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The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



August 8, 1907. 



Vegetable Forciog. I A BED op MUSHROOMS 



O O Raised from my Spawn, will bear lonK«T &°(1 yield better than from any other variety of 



Anderson, Ind. — C, H. Williams is 

 making numerous improvements in his 

 plant, including the erection of a ne%v 

 house 33x75 for lettuce. 



BACTEKIOSIS OF CUCUMBERS. 



The bacterial disease o^ cucumbers, 

 termed by Dr. Erwin E. Smith "bac- 

 teriosis," has been seen here in summer 

 for some years on outdoor cucumber 

 crops, says Prof. George E. Stone, in the 

 report of the Massachusetts Agricultural 

 College. My attention, however, has not 

 been called to its appearance on green- 

 house crops until this year; but if the 

 reports and descriptions of this disease 

 are correct, it has occurred in more than 

 one greenhouse during the year. 



In only one case have we had oppor- 

 tunity to examine an affected crop, and 

 this was totally destroyed during Octo- 

 ber. This crop was started in August, 

 and, like most crops of cucumbers 

 started in midsummer, it was affected 

 with downy mildew (Plasmopara Cuben- 

 sis). The soil in the house was of good 

 texture for cucumbers, and well provided 

 with horse manure and commercial fertil- 

 izers, as was evident from the vigorous 

 growth of the plants. About the time 

 the plants had reached a height of seven 

 or eight feet and had set a large amount 

 of fruit the leaves commenced to wilt, 

 and in a few days most of the foliage 

 collapsed, leaving only a few unaffected 

 leaves at the . top of the plant, which 

 necessitated the removal of the entire 

 crop. Adjacent to this greenhouse were 

 other larger houses, which, howeverj were 

 planted somewhat later, and the plants 

 in these houses entirely escaped infec- 

 tion. 



Bacteriosis of cucumbers has been rare, 

 if it has occurred at all, under glass in 

 this state. A few years ago we secured 

 germs from an affected outdoor crop of 

 cucumbers, and inoculated the soil in our 

 greenhouse in which cucumbers were 

 growing, with the result that not the 

 slightest infection occurred in any in- 

 stance. The experiment was made during 

 the fall and winter months, which may 

 account in part for the failure of the 

 germs to infect the plants. 



There is always risk in planting a cu- 

 cumber house in August, since the downy 

 mildew previously mentioned, and an- 

 thracnose (CoUetotrichum Lagenarium) 

 are sure to be present during August in 

 full force ; and the same probably is true 

 to a certain extent in regard to the 

 germs of bacteriosis. At any rate, it is 

 a significant fact that nearly every 

 ho"use planted late has none of these 

 troubles to contend with. 



In the case of the bacteriosis described 

 above we are of the opinion that the 

 method of growing the crop had some- 

 thing to do with its susceptibility to in- 

 fection, since the plants were in our esti- 

 mation somewhat too vigorous growers, 

 and did not possess the best texture. 



We have frequently advised growers 

 of cucumbers not to plant in August, on 

 account of mildews, etc. There is much 

 less risk in planting in September, and 

 scarcely any during any time in Octo- 

 ber. If a house of cucumbers is planted 

 in August it is necessary to ventilate 

 freely, apply little or no water to the 

 foliage, and keep down the moisture in 



Raised from my Spawn, will bear lonKer and yield better than from any other variety of 

 Spawn. This 1b proven by facts. Full particulars and Information how to succeed In mushroom 

 ralsinar free. We warrant you If uslnr our method of yrowlngr mushrooms that all wlU ro well. 



KNUD 6UNDESTRUP, 



Mushroom 

 Speoialiatt 



4273 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 



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the atmosphere to the lowest degree, in 

 order to hold mildews and anthracnose in 

 check. 



NEWPORT, R. I. 



Ctirrent Comment. 



After a week of comparative quiet, 

 Newport is now as full of life and ex- 

 citement as I have seen it in many a 

 year. So far thefe have not been many 

 large entertainments, with balls as side 

 shows. These are coming, and will take 

 place at regular intervals from the mid- 

 dle of next week up to the second or 

 third week in September. Just at pres- 

 ent dinners, large and small, are all 

 suflBcient to make things interesting for 

 everybody. 



The decorations at these dinner par- 

 ties are, if anything, more choice and 

 elaborate than in former years. There 

 is a certain amount of rivalry connected 

 with these functions and the table decor- 

 ations are often the features chosen for 

 the excitement of envy. Private gar- 

 deners on places where there are exten- 

 sive ranges of glass are in position to 

 grow material for decorating that causes 

 genuine surprises for those in the habit 

 of having their tables done in a some- 

 what stereotyped fashion; and some of 

 the. gardeners endeavor to guard the se- 

 cret of what they intend making up with, 

 with amusing earnestness. In a few 

 words, the fact of the matter is this, 

 that everyone tries to outdo everyone 

 else in everything under the sun in New- 

 port, and they try harder with flowers 

 than with anything else, knowing that 

 with them they are most likely to at- 

 tain some portion of success. 



It is much the same with fruit as 

 with flowers. Every hostess does her 

 utmost to procure the largest bunches of 

 grapes and the largest and finest col- 

 ored peaches and nectarines for dinners. 

 Ripeness and flavor are only minor con- 

 siderations. What is wanted is some- 

 thing to make a display, and the more 

 sensational the display the more genuine 

 delight -will be theirs. All this refers 

 of course to the ultra-fashionable circle. 

 There are fortunately many others who 

 take solid comfort and genuine pleasure 

 in normal things, and these are the ones 

 who are invariably the most appreciative. 



Prince William, of Sweden, will be 

 here next week and he is already booked 

 for dinner during every night his visit 

 lasts. The decorations at every one of 

 the dinners to be given in honor of the 

 royal Swede will be more than some- 

 thing out of the ordinary. Several flo- 

 rists have already been given full swing, 

 regardless of cost, in the matter of 

 flowers. His Princeship will be at E. J. 

 Berwind's. Mr. Butterton, the gardener, 

 has fifteen sashes covering a superb lot 

 of light gloxinias, every one of which 

 will be used along with other material 

 at the function to be given at the Elms. 

 R. R. 



Gale.sburg, III.— H. F. Drury's 

 greenhouses will soon be enlarged and 

 partly rebuilt as a result of the recent 

 hail. 



RAWSON'S HOTHOUSE 

 CUCUMBER 



As a forcing Cucamber ii one of the larprestand most 

 profitable crops of the Market Gardener, it is essential 

 that the very best possible strain should be sown. 

 With this idea Id view we have made selections for the 

 past few years from our Rawson's White Spine, which 

 nave resulted in a strain about two inches lonKer and 

 a d trker green in color, with a few light spines showioK 

 at blossom end. This new strain we confidently 

 hrlieve to' be superior to any other on the market. 

 The results we have had at our own greenhouses with 

 the stock conclusively prove the above to be true. H 

 in., 36c; oz., 60c; 4 oz., 11.60; lb., 16.00. 



Rawson's White Spine Cucumber, 4 oz., tl 60; 

 lb., $4.00. Send for Market Ganieners' 

 catalosrue, listing manv special strains of 

 Radish, Lettuce, etc., for use under glass- 



W. W. RAWSON & CO. 



6 Union St., Boston, Mass. 



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SELERY IBUINTS 



800.000 NOW RXADT 



These plants are grown by Improved methods. 

 They are Isrc* and atooky, with a maRS of fib- 

 rous roots ready to take bold at once. They are 

 ALL TRAMBPLANTSD PULNTS 



from the greenboases to the field. They are far 

 superior to any grown In the ordinary way. 



VARIKTZXS-Wlilts Plum*. Golden BsU 

 BlanchlnB (from French-grown seed), Par* 

 feotlon Howrtwoll, Giant Paaoal. Goldon 

 Heart Giant, Pink Plume, Winter Queen, 

 Pin de Bleole, Snow Wblte and Giant CrOl- 

 eriac. PTice8-250. 80c; 500, S1.50; 1000. $2.50; 5000 

 and over, 92.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. 



W. B. Du Rie, Rahway, N.J. 



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A Mess of Mushrooms 



at all seasons growing in 

 your cellar. 40c in post- 

 age stamps, together with the 

 name of ) our dealer, will bring 

 you, postpaid, direct from the 

 nianuiacturer, a fresh sample 

 brick of 



Lambert's Pare Culture 

 MIIHHROOIH SFAWN, 

 the best high-grade spawn 

 in the market, together with 

 large illustrated book on Mushroom Culture, 

 containing simple and practical methods of raising, 

 preserving and cooking mushrooms. Not more than 

 one sample brick will be sent to the same party. 

 Further orders must come through your dealer. 

 Address, American Spawn Co., ht. Pani, linn. 

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Vegetable Growers Should 



Send 5 Dollars 



for a swivel wheel and 20 ^-Inch nozzles. It will 

 fit a run of 100 feet of pipe and give ycu a chance 

 to try for yourself th>* Wittbold Watering: 

 System, or send for circular of testimonials. 



The WIttlHrfd Nozzle, for V^-inch hose tl 00 



The Special Rose Nozzle 1.00 



Louis Wittbold, 1 708 N. Haisted St., Cliicaso 



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Skinner's Irrigation. 



For greenhouses, gardens and lawns. 

 Latest improved gasoline pumping out- 

 fits at low price. Estimates lumished 

 on request. Address, 



C. W. SKINNER, Troy, O. 



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