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The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 



May 16, 1007. 



that he had planted out in the field 

 looked a little sick, but he thinks they 

 will come out all right, 



Frank B. Lewis lost a good many to- 

 mato plants. They were in frames with 

 glass and straw mats on top, and bonfires 

 going around and among the frames. 



May 13 tne weather was warm and 

 bright. 



FLORISTS GET STATE AID. 



Illinois to Build Greenhouses. 



In the closing days of the session the 

 Illinois legislature appropriated $7,500 

 for the erection of greenhouses for re- 

 search and experimental work at the 

 State Agricultural College, the idea being 

 to devote attention to florists' problems. 

 The favorable outcome was due to more 

 than two years of persistent work on the 

 part of the Illinois State Florists' Asso- 

 ciation, during which it was shown to the 

 legislature that commercial floriculture in 

 Illinois, according to the census of 1900, 

 represents a larger aggregate business 

 than does commercial orcharding, which 

 long has enjoyed state assistance. 



J. F. Ammann, of Edwardsville, until 

 recently president of the Illinois State 

 Florists' Association, has worked inde- 

 fatigably for the appropriation and when 

 it finally was granted he was so pleased 

 that he sat down at his desk and penned 

 the following in bright purple ink and 

 mailed it to the Review: 



Congratulationst Florists I 



The Illinois State Florists ' Association 

 has at last found an opening and pried 

 its wedge into the legislature for a small 

 appropriation to carry on experimental 

 work. While the appropriation is small, 

 nevertheless it is a beginning, and it now 

 behooves us to make the best of it for all 

 concerned. This is a tie that should bind 

 us closer together. I hope we all realize 

 that our work is just begun. I, for one, 

 feel very much gratified at the work ac- 

 complished so far, and I take this oppor- 

 tunity to thank all those of the trade, 

 and especially the legislators who so 

 kindly assisted in this work. 



J. F. Ammann. 



Representative Heinl, a son of Joseph 

 Heinl, the old and well known florist of 

 Jacksonville, is the man who put the ap- 

 propriation through. 



NATURAL FERTILIZERS. 



About how long a time must be al- 

 lowed for horse or cow manure to reach 

 that state often referred to in these 

 columns as "half rotted" and "well 

 rotted"? Can poultry and pigeon ma- 

 nure be used in the greenhousef How 

 may it be applied, and in what quantity? 



£. C. S. 



We find that cow manure that is 

 brought to us in the winter will be right 

 for use next fall and winter. By turn- 

 ing it a few times it can be worked into 

 condition somewhat quicker. Mixing in 

 an equal bulk of soil also will help. 

 Horse manure requires about the same 

 time; in fact, it can be used as soon as 

 the heat is out of it. Poultry manure is 

 excellent for feeding if used cautiously, 

 ^iix it with three times its bulk of soil 

 and let it decompose, turning it occasion- 

 ally to prevent heating, and next winter 

 , use it as you would sheep manure. 



A.B. 



DUTY ON ROSE CUTTINGS. 



A report from Buffalo, dated May 10, 

 says: "Judge Hazel yesterday afternoon 

 handed down an opinion in a case sought 

 by the government against the American 

 Express Co. on an appeal from a deci- 

 sion of the customs board of general ap- 

 praisers. The opinion sustains the action 

 taken by the government officials in 

 charging twenty-five per cent duty on 

 rose cuttings imported into this country 

 from Canada. 



"The rose cuttings were brought here 

 by the American Express Co., represent- 

 atives of which held that they were not 

 dutiable. The matter was brought be- 

 fore Judge Hazel by United States Dis- 

 trict Attorney Bass and his assistant, 

 Donald Bain, and after hearing the argu- 

 ments the court ruled that rose cuttings 

 came under the title of greenhouse and 



The Kdltor Is pleased 

 when a Reader 

 presents his Ideas 

 on any subject treated In 



y^nr 



As experience Is the be^t 

 teacher, so do "wb 

 learn fastest by an 

 ezchanee of experiences. 

 Many valuable points 

 are brousht out 

 by discussion. 



Good penmanship, spelling and crratn- 

 mar, though desirable, are not neces- 

 sary. Write as you would talk when 

 doing your best. 



WE SHALL, BK GLAD 

 TO HCAR rROM TOU. 



nursery stock and were therefore dutiable 

 under the customs law. The express com- 

 pany did not appear to put in an argu- 

 ment. " 



This is presumed to be the case involv- 

 ing an importation for Heller Bros., of 

 the South Park Floral Co., New Castle, 

 Ind., a couple of years ago. If so it 

 upholds the contention of the importer 

 and affirms the decision of the board of 

 general appraisers at the time: that the 

 stock was dutiable at twenty-five per cent 

 of its value, the local appraiser having 

 assessed duty under another paragraph 

 of the law at 2^4 cents each. The treas- 

 ury department appealed. 



BOXVOOD AND CAMELLIAS. 



I have a lot of large boxwood about 

 four feet high which I would like to move 

 and put some of them in tubs. Would 

 you kindly inform me the best time to 

 take them up, and would it be safe to 

 do so? I have also four or five large 

 eamelliaa four or five feet high. They 

 have been blooming four years. Would 

 it be safe to move them? When would 

 be the best time? R. S. W. 



An excellent time to move evergreens 



is just when new growth is commencing 

 in spring. Probably by this time the 

 new shoots will have started, but ever- 

 greens can be safely transplanted almost 

 any time during the summer if lifted 

 with good balls and transplanted with 

 care. The roots should not be exposed 

 any more than possible and it would be 

 well to dampen before filling in much 

 loam. A thorough soaking of water when 

 the plants are moved, a syringe over- 

 head several times on bright days and a 

 mulching over the roots of the camellias 

 if they are planted in the open should 

 insure success. If from any reason the 

 planting is deferred it would be best to 

 wait until August before doing it. 

 Cloudy and showery weather is ideal fof 

 this work. Do not attempt it if there 

 is a strong drying wind. It might be 

 advisable to give the boxwood a shady 

 location, such as would be afforded by 

 some overhanging tree, for a few weeks. 



C. W. 



I AM much pleased with the Review 

 and would not do without it.— Peru:Y 

 R. Follett, Haverhill, Mass. 



WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. 



AdvertlsementB under this head one cent a 

 word. CASH WITH ORDER. When answers 

 are to be addressed In our care, add 10 cents for 

 forwarding. 



SITUATION WANTED— By an experienced cut 

 flowpr packer as shipping c^erk; good refer- 

 ences. Address No. 189, care Florists' Review, 

 Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— By an American young 

 man and single; violet specialist; refer- 

 ences; state wages in first letter. Address No. 

 191, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— In a place of not over 

 25,000 feet of glass, by a single man with 

 some experience in general greenhouse work; 

 an opportunity to learn of more Importance than 

 wages; Eastern Ohio preferred. Address No. 

 180, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED- Bv a German florist, 

 aged 45, single, to take full charge; lifetime 

 experience in growing plants and cut flowers; 

 good designer; strictly sober; good wages ex- 

 pected: please state wagps In first letter. Ad- 

 dress No. 19«, care Florist s' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— A flrst-class grower of 

 roses, carnations, violets, mums and general 

 line of pot and bedillng plants; wishes to take 

 charge of place where first-class stufT is wanted: 

 open for engagement by June 1 or s'^oner If 

 desired; please state wages, as good wages are 

 expected. Address No. *63, care Florists' Re- 

 view, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— By competent gardener 

 and flortst; first-class grower of roses, car- 

 nations and general greenhouse stock; under- 

 stands the care of lawns, shrubbery and land- 

 scape work; reliable references from former 

 employers testify to the above; 6 years In charge 

 In present position; I deslrn a change; would 

 prefer Portland, Seattle, or Vancouver; Scotch; 

 age, 43: state wages and all particulars. Address 

 No. 193, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED— A rose grrower: good wages. 

 Address Hess & Swoboda, 1411 Famum St., 

 Omaha, Neb. 



HELP WANTED— Two good greenhouse bands; 

 $12 to tl6 per week; steady work. Address 

 Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, Ohio. 



HELP WANTED— A good rose grower: good 

 wages: steady position. Address G. Van 

 Bochove & Bro., Kalamazoo, Mich. 



HELP WANTED— At once, good man for smi- 

 lax and asparagus; also sash and cold 

 frames. Eden Nurseries, Port Allegany, Pa. 



TTELP WANTED— At once, experienced grower 

 XI of cut flowers and plants; good wages to 

 right man. Eischen Bros., Duluth, Minn. 



HELP WANTED— Assistant for greenhouse: 

 permanent position for single man; good 

 wages. Valley Greenhouse Co., Sewlckley, Pa. 



HELP WANTED — Florist for general green- 

 housework; t.SO.00 a month to start. Mount 

 Hope Greenhouses, Jacob Russler, Prop., Mor- 

 gan Park, 111. 



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