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The Weekly Florists' Review* 



April 2, 1908. 



CXEVELAND. 



The Market. 



The market last week showed a de- 

 cided improvement, stock of all kinds 

 being well cleaned up at all times. Car- 

 nations, which have been a drug in the 

 past, were picked up clean every day. 



The cut of roses has increased, but 

 there were none too many for the de- 

 mand, as there have been quantities of 

 funeral work. Sweet peas, pansies, val- 

 ley and callas have all sold well. Aspar- 

 agus Sprengeri and plumosus are re- 

 ceived in quantity and are cleaned up 

 every day. 



Various Notes. 



The J. M. Gasser Co. is sending in a 

 fine cut of Harrisii lilies, as well as some 

 fine smilax. 



The F. P. Williams Co. has started 

 erecting its new range of eight houses 

 and expects to have them finished by 

 June 1. 



Harry Jones, of the Gasser Co., has 

 returned from the south, having enjoyed 

 a most interesting time and gained about 

 fifteen pounds in weight, which, by the 

 way, will do him no harm. 



The florists out Quincy avenue way 

 are feeling happy these days; they ex- 

 pect street cars in operation before Dec- 

 oration day, which means increased trade 

 to all in that locality. 



Visitors: "William P. Craig and B. 

 Eschner, Philadelphia. B. 



GRAND RAPIDS. 



The Grand Rapids Greenhouse Co., 

 the new firm whose organization and 

 plans have already been outlined in the 

 Review, has fixed its capital stock, ac- 

 cording to the articles of incorporation, 

 at $500,000, of Avhich $200,000 is pre- 

 ferred stock and $300,000 is common. 

 The names of the oflBcers of the com- 

 pany were . given in last week 'a Re- 

 view. 



Frank J. Cook and Samuel J. Perry, 

 of the new firm, visited Chicago recently, 

 inspected several of the large greenhouses 

 there and closed a contract with the A. 

 Dietsch Co. for the construction of the 

 framework of their new range of houses. 

 The material will be Washington red 

 cedar. The contract for the ventilating 

 system has been let to the Quaker City 

 Machine Co., of Richmond, Ind. The 

 hot water system of forced circulation 

 will be used. An automatic sprinkler 

 system will also be installed. The new 

 range will adjoin Mr. Perry's green- 

 houses on Madison avenue, just outside 

 the city limits, and will consist of 

 ten connected houses, each 15%x500 

 feet. These houses will cover about thi*ee 

 acres of ground, and this area, added 

 to the space already occupied, will give 

 the company a total of about eight acres 

 under glass. A considerable part of 

 this space will be devoted to the grow- 

 ing of vegetables, and it is expected 

 that the houses will be completed so that 

 the first crop of cucumbers can be plant- 

 ed by May 15. 



New Violet BOSTON 



A ■trone sroiver, a free bloomer, and tbe 

 finest slnsrle violet In cultivation. Ready 

 for distribution in April and May. Orders 

 booked now^. $2 00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; 

 $100.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. 



WriLIAM SIM, Gliftgndale, Mass. 



Mention The Berlew when 7<m write. 



PREPARE FOR EASTER 



HsTC llllea to burn, tbe beat In the land, tbe beet In the land, the beat In tbe land; 

 Azaleaa In fineat oelora, to beat the band, to beat the band, to beat the band. 



If you would know the fairest sight your eyes 



can ever see. 

 Where the most perfect plants are grown, to 



Aschmann's come with me. 

 Why ! Ne'er since flowers began to bloom was 



such a glorious show 

 Of all the Dest that florists need found in one 



place to grow. 

 The Ulies are the very best yet seen on Easter 



day. 

 Azaleas are whole sheets of flowers, perfect in 



every way. 

 The Araucarias matchless are, so are the ferns 



all green. 

 With bulbs, and plumed Spiraea, the best you've 



ever seen. 

 And Aschmann gives a challenge, let every florist 



hear. 

 For flowers or prices, either, no rival does be 



fear. 

 If you wish to gather dollars like violets in the 



spring. 

 Then send your largest order, bis plants the cash 



will bring. 



No dull times at Aschmann's. Come and see 

 our activity and the big rush in shipping Azalea 

 Indica. etc. ^fWhy not? Remember our Azaleas 

 are of first-class. No. 1 stock. 



Azalea Indica. We make a specialty in im- 

 porting every year an immense stock of this so 

 well-favored Easter plant. Only special Ameri- 

 can, well-tested varieties are imported, grown 

 under contract for us by an azalea specialist of 

 Ghent, Belgium. If you need Acniea Pianta, 

 don't look in vain around the country for bar- 

 gains, but come or write direct to us. We will be 

 able to supply, with the best obtainable in the 

 American market at moderate prices, plants cov- 

 ered with buds, in good, healthy condition, right 

 for Easter, planted in October and November, In 

 6 to 7-in. pots. 



Pleaae take notice. In justice to our cus- 

 tomers we do not sell azaleas in the fall, dispos- 

 ing of the best and leaving the residue for Easter, 

 but we carry them along, thus having for our 

 customers the finest azaleas for Easter. Next, 

 we take great care to select only the ones with 

 plenty of buds. Mme. Vander Crnyaaen (have 

 2500 of them) is the best well-known pink variety, 

 so that nothing further need be said about ft. 

 Plants are covered with buds and are round as 

 an apple. Hlmon Mardner (pink), Vervae- 

 neana (variegated rose); Bernard Andre Alba 

 (dbl. white), no smaller sizes than $1.00 and up; 

 Nlobe (dbl. white). Dentanhe Perle (dbl. white), 

 Bmpreaa of India (variegat«d), Prnf. Wol. 

 tere and about six more fine varieties, 60c to 75c, 

 $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. $1.75 to $2.00 each. Apollo, 

 beautiful red, 60c and 75c. 



An Immense stock of choice Easter plants, 

 blooming Easter week or earlier if desired, are 

 now ready for immediate shipment. Come or 

 mail your order direct to headquarters. Our rep- 

 utation over the entire country, from the Atlan- 

 tic to the Pacific, in growing Easter stock for the 

 wholesale market for the fifteen years past ought 

 to be sufficient guarantee as to the truth of what 

 we say and advertise, gy Be wise. Never mind 

 about the nonsense hard time talk. Look for 

 a big Easter trade, which is sure to come. Book 



your order In time, while we have stock to spare 

 and plenty of it. All our houses are full to their 

 utmost capacity with the choicest plants, in bud 

 and bloom, just right for Easter or earlier if 

 wanted. 



ArancarlaCompactaRobnata and Glanoa, 



a perfect marvel and wonder of nature. We are 

 one of the heaviest importers and cultivators of 

 this beautiful decorative plant, and plants are 

 about the same in width as in height. Kobnata 

 ( ompacta. 7-in. pots, specimen plants, 6 years 

 old, 5 tiers, 25 to 30 inches high, $2.00 to $3.00 each. 



Kxcelaa Olanca. specimens, 7-in. pots, 80 to 

 40 inches high, 4, 5, 6 tiers, 6 years old; the fine 

 bluish-green color of this variety gives it the 

 most striking appearance; sells at sight; $1.50, 

 $1.75, $2.00, $2:50 to $3.00 each. 



Arancarla Kxcelaa, 6-in. pots, 4 to 5 years 

 old, 20 to 25 inches high, 4, 5, 6 tiers, 75c to $1.00 

 each; 514-in. pots, 3 years old, 3 to 4 tiers, 7, 8, 10 

 to 14 inches high, 50c each. 



Choice Nephrolepla, pot-grown. Boaton 

 Ferns. 8-in., as big as a Dushel basket or wash 

 tub, $1.25 to $1.50; 7-in., $1.00; 6-in., 50c; 5 to S'a-in., 

 .%)Cto40c. 'Whltnianl,4-in. pots, 25c. Soottll. 

 7-in., $1.00 to $1.25; 6-in., 50c; 6\2-in., 40c. H. 

 Amerpohllt, the new lace fern, 5^4 in. pots, 50c 

 to 60c. FleraonI, 5, SHa and 6-in. pots, 35c, 40c 

 and 50c. 



B«Konla New Improved Ertordll, always 

 in bloom, summer and winter; 4-ln pots, very 

 strong, $i2.00 per doz.; 5^4 -in., in bloom and bud, 

 25c: $3.00 per doz. 



H:»brld Koaea (budded), best varieties, 2 to 3^ 

 ft. high, and Hermosa, b^2 to 6-in. pots, in bud, 50c. 



White Ualalea, Marguerites: SHi-in. pots, 25c. 



Primnla Obconlca, S'^-in. pots, in bloom, 

 $2.00 to $2.50 per doz. 



Ferna for dishes, 3-in. pots, 7c. 



Have some white Azaleas Deutsche Perle and 

 Vervaeneana now in bloom if wanted, at 60c, 75c 

 and $1.00 each. 



Hyaclntha, raised from first-class bulbs of 

 our own importation. These hyacinths cannot 

 be compared with ordinary stuff raised from 

 cheap bulbs floating the market. King of the 

 Blues (dark blue). Grand Maitre (lavender blue), 

 Gertrude (pink), and La Grandisse (white), 4-in. 

 pots, $12.00 per 100. 



Tonrneaol Tnllpa, red or yellow variegated. 

 This is the best sellfq^ double tulip in the market. 

 Will stay in bloom in good condition ten days. 

 Three bulbs in one 4-in. pot, $1.50 dozen pots or 

 $12.00 PM 100 pots. 



Double Von Oion Narclatna, the best yellow 

 narcissus in the market, sells at sight, three 

 double-nosed bulbs planted in one 5-in., 5'i-in. to 

 6-in. pots. Price, $2 00, $2.50, $3.00 per dozen pots. 



Ipomoea Noctif lor a. Best pure white moon- 

 vine in market, very fragrant and as big as a 

 saucer. On this variety we have a world-wide 

 reputation as growers and shippers for the last 

 twenty years. Price, 2*a-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. 

 10,000 are now ready. 



Cineraria Hybrlda Orandlflora, 5-in., 20c; 

 6-in., $3.00, $1.00, $5.00 per doz. Right for Easter. 



Cocoa Weddelliana, 3-in., 15c. 



BeKonia Flambean, sells at sight, 4-in. pots, 

 20c; b^-in. pots, 25c. 



Kentia Belmoreana and Foraterlana, 4-in. 

 pots, 18 to 20 inches high, 35c; 5^ to 6-in. pots, 

 European stock, 20 to 25 inches high, 75c; 5 toS'a- 

 in. pots, bushy plants, 50c, 60c. 



Dracaena BrnantI, from Belgium, 6-in., 22 

 to 25 inches high, full of leaves from bottom to 

 top, 40c each. 



Fiona KlaatIca or Rubber Plant, home- 

 grown and Belgium stock, 5. 5\i, 6, 7-in. pots, 20, 

 25, 30, 35 and 40 inches high, 36c, 40c, 50c. 75c each. 



Cyclanaen, 4-in. pots, in bud and bloom, 20c. 



LatanlaBorbonlca, 5-in. pots, 30c. 



Hydrnnsea Otakaa, already forced, in buds, 

 just right for Easter, 6 to 7-in. pots, 35c, 40c, 50c, 

 /5c, $1.00 each. 



Eaater LUIea. Japan Multiflorum, of our own 

 importation, raised from special 10-in. bulbs, 6-In 

 pots, right for Easter. This year I can say we 

 have the finest lot, 15 to 40 inches in height, free 

 of disease, we have had for years past. The large 

 demand for lilies exceeds the supply every year; 

 we, therefore, ask that you order early. Price, 

 plants with five buds and upwards, 10 cents per 

 Dud; plants with under five buds, 12 cents per bud. 

 We can satisfy all wants if ordered soon. 



C)wing to the small profit in the growing of 

 Easter lilies, an order for a reasonable amount of 

 other stock should accompany all orders for 

 lilies. 



Spiraea Oladatone, 6 to 7-in. pots, large stuff, 

 50c to 75c each. 



Please mention if in or out of pots. All goods 

 must travel at owner's risk. 



We print no oataloirne. Thia la onr lowest oaah price (or the bnay aeaaon. 

 Mo retereneea can be InTeatlgated. Caah with order, pleaae. 



GODFREY ASCHMANN 



Importer, Wholesale Grower and GOilpper of Pot Plants. 



1012 We ONTARIO ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



