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The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



Febbuaby 7, 1907. 



PACIFIC COAST. 



SIDEWALK TREES. 



Among the mary varieties of trees 

 for sidewalk planting in California 

 there are none more suitable under ordi- 

 nary conditions than the various vari- 

 eties of nut trees. In many sections 

 they have been planted quite extensively 

 and much satisfaction has been derived 

 from them. 



Among the first on the list the walnut 

 should be mentioned. Under favorable 

 circumstances the tree attains an im- 

 mense size. Specimens over sixty feet 

 high, with a spread of over 100 feet, 

 make them most effective objects. The 

 ^valnut prefers a loamy, rich soil, find- 

 ing its greatest luxuriance in the bottom 

 lands in our seacoast country. It is 

 practically free from insect pests and 

 when once established requires little 

 pruning, unless for the purpose of shap- 

 ing the tree, or cutting off those 

 branches which show an inclination to 

 grow downward. Interfering branches 

 in later years should be removed, but 

 care must be taken to not over-prune. 

 Of the best varieties to plant it is prob- 

 able that the California black walnut 

 makes the most suitable tree. It is of 

 exceedingly rapid growth and is indi- 

 genous to both the central and northern 

 parts of the state. 



The almond has also found much fa- 

 vor here as a sidewalk tree. It is of 

 fairly quick growth and requires a 

 light, warm, Avell-drained situation, 

 where there is no liability of an excess 

 of moisture. In training, it should be 

 handled like the peach, for the first 

 three years, to secure a well-shaped tree. 

 After that there should be no cutting 

 done unless to remove objectionable 

 branches. It buds and blooms quite 

 early in the season and it is occasion- 

 ally nipped by spring frosts, but these 

 do not interfere to any extent with its 

 growth. 



The well-known Spanish chestnut is 

 another of our valuable trees for side- 

 walk planting and its symmetrical shape, 

 quick growth and heavy green foliage 

 make it ideal for tliat purpose. It does 

 not like pruning and much care must 

 ue taken if branches have to be cut. It 

 grows naturally symmetrical, however, 

 and can always be relied upon to stand 

 erect. 



Where there is sufficient moisture to 

 spare, the seedling j^ecans have made 

 satisfactory road trees and are of quite 

 distinct growth from anything we have 

 had here previously. They like shelter 

 to some extent, until they are well 

 started, when, if the soil does not dry 

 out too much in the summer time, they 

 win make a heavy growth. 



The eastern butternut resembles our 

 walnut to some extent and is of equally 

 vigorous growth, with a wide spreading 

 top and grayish bark. Like the walnut, 

 it does not stand much trimming and 

 only unruly branches should be cut. 



This rule applies to all the nut trees 

 to a great extent and can be generally 

 followed. The only objection to the 

 use of these trees for sidewalk planting 

 is that they take up considerable room 

 on the sidewalk and will not admit of 

 much pruning; but as far as beauty is 

 concerned we have nothing to excel them 

 and an avenue of any of the above men- 

 tioned varieties is a sight to be remem- 

 bered. G. 



ULRICH BRUNNER 

 ULRICH BRUNNER 



FIELD-GROWN, OWN ROOTS. VERT FINE. 

 THREE GRADES, LOW PRICES. 



Cochet (pink and white) and Teplits, nice plants at $5.00 per 100; also 

 some for $3.50 per 100, prime for lining out^ all from the field. 

 Don't delay if you want to get in on this. 



CALIFORNIA ROSE CO., POMONA, CAL. 



Mentlog The Review when yon write. 



Choici Asparagus Plumosus Seed 



win not be as plentiful as anticipated earlier in 

 the season and we are compelled to revise our 

 prices to meet the changed conditions. No 

 orders can be accepted for over 100,000 from one 

 firm. Prices for present delivery are as fol- 

 lows: 1000 seeds, S?.00; 6000 seeds, IIUOO; 18.000 

 seeds, S20.00; 25,000 seeds, t»6U0; 6U,0OO seedF, 

 165.00 : 100,000 seeds, II 10 00. F. GILHAN TAYLOlt 

 SEED CO. (Inc.), Box 9, Gl«ndale, Cal. 

 Mention The Review when yon write. 



Greens 



A crate of finest HUCKLKBERRT delivered 

 to you, express prepaid, f c- $5.00. Will please you. 

 Green and bronze, and first-class. Cheap, too. 



S. L. Harper, Florist, 9 1 2 C St.,Tacoina, Wash. 



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SANFRANOSGO. 



The Market 



The excessive moisture of the last 

 three weeks has given way to bright sun- 

 shine and warm nights and we are in 

 line to have an abundance of outdoor 

 stock in a few days. Daffodils are al- 

 ready commencing to make their appear- 

 ance and narcissi of various kinds are at 

 their height. Violets are plentiful and 

 cheap and are being used in large quan- 

 tities for all purposes. A few Marie 

 Louise and Swanley White are seen, but 

 the Princess seems to fill all require- 

 ments. 



Of indoor stock there has been an 

 abundance for several days and from 

 present indications there will be no short- 

 age for some time. Carnations are good 

 and, although they are not being cut to 

 the limit of capacity, they are in good 

 quantity. Of roses there is still a slight 

 scarcity and but little fancy stock is 

 seen. Brides have been scarce since the 

 first of the year, but in the line of 

 Bridesmaids and Beauties, there is little 

 to complain of. 



Valley moves slowly, as do all varieties 

 of bulbous stock. We have had much 

 trouble since the first of the year to get 

 suflScient quantities of ferns and aspara- 

 gus to supply the wants of the retailers. 



Business has only been fair with the 

 retailers for the last two weeks. The 

 weather, until the present week, has been 

 unfavorable for traiisient trade and all 

 the dealers have to rely on is funeral 

 work. This has been fully up to the rec- 

 ord of former years. 



Variotti Notes. 



D. McKeany, the well-known Irvington 

 nurseryman, is in town. 



A visit to the nurseries of F. Lude- 

 mann shows great activity in out-of- 

 town shipments. Great quantities of or- 

 namentals are handled at this place, as 

 well as Japanese imported stock. 



SHASTA DAISY 



Alaska, California and Westralia. extra stronr 

 field dlTisions, from divisions of Mr. Burbank'a 

 oricrinal stock, 12.50 per 100; 122.50 per 1000. Small 

 plants, Just right for 3-inch pots, 11.26 per 100; 

 tll.OO per 1000. 



Cyclamen Per. GlKantenm, 2-in., 15 per 100. 



Cineraria, Prize Strain, 4-lnch, 14.00 per 100. 



Shasta Daisy Seeds of Alaska, California 

 and Westralia only, 50c per lOOU; 13.50 per oz. 



Petunia Oiants of California, a good strain, 

 50c per 1000; 11.50 per ^ oz.; tlO.OOperoz. 



Champion Strain — After years of careful 

 selection and hand fertlllziug, using only the 

 most perfect flower for that purpose, I have at 

 last obtained a strain that cannot be surpassed 

 by anyone. Trial pkt.of 260 seeds, 26c; 1000 seeds, 

 75c; Vioz., t2.50; oz., 116.00. Cash please. 



Hybrid Delphinium, Burbank's Strain, all 

 shades of blue. This strain has been much 

 improved the past year. 25c per 1000 seeds; 

 11.50 per oz. 



Send for list of other seeds to 



FRED GROHE, Santa Roaa, Cal. 



Mention The Review when you write. 



nACBC Field-Grown, L<ow.Bndded, 

 ■Cv9C:3 Two Years Old, WeU Booted. 



Cllmblne Roses— Papa Oontier, 11.00 each. 

 Mme. Caroline Testout, 118.00 per 100. Kaiserin 

 Augusta Victoria, 112.00 per 100. Beauty of Bu- 

 rope, 110 00 per 100. Bridesmaid, 110.00 t>er 100. 



American Beauty, tlS.OO per 100. 



Mme. Caroline Testout, 112.00 per 100. 



Frau Karl Druschkl, 12(1.00 per 100. 

 Send for Rose Price List. 



r. LUDEMANNsauFranclBCo.Cal. 



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AHENTION, Western Florists! 



Wholesale Growprs of Carnations. Roses, 

 Violets, Paper Whites, Oallaa, Plumosus, 

 Sprengeri, Smilax, Adiantum, etc. 



We Want to Hear rrom Tou. 



RISING & DUNSCOMB CO., Inc. 



SOS N. Broadway, LOS ANGEUBS, CAL. 



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Thorsted & Co., of Fruitvale, are 

 contemplating the purchase of an ad- 

 <litional tract of land in the vicinity of 

 their greenhouses, with the intention of 

 enlarging their plant. 



H. Hayashi, of Alameda, reports a 

 heavy spring trade in the ornamental 

 and rose line. Mr. Hayashi will shortly 

 commence the erection of several carna- 

 tion houses at his Elmhurst place. 



George Rosmarin is cutting about 

 5,000 narcissi daily. He has one of the 

 largest patches of bulbs in this neigh- 

 borhood. 



The scarcity of coal continues and 

 the growers who depend on it for their 

 heat have been put to much inconveni- 

 ence. A majority of the wholesalers, 

 however, are using oil as fuel. 



Wild maidenhair has made its appear- 

 ance and it is in the nature of a god- 

 send to the retailers. Never have adian- 

 tum and asparagus been so scarce as 

 this season and relief is now in sight, 

 which will tide over until we again have 

 plenty of tame maidenhair. G. 



