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APBiii 11. 1907, 



The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



1623 



We made this halftone 

 from a 



WASH DRAWIN6 



one of many we made 

 for 1907 



Seed Catalogues 



Oar artists are the best 

 In the United States on 

 flower and vegetable 

 drawing. 



Try our work on some 

 of yonr special lists 

 and you will give us 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. 



341-847 Clark St., CHICACK> 



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tion; J. E. W. Tracy, assistant superin- 

 tendent of testing gardens; George W. 

 Oliver, expert plant propagator; J. M. 

 Westgate, assistant agrostologist ; W. 

 W. Tracy, Jr., assistant botanist; Frank 

 N. Meyer, agricultural explorer; 

 Charles F. Wheeler, expert consulting 

 botanist; A. B. Conner, special agent in 

 charge of forage crops for northwest- 

 ern Texas; John H. Tull, special agent 

 in charge of matting-rush investiga- 

 tions; Harold T. Nielson, scientific as- 

 sistant. 



"The object of the work of the seed 

 laboratory is to improve the quality of 

 agricultural seeds. Samples submitted 

 by farmers and others are tested for 

 mechanical purity and germination. 

 Public announcements are made of 

 prevalent adulterations and general con- 

 ditions of poor quality existing in the 

 seed trade. The proper conditions for 

 storage under varying climatic condi- 

 tions are being worked out. The 

 deterioration of grain in transit is being 

 studied with a view to improving the 

 present conditions. In cooperation with 

 other offices of the bureau, clover and 

 alfalfa seed is being produced which is 

 adapted to particular localities. Edgar 

 Brown is botanist in charge. Assisting 

 in the work are Joseph W. T. Duvel, 

 assistant in charge of seed vitality in- 

 vestigations; F. H. Hillman, assistant 

 botanist in charge of seed studies; W. 

 L. Goss, scientific assistant." 



BEANS AS COMMERQAL CROP. 



The Department of Agriculture will 

 soon issue Farmers' Bulletin No. 289, 

 "Beans," prepared by L. C. Corbett, 

 horticulturist, bureau of plant industry, 

 in this bulletin types of beans are dis- 

 cussed under broad beans, kidney beans, 

 Lima beans, Dolicbos beans, soja beans, 

 scarlet runner beans, and velvet beans. 

 These are divided into two classes, 

 namely, field and garden beans. Field 

 beans are discussed under the following 

 subjects: Preparation of the soil; 

 planting, which includes the quantity 

 of seed per acre, as well as depth of 

 planting; culture; harvesting, which in- 

 cludes a description of the commercial 

 methods of harvesting the crop by ma- 

 chinery; thrashing, with a brief de- 

 scription of the types of machines used 

 for this purpose, together with a brief 

 description of the subject of cleaning 

 and grading the product for market. 



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, }i oz., 20c; X oz., 35c; }4 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 record 

 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 that the 

 Bborta^e is likely to continue is 

 febown by the fact tbat those who 

 would like to plant seed And it impos- 

 sible to procure them in any quantity." — 

 rioristB' Review, March 21, 1007. 



We have Just received in prime 

 condition fresh crop 



EENTIA 

 BELiHOREANA 



which we offer as lonR as stock 100 1000 

 lasts, 5000 for $27.50 $0.75 $6.00 



Kentia Forsterlana due shortly. 



Asparagrua PI. Nanus, true 

 greenhouse crop 50 3.60 



Aaparasrus PI. Nanus, open 

 air stock 25 1.75 



Asparagus Sprengrert 15 .75 



Address H. H. BERGER & CO. 



47 Barclay St., New York 



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Aster Seed 



LATE BRANCHING, the best for florists' 

 use; ideal form, very large, always on long 

 stilT stems. In separate colors, large 

 trade pkt., 2ec; H oz., 30c; 1 oz., 80c. 



BABLT SNOWDRIFT, the earliest white. 

 Trade pkt., 36c; ]4 oz.. $1.00; 1 oz., $3.00. 



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

 H oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.26. 



Other Seeds equally reasonable. 



Send for catalogue. 



NATHAN SMITH A SON 



Adrian, Mich. 



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FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 



▲ few hundred Bulbs, named sorts, finest kinds 

 at a barvaln. Address 

 V. J. ULBKlCaT, li. B. 675, Anniston, Ala. 



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 when writing; advertisers. 



SPRING BULBS 



IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 



Caladiums 



(Elephant's Ear) 



Sound Bulbs; 

 Uwe Center Shoots. 



5 to 7 inches in eircuni- 

 ference, per 100. $2.00. 



7 to 9 Inches in drcam- 

 ference, per 100, $3.S0. 



9 to 12 Inches in circum- 

 ference, per 100, 18.00. 



12 inches and up, iter 

 100, 114.00. 



TUBEROSES Pe'-^Tf '=**'**^'*' 



Well cured stock. Now ready. 



First size. 4-6 per 1000, $10.00 



Medium size, 3-4 per lOOO, bJBO 



We pay freight both ways 

 if you don't Uke our goods. 



E. F. WINTERSON CO. 



4S-47*49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 



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Gladiolus Bolbs 



Our bulbs are not better than 

 the best, but better than the rest. 

 TKT TKBM. 



■ Cushman Gladiolus Go. 



mim STAVAVXA, ohzo. 



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0. E. FISKE SEED CO. 



Faneuil Hall Square, Boston 



New Crop Seeds now ready 



Aster Seeds gSi»Sa5S 



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