeas 

 and Crimson Ramblers. He also had 

 about 3,000 lilies. 



J. C. Murray had a large supply of 

 spiraeas and hardy pot roses and about 

 2,500 lilies. He reports excellent trade. 



Kuhl came in with a large stock of 

 bulbs, hydrangeas, azaleas and about 

 1,800 lilies and he reports trade fine. 



The Juerjens Floral Co. had a fine 

 lot of lilacs, rhododendrons, cinerarias 

 and peonies, having no opposition in 

 these goods. Everything was sold out 

 clean. They also had about 1,200 lilies. 



Cole Bros., with a general assortment, 

 report trade fair. C. W. E. 



CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 



Julius Soehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., 

 orchids, stove and greenhouse plants; 

 J. J. Orullemans & Sons, Lisse, Holland, 

 bulbs; Central Seed & Bulb Co., Chi- 

 cago, gladioli and dahlias; Lemoine & 

 Sons, Nancy, France, plants; E. Hersee, 

 Woodstock, Ont., seeds; Webster Floral 

 Co., Hamilton, Ont., plants; Soar Bros., 

 Little River, Fla., seeds and plants. 



LEONARD 

 SEED 



WHOLB8ALS SVifi OBOWSB8. 



OHIOH SITS. 



Our plantings for the 

 new crop are about 

 completed. 



We take orders now for deliv- 

 ery this fall or next spring 

 Writ* far Prlea*. 



S«e4s for pmcBt i yg Ulwi gnts ready to skip. 

 OoBtnlol ordeM for tlellTerT after taarrert IMS 

 •re betng book«*tiow. 

 KANS.KASAN06MnCN SEEDS. Wrllof^McM. 



TURNIP SEED. ^T" ^" ■"* "•"• 



••t tur Prl««s. 



CHICAGO 



Mention The Review when you write. 



' Genuine BERMUDA ONION SEED ' 



Grown and 

 Exported by 



Port-Orotava, Tenorlffo, 



(Canary Islands.) 



WILDPRET BROTHERS, 



Write for prices at once and place your order at an early date so as to secure a full supply, 

 k^ Best references required from unknown firms. Orders accepted from the wholesale trade only. 



in Balk 

 and Packages 



LAWN GRASS SEED 



Dickinsons, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brandt 

 SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS 



THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. 



MINNEAPOLIS 



CHICAGO 



HAVING BEEN AWARDED THE GRAND PRIZE 



For My g>M Anifll I ^^ ^^^ 



Exhibition of UL/^lflVLl World's 



Fair 



it is with increased oonfldence In my ability to supply superior stock that I solicit a continuance of 

 patronage, and new customers. Oroff*a Kybrldi and other sorts the best obtainable. 



Write for 

 Catalogue. 



ARTHUR GOWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N.Y. 



Mention Tie Beriew when you write 



VALLEY PIPS 



Best German forcing and forduK Ht^AOH, >1^i»»mw 

 or.VUTU in sorts, selected t-OMOlTtiOmUU BTOBS, 

 amXMMOX WamiT.TWW. AK4a»A» and other Kaater 

 forcing Plants and Bnlbs imported to order. Fall deUyery. 



Address: AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, I^.S^^^^tSI: NEW YORK 



Mention The Review when yon write. 



Vow is the time to sow 

 The Vew Kybrldlaed CMant-Flowered 



Obconica Primroses 



1000 seeds Tr. Pkt. 



Carmine, the best seller.... $t.00 $0.50 



Ptirpk J.00 .50 



Violet 1.00 .50 



G>mpacta,a fine potter 1.50 .50 



Butterctip Primrose Graodi- 



flora 1.00 .50 



Baby Primrose 50 .30 



Peppermint* true 75 .30 



Cowslip, large hybrids, mixed, $2.50 per oz.: 



trade pkt., 50c. 

 Hardy Garden Carnation, finest mixture, 



K.50 per oz.j trade pkt., 50c. 

 Candytnit, Oiant Empress, 25c per oz.; 



$2.50 per )b. 



0. Y. ZAN6EN, Hoboken, N. J. 



Mention The BeTiew when you write. 



Albany, N. Y. — ^A. F. Balfoort reports 

 Easter trade as having been exceptionally 

 good. He disposed of everything he had 

 to oflfer. 



MiLFORD, 0. — Arthur E. Armstrong, 

 for many years in the florist business 

 in Cincinnati, died April 23 at the ad- 

 vanced age of 91 years. 



SEED BAGS 



for the Trade 



A full line in Manila, Fibre and Laid 

 papers, White, Amber and Colored. Print- 

 ing in large or small quantities, one or mofc 

 colors, with culttiral directiom and with or 

 without cuts. Samples and estimates on 

 application. 



The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. 



Sied Bag Dept. FITCHBUR6, MASS. 



Mention The Berlew when yon write. 



SEED GROWERS 



Field, Bwest and Pop Cora. Cnonm- 

 bsr. Melon and Sqaash Seed. Write 

 ns before placioK contracts. We bave 

 superior stocit Seed and can famish you 

 good Seed at reasonable prices. Address 



A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, Ciarinda, la. 



Mention Tie Review when yoa write. 



Always mention the Tlorists' Xeview 

 when writing advertisers. 



