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APRIL 4, 1907. 



The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



155J 



We made this balftone 

 from a 



WASH DRAWING 



one of many we made 

 for 1907 



Seed Catalogues 



Oar artists are the best 

 in the United States on 

 flower and vegetable 

 drawlnsr. 



Try our work on some 

 of yoar special lists 

 and you will give as all 

 your order for the 1908 

 general catalogue. 



We make a speciality of 



CUTS FOR SEEDSMEN 



All processes. Quick work if necessary. Satis- 

 faction guaranteed. Special prices on orders 

 placed now for cuts for 1908 catalogues. 

 NO STOCK CUTS 



CRESCENT ENGRAVING CO. 



841-S47 Clark St.. CHICAGO 



Mpntkip The Reylew when you -write. 



worse, many did not give up hope until 

 it was too late to save themselves by 

 .securing a supply from out of town. 

 When they tried to get them they found 

 out it was too late or there were sent to 

 them plants in such a state that some 

 had to be immediately returned. 



This shortage of lilies helped hya- 

 cinths and many other things. There 

 were not half enough white hyacinths in 

 pans to supply the demand and blue 

 had to be taken. The white in 6-inch 

 pans sold at $1 each. Eoses were scarce. 

 Brides and Maids sold at $1.50 per 

 dozen. Carnations, also, were scarce, 

 especially Enchantress, which sold rap- 

 idly at .$1.50 per dozen. Violets sold 

 at $2 per hundred. There were a few 

 hybrid perpetual roses in pots, which 

 went all right. Hydrangeas took well. 

 Baby Ramblers and Crimson Ramblers 

 had quick takers at good figures. 

 Genistas in 6-ineh pots went at $1 each. 

 Acacia pubescens in 8-inch pots were 

 good and sold at $4 each; azaleas in 

 7-inch pots at $1.50 to $2. Lilies brought 

 25 cents per bloom and callas 25 cents 

 per bloom. Deutzias were good and 

 sold readily; in fact, everything was 

 practically cleared out early Saturday 

 night. ^ 



VariotM Notes. 



Spring weather has at last set in and 

 gardeners, florists and nurserymen are 

 at work in earnest. The long winter, 

 with its accompanying severity of 

 weather, unusual in its rigor, has de- 

 layed much important outdoor work; 

 therefore, there will be a rush from 

 now on. 



A few weeks ago it was thought that 

 the number of outdoor trees and shrubs 

 winter killed would be small, but it 

 seems now that considerable numbers 

 suffered severely. In the past there was 

 but little trouble experienced in winter- 

 ing hardy perpetual roses. This spring 

 we find hundreds of this class dead to 

 the ground, while nearly all the hybrid 

 teas left out all winter are dead down 

 to the ground if not further. 



Carl and Mrs. Jurgens have just re- 

 turned from their trip to Europe. 



Gibson Bros, have given up the store 

 on Bellevuo avenue, where they did busi- 

 ness for many years. They have now 

 opened a store on Washington square, 

 where they had a splendid opening 

 Easter week. The business done during 

 the few days since the opening passed 



Flower Seeds and Bulbs 



ASTER SEED* We are the leading specialists and largest 

 growers of high-grade Asters in the world, and. have originated more 

 of the standard varieties than all other American seedsmen combined. 

 Five new varieties this past season. One packet of each for $1.00. 



DAYBREAK and PURITY. '/» oz., 35c; X oz., 50c; >^ oz., 80c; 

 1 oz., $1.50. 



VICK*S BRANCHING. The original strain from which have come all 

 others of any worth. White, Pink, Lavender, Rose, Crimson, Purple and 

 Dark Violet, yi oz., 20c; ^ oz., 35c; J4 oz., 65c; 1 oz., $1.25. 



SWEET PEAS and NASTURTIUMS. A large supply 

 of the newest and best varieties. 



FLOWER SEEDS for Greenhouse and Outdoor 

 Planting* All the kinds which florists grow. 



Dahlias, Gladioli, Cannas, Caladiums, Tube- 

 roses, Tuberous-rooted Begonias, Geraniums, and all 



other tender and hardy plants in season. 



The Spring trade has opened very briskly, pointing to another reqprd 

 breaking season. We are prepared to execute all orders the day they arrive. 

 We should like to be favored with an order from you today. Address 

 "Wholesale Department," and state whether you are a florist or dealer. 



JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. 



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"Kentias are scarce, and tbat the 

 shortage is likely to continue is 

 Bhown by the fact tbat those who 

 would like to plant seed And it impos- 

 sible to procure them in any quantity."— 

 Florlats' Review. March 21, 1007. 



We have Just received In prime 

 condition fresh crop 



KENTIA 

 BELMOREANA 



which we offer as lonf; as stock 100 

 lasts, 5000 for $27.50 W.75 



Kentla Forsterlana due shortly. 



Asparasns PI. Nanus, true 

 greenhouse crop 50 



Aaparasus PI. Nanus, open 

 air stock 25 



Aaparasrus SprenKerl 15 



1000 

 $6.00 



3.50 



1.75 

 .75 



Address H. H. BERGER & CO. 



47 Barclay St., New York 



Mention Tlio Ueview when you write. 



Aster Seed 



LATK BRANCHING, the best for florists' 

 use; ideal form, very large, always on long 

 stifT stems. In separate colors, large 

 trade pkt., 2ec; 54 oz., ;iOc; 1 oz., 80c. 



■ARLT SNOWDRIFT, the earliest white. 

 Trade pkt.. 36c; }i oz.. $1.00; 1 oz., $3.00. 



DAYBREAK, extra fine, trade pkt.. 25c; 

 14 oz., 40c; 1 oz.. $1.25. 



Other Seeds equally reasonable. 



Send for catalogue. 



NATHAN SMITH & SON 



Adrian, Mich. 



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FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 



A few hundred Bulbs, named sorts, finest kinds 

 at a bargain. Address 

 F. J. ULBBICHT, I..B. 675, Anniston, Ala. 



Always mention the Florists' Review 

 'When WTltine advertisers. 



SPRING BULBS 



IMMSDIATK DELIVSRT 



Caladiums 



(Elephant's Bar) 



Sound Bnlbs; 

 Lilve Center Shoots. 



5 to 7 inches in circum- 

 ference, per 100. 12.00. 



7 to 9 Inches In circum- 

 ference, per 100, $3.60. 



» to 12 Inches In circum- 

 ference, per 100, $6.00. 



12 Inches and up, per 

 100, $U.0O. 



Dwarf Excelsior 

 Pearl. 



Well cured stock. Now ready. 



First size. 4-6 per 1000, $10.00 



Medium size, 3-4 Der 1000, 5.00 



We pay freight both ways 

 if you don't like our goods. 



E. F. WINTERSON CO. 



45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 



TUBEROSES 



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Gladiolos Balbs 



Our bulbs are not better than 

 the best, but better than the rest. 

 TBT THEM. 



Cushman Gladiolus Go. 



STXiVAVIA, OHIO. 



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H. E. FISKE SEED CO. 



Faneuil Hall Square, Boston 



New Crop Seeds now ready 



Aster Seeds ??'cSa«SS 



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GLADIOLI 



Write for trade price list of named varieties, 

 assorted colors and fine mixtures. 



E. E. STEWART, Rives Junction, Mich. 



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